Decay of Logos
- August 30, 2019
- Amplify Creations
Decay of Logos is an adventure that tests your patience more than your gaming skills.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Decay of Logos is a third-person action/adventure RPG, where you embark on a quest for revenge after your village is destroyed by Crimson Knights. Accompanied by a mystical elk, explore ancient ruins, battle unforgiving foes, and uncover the truth behind the attack, while facing a dark and treacherous force. With its vast world and intricate systems, it's hard to believe it was created by a small team."
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style and visually striking environments that evoke a sense of wonder.
- There are some interesting ideas and mechanics, such as the exploration and the lore scattered throughout the world.
- The game has potential for improvement and could become a more enjoyable experience with future updates.
- Combat feels clunky and unresponsive, with issues like delayed attacks and poor hit registration, making encounters frustrating.
- The elk companion is poorly designed, often getting stuck and adding unnecessary complexity to gameplay without enhancing the experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and design flaws, including a confusing inventory system and a lack of clear objectives, leading to a frustrating player experience.
- story29 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as cryptic and vague, with many players finding it underdeveloped and difficult to follow, particularly in the early stages. While some appreciate the heart and atmosphere of the narrative, noting its potential for depth and character development, others feel it lacks clarity and cohesion, leaving them unsure of their objectives. Overall, the story has interesting elements and a captivating premise, but many reviewers wish it were more fleshed out and better integrated into the gameplay.
“The game's story and atmosphere, while not terribly original, have a lot of heart.”
“I really enjoyed the story and setting; it's well realized and the developers made some fantastic environments and present them very well.”
“The story follows the nameless protagonist on her quest to avenge her family and village, which were destroyed by an unknown army.”
“There isn't much of a story or world-building in the beginning of the game.”
“The story is both obtuse and simplistic.”
“The start of the story is very rushed; it feels like some aspects are already in my short game time, instead of giving a bit of flow so players at least know where they are.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players citing sluggish and unresponsive controls, frustrating mechanics, and numerous bugs that detract from the experience. While the game attempts to blend elements from titles like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild, it ultimately falls short due to issues like poor enemy hit registration, clunky movement, and a punishing fall damage system. Despite some interesting concepts and a solid art style, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, requiring significant improvements to enhance player enjoyment.
“Pretty cool game if you like tight fighting mechanics and a good challenge.”
“Ended up playing it mostly on the Switch and I recommend it if mastering challenging mechanics is what makes you tick.”
“You don't die in one hit, but there is a tiredness mechanic in which you become tired and your stats drop, so you have to rest like in real life. I think it's a nice touch and makes you value your abilities at full strength and not take them for granted.”
“This initial hour of gameplay made me feel like the game was actively fighting back to not let me have any fun whatsoever and shatter any remnants of enjoyment.”
“The actual gameplay is just bad.”
“The art style & gameplay mechanics (in concept) are solid but sadly almost everything to do with controlling the character feels sluggish & unresponsive.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are often described as magical and visually striking, with a cartoon-like art style that enhances the overall aesthetic. While many players appreciate the vibrant environments and character designs, some criticize the visuals as lacking polish for its release year, and there are mixed feelings about the game's performance and responsiveness. Overall, the art style is seen as a highlight, though it is sometimes overshadowed by gameplay issues.
“The art style can only be described as magical and fabulous, like something out of a fairy tale.”
“The visuals are striking!”
“The positive of this game is the great and strong graphical lead; it gives a vibrant and beautiful world.”
“Crappy graphics for the year it came out.”
“Feels like a student's project work, and while I am using an Xbox controller which is a supported controller, I can't access my menu to set up graphics and so LB and RB are just not responding at all.”
“The art style and gameplay mechanics (in concept) are solid, but sadly almost everything to do with controlling the character feels sluggish and unresponsive.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its engaging and interactive storytelling, complemented by appealing character and mount designs. The art style and well-executed cinematics enhance the overall experience, making the characters feel more dynamic and relatable.
“Good character development and interactive story.”
“The mount and character design are also cute and fun, and the cinematics feel very well done when there are few and are talkative.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being buggy, but players acknowledge the developers' efforts and potential for improvement. While stability issues are present, they are not game-breaking, and the team is actively working on fixes with community feedback. Overall, the game's stability is a significant drawback, yet there is optimism for future updates.
“It is a buggy mess of a fantasy stag taming simulator!”
“The main drawback is that it's buggy, but it shouldn't break your game.”
“Every game has bugs and glitches that they miss, even triple-A games. They are working on fixing the bugs; they just need feedback from the community.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of mismatched boss fights, such as an 80 lb elf girl battling a massive steampunk creature, which creates a comedic contrast. Additionally, players find amusement in the intentionally small inventory system, adding to the game's quirky charm.
“Boss fights are so undertuned that most of the time I just stood in front of them trading punches. It's hilarious when it's an 80 lb elf girl trading punches with a hulking steampunk monstrosity.”
“Hilariously small inventory.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with ineffective mechanics that can detract from the experience. However, the presence of weapon pickups helps alleviate some of the monotony during combat.
“In addition, the game offers tedious, non-working mechanics all over the place.”
“The grinding feels excessively repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards.”
“Progression is painfully slow, making the experience feel like a chore.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally perceived as bland and uninspiring, failing to enhance the overall experience.
“The music is bland and uninspiring.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage.”
“The audio design feels repetitive and forgettable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong negative emotional response during the initial gameplay, feeling as though the game is deliberately hindering their enjoyment and creating a frustrating experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere, though lacking in originality, is infused with a heartfelt quality that resonates with players.
“The game's story and atmosphere, while not terribly original, have a lot of heart.”
“The game's atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere comes off as dull and lifeless.”
“The overall ambiance is disappointing, failing to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
Critic Reviews
Decay of Logos review
Decay of Logos has an interesting story of a quest for revenge with some interesting supporting characters but is massively let down with the various amount of bugs that hampers progress and can cause major amounts of frustration.
40%Decay of Logos Review
Decay of Logos has a few good ideas which are completely swamped in the terrible performance, glitches and bad design which make up the rest of the game. Despite trying to distance itself from the label of a Souls-Like it cannot help but draw comparisons to the much better series, a comparison which only throws its flaws into sharp focus.
30%Decay of Logos Review – Insufferable
In its quest to mimic other successful franchises, Amplify Creations has created the Frankenstein of video games. Decay of Logos is an unbalanced, unresponsive mess with little soul to pick up the slack. There are far too many better alternatives to waste any time with this fundamentally broken adventure.
40%
