Ashes Of Idunn: Tales Of Fimbulwinter
- July 19, 2024
- Mad Viking Games
Get on SteamFar away from home, sailing through unknown waters. I ask the Gods to show me mercy. My family, my people. Consumed by the tongues of fire. I never should have left them. There may still be hope. They may still be, somewhere… Only she can help me find the way… the way home. Gods give me strength, the strength to regain what I lost. Ashes Of Idunn: Tales Of Fimbulwinter is a sneak peek into the fu…
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Reviews
- The demo showcases striking graphics that capture the beauty of wintry landscapes.
- There is potential for engaging gameplay and a compelling storyline, hinting at an epic journey ahead.
- Some players found the demo fun and expressed excitement for the full game's release.
- The game is criticized for being an advertisement for NFTs rather than a full game, misleading players.
- It suffers from poor optimization, leading to high GPU utilization and performance issues.
- Many players reported bugs, glitches, and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics.
- monetization12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement for NFTs rather than a full game. Reviewers express frustration over the presence of such promotional content masquerading as games, arguing that it detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming experience.
“It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
“While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
“Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, particularly for its high GPU utilization and lack of adjustable graphics settings, which limits performance trade-offs. Users report significant issues such as poor collision detection, animation flaws, and missing textures, even on lower settings, leading to concerns about its overall performance, especially on lower-end machines. While some attribute the problems to its alpha demo status, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements.
“The game has a lot of potential, especially for players with higher-end computers.”
“The optimization allows for smoother gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the game for various hardware configurations.”
“The reason for the 100% GPU utilization is because it is currently poorly optimized and lacking graphics settings that allow you to create a trade-off between graphics and performance.”
“Definitely not. I tested this game on multiple machines and created benchmarks with other games made with UE 5.4, which use assets like Fluid Flux 2.0, and there is poor optimization, but it is just an alpha demo.”
“Game is very poorly optimized with bad collision issues, sloppy animation, missing textures, etc. Even at low settings, your GPU fan will be going full blast.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually impressive, showcasing the beauty of wintry landscapes in great detail, earning high praise from users. However, some players note that the game suffers from poor optimization and a lack of adjustable graphics settings, leading to high GPU utilization.
“The graphics are striking, capturing the frigid beauty of its wintry landscapes with stunning detail.”
“Graphics 10/10”
“The reason for the 100% GPU utilization is because it is currently poorly optimized and lacking graphics settings that allow you to create a trade-off between graphics and performance.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly engaging, featuring a compelling narrative that captivates players from the very beginning, earning a perfect score of 10 out of 10.
“The storyline is engaging, weaving a compelling narrative that draws you in from the start.”
“Storyline: 10/10”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits noticeable stability issues, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that require attention and mechanical fine-tuning through patches.
“There are some noticeable glitches and mechanical fine-tuning that need to be patched up.”
“There are bugs and glitches.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally solid, with mechanics rated between 8 to 10; however, players have reported noticeable glitches and a need for further mechanical fine-tuning.
“The gameplay mechanics are solid, scoring an impressive 8 out of 10.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“The variety of gameplay options keeps things fresh and engaging throughout.”
“There are some noticeable glitches and mechanical fine-tuning that need to be patched up.”
