Arakion: Book One
- May 15, 2018
- Lavidimus
Get on SteamIn this indie role-playing game, players explore a vibrant world, building and managing their own city while batting enemies in turn-based or real-time combat. With a focus on deep strategy and immersive storytelling, "Arakion: Book One" offers a unique experience that draws inspiration from classics like Might and Magic and Dungeon Master. The game supports multiple languages, with English being the official one and various states of translation for others. Despite being developed mainly by one person, "Arakion: Book One" promises a rich and polished experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a stunningly beautiful world with a unique art style and immersive music, creating an engaging atmosphere for exploration.
- There is a lot of potential in the gameplay mechanics, including crafting, puzzles, and a non-linear world that encourages exploration and creativity.
- Despite being in early access, the game already offers a significant amount of content and shows promise for future updates, especially with the developer's commitment to improving the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and clumsy controls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and hinder immersion.
- Many core features, such as a well-designed user interface and combat mechanics, are still underdeveloped, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
- The game has been in early access for an extended period with little progress, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and the developer's ability to deliver a polished final product.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their stunning beauty and attention to detail, featuring aesthetically appealing characters and immersive world-building elements like trees and floating islands. Players appreciate the unique art style and recent updates that have enhanced the visuals, making the overall experience visually impressive, despite some features still being in development.
“The world is stunningly beautiful, there is love in every detail, trees and floating islands and puzzles; the characters are aesthetically appealing, with well-thought-out backgrounds and different birthplaces for every race; world-building and crafting are fun and a very nice introduction to the genre; even the ideas behind the NPCs are new and refreshing.”
“New UI and menu updates, new levels reworked, new graphics and lighting features... graphics now look awesome!”
“Seems like an interesting combination of game types and has a different and pleasant graphics style.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is currently in an evolving state due to its early access status, with players noting improvements in controls and mechanics compared to earlier builds. It combines classic dungeon crawler elements with innovative features like weapon crafting and town building, drawing inspiration from games like Minecraft and Fortnite. Players express excitement for upcoming updates, particularly the introduction of turn-based mechanics.
“Smooth controls and gameplay.”
“I'm excited for future updates, especially the turn-based mechanics coming soon!”
“The game takes the old dungeon crawler features and incorporates new mechanics from other games like Minecraft and Fortnite (weapon crafting, town building).”
“Just hopping on the wagon now, I have seen earlier builds and read previous reviews, and they don't appear to be congruent with what is the latest build now. This is fine and alright, being early access, but it is a trying time to determine what is under construction and what is permanent, even with the cryptic content of certain puzzles or mechanics.”
“The game takes the old dungeon crawler features and incorporates new mechanics from other games like Minecraft or Fortnite (weapon crafting, town building).”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its gorgeous and calming quality, enhancing the scenic experience; however, some players feel that the soundtrack lacks variety, leading to a repetitive listening experience. Despite the appealing audio, frustrations with movement controls and user interface detract from overall immersion.
“The scenery is nice and the soundtrack is calming, creating a pleasant atmosphere.”
“The music enhances the overall experience, making the game world feel more immersive.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic, perfectly complementing the gorgeous visuals and enriching the exploration.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to its prolonged early access status, resulting in minimal improvements and an increase in bugs, which may render it outdated by the time of its completion. While it offers a nostalgic first-person dungeon crawling experience, players note slow movement and a lack of engaging content, contributing to a feeling of stagnation.
“However, after almost 4 years, it is still in early access, with very little improvement and just more buggy and not fully engaging content. By the time this game is fully finished, it will be completely out of date compared to the constantly evolving gaming standards.”
“The game is a nice first-person dungeon crawler that went old school; unfortunately, it seems like it is a little early for the game. There really weren't glitches, but the movement for that type of game was very slow, and it just felt like the game dragged on.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs and several dead-end quests, which detract from the overall narrative experience.
“There are a lot of bugs and a few dead-end quests that I have discovered.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for enhanced atmospheric elements in the game, suggesting that additional features like on-screen notifications, item descriptions, and improved sound design could significantly enrich the overall experience. They believe that these enhancements, while not requiring high-end production values, are essential for the game's potential to shine.
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
“Every corner of the environment feels alive, creating a rich tapestry of sights and sounds that enhance the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, with a perfect blend of eerie music and detailed landscapes that keep you engaged and on edge.”
