Ash of Gods: Redemption
- March 23, 2018
- AurumDust
- 9h median play time
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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Get on Play StoreIn 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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Reviews
- story2,021 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- gameplay768 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
- music645 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- graphics493 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- atmosphere133 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- replayability61 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- character development46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
- grinding40 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
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- 100 % negative mentions
- funny26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
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- emotional24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
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- stability15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
- optimization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Ash of Gods: Redemption review
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
70%Don't fear the Reaping --- Ash of Gods: Redemption review
Ash of Gods is an ambitious game of massive proportions. Beautiful artwork, smooth animations, and a stunning soundtrack set the tone for this melancholy tale. The setting and lore can be overwhelming, especially during the first playthrough, but it's sure to capture fans of epic fantasy seeking to lose themselves in a huge world full of secrets, curses, and curious characters.
75%Ash of Gods: Redemption Review
Ash of Gods: Redemption looks and sounds the part; it's a beautiful thing to behold, easily matches its most obvious inspiration in this regard and will obviously be very tempting to fans of the genre – and especially The Banner Saga – as a result. However, beneath this shiny surface, it's a mess. A combination of badly implemented and nonsensical mechanics, a poor story, terrible (and often juvenile) writing and a constant desire to stomp its players into the dirt make it a real pain to struggle through. It's a hugely punitive game, which would be fine if it played by the rules – but it doesn't. Combat here relies too much on luck and uncontrollable aspects which rob you of the opportunity to use actual skill and savvy to overcome the tough tests you'll be put through. If you want to make your game tough, fine, go for it, but you need to ensure the systems that underpin that toughness are up to serious scrutiny and, unfortunately, here they really aren't.
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