Amber Trail
- October 27, 2022
- Lukudev
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Get on itch.io StoreAmber trail is a pixel art 2D side scrolling real time strategy mixed with hack'n slash action. Manage resources and defend your settlement from incoming enemies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Amber Trail offers a fun and challenging tower defense experience with engaging gameplay mechanics and appealing pixel art.
- The game allows players to actively participate in combat while managing resources and building their kingdom, providing a satisfying blend of action and strategy.
- Despite being in early access, the game shows promise with its interesting trade system and potential for character development in future updates.
- The game lacks significant progression and replayability, leading to a feeling of monotony after the initial hours of play.
- There are frustrating elements such as stun locking from enemies and a steep learning curve due to a bare tutorial and lack of UI guidance.
- Players have noted the absence of a clear end goal, making the gameplay feel empty and less rewarding after surviving waves of enemies.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a frustrating learning curve due to insufficient UI guidance, leaving players to discover mechanics on their own. While the mechanics are solid and the game offers a challenging experience, it lacks clear goals, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, it may still appeal to fans of challenging tower defense games.
“It was challenging without being unfair; the gameplay mechanics were solid and the artwork is great.”
“The gameplay can improve, but it's fun for those looking for a challenging tower defense game.”
“My next point being the frustrating learning curve due to a lack of UI; you can literally not know a simple mechanic in the game for hours just because the game never told you, and you had to guess and figure it out on your own.”
“I seriously think if the dev worked on it a bit more and added some form of a goal in mind for the player to complete, it could be fun. I mean, I probably will still play it, but for right now, this is just not it, man. For anyone looking for a game similar to Kingdom, look elsewhere because the gameplay is not even close to being the same.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks replayability, with limited entertainment value after the initial few hours of play.
“I really want to like this game; I do, but it just lacks any replayability or entertainment after the first few hours.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive artwork, contributing to a visually appealing experience that complements the solid gameplay mechanics. Overall, the visuals enhance the challenge without feeling unfair.
“The artwork is stunning and adds a unique charm to the game.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed, making the world feel alive and immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and beautifully crafted environments.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a definitive conclusion, leading to a sense of emptiness in the "play until you die" format. Players feel that while there is an initial narrative, it ultimately fails to provide a satisfying resolution.
“There is a start to the story but no end; 'play until you die' games feel empty.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for deeper character development, highlighting a need for more upgrade options beyond just skills, specifically in areas like armor and weapon enhancements.
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their heroes' journeys.”
“I love how the character development system offers a variety of choices that impact the story and gameplay.”
“The progression of characters feels organic and rewarding, making each decision meaningful.”
“I just wish there were more character development and upgrade options, not just skills, but also armor and weapons.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“I expected a deeper narrative for the characters, but they all feel one-dimensional.”
