Claymores of the Lost Kingdom
- November 25, 2024
- Ultaan Games
Get on SteamAdventure Calls! Forge your own unique playstyle Uncover hidden synergies Set up intricate combos Obliterate your enemies Win against impossible odds! Stat-based Card Discovery Level up your character's attributes, and find new cards based exclusively on your unique build! Deckbuilding Freedom Adaptive, classless deckbuilding system. As you increase your character’s abilities - …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cool custom character design and a stats-based card discovery mechanic that allows for diverse build options.
- The combat system is engaging, combining familiar mechanics in a unique way that can lead to satisfying moments when executing combos.
- The art style and immersive world-building contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, making exploration and character progression rewarding.
- The game suffers from a lack of enemy variety, with only a few unique enemies leading to repetitive gameplay and predictable encounters.
- Many builds feel unbalanced and have glaring weaknesses, resulting in frustrating deaths that can undermine the sense of progress.
- The user interface is poorly designed, with difficult-to-read text and a lack of clear information about mechanics and events, making it hard for players to navigate.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and unique blend of familiar mechanics, offering various playstyles through a stats-based card discovery system. However, players note that the learning curve can be steep, with some mechanics feeling unbalanced or poorly executed, particularly the trading goods system, which lacks meaningful impact. Overall, while the game provides an immersive experience with depth and challenge, it requires players to invest time in understanding its complex mechanics.
“I've had a ton of fun playing the game so far and look forward to trying out all of the different playstyles offered by the stats-based card discovery mechanic.”
“It feels both familiar and unique at the same time as it has a lot of the same mechanics as other games in the genre but combines them in a way that feels unique.”
“There are lots of tactics and mechanics you can apply while fighting your enemies, which can be quite challenging especially at the beginning.”
“The one bit of warning I will give is that the mechanics can be harsh if you don't take the time to learn them, so do yourself a favor and make sure you actually read and understand all of the little bits of information the game throws at you early on.”
“You will be clueless how some of the mechanics and cards work (some I'm still clueless about after over 16 hours and probably 10 more in the demo).”
“One gripe I have is that the ration/currency mechanic is a huge pain.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and engaging, as they focus on accumulating experience points for the final boss fights. While the grind can feel excessive, it is balanced by enjoyable deckbuilding mechanics and exploration elements that keep players invested in farming XP and creating unique builds.
“You are pretty much grinding as much XP as possible for the final boss/end fight before the countdown happens.”
“It's bizarre because the game feels almost grindy and tedious until those two fights.”
“I'm having a lot of fun farming XP and making builds, but I feel like I'm missing out on interesting combos from deckbuilding and exploration because of the grinding.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in this rogue lite card game is surprisingly deep, offering an interesting narrative that enhances the experience despite the repetitive gameplay. While the game features a compelling setup for boss fights that demand strategic planning, players may find the overall gameplay loop tedious until they engage with the more powerful challenges.
“It's a rogue-lite card game with a neat and interesting story that adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“Different builds are viable, and if you can look past the fairly repetitive fights, you'll discover that the game has a much deeper story than you'd expect from a deckbuilder.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and the plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the execution of the story is lackluster and fails to deliver a compelling experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the cool custom character design, highlighting the creative freedom it offers in shaping unique identities for their characters.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for a unique and personalized experience.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making each decision feel impactful.”
“The ability to customize and grow my character in meaningful ways keeps me engaged and invested.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers numerous choices that suggest high replayability, players find that the punishing nature of character deaths diminishes the incentive to replay, leading to a sense of futility.
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which complements the pacing of battles, quests, and the unlocking of cards and items.
“I love the art style, and the game has a great pacing of battles, quests, and card/item unlocks.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its enjoyable deckbuilding mechanics and the thrill of exploration, which create a sense of satisfaction and investment in character development and progression.
