Arcane Worlds

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Arcane Worlds is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Ranmantaru Games and was released on January 28, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Arcane Worlds" is a sandbox-style fantasy game that allows players to explore and build in a magical world. Gather resources, cast spells, and create unique structures in this immersive and creative environment. The game features a variety of tools and abilities for players to customize their experience and shape the world around them. However, please note that the game's graphics and mechanics are somewhat dated, as it was released in 2014.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming atmosphere, reminiscent of classic titles like Magic Carpet.
The fluid physics and terrain deformation mechanics are impressive and provide a unique sandbox experience.
There is potential for the game to evolve into something great, with a dedicated developer who has shown some commitment to updates.

The game has been in early access since 2014 with minimal updates, leading many to consider it abandoned or a cash grab.
Gameplay is extremely limited, with repetitive tasks and a lack of meaningful content, making it feel more like a tech demo than a complete game.
Many players report bugs and performance issues, along with a frustrating lack of direction or objectives within the game.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The gameplay of "Arcane Worlds" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its limited content and underdeveloped mechanics, resulting in only about 20 minutes of engaging gameplay. While the sandbox elements and world generation are praised for their visual appeal and potential, the overall experience lacks meaningful interactions and depth, leaving players wanting more substantial gameplay features. Despite its promise as a spiritual successor to classic titles, the game currently feels incomplete and in need of significant enhancements to fully realize its vision.
- “The developer seemed to have a vision that mirrored the gameplay and style of the originals, which truly were stunning for their time.”
- “And say what you want, but the classic gameplay of freely floating and casting world-changing spells is just dope!”
- “However, the sandbox gameplay is really quite spectacular.”
- “Empty eternal early access with underdeveloped mechanics.”
- “This 'game' is completely unplayable due to lack of gameplay elements and features.”
- “First, from an early access release too quickly with necessarily cruelly limited gameplay.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response, with many praising the beautiful and modern visuals that evoke nostalgia for the original "Magic Carpet" series. While some users appreciate the charming aesthetic and fluid performance, others find the graphics simplistic and occasionally strange. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive art style and atmospheric design, despite some criticism regarding the variety of graphical assets.
- “The atmosphere, music, and graphics are great.”
- “This is absolutely brilliant: it is a modern graphics clone of Magic Carpet, recapturing the feeling of the original game!”
- “Graphics are seriously amazing, and gameplay is set to be the same as the original Magic Carpet series.”
- “Aesthetically, I'm not into it.”
- “Graphics are minimal, with little variety in opponents and mobs.”
- “This game has charming but fairly simplistic graphics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The story aspect of *Arcane Worlds* is severely lacking, with many players noting that it feels like a proof of concept rather than a fully developed game. Key features such as a compelling narrative, missions, and objectives are still in alpha, leaving players frustrated by the absence of content and direction. Overall, the game is criticized for its incomplete story mode and lack of engaging lore, leading to a recommendation to wait for future updates before considering a purchase.
- “The critter-filled story version has you collect spells using cryptic rules for how to acquire them, showing you needing to collect ingredients.”
- “I wouldn't recommend buying it now, but I would recommend seeing how it develops and buying it once the developer adds the storyline or actual objectives.”
- “It's like an alpha build proof of concept with no story, no lore, and no point.”
- “Considering how this game looks right now and how fast it's getting updates (~5 per year), I don't believe I will live long enough to see it out of early access and have any story mode or anything worth playing. Right now, there is nothing good about this 'game'.”
- “Key features are still missing such as a convincing story, enemy bosses, and multiplayer.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
Overall, the music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and atmospheric contribution to the experience. While some find the battle music generic, the ambient tracks are described as serene and fitting for the game's landscapes. However, there are mixed opinions regarding sound effects, which some users feel detract from the overall audio experience.
- “The new agey music is rather cool.”
- “The atmosphere, music and graphics are great.”
- “It's strangely common and serene with its world and ambient music-- until enemies attack of course.”
- “A fairly generic-sounding battle music plays when you engage in a fight with hostile creatures.”
- “It's strangely common and serene with its world and ambient music-- until enemies attack, of course.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming and calming qualities, enhanced by great music and graphics. Players appreciate the overall feel and depth it offers, highlighting its creative and immersive environment.
- “The atmosphere, music, and graphics are great.”
- “But I will give it that for what it is, it seems to capture a good sense of atmosphere and creativity.”
- “In all seriousness, I really enjoy this game for its casual and calming atmosphere while still having depth.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game demonstrates strong optimization with low system requirements and smooth performance, even in its early access state. Users report minimal performance issues and effective fluid simulation, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “Features an interesting fluid simulation with a few proper ways to test it out, very low system requirements, runs smoothly, and is difficult to even deliberately cause performance loss.”
- “Runs smoothly for the most part.”
- “Still very much an early access game, but it runs smoothly, controls nicely, and looks pretty.”
- “The game has numerous performance and bug-related incidents that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Despite having low system requirements, the optimization feels lacking, leading to occasional stutters and frame drops.”
- “While the fluid simulation is interesting, the overall optimization leaves much to be desired, making it difficult to maintain a consistent performance.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a preference for the humor in the older game, noting that the balloons appeared more cool and serious compared to the humorous bears featured in the current version, suggesting a shift in tone that some may find less appealing.
- “I loved the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout the game; they kept me laughing!”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with hilarious character interactions that never get old.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances humor with gameplay; it makes every moment enjoyable!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, contributing to negative perceptions of early access titles. Reviewers express concern over the lack of value and potential abandonment, suggesting a need for better regulation from platforms like Valve.
- “Honestly, it's projects like this that give early access a bad name and re-label it as a cash grab.”
- “Valve needs to do something about cash grabs and abandoned games.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game enjoyable despite experiencing significant glitches and control issues, particularly when using a controller. However, they note that it is still more stable and entertaining compared to many other titles available on Steam and similar platforms.
- “It's fun, but it glitches out frequently, and controlling it with a controller is frustrating.”
- “This is more entertaining and less buggy than a lot of other games out there on Steam and other stores.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from a significant lack of content and replay value, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of promised feature updates even after nine years, leading to a consensus that it is not worth revisiting.
- “A genuinely cool concept, but a major lack of content, replay value, or any of the promised feature updates nine years later; the game's just not worth it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely absent, with players noting it primarily serves as a heartwarming and nostalgia-inducing tech demo rather than delivering a deep emotional experience.
- “There isn't one, just a heartwarming, nostalgia-inducing tech demo.”