Andoran Skye XD

About

Due to a shortage of real warriors, a teenage jokester is dragged into a new world and approached with an interesting task. Take on the role of the Staff Wielder and tame your SKYE in this intense fantasy RPG game.

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique visual style, combining 3D environments with 2D characters, which some players found appealing.
The storyline is interesting and includes humorous characters and dialogue, adding charm to the game.
Despite its flaws, some players found the gameplay addictive and enjoyed the action turn-based combat system.

The controls are confusing and poorly explained, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially in combat sequences.
The graphics are inconsistent, with a mix of low-quality assets that detract from the overall experience.
Many players reported technical issues, including problems with resolution support and game stability, which hindered their enjoyment.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique blend of 3D environments and 2D characters, while others criticize the artwork as mismatched and lacking quality. Despite some users finding the visuals to be retro and poorly executed, others commend the game's graphical achievements, especially considering it was developed by a single individual. Overall, the visuals are seen as a notable aspect, though opinions vary widely on their execution and effectiveness.
- “Unique visuals in a 3D environment mixed with 2D characters and an interesting storyline.”
- “Andoran Skye XD is a graphically outstanding game for being made by one person.”
- “Graphically, the game is top-notch when you compare it to others that have a team of a dozen working on it. At no point did I stop appreciating the background or the unique characters, even if they didn't contribute much to the story; they looked the part and added humor.”
- “The artwork and visuals are so badly mismatched I almost got an embolism playing this.”
- “I understand that people who can't produce video game graphics properly will use pixel 'art' to cover that up, but why then did they go ahead with the awful hand-produced drawings of some characters?”
- “The developer attempts to explain the crap graphics in the game as deliberate.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The story of "Andoran Skye XD" features a young man named Chadwick who is thrust into a chaotic adventure involving an evil figure seeking a powerful artifact. While the narrative is described as somewhat unclear and muddled, it is complemented by unique visuals and humor, making the overall experience enjoyable despite its shortcomings. Players appreciate the intriguing premise and express a desire for further development and additional content from the developers.
- “Unique visuals in a 3D environment mixed with 2D characters and an interesting storyline.”
- “All in all, Andoran Skye XD is a great lesser-known game to try out to support the creator for this wonderful game. Once again, the story is a great thing to experience, and the gameplay, although it has some hiccups, I found personally addictive.”
- “The story behind Andoran Skye XD is a tale where an evil figure in a cloak is looking for an artifact that helps control the world of Andoran. We then cut to a young man named Chadwick, who is minding his own business when an earthquake (or explosion, it is not clear) interrupts his reading in the library.”
- “The story behind Andoran Skye is a tale where an evil dude in a cloak is looking for an artifact that helps control the world of Andoran (I think). We then cut to a young man called Chadwick who is minding his own business when an earthquake (or explosion, it is not clear) interrupts his reading in the library.”
- “He tries to find a way out and comes across a mysterious chest that contains a glowing stick or staff (again, it is not truly clarified), that instantly zaps him to the lands of Andoran (or zaps him to another part of Andoran, I can’t say; a lot of the starting story is so unclear I feel like I’m reading mud!).”
- “The developer once more insists they didn't flip any of the badly made assets in this train wreck of a 'game', but then creates some story where I've made a direct accusation that they did; I merely discuss the possibility.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Andoran Skye XD features an action turn-based combat system that encourages quick decision-making and includes mechanics like dodging and deflecting attacks. However, players have noted some confusion due to a lack of explanation for certain features, such as chain attacks, which can be beneficial against bosses. Despite these hiccups, many find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable overall.
- “All in all, Andoran Skye XD is a great lesser-known game to try out to support the creator for this wonderful game. Once again, the story is a great thing to experience, and the gameplay, although it has some hiccups, I found personally addictive.”
- “As far as the gameplay goes, there are some hiccups and confusion in the game. For example, chain attacks are never explained throughout the course of the game, even though when I did have a chance to try the mechanic out, it proved to be very helpful on three of the bosses.”
- “All in all, Andoran Skye XD is a great lesser-known game to try out to support the creator for this wonderful game. Once again, the story is a great thing to at least experience, and the gameplay, although it has some hiccups, I found personally addictive.”
- “The gameplay is decent with an action turn-based combat system that relies on you making quick decisions and pressing arrow keys to dodge or 'deflect' enemy attacks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted through its unique characters and witty dialogue, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some elements may not significantly advance the story, they add a layer of enjoyment that enhances the fantasy setting. Overall, players appreciate the humor as a strong aspect of the game.
- “This is a great game, I really want more from the developers and maybe some DLCs to add on to the game. I also enjoy the story and the humor of the game.”
- “+ an interesting fantasy setting with some humorous characters and dialogue that can be quite funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a solid selection that compensates for the absence of voice acting, likely crafted by the creator. While some players find the music enjoyable, they note it isn't particularly memorable, and the volume control can be frustrating due to its unclear settings.
- “Sound-wise, it has great sound effects and music. Being a pure text-based game, it makes up for the lack of voices with a fantastic music selection that I assume was created by the developer himself.”
- “The music is good, but nothing to write home about. However, you can turn it down in the options (yay!). The volume control is a bit tricky, though, as it appears as a flame icon, and you need to guess where the up and down settings are.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate that the current replayability of the game is lacking, with suggestions for future updates to introduce endgame content, such as dungeons or a New Game Plus mode, to enhance the experience and encourage players to revisit the game.
- “The replay value is impressive, with multiple paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies and character builds, making every run feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The addition of new game modes and challenges keeps me coming back for more, ensuring that there's always something new to experience.”
- “The replay value so far isn't there. I've been told that the game could go through several changes while being polished to provide some sort of endgame, maybe a dungeon or something gamers always love, like a New Game Plus to just faceroll the game that did you dirty the first time around.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, once you've seen the story and completed the quests, there's not much left to draw you back in for a second playthrough.”