Artis Impact

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Artis Impact is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Mas and was released on August 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Artis Impact offers a hand-drawn, post-apocalyptic world with smooth, streamlined turn-based combat and character growth. Players explore rich stories and hidden secrets through engaging gameplay that balances classic RPG elements with elegant simplicity. Its unique art style and relaxing pace create an inviting experience for both newcomers and veterans.

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Audience ScoreBased on 359 reviews

story73 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game features stunning pixel art and fluid animations that create a visually captivating experience.
The humor and character interactions, particularly between Akane and her companion Bot, are charming and engaging, adding depth to the story.
The game encourages exploration and interaction with the world, rewarding players with unique events and side quests that enhance the overall experience.

The combat system is overly simplistic and becomes trivial as players quickly overpower enemies, diminishing the challenge.
The story feels rushed and incomplete, with many plot points left unresolved and an abrupt ending that may leave players unsatisfied.
The English localization has some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can detract from the overall immersion.

story
290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Artis Impact" is characterized by its charming characters and engaging side quests, though many players feel it lacks cohesion and depth, particularly in the main narrative, which ends abruptly. While the art and humor are praised, the absence of a quest log makes tracking side content challenging, leading to a sense of incompleteness in the overall experience. Despite these critiques, the game is appreciated for its unique storytelling style and immersive world, leaving players eager for potential future expansions.
- “The story is interesting, the duo Akane and her bot is really charming, the art is beautiful and the fights are so badass, I love it.”
- “Artis Impact is a story-focused adventure within a post-apocalyptic setting that impresses with its unique presentation, gorgeous artwork, fantastic reactivity, and charismatic character writing.”
- “The story is fantastic, the music is amazing, the gameplay is so fun and looks super extravagant, and the art is beautiful pixel art.”
- “The story feels incomplete, and you'd find less enjoyment if you're only chasing after the main quests.”
- “The combat is more of a vessel for the story to be told, and the ending is surprisingly short.”
- “Unfortunately, I must say that the story feels quite underdeveloped, which is a shame because in my opinion it had loads of potential.”
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Artis Impact" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and lack of depth, particularly in combat mechanics, which can feel unbalanced and easy. While the game features engaging visuals and a charming narrative, some players expressed frustration with unclear mechanics and a lack of meaningful progression, suggesting that the gameplay often takes a backseat to the story and art. Overall, it appeals more to those seeking a narrative-driven experience rather than a challenging gameplay environment.
- “Funny writing, good gameplay, and satisfying combat.”
- “The core mechanics are simple enough to not overwhelm, while still presenting a challenge.”
- “Artis Impact is a heartfelt blend of RPG turn-based combat and cozy slice-of-life gameplay with compelling side stories.”
- “The gameplay was already quite flawed and shallow to begin with; I don't think it could have supported a longer playtime even if the dev wanted it to.”
- “The biggest problem gameplay-wise is the battle difficulty; it's too easy.”
- “Gameplay and mechanics aren't really much of a thing if that's what you're looking for; it's more for the story than anything, and me personally, I'm all for that.”
humor
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and quirkiness, with many players finding it genuinely funny and engaging throughout their experience. While some interactions and jokes may not resonate with everyone, the overall writing and character dynamics, particularly between the main character Akane and her bot companion, contribute to a delightful and often hilarious atmosphere. The blend of lighthearted moments with deeper themes adds to the game's unique personality, making it a memorable adventure for those who appreciate its comedic style.
- “The animations are wonderfully fluid, and everything brims with charm and humor.”
- “The writing is genuine, funny, and the world is packed with all kinds of fun and weird things to find.”
- “I've never been brought to tears from laughing so hard by playing a single-player game before and I'm honored to say this one did it.”
- “Please get a different writer for the next game, or simply write better dialogue that doesn't constantly return to the same unfunny joke.”
- “"Super safe mode" implies that filling your game with the same unfunny chauvinist jokes over and over again is normal, and anything less requires a form of hand-holding for the player.”
graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Artis Impact" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, which blends pixel art with manga-inspired elements and smooth animations. Reviewers highlight the game's unique visual presentation, characterized by gorgeous artwork and engaging character designs, as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Despite some gameplay flaws, the visuals are consistently praised as a major strength, showcasing the developer's passion and attention to detail.
- “Artis Impact is a story-focused adventure within a post-apocalyptic setting that impresses with its unique presentation, gorgeous artwork, fantastic reactivity, and charismatic character writing.”
- “The visuals, the animation, the world, the characters, and the soundtrack were all so good, and you can really feel the heart that's been poured into every inch of this game.”
- “The pixel art and hand-drawn artwork work so well and it’s so pleasant to look at while exploring and playing the game; the visuals are definitely the game’s best strength.”
- “The main attractions of this game are without a doubt its visuals and the detail in everything you do.”
- “I can't deny that I really enjoyed it anyways, the game is silly and charming, it has quite a few side quests and missable content, and it has extremely neat graphics that make it clear that the dev really cares about this game, the flaws above make me want for a lot more content and story than what's been released and for the price?”
- “However, the visual style, both the pixel graphics and the more detailed art, and just how well designed some of the transitions are between the two, are more than enough for me to forgive the rest, and delve into the game itself.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its atmospheric quality and emotional depth. While some tracks may be recognizable from RPG Maker, the original compositions are praised for their charm and fittingness to the game's various settings. Overall, the soundtrack is described as engaging, memorable, and a significant highlight of the game's artistic presentation.
- “The world design is incredible and the music is super satisfying, with plenty of atmosphere, personality, and character.”
- “The music really is good, and I can't say much about it except for the fact that I loved the track from the credits.”
- “Sometimes I'd just let Akane lay on the snow, stare at the sky, and I'd just relax and let the music play and enjoy the view.”
- “The game does feature some stock RPG Maker music, which I recognized and which does stick out a little sorely, but overall, the presentation remains amazing.”
- “Decent music.”
- “Music: I can't comment much because I'm not a musician or anything.”
emotional
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The game is praised for its heartwarming and melancholic narrative, enhanced by stunning pixel art and a charming soundtrack. Players appreciate the emotional depth of the story and character interactions, which evoke a range of feelings from humor to tenderness, despite some criticisms regarding its unfinished state and lack of closure in the ending. Overall, it offers a unique blend of emotional engagement and whimsical storytelling that resonates with players.
- “A wonderfully heartwarming and melancholic game, with some of the best pixel art animations I've ever seen.”
- “Artis Impact may not be a masterpiece, but it is a heartwarming game that sticks with you.”
- “Tugs at the right heartstrings to make it an emotional journey and surprise you with twists that make you jump.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessively tedious and unbalanced, often requiring significant time investment for minimal impact on progression. Players report that combat, especially against bosses, can feel punishing without extensive grinding, leading to frustration. While some enjoy the grind as a way to engage with the game, many feel it detracts from the overall experience and story enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The combat is completely unbalanced, progression is needlessly grindy and obtuse, and the story loses direction at the halfway point, leading to a sudden non-ending that feels like an opening cutscene rather than a resolution.”
- “A large part of the gameplay loop is grinding boring chores to get cash to engage with side content, and this bleeds into the story, because after a point, Akane is just showing up to fight AI because that's her job.”
- “Artis Impact is in a sense that wish some of you might have had at one point in time playing an RPG, where you loved the story, the setting, the characters, and want to see it all play out, but all that good stuff kept getting dragged down by the gameplay that one way or another was keeping you from enjoying the heart and soul of the game, be it tedious grinding or gameplay mechanics that you just could not get good at enough to progress.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with comparisons to Nier Automata highlighting its immersive world design and rich character development. Reviewers note the satisfying audio and music, which contribute to a compelling and engaging experience that encourages exploration and interaction. Overall, the atmosphere is described as vibrant and deeply rewarding.
- “The characters and atmosphere are perfect; everyone feels so fleshed out, and almost everything has some payoff. This is a game that wants and encourages the player to do everything and makes the player desperate to see everything.”
- “The world design is incredible, and the music is super satisfying, with plenty of atmosphere, personality, and character.”
- “But if you enjoy the atmosphere of Nier: Automata, then this game is for you.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is inconsistent, performing adequately on PC but suffering from significant performance issues on the Steam Deck. Reviewers noted poor audio stability and a lack of tactical depth in combat, which detracted from the overall experience despite some positive sentiments about the game's characters.
- “Without room for any tactical decisions and with Akane’s combat performance swiftly improving within hours of starting the game, I could beat any boss in just a handful of turns.”
- “In PC it's okay, but on Steam Deck there are a lot of performance issues.”
- “The optimization and audio stability were very poor; the combat felt like an afterthought, and the road to the conclusion was a letdown from what it could've been.”
- “Without room for any tactical decisions and with Akane’s combat performance swiftly ballooning within hours of starting the game, I could beat any boss within just a handful of turns.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of resolution and growth for the characters. However, the character design is praised for its appealing aesthetics, featuring attractive and well-animated characters, complemented by engaging cut scenes and a comic book art style.
- “Absolutely fantastic animations, cool cut scenes with comic book style art, and character design looks good too.”
- “Nothing gets resolved; there is no character development for anyone.”
- “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was hoping for a deeper exploration of the characters, but they remain one-dimensional.”
replayability
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Users rate the game's progression and replayability as a 7/10, indicating a decent level of replay value, though it may not be exceptional. Players find some elements that encourage revisiting the game, but there may be limitations that prevent it from being highly engaging over multiple playthroughs.