Compass of Destiny: Istanbul

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Compass of Destiny: Istanbul is a single player open world hack and slash game with fantasy, mystery, medieval, historical and others themes. It was developed by 5DenizDeveloper and was released on December 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discover the 17th Century Ottoman Empire, its mysteries and real historical events! Draw the path of your destiny with the guidance of the compass that will open the way of Fîtrat!

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The graphics and atmosphere of the game are beautiful, showcasing a detailed and immersive 17th century Istanbul.
The game has an interesting storyline and some enjoyable mechanics, providing a fun experience overall.
The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for improvement and growth in future titles.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and lacks polish, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The mechanics and progression systems are overly simplistic and poorly designed, making the game feel shallow.
The translation and voiceovers are subpar, with many grammatical errors and a lack of English options, detracting from the overall experience.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of serious themes and humorous interactions, with an interesting premise and well-developed city setting. However, it suffers from disjointed narration and unclear plot points, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the storyline. Additionally, bugs in the mission system detract from the overall experience, leading to confusion about mission statuses.
- “An amazing game with excellent mechanics and storytelling.”
- “A game with an interesting storyline.”
- “It really has great potential... from what I've seen so far - story-wise - it is a great RPG.”
- “The storyline is claimed to be realistic; however, it is disjointed, poorly narrated, and unclear, making it very difficult to understand.”
- “There are various bugs in the mission system.”
- “There is no story.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with praise for its mechanics and storytelling, but criticism for bugs, a small map, and an outdated combat system. While some players appreciate the ongoing updates, others find the gameplay experience lacking and overly simplistic, suggesting it may need significant improvements to compete with current RPG standards.
- “An amazing game with excellent mechanics and storytelling.”
- “The game design is perfect and the gameplay is nice. There are a few bugs, but games at these prices generally have these bugs. After all, we can find bugs even in GTA. One of the things I like most about the game is that the team is constantly updating it.”
- “I found the game mechanics to be a bit bland, but I liked the atmosphere.”
- “Sometimes when we load or die, some of our equipment, skills, and fame disappear. This is a very annoying mechanical error.”
- “The map they’ve made as 'city' is way too small to be considered a city, as this is the whole gameplay area; visitable places are very rare.”
- “The combat system is very outdated, mechanically overly simple, and boring.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and authentic representation of 17th century Istanbul, effectively capturing the essence of the era. While some players find the game mechanics lacking, the immersive environment and design contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics and atmosphere of the game are beautiful.”
- “The cities have a cool design and maintain the atmosphere of 17th century Istanbul.”
- “Very cool atmosphere of 17th century Istanbul, the gate to the Ottoman Empire.”
- “An attempt to project the atmosphere of the old years has been made, and it has been achieved at an acceptable level.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful atmosphere and impressive visuals for an independent title, while others criticize them as outdated, buggy, and poorly executed, particularly in terms of texture and post-processing. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who appreciate the aesthetic and those who find it lacking.
- “The graphics and atmosphere of the game are beautiful.”
- “For an independent game, the graphics are incredible.”
- “Too simple, too easy, too buggy, English is horrible, graphics are a mess. I struggle to find any redeeming qualities; if it was $5 in 2005, then maybe it'd be an okay game.”
- “If we analyze it graphically, they don't understand texture and post-processing very well. It's the worst UE5 game that I've ever seen; some areas are incredibly eye-tiring.”
- “Outdated graphics (if you care about that at all).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Reviews consistently highlight a significant lack of optimization in recent games, including titles like Baldur's Gate and Cyberpunk, with players experiencing shockingly low frame rates. Many feel that despite the unique settings and engaging gameplay, the overall experience is hindered by the need for substantial optimization improvements.
- “Standard RPG in a unique setting, but it still needs some optimization tune-up before it is fully enjoyable.”
- “There’s literally no optimization, even in the latest versions of games like Baldur's Gate, Cyberpunk, etc. We get more FPS, shockingly bad optimization.”
- “Unfortunately, the optimization is poor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many describe it as a poorly executed RPG attempt, lacking redeeming qualities and suffering from technical issues that make it frustrating to play.
- “A very buggy, hopeless, wannabe RPG game attempt.”
- “Bad buggy game like the others made by these guys.”
- “Too simple, too easy, too buggy; the English is horrible, the graphics are a mess. I struggle to find any redeeming qualities. If it was $5 in 2005, then maybe it would be an okay game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of serious storytelling contrasted with amusing interactions, providing moments of levity amidst the more intense narrative.
- “The story tries to be serious, but some of the interactions with the world are genuinely funny.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making even the serious moments light-hearted.”
- “I love how the game balances serious themes with hilarious dialogue and quirky character interactions.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its quality, particularly during battles, where it seamlessly overlaps with sound effects. However, some users suggest that the soundtrack is the standout feature, recommending it over the overall game experience.
- “Just like in Ronin, the sound effects and music are considered excellent.”
- “Listen to the soundtrack instead of buying the game :)”
- “The music overlaps as soon as you enter a battle while strolling through the city.”
- “Listen to the soundtrack instead of buying the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is extremely low, with some stating it is effectively zero, particularly in comparison to other RPGs.
- “Replayability is officially zero; there aren't RPGs like this.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”

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Compass of Destiny: Istanbul is a open world hack and slash game with fantasy, mystery, medieval, historical and others themes. Common tags for Compass of Destiny: Istanbul include science, 3D, realistic, indie, choices matter and others.

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul is available on PC, Windows, Xbox Game Pass, Cloud and others.

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul was released on December 14, 2023.

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul was developed by 5DenizDeveloper.

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Compass of Destiny: Istanbul for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul is a single player game.

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