Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards
- May 26, 2021
- N-Fusion Interactive
Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards has the potential to be an excellent game with intriguing storytelling and unique characters but it gets dragged down by a tedious combat system and a world that offers little substance.
Get on Steam"Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards" is an action-packed game set in 16th century Colombia, where players follow the journey of Aluna, a warrior daughter of a Spanish conquistador and South American nature goddess Pachamama. Explore vast landscapes and battle mythological creatures while mastering various weapons and abilities to fulfill Aluna's destiny in restoring her mother's amulet. Immerse yourself in Inca mythology and rich, historical culture.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique setting and interesting storyline, drawing from Incan mythology, which adds depth to the experience.
- It has fluid controls and a well-implemented loot system, providing a satisfying hack and slash experience.
- The visuals are colorful and polished, with lively scenes and enjoyable animations that enhance the overall aesthetic.
- The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes, particularly in the final boss fight, which can feel frustrating and unfair.
- There are issues with stability, including crashes during gameplay, which can disrupt the experience.
- The combat system can feel tedious and clunky, with some skills causing delays that hinder gameplay flow.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as mediocre, with some players finding it a unique take on the action RPG genre, while others describe it as amateurish and lacking depth. Despite its shortcomings, the narrative is complemented by cool artwork and engaging gameplay elements, making it a decent experience for fans of the genre. However, technical issues and bugs can detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
“Been playing for a while and it's a cool story which has a very different take for ARPGs.”
“Overall, the storyline, the music, and gameplay are excellent!”
“Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards presents a unique setting and interesting storyline.”
“Finally, in a begrudging moment of I don't really care anymore, as I'd put as much into this game as I was prepared to, I dropped the difficulty to easy so that I could at least get some closure to this story's mediocre narrative. It's not a AAA title, so no judgment there, as I wasn't expecting much to begin with, and then during the 3rd form of the final fight, my game crashed... the result of which is my finally dropping a review.”
“The story is okay (a bit amateurish in spots), but on the other hand, most ARPGs really don't have a great story anyway.”
“This is on medium, by the way, so maybe easy/story mode or whatever it was called is the best difficulty choice for most people playing this game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with animations and sound complementing the visuals well. While the artwork is appreciated, the overall aesthetic is described as a slimmed-down version of traditional ARPGs, making it enjoyable for casual play but not particularly groundbreaking.
“It's just a nice little pastime for in between without great depth; don't expect a direct Diablo clone but a very slimmed-down ARPG, which can still be a lot of fun if you can get involved with the setting and the graphic style.”
“Animations and sound are on par with the visuals.”
“Graphics seem okay; sound and movement all seem normal for an ARPG.”
“It's just a nice little pastime for in between without great depth. Don't expect a direct Diablo clone, but a very slimmed-down ARPG, which can still be a lot of fun if you can get involved with the setting and the graphic style.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a unique setting and solid implementation, though some users noted minor bugs and unclear mechanics, such as skill unlocking. Despite these issues, the overall experience is enhanced by a compelling storyline and music.
“Standard gameplay in a rare setting with excellent implementation.”
“There are some small bugs, such as your character's pathfinding, and some unclear elements, like needing to right-click skills to unlock them when left-clicking didn't work. However, overall, the storyline, music, and gameplay are excellent!”
“There's no way I'm suffering through terrible gameplay on top of cringey content.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while "Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards" features intriguing storytelling and unique characters, it suffers from a tedious combat system and a lack of substance in its world, leading to a grinding experience that detracts from its potential.
“Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards has the potential to be an excellent game with intriguing storytelling and unique characters, but it gets dragged down by a tedious combat system and a world that offers little substance.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the storyline and gameplay, despite some minor bugs and unclear mechanics.
“The storyline, the music, and gameplay are excellent!”
“The music really enhances the overall experience and immerses you in the game world.”
“Each track perfectly complements the atmosphere, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
Critic Reviews
Aluna: Sentinel Of The Shards Review
Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards presents a unique setting and interesting storyline, but struggles to break out of the hack'n'slash monotony.
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Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards has the potential to be an excellent game with intriguing storytelling and unique characters but it gets dragged down by a tedious combat system and a world that offers little substance.
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