~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries
- July 17, 2020
- PinkPeachStudio
Get on Steam"Azur Ring: Virgin and Slave's Phylacteries" is a Metroidvania-style ARPG focused on an erotic adventure. Customize your character's attributes and skills, acquire legendary gear, and engage in a sensual journey with the enigmatic PinkPeach. The game features a unique and lustful storyline with fluid combat mechanics. Please note that this game contains mature content and is intended for mature audiences.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The characters and story are engaging, making the game enjoyable and emotionally resonant.
- The game has made significant improvements compared to previous titles in the series, providing a more playable experience.
- The equipment system encourages farming and character upgrades, adding depth to gameplay.
- The game suffers from unbalanced enemies and frustrating boss fights, particularly the final boss.
- There is a lack of R18 content due to censorship, which may disappoint players expecting adult themes.
- Combat feels sloppy and repetitive, with poor stage design that detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking challenge, with combat described as sloppy and unengaging. While some equipment offers enhanced skills, the overall experience feels stale and rarely evolves throughout the game.
“Of course, some equipment has special enhanced skills; you have to choose according to your own gameplay genre needs.”
“For starters, the gameplay offers a unique challenge that keeps you engaged throughout your playthrough.”
“The gameplay experience is enriched by the variety of equipment and skills available, allowing for personalized strategies.”
“Combined with the sloppy feel of combat, you get a pretty stale gameplay experience that rarely changes.”
“For starters, it's extremely monotonous -- there were only a few times during my playthrough where I felt legitimately challenged by the gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story follows characters Alica, Lance, Leah, and Yanna on a quest to uncover the source of the world's turmoil and unlock Yanna's hidden memories. While some players find the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant, others feel it serves merely as a backdrop to the gameplay.
“I really liked the characters and the story; you make me feel better if you understand what I'm talking about.”
“The story is honestly just there for me.”
“Story is honestly just there for me.”
“Alica, Lance, Leah, and Yanna are on a quest to understand the cause of the world's turmoil and to unlock the memories that Yanna harbors.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment in how the artwork and animation have been handled, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience.
“The artwork and animation across the board is stunning.”
“The visuals are breathtaking and truly enhance the gaming experience.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed and immersive, making the world feel alive.”
“What a way to ruin the artwork.”
“The artwork and animation across the board is lacking.”
“The visuals are disappointing and do not meet expectations.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game engaging, particularly due to its equipment system, which fosters a desire to farm and collect items. This element adds depth to the gameplay, encouraging players to invest time in gathering equipment.
“The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
“I find myself spending countless hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which takes away from the fun.”
“The need to grind for resources is overwhelming and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is frequently criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is incredibly buggy.”
“The game is filled with bugs and glitches.”
“This game suffers from numerous stability issues.”
