Deathless. Tales of Old Rus
- June 18, 2024
- 1C Game Studios
Get on Steam"Deathless: Tales of Old Rus" is a game that combines elements of collectible card games, roguelike, and turn-based strategy. Play as four unique heroes, each with their own playstyle, and protect the world of Belosvet from legendary bosses. Experiment with hundreds of card combinations and relics in every run to discover powerful combos and defeat your enemies. Another hero will be joining the roster soon!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and exceptional animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Deathless: Tales of Old Rus offers engaging and strategic deck-building mechanics, with a unique approach to overworld exploration and character progression.
- The music and art direction are well-crafted, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws players into the Slavic fantasy setting.
- The game currently suffers from balance issues and a lack of card variety, which can make runs feel repetitive and less strategic.
- Combat can be slow and tedious, with battles taking too long due to enemy armor and the absence of fast combat options.
- Some animations, while beautiful, can be overly lengthy, detracting from the overall pacing of the game.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Deathless" effectively combines traditional deck-building roguelite elements with strategic path choices, offering a variety of rewards and a smooth experience. Players appreciate its engaging mechanics, beautiful artwork, and the balance between challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with the genre. While it draws inspiration from titles like "Slay the Spire" and "Darkest Dungeon," it manages to create a unique and captivating gameplay experience.
“The game blends traditional deck-building roguelite mechanics with a clever twist: each run presents a choice between three distinct paths, each offering rewards like new cards, relics, healing, or merchant shops.”
“Even though I'm not a fan of such genre, Deathless manages to entertain you without making your head explode from memorizing various combinations and/or understanding complex mechanics.”
“Deathless takes STS' formula and adds a dash of Darkest Dungeon's corpse mechanics.”
“The gameplay is short and strategic, as it should be!”
“There are some mechanics and even monsters that resemble quite a bit of those seen in Slay the Spire, which is alright.”
“Deathless takes Slay the Spire's formula and adds a dash of Darkest Dungeon's corpse mechanics.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and Slavic influences, creating a grand atmosphere reminiscent of titles like The Witcher 3. Players appreciate the relaxing instrumentals and the overall integration of music with the game's art and gameplay, although some note the absence of voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience significantly.
“The battles are solid, the graphics are stunning, and the music evokes a grand, The Witcher 3-like atmosphere.”
“The thing that made me buy this was the awesome voice acting trailer with the wonderful music.”
“The artwork is very well done and the music is nothing short of epic.”
“Art and music are fine, pity there are no voices still.”
“The music is relaxing, Slavic sounding instrumentals.”
“Music with a Slavic flavor.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and beautiful art style, evoking a grand atmosphere reminiscent of titles like The Witcher 3. While some players find the 2D animation occasionally stiff, the intricate details during battles enhance the overall appreciation of the artwork. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the captivating gameplay experience.
“The battles are solid, the graphics are stunning, and the music evokes a grand, The Witcher 3-like atmosphere.”
“Deathless is a deck-building roguelite that has multiple characters with their own stories and quests that incorporates beautiful art style and animation, great synergy in the decks, and risk/reward pathing.”
“The artwork is very well done and the music is nothing short of epic.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in Deathless is presented through an engaging storybook format, featuring evocative prose that enhances the narrative experience. Players navigate through multiple character-driven quests, each with unique stories, encouraging replayability and the excitement of unlocking new cards. The combination of beautiful art and strategic deck-building adds depth to the storytelling.
“Rather than navigating through interconnected nodes, you progress through a storybook, with each area described in evocative prose.”
“Deathless is a deck-building roguelite that has multiple characters with their own stories and quests, incorporating a beautiful art style and animation, great synergy in the decks, and risk/reward pathing.”
“I'm hooked on completing the quests as they seem to encourage multiple playthroughs (which we were all going to do anyways), but unlocking new cards is pretty addictive too.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and evocative music, reminiscent of the grand ambiance found in The Witcher 3, enhancing the overall experience during battles.
“The battles are solid, the graphics are stunning, and the music evokes a grand, Witcher 3-like atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While "Deathless" is generally well-optimized, some users note that the animations can be slow to execute, which may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“That's not to say the game isn't optimized well or anything, but the animations take a moment to play out.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is visually appealing and generally runs smoothly, but players have reported occasional brief freezes that can disrupt the experience. Despite this minor issue, the gameplay remains enjoyable and not overly frustrating.
“The game freezes for half a second regularly, which can be quite disruptive to the overall experience.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the frequent freezing issues really detract from the enjoyment.”
“The game runs well most of the time, but the occasional half-second freeze is frustrating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while Deathless has impressive visuals, the grinding aspect becomes tedious over time, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Deathless is the opposite; it looks great, but in the long run, it's tedious to play.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
