Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue
- March 9, 2023
- AurumDust
Get on SteamCarry forth with your campaign! About the GameTry The Prologue for free ahead of the full launch on April 27th! Wishlist now and continue your journey from the 27th of April with Ash of Gods: The Way! Ash of Gods: The Way tells the story of a young warrior who must infiltrate a neighboring country on the brink of declaring war, and master a card game they use to train their military aristocra…
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- The game features a unique blend of turn-based strategy and card mechanics, allowing for engaging and strategic gameplay that requires careful planning and decision-making.
- Visually, the game is stunning with hand-drawn art and immersive sound design that enhances the overall atmosphere, making battles feel intense and captivating.
- The narrative is intriguing, with well-developed characters and choices that impact the story, adding depth and replayability to the experience.
- The prologue feels somewhat incomplete, leaving players wanting more depth and context in the story and gameplay mechanics.
- The learning curve can be steep for newcomers to the genre, potentially making the game overwhelming for those unfamiliar with tactical card games.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the AI's ability to change rules mid-battle, can feel frustrating and detract from the overall card game experience.
- story63 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in "Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue" presents a promising narrative that explores the heavy costs of war, with player choices significantly impacting the unfolding events. While the prologue offers a glimpse of a rich and engaging storyline, some players find it somewhat generic and lacking depth in character development. Overall, the game combines tactical combat with visual novel-style storytelling, hinting at a more complex narrative that may evolve in the full version.
“The story, while just a tease in the prologue, hints at a larger narrative about the heavy cost of war.”
“The choices players make have a significant impact on the unfolding story, emphasizing the moral dilemmas and ethical struggles of the characters.”
“One of the most impressive features of the game is the unique storyline, which is influenced by player choices and has multiple endings, adding to the replayability factor.”
“The big drawback for me is that I just didn't care for the story.”
“The characters are basic minions with no flavor or personality and are story irrelevant.”
“The story is told in a visual novel style with very basic decision making; sadly, this game features the infamous single word response, in which you'll have to select an option based on a single word, with unpredictable outcomes.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue" features a unique turn-based combat system where players deploy one warrior and one support card each turn, allowing for strategic planning and tactical decision-making. While the mechanics are simple yet challenging, some players find the gameplay to be more puzzle-like than traditional tactical battles, with a need for clearer rules in varying scenarios. Overall, the game offers an engaging experience with atmospheric design, compelling storytelling, and a satisfying blend of strategy and card-based mechanics.
“With its dark and gritty fantasy setting, strategic turn-based combat, and narrative depth, the prologue offers a taste of the immersive world and challenging gameplay that await players in the complete game.”
“The gameplay mechanics are simple yet challenging, with players having to strategize their moves and choose their actions wisely to overcome tough enemies and obstacles.”
“The core gameplay is really unique, where every turn you can play one warrior and one support card, then all your units will advance towards the enemy and attack if they can.”
“Using the Banner Saga's combat mechanics was a mistake, as the way they implemented it is straight-up illogical.”
“The gameplay loop is deck building for simplistic strategy battles, which are more puzzles than tactical battles.”
“However, since this limited preview (and the whole game by the looks of it) is sharing the same character animations and 70% of the gameplay of Aurum Dust's first game, it's good on that part; however, going from a Banner Saga gameplay to a battle card-focused game is not okay, never was.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their colorful, hand-drawn art style that enhances immersion and captures the game's intense atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth visuals, detailed character designs, and the overall aesthetic that complements the engaging narrative and gameplay mechanics. The combination of impressive graphics and sound design contributes to a captivating and immersive gaming experience.
“On the visual and auditory front, the colorful graphics pull you into its world, and the sound design amps up the tension, making every battle feel intense and immersive.”
“The graphics and sound effects are just so good, it makes the game even more immersive.”
“The hand-drawn art style is visually striking, capturing the harshness and brutality of the setting.”
“The most interesting prologue of a turn-based strategy with picturesque graphics and detailed drawn characters.”
“Classic strategy without problems, the graphics will do.”
- music15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its impressive quality and atmospheric composition, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating soundtrack that complements the visuals and storytelling. Many players appreciate the blend of moody and folk elements, noting that it adds depth to the game's ambiance. While some express a preference for the music from previous titles, the current soundtrack is still regarded as a standout feature.
“I really love the music in this game, even though the main menu music from your first game is still my favorite and legendary quality.”
“The game's soundtrack is also excellent, with moody and atmospheric music that adds to the game's dark and foreboding atmosphere.”
“Very beautiful and pleasant musical accompaniment.”
“And as much as I wanted to like what I played - love the animation, music, figuring out the 'trick' to the next battle turned out to feel more like work and frustration than fun, and I gave up.”
“- quality music”
“It seems to me that the music has remained and the characters look the same, the ones you play for, not in the video inserts.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a somber and immersive tone, enhanced by unique hand-drawn visuals and a captivating soundtrack that complements its dark narrative. Players appreciate the strategic gameplay and complex decision-making that further enrich the atmospheric experience, making it feel both engaging and memorable. Overall, the combination of moody settings, mature themes, and artistic design creates a compelling fantasy world with great potential.
“The visual design of the prologue sets a somber and atmospheric tone that reflects the game's fantasy world.”
“Unique hand-drawn art style, immersive and atmospheric visuals, complex and mature narrative with branching storylines, engaging and memorable characters.”
“The game's soundtrack is also excellent, with moody and atmospheric music that adds to the game's dark and foreboding atmosphere.”
“The game has a moody atmosphere that feels both immersive and unsettling.”
“The Scandinavian setting contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its unique battle rules that require constant adaptation, as well as multiple endings influenced by player choices. This combination of challenging gameplay and varied storylines encourages players to revisit the game for different experiences.
“Each battle brings unique rules, keeping things fresh and forcing you to adapt constantly, which makes the game both challenging and endlessly replayable.”
“The game also features multiple endings, which adds to the replayability of the game.”
“One of the most impressive features of the game is the unique storyline, which is influenced by player choices and has multiple endings, adding to the replayability factor.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in "Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue" is highlighted by well-crafted designs that convey personality and depth, significantly enhancing narrative engagement. The game is praised for its strong emphasis on storytelling, making character arcs integral to the overall experience.
“The character designs evoke a sense of personality and depth, further enhancing the narrative engagement.”
“Overall, 'Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue' is an engaging and well-crafted turn-based strategy game with a strong emphasis on story and character development.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, ensuring smooth performance during gameplay. Its premise effectively highlights the high stakes of war, emphasizing the impact of a commander's decisions on the lives of real units on the battlefield.
“The game is well optimized.”
“The premise of the game centers on war and how costly it is for all sides involved; the units used on the battlefield are real people that live or perish based on their commander's performance.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Bash of Gods: The Way Prologue" offers an emotional journey that highlights the synergy between deck building and strategic gameplay, despite some minor asset positioning issues. Players find a deep connection to the game's mechanics and narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
“The way 'Ash of Gods: The Way' unfolds is an emotional journey that showcases the powerful connection between deck builders and units in strategic gameplay.”
“Despite some minor issues with asset positioning, the game delivers a deeply emotional experience that resonates with players.”
“The emotional depth of 'Ash of Gods: The Way' elevates the strategic gameplay, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
