Acretia: Guardians of Lian

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Acretia: Guardians of Lian is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, romance, drama and anime themes. It was developed by Ozaak, inc. and was released on October 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Two worlds merged. A feud that lasted for hundreds of years. The flame of destruction slowly pulsates in the gap. Join your legion on a great journey to cut the chains of hatred and save the world from the primordial darkness.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

grinding7 negative mentions

Decent character design and art, with some Live2D portraits enhancing the visual appeal.
Challenging combat that requires strategic thinking, with a well-developed story involving serious themes of war and politics.
The game shows promise with its solid foundation and unique mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based tactical games.

Mediocre English translation filled with spelling errors and typos, detracting from the overall experience.
Game balance issues, particularly in late-game where ranged units dominate and combat can become one-sided.
Grind-heavy gameplay with limited unit types and a lack of customization, leading to repetitive and less engaging experiences.

story
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The story is generally well-developed, featuring a serious plot centered on war and political intrigue between races, distinguishing it from typical isekai narratives. However, some reviewers felt the ending was abrupt and expressed disappointment over the lack of romance and intimacy among characters, despite the presence of intriguing personalities. Additionally, issues with translation quality were noted, which detracted from the overall storytelling experience.
- “The story is well developed, featuring a serious war and political plot between races, not your average amateur isekai light novel plot.”
- “Although the story was well developed, there was almost no romance or intimacy plot between the main character and the girls. Everyone plays their role seriously, which is a bit disappointing given the many interesting characters available.”
- “You can tell there's a good story and interesting characters, but the translation needs an overhaul as it takes a lot away from the overall experience.”
- “The story seems cut short; the ending was just 'huh?'”
- “Although the story was well developed, there was almost no romance or intimacy plot between the main character and the girls. Everyone played their role seriously, which is a bit disappointing since we have so many interesting characters on the table.”
- “Although the story was well developed, there was almost no romance or intimacy plot between the main character and the girls. Everyone played their role seriously, which is a bit disappointing since we have so many interesting characters on the table.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and detracting from the overall enjoyment, with around 30% of gameplay time spent on repetitive tasks. While some appreciate the option to replay stages for additional grinding, many feel that the grindiness, particularly in crafting and character unlocks, diminishes the fun and excitement of the game.
- “It is not that good; the grindiness removes a lot of fun.”
- “Crafting materials or equipment drop after every fight, leading to boring upgrades and grinding.”
- “New characters come very rarely after chapter 2, so prepare for more grinding to unlock stuff.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is built on a solid foundation with decent mechanics that, while simple, show significant promise and originality, drawing some comparisons to Langrisser without being a direct copy. Players appreciate the depth and potential for future development, making it a worthwhile experience for those willing to support its growth.
- “If I were to compare it to anything, it would be Langrisser (for those who played that game), but it's not a copy. It has similar gameplay mechanics but with enough of its own features that it feels like its own property.”
- “The gameplay shows incredible promise.”
- “A solid foundation and decent mechanics, if fairly simple at the moment.”
- “There is a lot of gameplay here though, so if you don't mind this, it is worth getting as it is now just to support the development.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users praise it as excellent, others feel that it is decent and would benefit from additional tracks.
- “Music is excellent.”
- “The music is decent, but more variety would be better.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “I found the music to be forgettable and uninspired.”
character development
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The character development in the game features decent design and art, with some characters enhanced by Live2D portraits, adding a dynamic visual element to their presentation.
- “The character design is impressive, with beautiful art and some character portraits brought to life using Live2D technology.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and engaging.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the storytelling, allowing players to connect with each character on a deeper level.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “While the character designs are decent, the overall development is disappointing and fails to evolve throughout the game.”
- “I expected more from the character arcs; they seem predictable and uninspired, leaving little room for growth.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly due to the inclusion of replayable stages that cater to those who enjoy grinding for resources and improvements.
- “The replayable stages are perfect for grinding, especially for those of us who enjoy that aspect of gameplay.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it highly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages multiple runs, enhancing the game's replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The stages are repetitive, which diminishes the desire to replay them.”

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Acretia: Guardians of Lian is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, romance, drama and anime themes.

Acretia: Guardians of Lian is available on PC and Windows.

Acretia: Guardians of Lian was released on October 13, 2022.

Acretia: Guardians of Lian was developed by Ozaak, inc..

Acretia: Guardians of Lian has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Acretia: Guardians of Lian is a single player game.

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