Ashes of Immortality
- February 14, 2017
- Warfare Studios
Get on SteamIn "Ashes of Immortality," players step into the shoes of Simona Rinoldt, a Hunter from the Family, on a mission to rid a town of evil. As the game progresses, the mission evolves into a larger quest to uncover the truth about the supernatural creatures plaguing the world of Ruthven. Players must navigate dangerousallies and fearsome foes in this best-selling game from Warfare Studios.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story and well-written dialogues that keep players engaged.
- It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 16-bit JRPGs, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The gameplay is enjoyable with a good mix of humor and interesting character interactions.
- The combat system is poorly balanced, making encounters feel overly difficult and frustrating for some players.
- There are issues with repetitive enemy encounters and a lack of variety in the game's environments and quests.
- Technical problems, such as flickering screens on certain graphics cards, can hinder the gaming experience.
- story28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a captivating and straightforward narrative that draws players in with its unique atmosphere and engaging characters. While it follows a familiar vampire hunter theme, the storytelling is enhanced by humor and a variety of quests, making it enjoyable despite some minor issues with quest clarity and sequence breaks. Overall, players appreciate the solid plot and the game's ability to deliver a compelling experience without the need for high-end technology.
“The story and dialogue are great.”
“With just RPG Maker stock material, this game manages to create more atmosphere and excellent storytelling than many AAA games do, proving that you don't need a big budget or high-end technology to produce a good game.”
“I really like the gothic feel that this game has, and unlike some typical RPG Maker games out there, the story on this one is pretty good.”
“This game is your standard RPG Maker game and the story is alright.”
“Generic simple vampire hunter story.”
“The quests don't tell where to report and the game doesn't tell me where I could get more quests.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the nice artwork and smooth performance, while others criticize the reliance on stock RPG Maker graphics. Overall, the visuals are described as charming but not groundbreaking, with a few users noting compatibility issues with certain graphics cards.
“The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and sound effects and music add to the game experience.”
“The graphics are pure kindling hot stepping gold!”
“- only stock RPG Maker graphics (not a negative at all for me personally)”
“A bit more cute, a lot worse graphics.”
“Graphics: 6”
“Don't buy if you have an NVIDIA graphics card.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience, with a well-chosen soundtrack that complements its artistic design and atmosphere. Reviewers note that the music contributes to a sense of relaxation and immersion, making it a standout feature in the game's presentation.
“The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and sound effects and music add to the game experience.”
“Well-chosen soundtrack.”
“In my opinion, the game is well-written with a sense of humor, a very nice environment design, great music (for this game's category), sufficient character design, and an interesting, subversive plot.”
“The music is primed into a solitary effort!”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, featuring simple controls and mechanics that are easy to learn. While it primarily offers a standard experience typical of old-school RPGs, players appreciate the nostalgic charm and enjoyment it brings.
“The controls are simple, and the game mechanics are easy to get the hang of.”
“The gameplay is fairly standard, but enjoyable.”
“The majority of them are games with a short time of gameplay, and easy programming with the RPG Maker programs on the market, with nothing special except the love that gamers have for these old school RPGs.”
“The majority of them are games with a short gameplay time, and easy programming with the RPG Maker programs on the market, with nothing special except the love that gamers have for these old school RPGs.”
“The controls are simple and the game mechanics are easy to get the hang of.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a clever blend of humor, incorporating references to major vampire fiction like "Buffy" and "Dracula," which adds to its comedic charm. Players appreciate the amusing mechanics, such as challenging Dracula for easy rewards and accessing the final boss area prematurely, showcasing a well-crafted plot infused with humor.
“I found the bat that lets you fly around the world funny because you can challenge Dracula for the easy mode (beating him will max level your party and give you more money that you can spend), and it's also possible to enter the final boss map before the plot calls for it.”
“It's got references to virtually all of the major vampire fictions (Buffy, Dracula), and is very funny.”
“The plot seems to be well thought out, even a fine mix of humor built in.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that grinding is optional in this game, as enemies are visible and can be avoided, allowing for a more streamlined experience. However, those who enjoy grinding can still engage in it if they choose, making it a flexible feature for different playstyles.
“No grinding is necessary since enemies are visible, but players who want to grind can choose to do so.”
“Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, draining the fun out of the experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“I found myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, showcasing impressive artwork and smooth performance, complemented by effective sound effects and music that enhance the overall experience.
“The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and the sound effects and music enhance the overall gaming experience.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate and quick load times.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively utilizes RPG Maker's stock materials to create a rich atmosphere and compelling storytelling, demonstrating that a strong narrative and immersive environment can be achieved without a large budget or advanced technology, often surpassing the experiences offered by many AAA titles.
“With just RPG Maker stock material, this game manages to create more atmosphere and excellent storytelling than many AAA games do, proving that you don't need a big budget or high-end technology to produce a good game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features well-written characters with a sense of humor, complemented by sufficient character design and an engaging, subversive plot that enhances the overall experience.
“In my opinion, the game is well-written with a sense of humor, a very nice environment design, great music for this game's category, sufficient character design, and an interesting, subversive plot.”
