Arté Mecenas
- November 16, 2018
- Triseum
Get on SteamCommand history as head of the Medici. Become the patron of such luminaries as Da Vinci and Michelangelo by using your wits to build your banking empire, establish your reputation, and commission artworks. But beware - your choices have consequences. Will you prosper or perish?
Reviews
- The game effectively explains the dynamics and morals of Renaissance trade with great historical context.
- It offers a fun and casual gameplay experience, making it suitable for those interested in Renaissance art and history.
- The concept is original and has potential for educational value, especially for younger audiences learning about the Renaissance.
- The gameplay is limited and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which leads to a short overall experience.
- Many features and content are incomplete or missing, making the game feel unfinished and not worth its price.
- Technical issues, such as artwork not displaying correctly, detract from the overall experience and indicate a lack of support or updates.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with the graphics, particularly an error that renders commissioned artwork invisible, replaced by a white square. This problem not only hampers gameplay by forcing players to guess artwork choices but also leads to unresponsive screens and frustrating loading times. Overall, the graphical experience is marred by technical glitches that detract from the game's visual storytelling.
“I'm affected by an error (even after verifying the installed files) which makes the artwork you can choose to commission not visible, so I just have to guess at 1/3 odds, missing any subtext or historical synchronicities communicated by the artworks.”
“All the artwork is replaced by a white square with a magnifying glass over it, and clicking the image to get a full view opens up a full-screen loading page that loads indefinitely, so I have to close the window (with keyboard shortcuts, because the full-screen game becomes unresponsive) and restart the turn.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being limited and repetitive, primarily revolving around renaissance art trivia and a basic buy low/sell high economic system, which many feel does not justify the game's price tag.
“The gameplay is limited and does not live up to the game's amazing pitch, and it borderline doesn't justify its price tag, which is saying something.”
“However, the gameplay is repetitive, alternating between renaissance art trivia (and educated guesses) and a simplistic buy low/sell high economic mechanism.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story offers sufficient depth and interactivity to justify its $10 price, though some players find the experience tedious after the initial mission, which may deter them from continuing.
“More than enough story and interactivity to be worth the $10 price tag.”
“The tutorial was fair enough, but after playing the first mission, I'm unlikely to submit myself to this tedium again.”
