# CABAL: Return of Action — user reviews > 60 indexed App Store user reviews of CABAL by ESTsoft Inc., rated 2.69/5 from 210 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabal-return-of-action/id1663529950/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabal-return-of-action/id1663529950.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 72 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 104 ## What do users think of CABAL? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Faithful PC-to-mobile port with identical gameplay - ⚙️ Auto-quest and auto-attack features for casual play - 🎵 Nostalgic experience for long-time players - 📱 Smooth performance on mobile/iPad devices - 🎯 Easy-to-learn interface despite complexity - ⏰ Ideal for players with limited time - 🏰 Dungeon remastered version well-executed **Cons** - 🤖 Severe bot infestation across all servers - 🔒 Server capacity issues - channels constantly full - 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics - 💸 Forced use of e-cash currency in auction house - 📉 Economy in shambles due to bot farming - ⚠️ Massive auto-ban system malfunction (50% of players) - 🔋 High battery consumption and performance drain - 🎨 Outdated graphics not optimized for mobile - 🌐 Limited server availability for some regions - 👥 Premium server paywall to avoid bots - 🎮 Auto-everything removes player agency - 📊 Level cap at 150 for US players (incomplete version) **Commonly reported bugs** - No server information error preventing login - Emoji keyboard freezes requiring restart - Game crashes unexpectedly during gameplay - Players kicked out of maps randomly - Warping in middle of battle - Server connection issues and disconnections - Pre-registration rewards not received - Cash shop item extraction causing login failure - Blank server selection screen on startup - Patch loading delays at launch **Most requested features** - Additional server channels to reduce overcrowding - Cross-platform account linking (PC to mobile) - Bot-free channels with active moderation - Improved new player tutorial and onboarding - Better loot-sharing system in dungeons - More international player support - Manual gameplay option for skill-based play - Improved graphics and visual updates - Voice acting and better storytelling - Removal of level cap for US players ## Newest reviews (11 of 60) ### 2/5 — Impossible to join the server *2023-10-04* The game is great and just the way I remember playing it. My issue is that there are to many bots playing and it makes it hard to join a server because they are all full. The latest update made this task impossible for players below level 100, half of the servers are now only available to high level players.. No a wise choice, I had to uninstall the game, might be back later if this is addressed. ### 3/5 — Bugs *2023-10-01* There are several bugs. For example if I will try to write emoji keyboard will freeze and I will not be able to dismiss it and I need to restart. And also there is “No server information” bug. ### 3/5 — Still going to stay on PC *2023-09-23* Good port and ez to farm now if you have no time playing pc cabal. Afk and auto dg sounds good and all but it feels like you ain’t playing the game anymore it’s just mindless watch your screen go play itself. It would’ve nice if you can play your account from original server pc to play in mobile if you’re away from your pc. But I get it devs need money. ### 4/5 — Been enjoying so far *2023-09-19* As long as devs focus very hard on bots and the economy game will last a long time. If not, we won’t be here next year ### 2/5 — Can’t even play *2023-09-17* I got to do the first few missions starting off and now says no server information and can no longer get in. ### 2/5 — FULL OF BOTS *2023-09-15* The game itself is fun… if you can get in. Too many bots now and nothing being done about it because the whales control it. It was fun the first week it was released. RIP again Cabal. ### 3/5 — Needs Servers *2023-09-11* It’s a great game. Absolutely love it…… when I can actually play it. The servers are constantly full and I can barely log in. ### 3/5 — Not much servers *2023-09-10* I like the game cuz i played it on PC for a while now. But the channels are all full unless if u gonna do premium channel. Hope they’ll add more channel too it so many players can join in ### 3/5 — Best PC to Mobile MMORPG; However… *2023-09-10* I played this game way back but I did not go too far as I was hooked on a different MMO at that time. Since I’ve experienced playing this game when it was still on PC, I’m hoping to give a good feedback. First stop, this is hands down the first legit PC to Mobile MMORPG I have ever played. Everything is exactly the same as I played it on PC (except the controls and a tiny screen). The interface is easy enough to get used to, not new-player friendly, but not rocket science either. Everything is set on auto so you just need to play a few hours to get used to the user interface. To truly enjoy the game, you need to be able to play on manual. Learn combos, know your build, and distinguish items and gears that benefit your build. Enjoy the music and the grind of finding gears and upgrades. Play PVP and WAR. The Problem: The game is infested with bots. Too much bots. Way too much bots! The economy is in shambles, and economy is important in MMOs. If the devs can focus on a few channels where they can run their check on the background to ensure that a few channels is bot free, that would be awesome. Why? Because all channels are ALWAYS FULL. We can’t enjoy the game if we can’t play. Hopefully, they can fix the bot issues even for just a few channels. I bet by doing that, they can catch the bots and ensure that legit players can log-in without hassles. ### 4/5 — Good but need to fix stability *2023-09-02* The game is good and bring back nostalgia memory. I hope the developers will optimize the performance for the future of the game because it do burn a lot of battery powers during play time and automatically crash/close unexpectedly from time to time. ### 3/5 — Minor fixes *2023-09-02* I like the game, it has potential. Developers just need to make it more cleaner. Graphics is very old looking. Minor bugs like keeps warping in the middle of battle, its very frustrating. Need to attract more international players, right now it’s mostly pilipinos playing. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t use in game currency *2023-11-02* There are 2 currency in game. Alz(gold drops from mob) and e-cash or cash currency. They forced auction house to use e-cash after a month of allowing alz. Forcing players to cash up or quit playing. Alz is literally lifeblood of the players, you cut it off no one gonna bother to play. Dev need to get their head out of their behind, and make this the game people enjoyed for 20 years. ### 1/5 — Save your time, not worth downloading.💀 *2023-10-31* First, you log in and there are only 2 playable servers. One server, server-10 out the gate you are farmed and there’s nothing you can do. There is nothing but advertisements in chat for selling scams. High level players run bots on all f2p servers to farm pvp. This game is a dumpster fire, and I thought the mir4 bottling was bad, this is the one of the worst games on the AppStore. ### 1/5 — Auto Ban System Theft *2023-10-07* Cabal’s auto-ban system had a massive malfunction a few days ago and banned 50% of the entire player basis. All in-app purchases were confiscated and they just apologized for the system error but will not give back anything that was purchased. This is theft and hundreds of people are requesting refunds. I have 0 trust in this company and am terrified they will keep my money. Play at your own risk ### 1/5 — Full of bots *2023-09-28* The game looks good but there are too many bots and you cant even get in the server because of full bots. Lets say you got in, then you have to deal with bots again because they are all over maps. You cant kill 10 mobs in 5 mins because bots are everywhere. I would play the game since I love MMO’s but again because of bots it’s unplayable. If you get rid of all bots, then I will come and try again. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Full of bots and spamming *2023-09-28* Short and sweet about this like most recent reviews this game is full of bots so you can't progress in the game and the server are all full only the pvp server is open and your one shooted once your login. Estsoft wants you to pay for their premium servers if your left with no option this is anti consumer and very insult to anyone who wants to play but can't. Avoid it at all cost. Sorry but this needs to be said. I vote with my wallet. ### 1/5 — Servers are full of bots *2023-09-17* Unless you pay for premium to enter “premium servers” you can’t play. It’s sickening how money hungry every company is. Gotten to the point I’m about to develop a MMORPG mobile experience myself. This has bot reviews too, so don’t listen to them. Disgusting. ### 1/5 — Servers full *2023-09-12* So trying to play but servers all full would like to play but from reading other reviews I honestly don’t think that the problem will be fixed looks like another letdown…..any idea when the servers full issue will be fixed or should I just give up on it ### 1/5 — Poor man’s Lineage 2: Revolution *2023-09-01* I don’t want to bash the devs to much because money is a limiting factor but this doesn’t match some of the other mobile MMOs like L2R or BDO…it’s not even remotely close. Game is crowded, zero depth of story, no voice acting, sub par graphics and a bizarre sound track that has absolutely zero atmospheric relevance. You immediately get farmed by people in pvp trying to just do the clunky auto questing, really poor experience. User interface is a disaster, unobtainable items paywalled. Hard pass. **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out. The no server error was a display bug that was occurring for a handful of our players during the launch period. We have a series of troubleshooting methods that should remedy this problem should you experience it: https://cabalmobile.playthisgame.com/en/all/Content/3608 If you find that this issue persists past the troubleshooting provided, please reach out to us at our support networks and we would be happy to assist you further: https://www.playthisgame.com/CM/en/Support/Home ### 1/5 — Cant login anymore *2023-09-01* Cant login anymore after i extract light weapons from cash shop, this is dumb ### 1/5 — Server kicking you out *2023-08-31* Bad graphic same as old no changes at all. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Good game *2023-12-11* Not the best mobile game out there, but considering how old this game is and how I used to love the pc version, I’m giving it a 5 star. ### 5/5 — Great MMORPG!!! *2023-11-06* This is a great game for people that have little time to play. They auto quests and attack is a nice touch to the game, the dungeon mobile remastered version is pretty cool also. There are some bugs, issues with server and bots, but they are clearly willing to fix it. For a PC remastered, I’m enjoying the game a lot. I am willing to give Cabal a shot. Keep up the good work developers. ### 5/5 — I love this game *2023-09-20* But it's not the full version for US players. Lvling stops at 150 so not all gear can be obtained. Even with that being said having this game active again makes me so happy. It's really helped with my depression for sure. ### 5/5 — Good game but *2023-09-16* I would love it if they would add more Channels to the game because as of right now I can’t seem to get in any channel due to all channels being Full. Please add more channels, also I love how they kept the game the same as it was on PC. This game brings back good memories, thank you for bringing Cabal to Mobile! ### 5/5 — Great MMORPG!!! *2023-09-14* This is a great game for people that have little time to play. They auto quests and attack is a nice touch to the game, the dungeon mobile remastered version is pretty cool also. There are some bugs, issues with server and bots, but they are clearly willing to fix it. For a PC remastered, I’m enjoying the game a lot. I am willing to give Cabal a shot. Keep up the good work developers. ### 5/5 — Exactly Like Pc *2023-09-11* Cabal mobile is so much easier than PC. Quests are easier too same at map. Just need to fix a little bug with the map got kick out aometimes. If you don't pay for premium, you won't be able to get in map again since you run the map in the server number you was on. Cause server is full ### 5/5 — Gm *2023-09-04* Ilove this game, but my concern is loot sharing in dungeon it should be all of us we got loot per box, and sometimes last boss box is empty, ### 5/5 — New beginnings *2023-09-03* This is a great MVP, will be interesting to follow the evolution and updates of this game. ### 5/5 — Really good *2023-09-01* Despite some absurd reviews it runs very well on phone/ iPad devices really fun. Should’ve came out sooner! ### 5/5 — Zarlboro *2023-09-01* I did pre-register but i dont receive any mail for that and i play the beta too . How come i dont receive mine and some of my friend receive but anyway the game is good i spend $$$ to have item but not lucky --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*