Artifact Seeker:Prologue

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"Artifact Seeker: Prologue" is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG where you collect artifacts from enemies and merchants to gain power. The prologue version features 2 characters, 2 maps, and basic systems, with more to be added in the full version. Progress made in the prologue will carry over to the final game. [ Character count: 156]

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 298 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with numerous systems and stats that allow for personalized hero builds and play styles.
Despite being a demo, it feels polished and offers a solid amount of content, keeping players entertained for extended periods.
The art style, while criticized by some, is appreciated by others for its vibrant and unique character designs.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in abilities, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of being overly simplistic compared to similar titles.
Many players find the AI-generated art to be low quality, detracting from the overall experience and immersion.
The gameplay can feel clunky and unbalanced, with issues such as confusing upgrades and slow pacing during boss fights.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its engaging mechanics and grind, reminiscent of titles like Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire. However, others criticize it for being slow-paced, lacking depth, and feeling clunky, particularly in late-game scenarios where interaction diminishes. While the core gameplay is seen as solid and addictive, many feel that it suffers from poor translation and UI design, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Maybe it's the simple and engaging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay loop is engaging and there's a lot of meta progression.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “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.”
- “There is basically zero gameplay until you get to a boss, then you just dodge their attacks while your auto skills slowly (too slow) kill them.”
graphics
34 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 lack of artistic cohesion and coherence between different elements. Many users note that the art style feels inconsistent, with some elements appearing as low-quality or AI-generated. Overall, while there are moments of stunning visuals, the game's graphics are seen as needing improvement to achieve a more unified aesthetic.
- “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.”
- “There's no artistic cohesion between the player model, 2D artwork (which smells of AI), and the arenas.”
- “The non-AI graphics also need another pass, since their art style is all over the place and incoherent at best.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric Viking background music and boss battle themes, others find it repetitive and clashing with gameplay. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable but in need of improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “There is character leveling, the visual style is good, and the music is unobtrusive.”
- “Like the character designs are great, I guess... (wish there were more guy choices though, straight waifu game...) but the music is very repetitive & 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
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
34%
22%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling and praising character development, particularly in the context of an epic quest against a void demon king. However, others criticize the lack of depth and engagement, describing the overall narrative as uninteresting or poorly executed. The inconsistency in storytelling quality leaves players divided on its effectiveness within the genre.
- “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, story is meh.”
- “You're just thrust into the game, 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, and the art and story are not all that well done.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players finding the story compelling and the character arcs engaging. However, some users express a desire for more male character options, noting that the game leans heavily towards a "waifu" aesthetic. Overall, the vibrant art style and over-the-top manga designs contribute positively to the character experience.
- “The story is compelling, and I love the character development.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy may detract from the overall experience, likening it to a "cheap cash grab" reminiscent of other titles in the genre. There is a strong desire for the game to avoid intrusive advertisements and to focus on enhancing gameplay polish and detail instead.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be engaging and heartwarming, highlighting a unique system that fosters community involvement. The narrative elements, such as boss dialogues that pause the action, enhance the emotional experience, leaving players feeling connected and invested in the game. Overall, the game successfully evokes strong feelings, earning high praise from users.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere during boss battles is enhanced by engaging background music, which users find particularly appealing and immersive.
- “I love the atmospheric background music during the boss battles; it really enhances the experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.

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