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Arakion: Book One

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38%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
stability, story
44% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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Arakion: Book One is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Lavidimus and was released on May 15, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In 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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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions

  • The game features a stunningly beautiful world with fantastic music and immersive environments.
  • There is a lot of potential and unique concepts, such as crafting and non-linear exploration, that could make the game great once fully developed.
  • The game has a solid foundation with engaging puzzles and a variety of gameplay elements that appeal to fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and clumsy controls, which hinder the overall experience and immersion.
  • As an Early Access title, it feels incomplete with many basic game functions not working as intended, leading to frustration.
  • There is a lack of direction and polish in the user interface and combat mechanics, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in the latest build of the game features smooth controls and engaging mechanics, though players note some uncertainty regarding which elements are still under development due to its early access status. Many are optimistic about future updates, particularly the introduction of turn-based mechanics, while also finding some puzzles and mechanics to be cryptic.

    • “Smooth controls and gameplay.”
    • “I'm excited for future updates, especially the turn-based mechanics coming soon!”
    • “Just hopping on the wagon now, I have seen earlier builds and read previous reviews, and they don't appear to be congruent to what is the latest build now. This is all 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.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its gorgeous and calming quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the beautifully designed game world. However, some players feel that the soundtrack lacks variety, leading to a repetitive listening experience. Despite the appealing audio, clumsy movement controls detract from immersion and enjoyment.

    • “The scenery is nice and the soundtrack was calming.”
    • “The music is fantastic and enhances the immersive game world.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their stunning beauty and unique style, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in the environment, including trees, floating islands, and intricate puzzles. Characters are aesthetically appealing, with well-developed backgrounds that reflect their diverse origins, contributing to an immersive world-building experience. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay and offer a refreshing take on the genre.

    • “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 backgrounds and different birthplaces for every different race; world-building and crafting are fun and a very nice introduction in the genre; even the ideas behind the NPCs are new and refreshing.”
    • “Seems like an interesting combination of game types and has a different and pleasant graphics style.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a concern, as it has remained in early access for nearly four years with minimal improvements, leading to increased bugs and outdated content. While there are no significant glitches reported, the slow movement and overall pacing contribute to a feeling of dragging gameplay. Overall, the game's stability issues hinder its potential to meet evolving gaming standards.

    • “However, after almost 4 years, it is still in early access, with very little improvements and just more buggy and not fully engaging content. By the time this game is fully finished, it will be completely out of date 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.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs and several dead-end quests, which detract from the overall narrative experience.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a desire for enhanced atmospheric elements in the game, emphasizing the importance of small details like notifications, item descriptions, and sound effects to create a more immersive experience. While they appreciate the game's potential, they believe that these additional touches are crucial for elevating the overall atmosphere.

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Arakion: Book One is a role playing game.

Arakion: Book One is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Arakion: Book One was released on May 15, 2018.

Arakion: Book One was developed by Lavidimus.

Arakion: Book One has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Arakion: Book One is a single player game.

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