Artemis: God-Queen of The Hunt
- May 29, 2019
- James Leakos
Artemis is the lone survivor of the war between gods, man, and machine. Now she traverses the floating ruins of Olympia, befriending birds and hunting robots. Artemis, God-Queen of The Hunt is a hand-drawn, ultra-hard twitch platformer with a focus on being airborne. With two jumps, a dash, and an air-pause, Artemis can navigate quickly between what remains of her former home. Clever and intricat…
Reviews
- The game features tight, fast-paced gameplay that is challenging yet rewarding, appealing to fans of difficult platformers.
- The artwork and atmosphere are beautifully crafted, immersing players in a dystopian kingdom with attention to detail.
- The movement mechanics are smooth and well-designed, allowing for nuanced gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from poor hitbox detection and inconsistent controls, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Checkpoints can be unreliable and disappear unexpectedly, causing players to replay sections unnecessarily.
- The lack of a proper tutorial and introduction to mechanics makes the game feel unpolished and difficult to navigate.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a steep difficulty curve with minimal introductory levels, leaving many mechanics poorly explained despite the presence of a tutorial. While it offers tight and fast-paced action, the lack of clarity in its mechanics may deter some players, especially those seeking a more accessible experience.
“Certainly delivers on its promise of tight, fast-paced gameplay... definitely on the hard side, but if that's what you're into, then go for it!”
“The game instantly starts with a high difficulty with no introduction levels or sections for new mechanics.”
“A lot of the game mechanics weren't explained, although there is a tutorial.”
“There are thousands of free games that put more effort into their core mechanics compared to this game.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere, effectively conveying a dystopian kingdom. The visuals, combined with the ambience and music, enhance the overall experience and contribute significantly to player immersion.
“I love the beautiful artwork and the well-conjured atmosphere of the game -- it really feels as if you are in a dystopian kingdom.”
“The visuals, ambience, music, and lore are pretty and add immersion to the game.”
“The artwork is very well done.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning artwork and immersive design, effectively transporting players to a convincingly crafted dystopian kingdom.
“I love the beautiful artwork and the well-conjured atmosphere of the game -- it really feels as if you are in a dystopian kingdom.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing immersion, complementing the visuals and ambiance effectively to create a captivating experience.
“The visuals, ambience, music, and lore are beautiful and enhance the immersion in the game.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
“Each track in the soundtrack is masterfully composed, adding depth and emotion to every moment.”