Almora Darkosen RPG

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Almora Darkosen RPG is a single player casual role playing game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Almora Darkosen RPG is a single-player, retro-style role-playing game featuring an interesting plot, good game mechanics, and outstanding graphics. Players can fight, craft items, and uncover secrets in a classic RPG experience. However, the gameplay involves significant grinding and includes annoying ads that may impact enjoyment.

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

story112 positive mentions

monetization92 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, with engaging gameplay and a compelling storyline.
It is a free-to-play game with minimal ads, allowing players to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.
The developer's dedication is evident, having created a well-balanced game with a variety of quests, items, and crafting mechanics.

The controls can be clunky and unresponsive at times, making combat and navigation frustrating.
The game can become overly challenging, with significant experience loss upon death, which can deter players from progressing.
Some players find the inventory management cumbersome, particularly with non-stackable items and limited space.

story
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
52%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, rich lore, and immersive quests, keeping players invested throughout their journey. However, some reviewers noted that the story can feel short or abrupt, with a desire for more content and side quests to enhance replayability. Overall, while the storyline is considered a strong point, there are calls for further development and expansion in future updates or sequels.
- “The story is great, decent leveling system, easy to navigate control, good item and crafting mechanics and a very fun game to play.”
- “Great story, fantastic old school feel dressed in nice graphics.”
- “The story, world, and characters are amazing!”
- “My gripes with this game are that the story is short with no replay value.”
- “The story ends very abruptly and without a real conclusion, which I hope will arrive in the future.”
- “The story is garbage if it exists at all.”
gameplay
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, balanced difficulty, and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs like Diablo. Players appreciate the depth of character development, crafting systems, and the absence of intrusive microtransactions, although some mention issues with controls and screen size adjustments. Overall, the game offers a solid offline experience with a variety of quests and challenges, making it a standout in the free-to-play genre.
- “Absolutely great experience and gameplay mechanics and also character development system; everything is just so good.”
- “Gameplay is very good; most of the games with these kinds of graphics (only RPGs) have very poor and boring battles, but in this game, every battle you can run, attack, use skills, etc. It feels like you're actually fighting.”
- “The gameplay is good, classic top-down style.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat simple but not easy.”
- “Gameplay isn't complicated or too easy.”
- “Random unskippable and unrewarded ads in the middle of gameplay is not.”
monetization
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
3%
89%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, featuring minimal ads that primarily appear during transitions between areas, which many players find acceptable. There are no microtransactions or pay-to-win elements, and players can opt for a one-time payment to remove ads and unlock additional content, making it a fair and enjoyable experience for those who choose to support the developer. Overall, the balance between free gameplay and optional premium features is praised, with most users appreciating the lack of intrusive ads.
- “Almost no ads so the playing is actually enjoyable.”
- “Took me back to those times when games focused on good gameplay instead of racing to see who can put more microtransactions in a single game.”
- “Rarely ads and you can buy no ads with a few other bonuses for a few bucks.”
- “The ads are very invasive.”
- “I still probably will, though it did bother me slightly that there was a lot of talk about how you don't have to watch ads or pay money in order to enjoy the game, and then it started forcing me to watch ads just to travel between areas.”
- “Random unskippable and unrewarded ads in the middle of gameplay is not.”
graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the charming art style, attention to detail, and immersive atmosphere, while others find them simplistic or outdated. Some users highlight the graphics' ability to enhance gameplay and storytelling, despite occasional performance issues like lag. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, especially for a mobile game, but there are calls for improvements and more customization options.
- “I love the graphics, music, combat, story, and balanced gameplay that hasn't got a single in-app purchase.”
- “The pixel-art style is beautifully done, and the soundtrack adds so much atmosphere to the adventure.”
- “The graphics are awesome, and just the way it looks is so cool!”
- “Not a fan of the graphics.”
- “I couldn't get past the 2D swagger movement and child-like graphics, clunky UI, and tiny fonts.”
- “Only criticism is the artwork seems a little chunky.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While some find it manageable and even enjoyable due to the engaging gameplay and exploration opportunities, others feel that certain levels require excessive grinding, leading to frustration. The consensus suggests that while grinding exists, it is not overwhelmingly tedious, and many players appreciate the balance between challenge and progression.
- “Not grindy at all, which is awesome.”
- “No pay to win, actual story with a defined endpoint, absolutely no grinding necessary. By naturally doing the main and side quests, you will get enough XP from the hordes of enemies you have to defeat to reach the quest destinations.”
- “Not too grindy and exciting action.”
- “The biggest hurdle to continuing through the storyline is a bit of grinding at certain points, normal grinding amounts.”
- “Alright, I am back to remove two stars, this game scales so hard that you will spend hours just grinding to survive.”
- “Only complaint is that leveling up takes a bit too long so you are stuck just grinding smaller enemies so you can move on with the game.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its atmospheric and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a gothic aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to set the mood for different areas, though some have expressed a desire for more ambient sounds and better options for controlling music volume. Overall, the combination of music and sound design contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “The pixel-art style is beautifully done, and the soundtrack adds so much atmosphere to the adventure.”
- “First impression: love the gothic aesthetic of the game, as well as the lovely soundtrack which contributes to the atmosphere.”
- “Has such a remarkable charm to it with the music, sound design, and graphics.”
- “C'mon, it's 2021, don't force us to listen to background music when we do not want to!”
- “You can only turn off battle music, but the 'normal' music can't be turned off; there's only a master volume slider.”
- “Please try to add more ambient sounds and music.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautifully crafted pixel-art style and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the dark and moody aesthetic, rich details, and well-written story, making it a standout reference point for similar games. The combination of atmospheric visuals and engaging gameplay creates a compelling environment that draws players in.
- “The atmosphere is dark and moody and fights are tough enough to be challenging, and even fatal if we are not careful.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and moody, and fights are tough enough to be challenging, and even fatal if we are not careful.”
- “First impression: love the gothic aesthetic of the game, as well as the lovely soundtrack which contributes to the atmosphere.”
- “The pixel-art style is beautifully done, and the soundtrack adds so much atmosphere to the adventure.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting no significant lag, freezes, or battery drain during gameplay. However, some players have noted occasional control bugs, particularly when using the map, and a brief freeze every 30 seconds, which can be distracting but not game-breaking. Despite these minor issues, the experience remains enjoyable, and the developer is actively working on improvements.
- “Here, ads are few and far between. The adventure has a lot of fun RPG elements, with no lag or freezes, and it doesn't drain the battery.”
- “Game freezes for like 10 seconds (can't control anything) every 30-second interval.”
- “Controls are slightly buggy when you traverse with the map open, but the settings are super simplified.”
- “Only downside is a few bugs and controls are a bit buggy sometimes, but not that big of a problem.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Character development in the game is praised for its mechanics and overall experience, but some users feel that the character design lacks memorability, suggesting the addition of distinct faces. Additionally, the bird's-eye view perspective can obscure character details and may cause discomfort during gameplay.
- “Absolutely great experience and gameplay mechanics, and the character development system is just so good.”
- “I like the art style and concept, but one thing lacking is the character design. I recommend adding some faces to the game to make it more memorable.”
- “The 90-degree perspective from a bird's eye view hides the character design, and I personally get dizzy from the character movement.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting minimal to no bugs and good overall performance. Players appreciate the crafting, leveling, and combat systems, and while they suggest adding more character classes, they acknowledge the developer's efforts as a solo studio.
- “This RPG is perfect! I love the crafting, leveling, combat, and equipment systems. The optimization is impressive, with very few bugs and great performance. Keep up the fantastic work!”
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, which enhances the overall experience. The optimization is top-notch, making it enjoyable to play.”
- “I appreciate the low number of bugs and the solid performance. The optimization really makes this game stand out among others.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to its short story and lack of diverse gameplay options. However, players suggest that introducing different character classes could enhance replay value by allowing multiple playthroughs with varied skills and strategies.
- “One of the best RPGs on mobile! I have not encountered a bug so far, but I would suggest some changes. A separate pause button or pausing the game when the menu is opened would be helpful. Some areas (like the witches and rat cave) don't have maps, which makes navigation difficult. Adding classes like ranger, rogue, warrior, and mage would enhance replayability, allowing us to beat the game multiple times with different classes.”
- “My gripes with this game are that the story is short with no replay value.”
- “One of the best RPGs on mobile, but I would like to suggest some changes. The pause button should be separated, or the game should be paused when the menu is opened. Some areas (like the witches and rat cave) don't have a map, which makes it difficult to navigate. The addition of classes like ranger, rogue, warrior, and mage would be good, and skills could be based on their class. This would add replayability, as we would be able to beat the game multiple times with different classes.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's unconventional payment system, which adds a lighthearted twist to the experience. The overall sentiment is positive, with users encouraging others to try the game for its entertaining elements.
- “It was also funny that, unlike other games where you definitely know where to pay but just don't want to, here I had a hard time finding where to pay when I finally decided to. Overall, it's great and free, so just try it now!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's auto-targeting system, which often prioritizes weaker enemies over stronger, more challenging foes. This mechanic detracts from the emotional engagement, as it can lead to feelings of annoyance and helplessness during critical moments in gameplay.