Arhaekon

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"Arhaekon" is a single-player, challenging roguelike RPG with good mechanics and a dense atmosphere. Experience turn-based combat in procedural dungeons across 14 themed regions. Command 12 diverse units, each with unique abilities and progressions. Every choice matters in this grimdark world, with permadeath, varied loot, and punishing decisions. Prepare to prevent humanity's extinction as you confront empowered enemies and your predestined arch-nemesis.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a dark and immersive atmosphere, complemented by charming pixel art and an atmospheric soundtrack.
Arhaekon offers deep tactical gameplay with a variety of character classes and skills, providing a rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
The combat system is engaging and requires strategic planning, making each encounter feel rewarding despite its challenging nature.

The game suffers from imbalanced gameplay, with combat often feeling simplistic and lacking tactical depth, leading to player frustration.
There is a significant lack of narrative context and onboarding, leaving players confused about the game's objectives and lore.
Technical polish is lacking, with minor glitches and a steep learning curve that may deter new players from fully enjoying the experience.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The gameplay of Arhaekon is characterized by its deep tactical turn-based combat and engaging character customization, set against a dark fantasy backdrop. While the mechanics of movement and pathfinding are generally solid, the game suffers from imbalanced gameplay and a steep learning curve, with limited tactical options and a lack of comprehensive onboarding for new players. Despite these issues, the game offers a rich experience with beautiful graphics and intriguing mechanics that can be satisfying to explore.
- “With its challenging gameplay, deep character customization, and dark fantasy setting, Arhaekon is a game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.”
- “The game combines deep tactical gameplay with stunning visuals and an intriguing storyline.”
- “Arhaekon promises a rich and engaging experience for fans of tactical RPGs and dungeon crawlers, blending deep strategic gameplay with a compelling dark fantasy narrative.”
- “There is no realistic line of sight mechanics, use of cover, pause/delay turn, etc. In other words, very limited tactical options are available.”
- “The game gives a mediocre intro to the mechanics that depend more on your ability from similar games to know how to play.”
- “You can't focus on certain party units since there's a 'corruption' mechanic which will force you to purge warriors sometimes. After an injury, you need to perform medical procedures, meaning those units will also be unavailable for a run until you clear certain dungeons.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
45%
18%
The game's story is set in a dark fantasy world with a compelling plot and intriguing lore, appealing to strategy enthusiasts through its tactical gameplay and immersive storytelling. However, players criticize the lack of background information, a single difficulty setting, and the absence of save points, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on text over voice acting is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance the narrative.
- “The game's story is set in a dark fantasy world where the forces of good and evil are locked in an eternal struggle.”
- “Arhaekon is a game with a fascinating plot, quests, and an amazing fantasy world.”
- “The game combines deep tactical gameplay with stunning visuals and an intriguing storyline.”
- “Apart from the lack of background to the story, purpose, and objective, currently there is nothing in the game that would bind or attract a player to keep it (and not get a refund).”
- “The game's story is set in a dark fantasy world where the forces of good and evil are locked in an eternal struggle, but the storytelling method is poor.”
- “Adding voice acting instead of relying solely on text would significantly enhance the storytelling.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning quality and atmospheric design, achieving a high standard comparable to AA/AAA titles. Players appreciate the consistency of visuals across various environments, although some have noted that improvements in lighting and shadows could enhance the overall experience. The combination of beautiful graphics with deep tactical gameplay contributes to a captivating gaming experience.
- “The game's visuals are stunning and the game nails it with its dark, atmospheric world.”
- “This game is fascinating due to its beautiful graphics and tactical turn-based combat gameplay that makes you think strategically.”
- “As for visuals and graphics, they cover my taste and are consistent across various backgrounds and dungeons.”
- “Visuals are at AA/AAA level, leaving other areas behind.”
- “The graphics are well done, though some improvements are needed in terms of lighting and shadows.”
- “As for visuals and graphics, they cover my taste and they are consistent across various backgrounds and dungeons.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and dark qualities, effectively complementing the lead character and overall concept. The charming pixel art and fitting soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, creating a stunning and mysterious world that showcases the game's unique design and mechanics. Despite some minor UI/UX issues, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing to the game's potential.
- “The pixel art is charming, and the soundtrack is atmospheric and fitting.”
- “The game's visuals are stunning and the game nails it with its dark, atmospheric world.”
- “Nice atmosphere and dark vibe.”
- “The dark and mysterious atmosphere.”
- “The dark and mysterious atmosphere.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and fitting integration with the gameplay, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as top-tier, complementing the game's dark themes and pixel art style, while the sound design effectively supports the player's actions and the game's lore. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I enjoy the novelty of the game with its top-tier music and immersive sounds, intriguing lore, and missions that keep you hooked.”
- “The pixel art is charming, and the soundtrack is atmospheric and fitting.”
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and fitting.”
- “Music is decent and fits the game's zone.”
- “The sounds and music are what they need to be, and they flow well with what you are doing in the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some non-game-breaking glitches and lacks technical polish, reflecting its status as an early access title. Overall, while stability issues are present, they do not significantly hinder gameplay.
- “The game is still in early access, and it shows in the gameplay with some non-game-breaking glitches that persist.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The technical polish is lacking, making the game feel unstable at times.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the game's replayability is limited compared to other turn-based combat titles currently in early access, such as Cyberknights by the Trese Brothers, which offer a more engaging experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the character development in the game, noting that it is enhanced by excellent gameplay and a variety of tasks and puzzles that provide ample opportunities for growth.
- “Excellent gameplay, lots of tasks and puzzles, opportunities for character development.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users consistently feel that the management systems for units and resources lack effective optimization, indicating a need for improvements in this area.
- “The management for your units and resources feels like it could be optimized better.”