Ashes of Immortality

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In "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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with well-written dialogues and interesting characters, making it engaging for players.
The humor and over-the-top references contribute to the world-building, enhancing the overall experience.
Despite its RPG Maker roots, the game manages to create a unique atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay, appealing to fans of classic JRPGs.

The game suffers from significant bugs that can break progress, leading to frustration for players who encounter them.
Combat balancing issues make encounters feel unmanageable at times, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game relies heavily on stock RPG Maker assets, resulting in a lack of originality and variety in graphics and gameplay.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging and straightforward narrative that captivates players with its unique world and character interactions. While some reviews note its simplicity and RPG Maker roots, many appreciate the humor, character development, and the balance between combat and storytelling. Overall, the plot is described as solid, with a mix of surprises and side quests that enhance the experience.
- “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.”
- “The plot seems to be well thought out, even a fine mix of humor built in.”
- “There are many battles along the way, but they never overpower the actual story, and the game does a good job of keeping your interest in what is going to happen next ---- and there are, indeed, lots of surprises.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the smooth performance and nice artwork, others criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, particularly its lack of full HD support and customization options. Overall, the visuals are seen as subpar for modern gaming standards, with some users finding the stock graphics acceptable while others express disappointment.
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay initially feels clunky and rushed, lacking a proper introduction to mechanics and lore, but improves after a short adjustment period. While the controls are simple and the mechanics easy to grasp, the overall experience is described as standard and reminiscent of low-quality RPG Maker titles, featuring basic retro pixel art and nothing particularly innovative. Despite these criticisms, many players find the gameplay enjoyable in a nostalgic way.
- “The controls are simple and the game mechanics are easy to get the hang of.”
- “The gameplay is fairly standard, but enjoyable.”
- “At first, I was thinking it's probably nothing special, the start was clunky and rushed, dropping us headfirst into stuff without any decent introduction to mechanics, lore, or even a character introduction, but after about fifteen minutes, it warmed up a lot.”
- “At first, I was thinking it's probably nothing special. The start was clunky and rushed, dropping us headfirst into stuff without any decent introduction to mechanics, lore, or even a character introduction. But 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 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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, providing a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is well-chosen, complements the game's design, and effectively supports the narrative without overpowering it. Overall, the music is considered a strong asset that contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and sound effects and music add to the game experience.”
- “Well-chosen soundtrack.”
- “Music is nicely done, stays in the background yet adds to the structure of the game.”
- “The music is a solitary effort that detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay, but it didn't enhance my enjoyment of the game.”
- “While the game features very nice artwork and runs smoothly, the sound effects and music fail to add to the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a clever blend of humor, with amusing elements like a bat that allows players to challenge Dracula early for rewards, and numerous references to iconic vampire fiction such as "Buffy" and "Dracula." Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted plot that seamlessly integrates humor throughout the experience.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in "Ashes of Immortality" is well-executed, contributing to an engaging narrative that maintains player interest through effective pacing and humor. The game's writing, combined with its 16-bit RPG style, enhances the overall experience, making character arcs feel meaningful within the subversive plot.
- “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.”
- “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
300%
The game is well-optimized, showcasing impressive artwork and smooth performance, complemented by engaging 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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”