An Assassin in Orlandes
- May 12, 2015
- Tin Man Games
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- The game offers a rich and engaging story with multiple paths, providing a sense of adventure and replayability.
- The combat system is unique and adds an interesting layer of strategy, rewarding smart decision-making.
- The graphics and music enhance the overall experience, making it a nostalgic and enjoyable journey for fans of interactive fiction.
- The story can feel linear at times, limiting the impact of player choices and making it less open-ended than some may expect.
- The reliance on dice rolls for combat can lead to frustrating moments, especially if luck does not favor the player.
- Some players may find the overall difficulty unbalanced, with certain choices leading to instant death, which can be discouraging.
- story29 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is a well-crafted adventure set in the world of Orlandes, featuring a quest to uncover a conspiracy while saving a beloved character. While many praise its engaging narrative and branching paths that enhance replayability, some find it too linear and simplistic compared to other choose-your-own-adventure (CYOA) books. Overall, it offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of interactive storytelling, though it may not satisfy those seeking deeper complexity.
“The actual story itself was well written and interesting with various paths that you can take which will certainly increase replayability.”
“You are pursuing an assassin through the world of Orlandes to try and uncover a wider plot and also save your beloved Kari.”
“The story does a wonderful job of telling a rip-roaring swashbuckling tale of adventure.”
“Being an avid fantasy book reader, I find the story lacking, but I guess that is to be expected.”
“Most importantly, I found the storyline to be linear compared to other CYOA books out there, where it feels more akin to an on-rails experience than decisions being made that totally change where you are going next.”
“Unfortunately, here is a huge weakness of the book: almost each time you fail in the story, it is a certain game over.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a collection of impressive black-and-white artworks, with a total of 23 pieces to discover, enhancing the visual experience of the game. Players appreciate the good background music and the option to adjust fonts and extras, contributing to an overall engaging aesthetic.
“There are some excellent black and white artworks to collect, as well as a set of ten achievements to complete.”
“There are 23 artworks to find (24 if you include the title page), and when you find them all, you are awarded with an achievement, which is most likely the final achievement you find.”
“Good background music, artwork, and adjustable fonts and extras.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the player's interest.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines a choose-your-own-adventure format with light Dungeons & Dragons RPG mechanics, appealing to casual readers and light RPG players. While the mechanics lean somewhat on chance, they generally function well within the game's context.
“Create your own adventure meets dragons & dungeons RPG mechanics.”
“The game mechanics rely slightly too heavily on chance, but they work fairly well within the context of the book.”
“In summary: a create your adventure game mixed with D&D RPG mechanics that might appeal to casual readers and light RPG players alike.”
“That said, I can see the appeal to those people who like light and simple reading mixed with a bit of D&D mechanics.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its well-written story with multiple paths and three difficulty settings, providing a challenging experience. However, some players feel that once all content is explored, there is little incentive to replay.
“The actual story itself was well written and interesting, with various paths that you can take, which will certainly increase replayability.”
“The game has three difficulty settings and is long enough and challenging enough to provide a good amount of replay value.”
“And that is it, after seeing everything once, there is no replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being good background accompaniment, enhancing the overall experience alongside appealing artwork and customizable features.
“The background music is fantastic, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“I love the artwork and the adjustable fonts, but the music really stands out as a highlight.”
“The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making every moment more immersive.”
