Ashes of Immortality

About

Ashes of Immortality is a single player casual role playing game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Warfare Studios and was released on June 26, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Vampires vs Werewolves vs Hunters... Guess which group you're playing with? Find out in this exciting 16-bit style RPG full of twists and colorful characters!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story16 positive mentions

Engaging story with well-written dialogues, good humor, and interesting characters.
Classic 16-bit RPG style with nostalgic old-school gameplay and multiple side quests.
Unique vampire and supernatural theme combined with challenging and strategic combat.

Game-breaking bugs and occasional glitches can prevent progress and disrupt gameplay.
Combat balance issues such as overpowering enemy attacks, limited AoE skills, and status effect exploits.
Repetitive enemy encounters, lack of variety in enemies, and some uninspired or generic RPG Maker graphics and assets.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The story is engaging and easy to follow, blending a straightforward vampire hunter narrative with good humor, character development, and a unique gothic atmosphere. It offers a solid main quest with numerous side quests that enrich the experience, though some sequence breaks can cause players to miss key story elements. Overall, the storytelling is praised for maintaining interest and delivering surprises despite using RPG Maker stock material.
- “With just RPG Maker stock material, this game manages to create more atmosphere and excellent storytelling, as many triple-A games do, proving that you don't need a big budget or high-end technology to produce a good game.”
- “It is, however, never confusing, and the path to follow is pretty straightforward (there is even a boat to use to speed up your travels and a quest log)—and this is the way it should be when the story is well told—as this one is.”
- “She will recruit allies along the way, each of whom has their own story to explore as bonds are formed and personalities develop.”
- “This game is your standard RPG Maker game and the story is alright.”
- “The quests don't tell where to report and the game doesn't tell me where I could get more quests.”
- “Generic simple vampire hunter story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to grasp, allowing players to choose different teams for varied experiences. While the initial introduction is rushed and the mechanics standard, the game becomes more engaging after some time. Despite simple controls and typical RPG Maker design, it offers an enjoyable, if unremarkable, old-school RPG experience.
- “At first I thought it was nothing special; the start was clunky and rushed, dropping us headfirst into the game without a proper introduction to mechanics, lore, or characters, but after about fifteen minutes, it really warmed up.”
- “The controls are simple, and the game mechanics are easy to get the hang of.”
- “You can choose different teams for different gameplay styles if you like.”
- “At first I was thinking it's probably nothing special; the start was clunky and rushed, dropping us headfirst into the game without any decent introduction to mechanics, lore, or even character introduction. However, after about fifteen minutes, it warmed up a lot.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “The majority of these games have a short gameplay time and are easy to program using RPG Maker programs, with nothing special except the love that gamers have for these old-school RPGs.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics largely reflect typical RPG Maker limitations, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. However, the game features charming artwork and smooth performance, with sound effects enhancing the experience, though some users report issues with certain graphics cards. Overall, the visuals are decent but not exceptional.
- “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).”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “A bit more cute, a lot worse graphics.”
- “Don't buy if you have an NVIDIA graphics card.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's music is well-chosen and effectively enhances the overall experience, providing a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that complements the artwork and gameplay. It stays subtly in the background, adding depth without overpowering other elements.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and sound effects and music add to the game experience.”
- “Music is nicely done, stays in the background yet adds to the structure of the game.”
- “The music is primed into a solitude effort!”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s humor is praised for its witty character interactions and clever references to major vampire fiction, adding a lighthearted tone to the well-crafted story. Players enjoy amusing elements like the flying bat and playful challenges, which enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “Character interactions are funny.”
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Grinding in the game is optional, with visible enemies allowing players to avoid it if they prefer, though those who enjoy grinding have the choice to engage in it. This flexibility caters to both casual players and RPG enthusiasts who appreciate grinding.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features well-written and humorous character development that complements its subversive plot and well-crafted narrative. The pacing and character design effectively maintain player interest and add enjoyment, creating a cohesive and engaging storytelling experience.
- “In my opinion, the game is well-written with some sense of humour, with a very nice environment design, great music (for this game's category), sufficient character design and an interesting, subversive plot.”
- “With every 16-bit type RPG, one of the most important elements is the story — the fundamental narrative to maintain interest, the pacing to avoid boredom, and the character development to add some fun are all very important, and all of these aspects are nicely tied together in 'Ashes of Immortality'.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance alongside impressive artwork, complemented by immersive sound effects and music.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively creates a compelling atmosphere and engaging storytelling using only RPG Maker's stock assets, demonstrating that a strong atmosphere doesn't require a big budget or advanced technology.
- “With just RPG Maker stock material, this game manages to create more atmosphere and excellent storytelling than many AAA games, proving that you don't need a big budget or high-end technology to produce a good game.”