Cendric

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • emotional
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Cendric is a challenging RPG-Platformer that combines side-scrolling and top-down views, offering a magical but dangerous world to explore. Master spells from three guilds, solve puzzles, and engage in live combat, while completing quests and interacting with over 80 NPCs. The game supports controllers across Windows, Linux, and MacOS, featuring a Swiss German localization and an original soundtrack.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
emotional2 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun blend of RPG and platforming elements, with engaging puzzles and a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic games.
  • Customization options for gear and magic are extensive, allowing players to feel like true mages and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The humor and charm of the Swiss German dialogue add a unique and entertaining twist to the game, making it memorable.
  • The art and dialogue quality are often criticized as being poor and cringy, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Controls can feel floaty and clunky, leading to frustrating platforming sections and combat mechanics that lack depth.
  • The game suffers from a lack of clear direction in quests and can feel tedious due to limited leveling systems and repetitive gameplay elements.
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as mediocre and lacking depth, with many players criticizing its brevity and the forced nature of side quests. However, some users found the narrative engaging and highlighted the emotional impact of the music, suggesting that there are interesting elements within the quests despite their text-based format. Overall, opinions on the story are mixed, with a significant portion of players expressing disappointment.

    • “Great story and very fun!”
    • “The story is also quite interesting so far - but I can't tell too much here; I don't want to spoil it for any of you guys ;)”
    • “The music is a high point that provides some serious emotional depth to the story.”
    • “Don't bother buying this game; it's a mediocre platformer with a mediocre story, mediocre controls, and gimmicks that will have you angry as hell.”
    • “The game has basically nothing to it, and unless the dreadful controls and the insta-death gimmicks are removed, it just isn't worth playing. The story is also way too short, and the side quests are dull and feel forced on you rather than being 'side' quests.”
    • “The story is serviceable but doesn't really have much depth.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting its atmospheric quality and emotional depth that enhances the overall experience. While some mention that the limited loops can become repetitive, the effort put into the soundtrack is evident, making it a standout feature for many players. Overall, it successfully evokes nostalgia and fits well within the game's environments.

    • “The music is alright, and you can tell that effort and thought was put into it, making it fit in really well with the areas you're in.”
    • “This game, like the old good Gothic (1-2), features atmospheric music that allows you to recall childhood.”
    • “The music is a high point that provides some serious emotional depth to the story.”
    • “Truly, the quality here does not feel like a $10 RPG, with no voice acting, limited music loops, poor dialogue writing, and unfortunate level design challenges.”
    • “-decent music”
    • “Quite fitting atmospheric music (with more variety than one would expect).”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players feel a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through the immersive magic customization that enhances the experience of being a mage. Additionally, the impactful music significantly contributes to the emotional depth of the story, elevating the overall narrative experience.

    • “The music is a high point that provides some serious emotional depth to the story.”
    • “Magic is also really well done with the different ways to customize it; it made me feel like a real mage, and I can't say that about a lot of games.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of Cendric evoke a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s games, particularly when played on older hardware like an Ubuntu Linux computer with Radeon Mesa drivers.

    • “The graphics have a vintage touch; you really feel like you're playing a game from the 2000s.”
    • “I tried Cendric on an old Ubuntu Linux computer with Radeon Mesa graphic drivers.”
    • “Graphics have a vintage touch; you kind of feel like you're playing a game from the 2000s.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing portrayal of werewolves speaking Swiss German, which adds a unique and entertaining twist to the dialogue.

    • “It's just so funny to see werewolves talking in Swiss German.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love the quirky humor; it adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by nostalgic gothic elements, featuring atmospheric music that evokes a sense of childhood memories.

    • “This game, like the classic Gothic series, features atmospheric music that evokes a sense of nostalgia for childhood.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with rich details and haunting melodies.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension, enhanced by the stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its solid execution, effectively blending RPG and platforming elements to create an engaging experience.

    • “The gameplay is solid, and the RPG and platforming elements meld well together.”
    • “The controls are responsive, making it easy to navigate through challenging levels.”
    • “The variety of gameplay mechanics keeps each session fresh and engaging.”
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