Apostle: Rebellion

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In "Apostle: Rebellion," players navigate a dystopian world as a member of a rebellion, fighting against oppressive forces and uncovering the truth behind their society's origins. The game features fast-paced combat, strategic decision-making, and character customization. With a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, players must navigate a sprawling, interconnected map to advance the story. For more information, visit the Steam page

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Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant city with lively NPCs, enhancing immersion.
The combat system is engaging, with unique fighting styles and character animations.
The story is well-developed, supported by videos and a variety of side missions that offer more than just combat.

Maps are limited in size and quantity, leading to a feeling of confinement.
The narrative lacks significant impact on the game world, with repetitive endings based on character choices.
Many side quests feel disconnected from the main story, and character backstories are often shallow.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
4%
The story is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging writing and compelling world-building, despite some cringeworthy dialogue and typical harem tropes. However, the relationships with female characters are often described as lacking depth, and side quests are criticized for being disconnected from the main narrative, leading to confusion about their purpose. Overall, while the main storyline is enjoyable and standalone, the execution of side content and character interactions leaves room for improvement.
- “Been playing this game for the past week and I have to say, the story is very well written and engaging.”
- “Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good story, JRPG elements with some spicy scenes to boot!”
- “But the art quality is top tier, the characters are enjoyable, the story is good (yes, a game with an enjoyable story, how rare is that?) and the world feels lived in unlike a lot of RPGs, even mainstream ones today.”
- “The ending of the story is the same; only the ending changes with the female character.”
- “The story does not affect the survival of the city.”
- “Side quests have no connection to the story, and except for a few quests, it is not clear why a monster hunter does these quests.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the RPG Maker mechanics and overworld navigation frustrating due to a lack of quest markers and guidance. However, others praise the game for its engaging battle mechanics, character development, and immersive atmosphere, highlighting it as a solid example of the RPG genre. Overall, while there are notable strengths, particularly in the cyberpunk elements and character design, issues with stealth and shooting mechanics detract from the experience.
- “Great art, animated scenes, beautiful characters, immersive atmosphere, decent battle mechanics, Japanese voice acting for some dialogue.”
- “Gameplay: exactly what an RPG should feel like, defining enemy weaknesses and skill trees!”
- “A cyberpunk JRPG with great gameplay, where the story enhances the experience!”
- “I don't care for the RPG Maker gameplay and always find navigating the overworld annoying; that's especially the case here with no quest markers and missing objective text to guide you in the slightest.”
- “Stealth and shooting mechanics are still garbage though.”
- “Otherwise, the gameplay and story are average.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and the effective use of cyberpunk themes. The combination of RPG Maker sound effects with impressive original soundtracks creates an engaging auditory experience that elevates the overall presentation, making it hard to believe it's an RPG Maker title.
- “Music: RPG Maker assets + some dope beats!”
- “The game has RPG Maker sound effects assets and also includes a good amount of banger soundtracks that don't seem to belong to RPG Maker.”
- “The music and visual presentation make it really difficult to tell this is even an RPG Maker game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique art style, including impressive pixel art and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the dialogue and story may fall short, the stunning artwork and engaging scenes contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it worth the investment. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay despite some narrative shortcomings.
- “All in all, it's not a bad game, just with incredibly cringy and unreal dialogue and story, and basic combat and fantastic visuals.”
- “This game is fire! Best Kagura game I've played, great voice acting, visuals, world, and even the fighting is fun.”
- “This game uses its own assets and art styles, even for pixel art and roaming art (when you walk around).”
- “Originally not recommended, but the artwork and scenes make it at least worth the cost (with patch, of course).”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it offers a way to progress and tackle challenges, the repetitive dialogue and information-sharing between characters can make the experience feel tedious. Additionally, increasing the game's difficulty can help reduce the need for grinding, providing a more engaging experience.
- “The characters are constantly spouting information both of them already know, for the sake of the player, and it makes any scene in which there is information they have to share incredibly tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Kamichi games are noted for their strong replayability, featuring unique one-time events that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players can expect a high likelihood of New Game+ options and carry-over features, as seen in all of Kamichi's previous titles.
- “Kamichi games usually have replay value as there are specific one-time events for a partner to invite ex.”
- “Due to the replay value, there's a high chance of New Game+... all of Kamichi's previous games have had New Game+/carry over.”
- “Kamichi games usually have replay value as there are specific one-time events for a partner to invite ex.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is notably lacking, particularly on the Steam Deck, where players report frequent loading screens and significant slowdowns, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Performance is also very poor on Steam Deck, with lots of loading screens and significant slowdowns.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its clever humor and excellent writing, consistently eliciting laughter from players.
- “First off, this is a cleverly funny game with great writing. I've been laughing out loud consistently, which speaks to the excellent writing.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious situations had me chuckling from start to finish.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay. The jokes are clever and perfectly timed, making every moment enjoyable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning art and animated scenes, which create an immersive experience. The beautiful character designs and the inclusion of Japanese voice acting further enhance the overall ambiance, complementing the decent battle mechanics.
- “The art is stunning, with animated scenes and beautiful characters that create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The combination of great visuals and Japanese voice acting enhances the overall experience, making the atmosphere truly captivating.”
- “The immersive atmosphere is complemented by decent battle mechanics, drawing players into the game's world.”