Arcane Maelstrom
- April 14, 2017
- YellowEgg game studios
Get on SteamThe arcane horde is back again and this time it has invaded the kingdom of the dwarves. As the Master of the Elements you are the only one who can fight this ancient evil and free the world from the legions of darkness in this incredible action RPG.
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Reviews
- The game is funny and entertaining for short play sessions.
- It runs smoothly on Mac without any issues.
- Some players appreciate the mobile game feel and casual gameplay.
- The game has a clunky and unresponsive combat system, making it frustrating to play.
- Graphics and animations are outdated and lack polish, contributing to a poor visual experience.
- The inventory management and UI design are awkward, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of Arcane Maelstrom have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many reviewers citing them as outdated and in need of significant improvement. While some consider the graphics to be "okay-ish," the general consensus is that both the visuals and animations lack polish and fail to create an immersive experience.
“The graphics are okay, but the animations could use some work.”
“The graphics and animations are pretty old-school and need polishing, in my opinion.”
“Arcane Maelstrom is a boring dungeon crawler with bad graphics, unfitting sound, zero immersion, and an absolutely cheap story.”
“Graphics are lacking.”
“Graphics and animations are pretty old-school and need polishing, in my opinion.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in Arcane Maelstrom is criticized for being cheap and poorly executed, with a lack of immersion and depth, primarily conveyed through a brief introductory video. Reviewers find it unengaging and uninspired, contributing to an overall negative perception of the game's narrative.
“The story is sadly absolutely cheap and is introduced by a short intro video.”
“Arcane Maelstrom is a boring dungeon crawler with bad graphics, unfitting sound, zero immersion, and absolutely cheap story.”
“The story is sadly absolutely cheap and is introduced by a short intro video.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive and simplistic mechanics, primarily involving pressing a single key and spamming clicks, which detracts significantly from immersion and overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay consists mostly of pressing 1 and then spamming left click.”
“It completely breaks gameplay immersion!”
“[Gameplay & story: 3/10]”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game humorous, appreciating its comedic elements despite some negative reactions. The humor seems to resonate well, contributing positively to the overall experience. Additionally, the game runs smoothly on Mac, which is a plus for users on that platform.
“This game is hilarious! I can't stop laughing at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, it really adds to the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music, characterized as old-school electro, has been criticized for being mismatched with the game's overall theme and atmosphere.
“The music is some old-school electro, which does not fit the game at all.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been consistently noted for its lack of replayability, with users indicating that it offers none to minimal opportunities for revisiting the experience.
“This game offers none to minimal replayability.”
“This game offers none to minimal replayability.”
