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.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging way to learn about the Bible, making it suitable for all ages.
- The graphics and animations are well done, providing an immersive experience for players.
- There is potential for future updates and expansions, which could enhance gameplay and storytelling.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, particularly in the Noah's Ark level, making it difficult to progress.
- Many players find the gameplay simplistic and lacking depth, with repetitive mechanics and poor design choices.
- The game often strays from biblical accuracy, leading to dissatisfaction among players seeking a faithful representation of the Scriptures.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story, inspired by the Old Testament, is generally well-received for its engaging narrative and visual presentation, with players appreciating its close adaptation of biblical accounts, particularly the stories of Abraham and Noah. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as broken gameplay in certain missions, and expressed a desire for more comprehensive storytelling that includes all biblical narratives. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling, it occasionally takes creative liberties that may not align with the original texts.
“The game's epic storyline, inspired by the Bible, took me on a journey like no other.”
“The storytelling is great and keeps you hooked.”
“This game is an absolute masterclass in 3D modeling, clipping, and also storytelling.”
“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.”
“Since the game appears monotheistic in its creation story, I chalk the light-tintedness of the characters up to, as with so much else, a dearth of production value.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fun mechanics and animations, while others criticize it for being clunky, visually unappealing, and lacking depth. Many users express frustration over broken missions and a lack of engaging content, suggesting that the game needs significant improvements to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, there are calls for a broader interpretation of biblical lessons to enrich the gameplay.
“Not a AAA game but really fun and has cool fight mechanics!”
“Loved the gameplay and animation.”
“Pretty entertaining and engaging 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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning 3D visuals and smooth animations, while others criticize them as dated and rudimentary. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who find the graphics impressive and those who feel they detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
“The graphics are just not pleasant at all.”
“I think the game graphics and animation are a bit dated, but perhaps the Unreal Engine can be further utilized.”
“Rudimentary graphics, lame gameplay, and an 'interesting' (inaccurate) translation of passages.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and suitability, contributing to an overall top-notch experience. While some reviewers note a need for further polish, the musical composition and voice acting are highlighted as standout features.
“The music, the voice acting, the attention to detail - everything about this game was top-notch.”
“The music throughout is well-suited.”
“Music is top-notch.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express significant disappointment in the game's replayability, citing a specific level that detracts from the overall experience and leads to a lack of motivation to play again. Many feel that the game offers little to no value in replaying due to frustrating mechanics.
“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
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for causing significant performance issues, particularly with input responsiveness, although players noted that when it functions properly, the experience is enjoyable.
“I had some serious performance issues on this level due to getting locked out of performing any inputs, but when it worked, it was great.”
- 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.
