# SwordArtOnline: IntegralFactor — user reviews > 455 indexed App Store user reviews of SwordArtOnline by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., rated 4.40/5 from 11,925 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8,450 · 4★ 1,653 · 3★ 651 · 2★ 319 · 1★ 852 ## What do users think of SwordArtOnline? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals - 👍 Engaging storyline and characters - 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay - 📱 Great mobile experience - 🎨 Customizable character creation **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 🕰️ Slow progression and level grinding - 🔇 Audio issues and sound cutting out **Commonly reported bugs** - Bosses disappearing during battles - Characters getting stuck and becoming invisible - Inability to change servers or send messages to friends - Arcana gems not being properly credited - Constant update loop with no available updates **Most requested features** - Controller support - Ability to change partner character's appearance - In-game trading system - Player-vs-player (PvP) mode - More diverse weapon and skill options - Ability to replay story dialogues - Improved social features like guilds and chat ## Newest reviews (16 of 455) ### 2/5 — Gameplay *2026-08-03, version 3.1.0* It has potential but it needs to be updated to use controls for example the backbone ### 3/5 — I want not just 1 path for the story *2026-07-28, version 3.1.0* I rlly wish that this game would let us choose our own path and have different stories for each. I also hope that u guys, the developers fix every single crash b/c every 30 min, it just crashes! ### 3/5 — Looks nothing like the pictures *2026-07-05, version 3.0.9* Very very cheap glitchy crashes all the time animation is horrible. I saw a character walk-through their own arm. ### 4/5 — Struggle *2026-06-29, version 3.0.9* LAWD HAVE MERCY HOW ON EARTH DO YOU LEAVE AN AREA ON MOBILE I entered an event concert after dealing with monsters I wanted to leave, but I have no idea OR WHAT TO PRESS ### 3/5 — Meehhh *2026-06-05, version 3.0.7* The game isn’t bad nor is it good, graphics could look way better ( look at solo leveling arise graphics ). Love the semi open world just wish there was more to do nd more floors to run through and also wish it was controller compatibility cause there’s just way to much buttons nd joy cons on screen to actually see what’s going on again not a terrible game but also not the best mmo game either so just meh ### 2/5 — How can this be a SAO game? *2026-05-09, version 3.0.6* One question: why is there no dual blade weapon? It feels like they game up game, doing just enough to keep it alive because since the dawn of this game players have been asking this same question. That why I left the game. Plus I like status points. SAO MD is still the best SAO mobile game. ### 5/5 — Controller support *2026-04-06, version 3.0.3* I would really love if you guys could make sao a controller supported game ### 5/5 — Collab Ideas *2026-03-31, version 3.0.3* I really enjoy this game a lot, and think it would be intriguing to, at some point, do an Akame ga Kill or Log Horizon collab :) ### 4/5 — M *2026-03-29, version 3.0.3* I’m pleading to the developers that the next update should contains things like Dual wielding ( I want my character to be able to use 2 swords at a time ) and also I would love to see elucidator and the blue rose as actual swords with dual wielding also permitted not avatar sword skin and also kirito main black dress. Please I am begging 😭😭😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 ### 5/5 — Good but… *2026-03-24, version 3.0.2* It’s a really good game don’t get me wrong. I enjoy it and I recommend it to everybody, but I will say they need to add controller compatibility, or make it to where it’s easier to understand because I don’t know how to connect a controller to it and this game would be perfect for a controller. ### 5/5 — Buenisimo *2026-03-20, version 3.0.2* Es un increíble juego , lo juego desde hace muchos años nunca ah perdido el toque , gracias por ser parte de mi infancia ### 5/5 — Controller Support Please *2026-03-17, version 3.0.1* Love this game for the last like 5 years or so just would love controller support now that controllers for iPhone are wayyyyyyy more integrated ### 5/5 — male only and female only clothes *2026-03-05, version 3.0.1* I’ve been playing this game on and off for a very long time and love it dearly, genuinely I have no real qualms with the game aside from one glaring issue. I am not someone who sticks to cis gender identity so the fact I can’t choose clothes I want due to gendering of male only and female only for the cosmetic outfits really sucks in a way, I love the battle coat Kirito wears but also want to stick to a female main because I just like how the story roles better with a female main but I hate that I can’t wear the clothes labeled for male mains. I doubt this is gonna be see but it was irking me to not say something when I knew I could so yeah but over all great game. I just wish I could swap between the outfits for my character more. ### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *2026-02-15, version 3.0.0* Sword Art Online is absolutely incredible. I’ve been playing since day one and I honestly can’t stop. The gameplay is addictive, the world feels alive, and the progression keeps pulling you back in every time you log on. Whether it’s the combat, the story, or just grinding and improving your character, there’s always something that makes you want to keep playing. You can really tell the developers put care into this game. If you’re a fan of SAO or just love immersive RPGs, this is a must-play. Easily one of my favorite games. ### 5/5 — An Amazing Game *2026-02-13, version 3.0.0* It’s an Amazing Game… I don’t know what else you want me to say. The graphics are good, the story is great since your dialogue choices actually cause different responses from NPC’s, and it’s like you have actually stepped into the world of SAO. ### 3/5 — Controller support *2026-02-12, version 3.0.0* How to sync touch sync or need controller support ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Love the game *2026-07-14, version 3.1.0* Keeps crashing tho, csnt get past thr loading screen ### 1/5 — Where’s my account? *2026-06-20, version 3.0.8* I know that it’s been a good long while since I last played, and I since then have upgraded my phone but where’s my account? How do I sign into my previous account? I’m still using the same Apple account so why can’t I log into my previous account that I spent a few hundreds of dollars on? This is some serious bs going on ### 1/5 — Bad game design *2026-05-15, version 3.0.6* Can’t play solo, forced to hand hold an AI character that is always in your party and can never be removed. ### 1/5 — THE MONSTERS DONT ATTACK YOU + endless dialauge. *2026-04-29, version 3.0.5* you don't even need to close the minimal to play, all you do is move the triangle on the minimap to the yellow circle, and if the quest is to talk to someone than you click the talk button than you click skip to complete the quests. if the quest is to kill monsters than you click one of the two skills in the bottom right that instakill everything, then use the second skill on a second enemy, then wait 2 seconds for the first one to recharge, rinse and repeat. you don't even need to worry about getting attacked because THE MONSTERS DONT ATTACK YOU. ### 1/5 — Locked out of the game *2026-02-02, version 2.9.9* I really loved the game, the graphics, the storyline and all the features. I got locked out of the game due to a long loading time. Once I reset the game, I couldn’t log back in to my account or join a new server because there is a pop up error say I need to exit the guild I’m in but it will not allow me to. If you are a developer please help. I’m willing to review the rating if I can get access back. ### 1/5 — Error code RIM_001? *2025-12-17, version 2.9.6* After game update I can’t even get to the title screen because of this error prompt stating there is a connection error, which is false. How else would I even be able to open the game. Fix your game plz ### 1/5 — Please Fix *2025-11-19, version 2.9.3* Game crashes on launch iOS 26 ### 1/5 — Can’t even start *2025-10-30, version 2.9.1* Just crashes ### 1/5 — So bad *2025-10-29, version 2.9.0* It’s so bad. They shut this game down for maintenance each week for several hours. It’s hard to even play this game. But when I do get the chance to finally play, the drop rates on gacha summons are so horrible that you will never get anything worthwhile as f2p player. I wasted too much time grinding just to get scammed in the end. Don’t waste your time on this game. Bandai Scamco has a reputation as scammers for a reason. ### 1/5 — No keyboard/mouse controls *2025-10-22, version 2.9.0* It's 2024. If you make a game in 2024, a free-roaming open world game no less, and FORGET to include proper controls, you've embarrassed yourselves. NO ONE should ever make a game in this day an age without at least proper controls. 1 Star because they expect us to pick up an ever-increasingly warm device and claw at the screen with our thumbs like animals. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing Game! *2026-09-01, version 3.1.0* I’ve been playing this game for 5+ years now’s and it’s been a lot of fun grinding, getting stronger, doing gog, and having fun with people! Very satisfying and rewarding! ### 5/5 — Please *2026-07-18, version 3.1.0* Love this game but please bring back sword art online memory defrag ### 5/5 — Control support *2026-07-03, version 3.0.9* Love this game would love it even more if I could use my back bone ### 5/5 — Идеал игра *2026-06-12, version 3.0.8* Просто какая идеальная игра обожаю её ### 5/5 — High hopes *2026-05-31, version 3.0.7* Good fun ### 5/5 — Perfect game *2026-05-28, version 3.0.7* Now this is the definition of a perfect game. Amazing story, graphics, combat system and more importantly, NO CRASHES. Take notes Wuthering Waves, Cookie Run Kingdom and Arknights Endfield ### 5/5 — Fantastic SAO game! *2026-05-26, version 3.0.7* This game is really fun, and as far as mmorpgs go very forgiving and friendly to your time. It doesn’t have predatory practices thankfully and it’s generous in its rewards. All skills are possible to pull for free when there is a skill record banner events or you can pay gems for them which can be earned in game pretty commonly or through payment which if you get the 3000 gems a month login pack (which is cheap) gives you good bang for your buck should you wish to make in game purchases. Game itself has a great story based on the progressive light novels and you really feel the experience of clearing the floating castle of aincrad. The devs have done a great job! ### 5/5 — Controller *2026-05-25, version 3.0.7* Fun game and I love SAO, but it’s awkward to play with phone screen controls. When will it be external controller compatible? ### 5/5 — CLASSSSSS! *2026-04-15, version 3.0.4* As someone who seriously thinks Kirito is 90% me! Not other way around like most people! It’s creepy tbh but this game literally explains how I think and process information. I LOVE IT !!!!! I’ve never played a game that has all my values in it!!!! AMAZING and can I please ask whoever invented SAO or this game to talk in person? There’s no one I’d rather get a career with! I j feel like we think very similarly on everything ### 5/5 — Fun *2026-04-08, version 3.0.4* Playing for years --- *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 2026-09-08.*