Ashes

41%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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Ashes is first person adventure with a heavy focus on narrative and atmosphere. We mixed a few game genres to try to achieve something new. The game draws from walking simulators, first person medieval adventures and horror games. It's not exactly a horror game nor it is an adventure rpg, it is something in the middle to be enjoyed in one sitting, like a short interactive bed time story for cas…

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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a well-designed environment that enhances the overall experience.
  • The narrative is engaging, with a plot that becomes clearer towards the end, making it worth a playthrough.
  • The gameplay is easy to grasp, with decent voice acting and a mix of puzzles and combat that can be enjoyable.
  • The game is very short, typically taking around an hour to complete, which some players feel does not justify the cost.
  • Combat is simplistic and lacks variety, with only one enemy type and limited range, leading to a lack of excitement.
  • The story is predictable and the character movement is slow, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics in "Ashes" are consistently praised for their quality and immersive environments, enhancing the overall experience of the game. While some reviewers highlight the impressive visuals and sound effects, they also emphasize that graphics alone do not define a game's success, suggesting that gameplay and story should take precedence. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to its appeal, but they are not the sole focus for many players.

    • “I recommend it because of the graphics.”
    • “Ashes is a great somewhat challenging walking simulator with amazing graphics and environment, but the best part is the story.”
    • “This game delivers on graphics and especially on the sound effects which are very well done.”
    • “Sadly however, graphics and sound are the least important part of my own personal scoring of these games I review on Steam, being only worth 10% of my overall score.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it predictable and only making sense towards the end, while others praised it as the best aspect of the game. Overall, while the narrative had its flaws, it was still considered engaging and complemented by the game's impressive graphics and environment.

    • “Ashes is a great, somewhat challenging walking simulator with amazing graphics and environment, but the best part is the story.”
    • “Graphics are good, the storyline only really made sense at the end, puzzles made you look around for clues, and enemies had reasonably good AI.”
    • “The only downsides I see are the story and the very slow movement speed of your character, and that the stamina empties so quickly.”
    • “Story was predictable; jumping is bad, combat is fine but the range is crazy small.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its great animations and fluidity, with no reported FPS drops, bugs, or glitches, indicating a polished and seamless experience.

    • “This game has great animations, fluid gameplay, I saw no FPS drops, and I encountered no bugs or glitches (I'm a glitch and bug hunter).”
    • “Great animations, fluid gameplay without any FPS drops, and I didn't find any bugs or glitches (I hunt for glitches and bugs).”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in Ashes is generally considered decent, complementing the game's graphic first-person dungeon crawler experience, which includes combat and puzzle-solving elements.

    • “The music in Ashes perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience of exploring the dungeons.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, making each encounter feel unique and engaging.”
    • “The haunting melodies and dynamic compositions really elevate the tension during combat and exploration.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game features smooth animations and fluid gameplay with no noticeable frame rate drops, and many have not encountered any bugs or glitches, indicating a high level of stability.

  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in just over two hours, leaving little incentive to play again.

    • “I beat the game in just over 2 hours, and it has zero replayability.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
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