3 Stars of Destiny

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3 Stars of Destiny is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Aldorlea Games and was released on March 28, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"3 Stars of Destiny" is a 2D RPG featuring three teenagers with special powers, tasked with defeating an evil god seeking to absorb their abilities. With 80 hours of gameplay, explore unique places, defeat tons of enemies, and complete 50 quests. Expect addictive gameplay, an engaging adventure, and the challenge of unlocking 50 achievements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

story41 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic retro-style RPG experience with engaging turn-based combat and strategic gameplay.
It offers a high replay potential with numerous secrets, optional bosses, and character interactions that enhance the overall experience.
The music and sound design are well-received, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.

The story is often criticized for being weak and lacking depth, with poorly written dialogue and unlikable characters.
Gameplay can become tedious due to excessive grinding, random encounters, and convoluted map designs that require backtracking.
The difficulty spikes significantly in later stages, leading to frustrating experiences for players who may not be adequately prepared.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and nostalgic, particularly those familiar with the Laxius Power series, while others criticize it for being shallow, poorly written, and lacking coherence. Many appreciate the character interactions and humor, but note that the plot can feel disjointed and tedious due to excessive backtracking and side quests. Overall, while some players enjoy the depth and surprises in the narrative, others feel it falls short of expectations, making it a hit-or-miss experience.
- “With its nice pixel art style and immersive storyline, it takes players on a nostalgic journey filled with engaging turn-based combat and strategic gameplay.”
- “I am a big fan of this saga and playing a game that tells the story before the three games made me feel so happy. The hall of madness being explained, seeing Lisa, Wendala, Jezzie, and Leanda living their lives before we met in other games, a lot of references making me feel like Laxius Power is a universe as big as Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Everything was wonderful; I loved it like a child.”
- “The game is rich, the combat thrilling, and the story epic.”
- “The story is not engaging; there are moments where the setting seems interesting, but everything is very surface level.”
- “As the story progresses, the characters make more and more stupid decisions to the point it makes you wonder how much thought was put into the story.”
- “The gameplay is bland, the story is boring and contrived, the dialogue sounds like it was written by a fifth grader, and the art would be an embarrassment even on DeviantArt.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based combat and a nostalgic pixel art style, appealing to fans of RPGs. While it offers a mix of exploration and strategic elements, some players find the navigation tedious and the user interface lacking. Overall, the gameplay is considered solid but standard for the genre, with some unique mechanics and enjoyable moments, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “With its nice pixel art style and immersive storyline, it takes players on a nostalgic journey filled with engaging turn-based combat and strategic gameplay.”
- “For those seeking an enchanting RPG experience with a touch of nostalgia and a gameplay twist, this is an exceptional choice that truly shines among its peers.”
- “The battles are generally engaging and varied, with interesting gameplay mechanics like the bond with your other party members strengthening depending on how long they stay in the active group.”
- “When it takes about the same amount of time to find your way back to the main story as it did for you to get lost in a side area, exploration becomes a bit more tedious. You start to think twice about pursuing a side quest as opposed to following the main story in the hopes that there is an opportunity to come back to finish the side quest later.”
- “The gameplay is bland, the story is boring and contrived, the dialogue sounds like it was written by a fifth grader, and the art would be an embarrassment even on DeviantArt.”
- “The only thing I can complain about is there is no easy way to teleport to where you've been in the past until the end of the game, which is an issue even Dragon Warrior 3 solved 30 years ago with its Wing of the Wyvern mechanic.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and emotional depth, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, particularly in exploration areas where ambient noise predominates. While certain tracks enhance the experience, many players find the overall soundtrack to be dull and occasionally annoying, leading to a consensus that improvements could be made. Overall, the music is seen as a decent but inconsistent aspect of the game, with a score averaging around 7-8/10.
- “The music is really well done and it's easy to see that the devs have put their heart into making this game, just like the other games from Aldorlea Games.”
- “Excellent music and ambience.”
- “Good 2D RPG, beautiful music, interesting story, and maybe suitable game 8/10.”
- “Although the game does have music for enemy encounters, I was rather surprised when I realized that much of the background music while exploring is merely ambient noise.”
- “The music and sounds are pretty decent, but some of it is too repetitive and I have to play without sound.”
- “Dull music drones through your journey as you fight through a somewhat sloppy turn-based battle system and explore dull areas with often bafflingly stupid design.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style typical of RPG Maker titles, which some players appreciate for its retro charm, while others find it lacks uniqueness and sophistication. While the visuals are generally deemed decent and complemented by a coherent soundtrack, they are often described as standard for the genre, with limited originality in character designs and sprites. Overall, fans of old-school RPG aesthetics may enjoy the graphics, but they may not impress those seeking more modern visual experiences.
- “With its nice pixel art style and immersive storyline, it takes players on a nostalgic journey filled with engaging turn-based combat and strategic gameplay.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, the script and story are entertaining, and I love all the side quests.”
- “Love the old style 2D graphics system from the RPG games I now love.”
- “The lack of engaging fights or visuals reinforces the idea that this is another lackluster RPG Maker game produced by Aldorlea Games.”
- “The graphics are just very typical for an RPG Maker game; there's not a lot of uniqueness to the sprites and the character portraits are only so-so.”
- “It's not that different than other similar RPGs in terms of graphics and sounds.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring juvenile and sometimes clunky writing reminiscent of early 2000s RPGs, which can be hit or miss. While some players appreciate the quirky conversations and amusing character interactions, others find the humor overly childish or awkward. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable and playful humor that aligns with its old-school RPG style, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “Nice RPG Maker game with juvenile humor that does justice to the genre it emulates.”
- “There's often funny banter between characters.”
- “Interaction between the characters is pretty funny at times and that keeps things interesting.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game, noting that while some players find enjoyment in the extensive battle achievements and exploration, others view it as tedious and time-consuming. The necessity to grind for experience and resources, especially during difficulty spikes, can detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration with the pacing of side quests and main story progression. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate a grind-heavy experience, but it may feel overly tedious for others.
- “It was mostly spent either grinding experience and leveling needlessly just for the sake of using up time.”
- “Then there was a very sudden 'difficulty' spike which could only be solved by grinding incessantly.”
- “You obviously need to spend a lot of time grinding levels in order to equip certain items you find in the game in order to progress past a certain boss, and it became quite tedious to grind on random spawn monsters when they rarely occur.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its abundance of secrets, achievements, and engaging exploration and battles, making it a worthwhile purchase for those who enjoy revisiting content.
- “There are tons of secrets and a lot of achievements, and the game has replayability if you're inclined.”
- “Add in lots of replayability, Steam achievements, and trading cards, and it's a good buy.”
- “Entertaining, tons of secrets, excellent exploration and battles, and good replayability.”
- “The replay value is almost non-existent; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game, as the choices felt superficial.”
- “The lack of meaningful variations in gameplay makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, creating an enthralling experience that enhances the overall enjoyment, even if the story itself may not be as strong.
- “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that pulls you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “The story is not the best; however, the atmosphere it is set in is very enthralling.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, making it easy to customize the experience for my system.”
- “The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization patch, significantly improving frame rates and reducing load times.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game's narrative and characters, particularly those familiar with the saga, finding joy in the backstory and references that enrich the universe. However, some reviewers feel that the emotional impact is undermined by a lackluster story and character development, leading to frustration with gameplay mechanics and character portrayals. Overall, the emotional experience is mixed, with nostalgia and excitement clashing with disappointment in execution.
- “I am a big fan of this saga, and playing a game that tells the story before the three games made me feel so happy. The hall of madness being explained, seeing Lisa, Wendala, Jezzie, and Leanda living their lives before we met in other games, with a lot of references making me feel like Laxius Power is a universe as big as Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Everything was wonderful; I loved it like a child.”
- “The story is generic and boring, and the battle system is weak, which, combined with very low money drops, made me quit just 20 minutes in.”
- “I felt no emotional connection to the characters or the story; everything felt flat and uninspired.”
- “The game failed to evoke any feelings; it was like playing through a checklist of tropes without any real depth.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disappointing and lacking in meaningful progression, while others appreciate the depth it offers. Overall, it appears that while the game includes typical RPG elements, it fails to deliver a compelling narrative that enhances character growth.
- “Great character development.”
- “This is disappointing since that means all character development here was worthless.”
- “Overview: if you've played every other RPG out there and need more, it has all the trappings of one; however, it seriously lacks in both meaningful plot and character development.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally report that the game is stable, with minimal bugs affecting gameplay. Overall, it appears to provide a smooth experience without significant technical issues.