Costly Adventure

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Costly Adventure is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Postperson Studio and was released on October 10, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Costly Adventure blends a casual Match-3 game with roguelite elements. Instead of geometric shapes, the player matches the party members to perform attacks. Through talent choices each character can contribute to the battle in their own way. Choose from 4 specializations and make your own build by picking talents and itemization.WorldGoing on an adventure to find a mighty artifact is a lot of fun …

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging match-3 gameplay combined with strategic skill trees and character abilities adds depth and replayability.
Charming and humorous style with a story, featuring different hero characters and a meaningful progression system.
Free to play, allowing players to try without financial commitment, and praised for its fun factor and strategic elements.

Visual presentation is criticized as low quality pixel art that feels poorly executed and detracts from the experience.
Gameplay suffers from repetitive and procedurally generated content that lacks meaningful variety or narrative depth.
In-game economy and gold transaction system create frustrating gating mechanics, making progress feel expensive and restrictive.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the pixel art as low quality or unskilled, while others find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's tone. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate but not a standout feature.
- “The game is surprisingly funny, with nice and charming graphics and story.”
- “So, this features really godawful pixelcrap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is described as charming and enjoyable, contributing to the game's overall fun and appealing atmosphere.
- “The game is surprisingly funny, with nice and charming graphics and story.”
- “The game is surprisingly fun, with charming graphics and story.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful bespoke levels and narrative-driven progression, indicating a missed opportunity for deeper, more engaging design.
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is surprisingly effective, combining charming graphics with an engaging and amusing story that adds to its overall appeal.
- “The game is surprisingly funny, with nice and charming graphics and story.”