Davyria: Heroes of Eternity

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Davyria: Heroes of Eternity is a strategic turn-based RPG set in a rich, fantasy world. Assemble a team of heroes, each with unique abilities and strengths, to save the land of Davyria from destruction. Engage in tactical combat, explore diverse landscapes, and make choices that impact the story in this immersive adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Challenging gameplay that rewards patience and skill, reminiscent of the Dark Souls series.
Unique art style and solid graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Engaging boss fights that provide a sense of accomplishment upon victory.

Combat can feel slow and unresponsive, with issues like laggy input registration and a broken dodge mechanic.
Limited healing items and a punishing XP loss system upon death can lead to frustration.
Lack of depth in gameplay mechanics and character customization options, making it feel simplistic compared to other titles in the genre.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style and effective shading effects, while others note a lack of depth and customization options. Although the visuals are described as beautiful and charming, they are not considered groundbreaking, and the overall aesthetic quality is seen as decent but not exceptional. Players appreciate the graphics in the context of gameplay, but some feel that more graphic options would enhance the experience.
- “The music and audio is spot on as well and the graphics are beautiful and unique.”
- “It offers a unique and charming art style.”
- “Besides the good AI of the opponents, the graphics look great.”
- “The game doesn't have enough graphic options.”
- “I always play on 1280x720, but the only graphic options you have are high, medium, low, and very low.”
- “You don't get to choose what graphic options you want on or off or even reduce or increase.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it slow and frustrating, particularly due to a cumbersome dodge mechanic and low energy levels that hinder combat flow. While some appreciate the challenging nature and distinct boss designs, others feel the game lacks depth and rewards, comparing it unfavorably to titles like Dark Souls. Overall, improvements in character speed and mechanics are suggested to enhance the experience.
- “Davyria is a solid experience so far that gets the job done in terms of gameplay.”
- “The top-down perspective works fine; there isn't anything that gets in the way of gameplay-wise.”
- “- challenging and rewarding gameplay”
- “The gameplay has no depth.”
- “The combat feels good, but when I dig deep down, it's all concentrated on patience and a broken roll mechanic.”
- “Conclusion: the game is extremely difficult and has great and awesome graphics, but I only recommend this if the creator implements missing and simple mechanics into the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and integration during boss fights, others find it lacking in variety and depth, with basic sound effects that do not enhance the overall experience. Overall, the audio complements the graphics well, but the music could benefit from more presence throughout the gameplay.
- “The music is really good.”
- “The music and audio are spot on as well, and the graphics are beautiful and unique.”
- “Very few music tracks, most of them audible only during boss fights. The sound effects for items and enemies are very basic, making it hard to distinguish between them.”
- “The music is not very good.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story has been criticized for being basic and lacking depth, with reviewers noting that it offers little engagement or substance. The minimalistic approach to storytelling, combined with simplistic RPG elements, detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is right there, but it's pretty much basic and it gives you nothing.”
- “The RPG aspects are also more simplistic and the story is very minimal.”
- “The ending was disappointing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the optimization of the game is well-received, with players reporting no significant performance issues during gameplay.
- “Optimization seems good too.”
- “I didn't run into any performance issues while playing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game involves a significant amount of grinding, which may require repetitive tasks to progress.
- “That means some grinding.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Character development in the game is criticized for its limited options and restrictive menus, indicating a need for significant improvement. Players desire more depth in combat mechanics and faster response times to enhance the overall experience.
- “The character development system offers a wide variety of options, allowing for deeper combat strategies and faster response times.”
- “I appreciate the depth of character development, but I feel the menus are currently quite restricted and could use improvement.”
- “There's a lot of potential in the character development aspect, but it definitely needs more work to fully realize that potential.”
- “The character development feels very limited, with restricted options in the menus that hinder creativity and depth.”
- “There is a lack of combat depth and slower response times, which negatively impacts the overall character development experience.”
- “The current character development system needs significant improvement, as it offers very few options and feels quite restrictive.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for lacking replayability, with users noting that there is little incentive to play it again after completing it.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy for the game is perceived as fair, aligning with its challenging gameplay, suggesting that players feel they are receiving value for their investment without being exploited.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to progress, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value for what you get.”