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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The story and lore are engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling narrative.
- The game features high production quality, including good artwork, music, and voice acting.
- The uncensored content and variety of H-scenes add depth to the gameplay experience.
- The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price.
- Combat can be overly simplistic and lacks challenge, making it feel repetitive.
- The writing and overall implementation feel rushed, leaving many plot points and character developments unresolved.
- story48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as decent but suffers from brevity, with many players noting it can be completed in just a few hours due to cut content. While some appreciate the character development and optional events, others criticize the linearity and lack of depth in the main narrative, feeling it was rushed and left unresolved. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by its short length and a focus on certain themes that may not appeal to all players.
“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 gameplay with a good story.”
“All you get is a bland battle system and you can complete the story in a shorter time because of cut content.”
“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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Ark of Artemis" is characterized by straightforward RPG Maker mechanics, allowing players to control a main character as she navigates cities and dungeons, interacting with NPCs and battling monsters. It features a distinctive aesthetic and presents a moderate challenge, positioning it as a strong contender within its 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.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is primarily focused on the current heroine, with a small narrative arc that explores her issues. However, the shift to a different cast can make the overall story feel muddled, detracting from the depth of character growth.
“The game features a small but impactful arc focused on character development.”
“While the game starts off in a different time, it delves into the current heroine's issues, showcasing their character development.”
“The game starts off with potential, but since you play as a different cast, the story gets muddled down into the current heroine's issues, overshadowing meaningful character development.”
“The character development feels minimal, with only a small arc that fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative is confusing as it shifts focus to the current heroine's problems, detracting from the overall character development.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality, featuring impressive music, artwork, and level design that surpasses average standards. The art style is visually appealing, and a recent patch has removed any censorship, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The art style is nice to look at, and after the patch, there is no censoring whatsoever, which is way better than pixelated content.”
“Music, artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting are all considerably better than average.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is notably above average, featuring a specially composed song that enhances the "friendship is magic" segments, alongside impressive artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting. Overall, the audio experience contributes significantly to the game's quality.
“Music, artwork, level design, menus, and voice acting are all considerably better than average.”
“There is a song composed for this game that plays in the 'Friendship is Magic' parts.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging and tedious, particularly in leveling up skills and enduring punishing combat mechanics. Many express a preference for quicker resolutions to battles, indicating that the grind can feel excessive and frustrating.
“I'm not the type to enjoy hardcore RPG grinding, and I find it difficult even to level up my skills.”
“The punishment in combat is very tedious, so it's pretty obvious that the main idea is to end battles as quickly as possible with one-shot kills.”
