Bogatyr
- January 27, 2020
- the Bratans
Get on SteamBogatyr is a third-person action RPG set in a pseudo-historical fantasy world of Ancient Rus. The main character is a harsh warrior who returned from a ten-year war with the basurmans on the Southern Borders. He finds his native land in desolation. He is taciturn, he does not tell his name to anyone, he has one goal - to save his native land. The hero will have to understand what happened to his n…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting narrative and some fun quests, with a pleasant soundtrack that adds to the experience.
- There is a sense of passion behind the game's development, showcasing the developers' love for indie RPGs.
- Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the game's unique charm and humor, making it a memorable experience.
- The English translation is extremely poor, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs and clunky combat, making it frustrating to play.
- Overall, the game feels incomplete and lacks content, with many players noting it can be finished in just a couple of hours.
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the cool and pleasant soundtrack as a standout feature. Despite some gameplay issues, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful aspect for players. Additionally, the option to download the original soundtrack separately is appreciated.
“The soundtrack is really cool for an indie game.”
“The music's quite pleasant too.”
“For the rest of the game - the world and soundtrack combined are a pleasure for my eyes and ears for this price.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“I found the music to be forgettable and not memorable at all.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered minimal and underdeveloped, with issues such as unresponsive quest markers and translation problems affecting the experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players found enjoyment in the quests and overall gameplay, appreciating the graphics and music.
“The quests are fun and the music's nice, but there's plenty of bugs and I tend to get killed every time (I am not good at this at all).”
“The story is barely there.”
“That's pretty much it for the main story.”
“Trash because of translation, but good enough for that money and I still understood the story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for its mechanics and overall quality, with many users expressing disappointment in both the graphics and gameplay experience. While it offers several hours of play, the enjoyment may vary, though the music is noted as a standout feature.
“This game consists of several hours of questionably pleasant gameplay, and I want to outline this once again, great music.”
“First of all, the gameplay mechanics suck.”
“On the serious side, don't expect too much from the graphics or gameplay perspective.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting they are good but not exceptional, and cautioning against high expectations in this area. While the English localization has room for improvement, the overall enjoyment of the game and its story remains strong.
“For now, everything works well; the graphics are good. The English localization is not perfect, but I loved the game and the story inside it after all.”
“On the serious side, don't expect too much from the graphics or gameplay perspective.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the need to approach the game's monetization practices with caution.
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be entertaining, particularly during combat, but its appeal diminishes after a few hours, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, while some moments are amusing, the novelty wears off quickly.
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
“The comedic timing in the cutscenes had me in stitches; it's a refreshing take on the genre.”
