Adventures of the Old Testament - The Bible Video Game
- September 14, 2022
- ROKiT Control
Get on Steam"Adventures of the Old Testament - The Bible Video Game" is a faith-based game that retells key stories from the Old Testament. Players can explore biblical settings, interact with characters, and complete minigames to progress through the stories. The game is designed to provide an educational and engaging experience for players of all ages to learn about the Old Testament.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique concept of telling biblical stories through an interactive medium, making it engaging for players of all ages.
- Graphics and animations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience, especially for a game in early access.
- The game has potential for educational value, allowing players to learn about the Bible in a fun and interactive way.
- Many levels, particularly the Noah mission, are reported to be broken or unplayable, leading to frustration among players.
- The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and lacking depth, with repetitive mechanics and poor collision detection.
- The game often strays from biblical accuracy, which has disappointed some players looking for a faithful representation of the scripture.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is a compelling adaptation of the Old Testament, particularly engaging players with its narrative surrounding figures like Abraham, though some missions, such as Noah's, have been reported as broken. While the storytelling is praised for its immersive quality and visual presentation, it does take creative liberties that may not align perfectly with biblical texts. Overall, players appreciate the depth and potential for expansion in the narrative, hoping for more updates and missions in the future.
“This game is an absolute masterclass in 3D modeling, clipping, and also storytelling.”
“The storytelling is great and keeps you hooked.”
“Even the storytelling - which, I'll grant, is a halfway-decent adaptation of the biblical text and decently impressive visually, given that this is not a AAA title - takes some interesting liberties.”
“Even the storytelling - which, I'll grant, is a halfway-decent adaptation of the biblical text and decently impressive visually, given that this is not a AAA title - takes some interesting liberties.”
“The pharaoh dies - necessary to the story, I suppose, if you want to explain why all of the nondescript Egyptians attack Avram during the escort quest, but flatly unsubstantiated and arguably counter to the scriptural text.”
“I played all of the currently-available missions, and my complaints range the technical, gameplay, and spiritual gamut.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its clunky mechanics, rudimentary graphics, and lack of engaging content, particularly in missions like Noah and Abraham. While some appreciate the potential for interesting biblical narratives, they feel the execution is currently lacking, with much of the gameplay being locked or visually unappealing. Overall, players are calling for improvements to enhance the gameplay experience rather than simply expanding content.
“Not a AAA game but really fun and has cool fight mechanics!”
“There's also potential for high-quality settings and mechanics in biblical stories, as, again, 'The Chosen' has shown in non-interactive form.”
“Don't put this on more devices or do more levels - add gameplay.”
“I believe that the Noah mission gameplay is broken, please fix it :)”
“That and the clunky gameplay and aesthetics hurt this game as it is.”
“What I found: most of the gameplay is locked out or doesn't exist yet.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their lifelike quality and smooth animation, while others criticized them as dated and rudimentary, suggesting that the Unreal Engine could be better utilized. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a strong point for some players, but it is hampered by clunky gameplay and aesthetic issues.
“Graphics: 10/10”
“I enjoyed the graphics and animation; so far, it was really well done.”
“Graphics are very lifelike and the game progressed smoothly.”
“I think the game graphics and animation are a bit dated, but perhaps the Unreal Engine can be further utilized.”
“That and the clunky gameplay and aesthetics hurt this game as it is.”
“Rudimentary graphics, lame gameplay, and an 'interesting' (inaccurate) translation of passages.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with one user specifically noting that the design of certain levels, particularly the Noah level, detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment, leading to a perception of zero play value.
“The other three levels are playable, but the Noah level ruined it for me as I wanted to be able to save the animals.”
“Zero replay value - in fact, zero play value.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches and problems across all levels.
“There are glitches and issues on every level.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being well-suited to the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay and atmosphere effectively.
“The music throughout is well-suited.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to every moment.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has generated excitement among users, particularly due to its unique premise based on biblical stories, which has been effectively promoted through advertisements.
