Ash of Gods: Redemption

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,066 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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Taking clear inspiration from The Banner Saga, Ash of Gods just about does enough to stands on its own merits, and delivers an engaging tactical adventure held back by a few minor faults
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In Ash of Gods: Redemption, a turn-based RPG, players follow the story of multiple protagonists facing a resurrected menace that threatens to drown the world in blood. With tactical combat, CCG elements, and a non-linear narrative, the game features a constantly evolving story where even the death of main characters doesn't halt progression. Players should make cautious decisions as the world reacts to their choices, sometimes resulting in unexpected consequences.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,066 reviews
story366 positive mentions
grinding21 negative mentions
  • Beautiful art style and animations that create an immersive atmosphere.
  • Engaging and dark storyline with meaningful choices that impact the game.
  • Challenging combat system that requires strategic thinking and planning.
  • Poorly translated dialogue that can be confusing and detracts from the story.
  • Combat mechanics can feel unbalanced, especially with the turn order system favoring fewer characters.
  • Excessive amount of dialogue and reading that can become tedious and slow down the gameplay.
  • story1,027 mentions

    The story of "Ash of Gods: Redemption" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it intriguing yet convoluted, often hampered by poor translation and excessive dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the depth and branching paths of the narrative, others criticize it for being overly verbose and difficult to follow, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the characters. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy story-driven experiences, but it may frustrate players seeking a more polished narrative.

    • “The story is truly unique, your choices have immediate and future impact, the characters are actually interesting.”
    • “The story, music, and atmosphere are great.”
    • “The story is engaging, with a seemingly extraordinary number of possible paths/events and I felt genuine concern for my party members and the trials they were going through.”
    • “For a game focused on the story, I found it rather underwhelming.”
    • “The translation of text was so bad that the game's story made no sense.”
    • “The story feels somewhat disintegrated and unengaging at times.”
  • gameplay395 mentions

    The gameplay of "Ash of Gods" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the mechanics frustrating and poorly implemented. While some appreciate the tactical turn-based combat and unique card mechanics, others criticize the convoluted turn system and punishing gameplay that often feels unbalanced and unintuitive. Overall, the game is seen as a visually appealing experience with a compelling story, but the gameplay mechanics detract significantly from the enjoyment for many players.

    • “The gameplay is decent and interesting, with a unique difficulty mechanic that adds depth to the experience.”
    • “The gameplay is clear enough, although it caused some difficulties in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it, it's enjoyable.”
    • “The combat mechanics are also remarkably similar, going by the rule where each player moves one unit at a time, no matter how many they have.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are absolute trash (maybe it gets better as you go or maybe I did something wrong early on).”
    • “The real issue is that the core gameplay loop here is garbage.”
    • “The gameplay is unbearable.”
  • music332 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality and atmospheric contribution to the overall experience. Composed by notable artists from the Witcher series, the soundtrack is described as beautiful, immersive, and perfectly suited to the game's themes, enhancing both the narrative and gameplay. While some users noted occasional repetitiveness, the general consensus is that the music is a standout feature that significantly elevates the game's appeal.

    • “The game's soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “The music is very suitable for the whole plot; the atmosphere of the game is created.”
    • “The art and music are phenomenal, just jaw-droppingly beautiful.”
    • “More than that, the game has nice artwork and cut-scenes here and there, can't say much about the music - it exists but nothing special.”
    • “The developers should be punished for putting out a game that is unequal to the quality of the music, graphic art, and character development.”
    • “To me, it looks like they dumped a lot of money into art and music and tried to engineer a game around it with no strategy, vision, or central idea.”
  • graphics253 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning artwork, beautiful animations, and unique art style, often compared favorably to the Banner Saga. Players appreciate the atmospheric visuals that enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience, although some note that the graphics alone cannot compensate for issues in game design and combat mechanics. Overall, the visuals are described as captivating and a significant highlight of the game.

    • “I love the game's completely original aesthetic and world-building.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful (I love this type of high-quality cartoon art).”
    • “The artwork is fantastic, and overall only a tiny step down from its spectacular cousin.”
    • “The graphics are poor, the storyline is very shallow, and the combat is awful.”
    • “The developers should be punished for putting out a game that is unequal to the quality of the music, graphic art, and character development.”
    • “While I dislike some of the character art styles, I can see how they'd appeal to others.”
  • atmosphere68 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Ash of Gods: Redemption" is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics, a haunting soundtrack, and a compelling storyline that draws players into its melancholic and sometimes grim world. While many players appreciate the emotional depth and artistic design, some find the overall tone to be overly depressing, which may affect their engagement with the game. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and narrative creates a strong and memorable atmosphere that resonates with players.

    • “The game has very atmospheric music, constantly escalates the atmosphere.”
    • “This is a fantastic game with a cool storyline, great atmosphere, gorgeous soundtrack, and beautiful art.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is amazing from the first minutes, amazing drawing, animated inserts made no worse than in high-budget cartoons, all this can not but rejoice.”
    • “It ultimately took me a very long time to finish because I would come back to it when I wanted to relate to its melancholic atmosphere, but it didn't always keep me hooked.”
    • “Ash of Gods: Redemption has a very strong, uncomfortable atmosphere.”
    • “The game draws you in with gruesome images, a somewhat haunting sound, and grim atmosphere, then yanks you right back out again by that style of writing.”
  • replayability32 mentions

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its branching storylines, character deaths, and multiple endings, which encourage players to explore different choices and outcomes. However, some players find the slow pacing and repetitive dialogue hinder the experience, leading to mixed feelings about replay value. While many appreciate the depth of decision-making and the potential for varied gameplay, others feel that certain design choices may artificially inflate replayability without substantial new content.

    • “Great game, very engaging, replayable over and over, 10/10”
    • “✔️ The fact that almost any character can die makes the game virtually very replayable, since the death of a main character can change a lot for the story.”
    • “There is a wide expanse of potential choices in the game - including a whole host of factors that lead to many different endings, making it quite replayable for those that enjoy doing so.”
    • “The lack of skipping dialogue (mash the space bar hundreds of times till you get to a dialogue choice) and forcing you to make a lot of needless dialogue options for optional lore or loyalty/morale that doesn't have a huge impact on the game really hampers replayability.”
    • “The real issue is the shortness of the game and the contrived 'replayability'.”
    • “No real replay value.”
  • character development23 mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the intriguing story and character designs, while others criticize the lack of depth and focus on certain characters over others. Many reviews highlight that while the art and narrative are compelling, the mechanics of character development feel underwhelming, often overshadowed by excessive dialogue and a lack of meaningful interactions. Overall, the game excels in visual appeal and storytelling but falls short in providing a robust character development experience.

    • “The story is compelling and interesting, and the character development is mostly great.”
    • “Pros: character development like XCOM, building your abilities of choice to make the squad play like your own, interesting art, very interesting story, a feeling that your choices matter, and a very break-the-mold feel.”
    • “The game is beautiful with a compelling story and great character design.”
    • “There's not much in character development; some playable characters seem to get more screen time and dialogue, whereas other party members seem to be forgotten not long after they get introduced and are just there as characters you can use in combat.”
    • “Conclusion: an occasionally fun game that gets in its own way by ignoring the things it does well (combat and leveling system) to focus on the things it does poorly (story, character development, and supply management).”
    • “Character development through dialogue and exposition needs a serious rework for a game that relies on the writing so heavily.”
  • grinding21 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious and unengaging, with combat described as clunky and lacking depth. The narrative, while occasionally interesting, is often bogged down by excessive dialogue and static scenes, contributing to a sense of monotony. Many reviewers express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay and the difficulty in managing resources, leading to a lack of enjoyment in progressing through the game.

    • “Combat goes from unfair to boring to tedious.”
    • “I've tried twice to get into this game and each time it just feels so dry and tedious... it is a poor man's Banner Saga in every conceivable way.”
    • “Considering that half of the game revolves around them should give you a clue how tedious this game can be.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of vulgar jokes, clever writing, and amusing character interactions, often leading to genuine laughter from players. While some found the humor hit-or-miss, with occasional awkward translations, many appreciated the comedic elements woven into the storytelling and gameplay, including funny enemy AI and quirky achievements. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor that enhances the experience, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.

    • “Funny story, also very cool characters.”
    • “Very funny and interesting game with specific achievements that makes walkthrough more interesting.”
    • “Their remarks at times had me on the floor laughing.”
  • emotional12 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the rich storytelling and character development that fosters deep emotional connections, others find the overall atmosphere depressing and disengaging. The potential for permanent character deaths can evoke strong reactions, but inconsistent character interactions and pacing issues detract from the emotional impact for many. Overall, the game elicits a mix of heartfelt moments and frustration, leaving players with varied emotional experiences.

    • “I love the rich story and how it pulls you in with emotional scenarios.”
    • “I like the effort put into characterization and writing; these are party members you will begin to care for, and some of the choices the game presents to you are heartbreaking.”
    • “Permanent character deaths are very possible within this game, which can definitely elicit an emotional reaction from the player and drag you into the world further.”
  • stability8 mentions

    Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with some players reporting significant issues such as game freezes, glitches, and bugs that affect gameplay and narrative coherence. While a few users have experienced minimal problems, others have encountered frustrating technical difficulties that detract from the overall experience, particularly on certain platforms like Linux.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs.”
    • “I haven't encountered any crashes or glitches during my playtime.”
    • “The performance is consistent, making for a reliable gaming experience.”
    • “I have had several game freezes on loading between cut scenes and battles even after uninstalling/reinstalling, clean installing the newest NVIDIA drivers, and even upgrading to a new video card.”
    • “Could just be that I'm playing on Linux, but this game is incredibly buggy.”
    • “"Ash of Gods: Redemption" is a buggy game to the point where the story breaks down and loses its meaning.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, particularly on lower-end computers, where players experience significant performance issues such as stuttering during battles, long loading times ranging from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and overall sluggishness after certain chapters. Additionally, the language optimization is noted to be poorly implemented, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “There are several performance concerns of the game on lower-end computers, causing lock-ups and game slowdowns. The highly stylized 2D graphics seem to be too much for the game engine, leading to constant stuttering during combat. Loading times ranged between 10 seconds and 10 minutes, regardless of the size of the battle.”
    • “After chapter 3, the game suddenly took around 5 minutes to start and experienced constant stutters, even during dialogue scenes.”
    • “Its beautiful, but there are several performance concerns of the game on lower-end computers, causing lock-ups and game slowdowns. Apparently, highly stylized 2D graphics are too much for the game engine. There were several times I was worried my computer was going to die on me, not because it's a bad computer, but because the game's engine constantly stuttered when rendering combat. Loading times ranged between 10 seconds and 10 minutes, with long loading times occurring even in small fights and main story battles.”
    • “The language optimization in this game is a mess.”
    • “Performance: after chapter 3, the game suddenly took around 5 minutes to start and had constant stutters even during dialogue scenes.”
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Critic Reviews

63% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
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