Age of Grit

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In "Age of Grit," step into the shoes of a grizzled airship captain named Jebediah Rockwell, exploring a vast, Wild West world with steampunk elements. Take on jobs, engage in turn-based combat, and upgrade your ship using an array of weapons and gear. Freely explore, trade, smuggle, bounty hunt, and duel to earn loot, uncover a deep story, and experience life in detailed, lived-in towns.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story21 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Age of Grit features a unique and immersive steampunk Wild West setting with a well-developed storyline and interesting characters.
The game offers enjoyable ship customization and tactical turn-based combat, providing a fun gameplay loop.
The writing is warm and engaging, with a good balance of humor and drama that enhances the overall experience.

The user interface is clunky and slow, making navigation and inventory management frustrating, with frequent delays and bugs.
There are significant performance issues, including lag during inventory access and a softlock bug that can corrupt saves.
The game suffers from a lack of quality of life features, such as the inability to compare items easily and tedious travel mechanics that can make gameplay feel repetitive.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The game's story is set in a unique wild west and steampunk world, featuring a mix of engaging missions, well-written dialogue, and rich lore, though it is heavily text-based and may not appeal to all players. While the narrative is immersive and filled with humor and dramatic moments, some reviewers noted issues with linearity, plot holes, and a rushed conclusion in the third act. Overall, it offers a compelling experience for those who enjoy story-driven RPGs, despite some inconsistencies and a lack of dynamic elements.
- “An enjoyable weird west-steampunk RPG, a lot of text but it is well written and the story is interesting, though it may not be for those who don't like reading.”
- “This was a pleasant surprise... well-built world, a story with both humor and dramatic revelations, and an uncomplicated but tense battle system.”
- “The plot had me emotionally invested throughout!”
- “The story feels pieced together, full of plot holes and things that don't really make much sense.”
- “Ultimately the lack of dynamic elements, and a linear main story without any alternate branches, make this a one play deal.”
- “The main story had nothing consequential.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
23%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn 2D art style, which effectively captures the old west atmosphere and enhances the overall aesthetic with detailed character and enemy designs. Users appreciate the unique visual elements, such as the "bounty request" art style and the thematic UI, which contribute to the game's immersive experience. While some mention performance issues on lower settings, the overall consensus is that the graphics are impressive for an indie title, earning a solid 8/10 rating.
- “The characters are portrayed (in conversations) with a 'bounty request' art style, and the yellowed paper texture mixed with the rusty metal of the UI and the choice of letter font makes it feel like you're receiving a telegram, which overall helps a lot with the vibe.”
- “It uses hand-drawn 2D art and a supporting soundtrack to create an identifiable aesthetic and ambiance.”
- “The artwork is amazing for a 2D game.”
- “If you don't play it on ultra graphics, the frame rate is horrible.”
- “The visuals and audio are basic but have their own charm.”
- “Cute-ish graphics.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and enjoyable, featuring a mix of quest completion and simple combat mechanics, set in a well-crafted steampunk old west world. While the mechanics are not groundbreaking and can feel basic or frustrating at times, the overall experience is considered worthwhile, especially for fans of the genre. Players can expect a fun, albeit simple, gameplay loop that includes ship battles and character interactions.
- “That all said, the art is excellent, the overall gameplay and upgrade system is fun, and it's definitely worth a look on sale if steampunk, old west, or CRPGs are your thing.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you go from town to town completing quests, talking to different characters and getting to meet them.”
- “But, the atmosphere, story, and gameplay make this a worthwhile few hours spent.”
- “The preview video has virtually nothing to do with the gameplay, so don't go by that.”
- “It's nothing ground-breaking, fairly basic mechanics.”
- “But the mechanics of the UI seem designed to annoy and slow down anyone who has ever played a game like this before.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its thoughtful integration into the hand-drawn art style. While players can adjust music and sound effects, the options are limited to volume controls. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's aesthetic, earning a solid rating of 8/10.
- “It uses hand-drawn 2D art and a supporting soundtrack to create an identifiable aesthetic and ambiance.”
- “The music is great, the dialogue is great, and the characters are distinct and realistic.”
- “You can adjust the music and sound effects, but that is all.”
- “After that, you get a settings menu that offers exactly two settings - music volume and SFX volume.”
- “The music theme is definitely well thought out and really adds to the atmosphere.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game suffers from a lack of dynamicity and linearity, which significantly diminishes its replayability. Many users feel that the absence of varied experiences and content limits the incentive to revisit the game.
- “Replayability and longevity are key features that keep me coming back to this game.”
- “The content and replay value are impressive, offering a fresh experience with each playthrough.”
- “A lack of dynamicity and linearity means it lacks any sort of true replayability.”
- “- A lack of dynamicity throughout diminishes replayability.”
- “Even without replay value, its current price could warrant a small discount.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the mid-game where content feels sparse and repetitive. The primary activities involve questing and trading, which can become monotonous due to limited cargo space and a lack of engaging story options. Overall, grinding for upgrades and income is seen as a slow and uninspiring process.
- “This makes the mid-game in particular somewhat tedious as there really aren't 20 hours of content there.”
- “The main side activity will be questing (usually assassination or fetch assignments), although trading comes as a close second: buying low to sell high where a specific good is in higher demand can net good profits. Too bad your cargo hold can never be upgraded in size, so this is a relatively low risk but tedious way of making money.”
- “There are a few slow bits in the middle if you like to focus on upgrades and grinding for trade income.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, including glitches and bugs, particularly in quests and dialogue, but overall, players find it to be a solid experience. The developers are actively engaged in addressing these problems and are open to player feedback, which adds to the game's potential for improvement. While some users find the bugs frustrating, others believe the game's concept justifies the risk.
- “It's buggy and frustrating.”
- “If you are willing to take the risk with the glitches, it's worth trying if the idea of a steampunk western airship game sounds appealing.”
- “Played early access and while some of the quests were buggy, the overall game was solid.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's artwork and music effectively enhance the wild-west atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how these elements, along with the story and gameplay, create an engaging environment that makes the game worthwhile.
- “The artwork looks really great; it truly enhances the wild-west atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, story, and gameplay make this a worthwhile few hours spent.”
- “The music theme is definitely well thought out and really contributes to the atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the storyline engaging and filled with significant twists, leading to an emotionally impactful ending that keeps them invested throughout the game.
- “The storyline is good, and there are a few major twists and turns; the ending, for me, is emotional.”
- “The plot had me emotionally invested throughout!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant performance issues, particularly noting that the game's optimization falters when accessing the inventory, leading to a noticeable drop in frame rates.
- “Performance tanks when you open the inventory.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense action sequences.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to jump into gameplay.”