Artifact Seeker:Prologue

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Wishlist PLZ!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2510720/_/ About the Game The difference between the prologue version and the official version There is a special artifact in the prologue Characters: 2 in the prologue, at least 5 in the official version Maps: 2 in the prologue, 3 in the final version. Systems: Tavern, Marketplace, and Endless Mode will be added to the game. Artifacts: More artifa…

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with a variety of mechanics, including an artifact and synergy system that allows for unique builds.
Despite being a demo, it feels polished and offers a substantial amount of content, keeping players entertained for hours.
The visuals and character designs are appealing, and the sound design enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from issues related to AI-generated art, which detracts from the overall quality and coherence of the visuals.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players finding it too easy to create overpowered builds.
The user interface and translation need improvement, as they can be confusing and detract from the gameplay experience.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its engaging mechanics and grind reminiscent of titles like "Vampire Survivors" and "Slay the Spire," while others find it slow-paced and lacking in depth, especially in late-game scenarios. Many appreciate the unique builds and meta progression, but criticisms arise regarding clunky controls, poor translations, and a lack of challenge. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid and addictive for some, it may feel uninspired and repetitive to others.
- “Maybe it's the simple and engaging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay loop is engaging and there's a lot of meta progression.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the builds and synergy makes each playthrough unique on what you want to run/what you get.”
- “The game starts out very slow and even in the late game I do not feel like there is a lot to do, other than moving around, activating your ability from time to time and pressing dash. Sometimes the gameplay interaction is basically non-existent; once you have your artifacts and skills/upgrades, you are set.”
- “It's kinda uninspired, very poorly translated, I wouldn't say it's very challenging or thought-provoking, and the gameplay is kinda one-note.”
- “The gameplay also feels clunky.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the clean visuals and beautiful effects, while others criticize the incoherent art style and lack of cohesion between different graphical elements. Players appreciate the smooth performance on lower-end systems, but many feel that the overall artistic direction is inconsistent and detracts from the experience. Despite these criticisms, some users find the graphics stunning and engaging, contributing positively to the gameplay.
- “Nice clean visuals with a coherent art style.”
- “Excellent voice acting of the characters and beautiful graphics will not let you get bored while spending time in the exciting world of Artifact Seeker: Prologue.”
- “Graphics are so stunning, and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “Terrible graphics/art style can hardly tell what's going on.”
- “The non-AI graphics also need another pass, since their art style is all over the place and incoherent at best.”
- “There's no artistic cohesion between player model, 2D artwork (which smells of AI) and the arenas.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the atmospheric Viking and boss battle tracks, while others find it repetitive and clashing with gameplay. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its contribution to the game's ambiance, there are calls for improvement in variety and integration with the overall experience.
- “Honestly, it's actually pretty good. I personally enjoy playing it, especially with some Viking background music!”
- “I like the boss battle atmospheric background music in the fights.”
- “Maybe there are many types of this kind of game, but I would give this game a good review for the music, art, and fresh gameplay.”
- “Like the character designs are great, I guess... (wish there were more male choices though, straight waifu game...) but the music is very repetitive and everything looks really just cartoony (the enemies, I mean).”
- “It shows good faith from the devs that they are releasing this sort of prologue, but with that being said, please work more on the music, the HUD, and the overall feel of the game.”
- “Sound effects were cheap and the music clashes with the gameplay.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the compelling narrative and character development, others find it lacking depth and coherence, describing it as "meh" or underwhelming. There are mentions of an epic quest against a void demon king, but overall, the execution of the story seems inconsistent and not as engaging as expected.
- “The story is compelling, and I love the character development.”
- “Join the heroes on an epic quest to battle the void demon king, acquire powerful artifacts, and save the world.”
- “Definitely like the addition of an actual story though.”
- “Enemies are not interesting, heroes are not interesting, the story is meh.”
- “You're just thrust into the game, with no story or anything.”
- “Overall, I'm on the fence about this one as it does a lot of good, but it just seems off compared to others in the genre; the art and story are not well done.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for being compelling and engaging, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for more male character options, indicating a potential imbalance in character diversity. The vibrant, manga-style designs enhance the appeal, despite some criticism of the art style and repetitive music.
- “The story is compelling, and I love the character development.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy may detract from the overall experience, with some likening it to a "cheap cash grab." While the gameplay mechanics are appreciated, there is a strong desire for a more polished experience without intrusive advertisements.
- “Overall, it's lacking a lot of polish and detail-work that could elevate it from 'yet another cheap vampire survivors cash grab' into an actually decent game.”
- “The last thing this game needs is an advertisement.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging and wholesome community involvement, as well as impactful moments during gameplay, such as a boss encounter that combines narrative and action. Players express strong feelings, with one reviewer noting the game’s ability to evoke emotions despite being free, ultimately rating it highly.
- “It's actually a really neat and wholesome system that gets a lot of people in the community involved.”
- “When the first boss showed up, he had dialogue on screen that 'paused' the fight, but I was still damaging him while it was paused until he died. 10/10 game was free and made me feel something.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere during boss battles is enhanced by engaging background music, which contributes to the overall intensity and excitement of the fights.
- “I love the atmospheric background music during the boss battles; it really enhances the intensity of the fights.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The haunting visuals and sound design create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly prominent, leading to a tedious experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.