Ark of Artemis
- May 21, 2021
- Kujirabo。
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Ark of Artemis," a side story of "LAST EMBRYO," play as Claudia who, after being attacked by angels, gains the power of a divine weapon and encounters a sealed divine beast. With turn-based combat, craft legendary equipment, and interact with 18+ characters in this RPG, where your choices impact the storyline. No knowledge of "LAST EMBRYO" is required.
Reviews
- The game features a decent story with character development and engaging lore.
- High production quality with well-drawn CGs and good voice acting enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay mechanics allow for strategic combat, including the ability to one-shot weaker enemies when over-leveled.
- The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content and depth.
- Story and character development feel rushed, leaving players confused about character motivations and plot points.
- Combat can become tedious and lacks challenge, with some players finding it too easy or frustrating due to negative traits.
- story25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as underdeveloped and rushed, with many players noting its short length and lack of depth, despite some character development and optional events. While some found the narrative engaging, others criticized it for being linear and convoluted, with a significant focus on adult themes that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the story has potential but feels incomplete and in need of more substance.
“Story and lore is one of my favorites.”
“The story is also quite elaborate (if a bit convoluted), and has enough meat to it to carry the game by itself.”
“Good game play with a good story.”
“It clearly wanted to have a story but was cut.”
“They couldn't even finish this story and they sequel bait at the end.”
“The playing time is on the short side, especially when compared to the scope of the story.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Ark of Artemis" features straightforward RPG Maker mechanics, allowing players to control a main character through city interactions and dungeon exploration, complete with combat against monsters. It is noted for its distinctive style and moderate gameplay challenge, positioning it favorably against other titles in the adult game genre.
“Ark of Artemis (AoA) offers straightforward RPG Maker gameplay, with a few twists.”
“The basic mechanics are all there: you control a main character, guiding her through cities where she can interact with NPCs, or exploring dungeons where she can fight monsters.”
“It has a distinctive look and feel, a bit of a gameplay challenge, and outperforms many other games in the genre.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, particularly in leveling up skills, with combat often feeling punishing. Many express a desire to expedite battles, indicating that the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Sorry man, I am not the kind of hardcore RPG grinder, and I will say it's hard even if I grind to level up the skills.”
“The punishment in combat is very tedious, so it's pretty obvious the main idea is to end battles as soon as possible with one-shot sweeps.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is primarily focused on a small arc that unfolds as players navigate the current heroine's challenges, though the shift in perspective from the original cast can lead to a muddled narrative.
“The story features a small but impactful arc focused on character development.”
“While the game starts off with a broader narrative, it delves into the current heroine's issues, providing rich character development.”
“The story features a small arc with limited character development.”
“The game starts off strong, but as you play with a different cast, the narrative becomes muddled, focusing more on the current heroine's issues rather than meaningful character development.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their above-average quality, featuring appealing artwork and level design, as well as improved menus and voice acting. The art style is visually pleasing, and recent updates have removed any pixelation, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting are all considerably better than average.”
“The art style is nice to look at, and after the patch, there is no censoring whatsoever, which is much better than pixelated content.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is notably above average, featuring a dedicated composition that enhances the "friendship is magic" segments, alongside impressive artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting.
“The music, artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting are all considerably better than average.”
“There is a song composed for this game that plays during the 'Friendship is Magic' parts.”
