~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.
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable characters and a compelling story that resonates with players.
- It has made significant improvements compared to previous titles in the series, providing a more playable experience.
- The equipment system encourages farming and upgrading, adding depth to character progression.
- The game suffers from unbalanced enemies and frustrating boss fights, particularly the final boss.
- It is heavily censored on Steam, removing much of the adult content that players may expect.
- Combat feels sloppy and repetitive, with limited engaging gameplay and poorly designed stages.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking variety, with combat feeling sloppy and rarely offering a challenging experience. Players must choose equipment based on their preferred gameplay style, but overall, the experience is described as stale and unengaging.
“Of course, some equipment has special enhanced skills, and you have to choose according to your own gameplay genre needs.”
“Hours of gameplay are plentiful, providing a rich experience.”
“The gameplay offers a variety of challenges that keep the experience engaging.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story features a quest undertaken by characters Alica, Lance, Leah, and Yanna to uncover the source of the world's turmoil and unlock Yanna's hidden memories. While some players find the characters engaging and the narrative impactful, others feel the story 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.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment in how the artwork has been handled, while others praise the overall animation quality. The visuals are noted to be a significant aspect of the game, but opinions vary on their execution.
“The artwork and animation across the board is stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
“The visuals are breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“The graphics are top-notch, showcasing vibrant colors and smooth animations that enhance gameplay.”
“What a way to ruin the artwork.”
“The artwork and animation across the board is disappointing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game engaging, particularly due to the equipment system that fosters a desire to farm and collect items, leading to significant time investment in this activity.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress, which quickly becomes frustrating.”
“The amount of time required to grind for resources is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
“The game is incredibly buggy and crashes frequently.”
“I experienced constant instability, with the game freezing at random moments.”
“There are so many glitches that it's hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
