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Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG

77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, story
77% User Score Based on 382 reviews

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Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot
Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG screenshot

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 382 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
monetization30 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful pixel art and a clean, intuitive UI that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a mix of idle and manual gameplay, allowing players to choose their preferred style.
  • The game has a lot of potential with complex mechanics and a variety of characters and skills to explore.
  • The tutorial is excessively long and overwhelming, making it difficult for players to engage with the game early on.
  • A significant portion of rewards and progression is locked behind watching ads, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
  • Recent updates have introduced frustrating changes, including account deletions and a lack of communication from developers regarding these decisions.
  • monetization
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its heavy reliance on ads, with many players feeling overwhelmed by the number of rewards locked behind ad views. While there is an option to purchase an ad removal package, a significant portion of gameplay still revolves around watching ads for rewards, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as egregious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game despite some players acknowledging the game's potential.

    • “Granted, there is a no-ads package for $9, but 70% of daily quests are locked behind ads, there's a season pass, a VIP system, and constant pop-ups reminding you of cutscenes if you don't watch them or spend currency, which often stack up to 20 at once.”
    • “This game has a lot of 'delusion' going on if they think people are willing to pay literally $85.00 in in-game purchases for something that has zero value.”
    • “Again, whenever you fix this, I will give you all five stars because this is crippling my build for no reason. I will probably make more in-app purchases once the purification bug is fixed.”
    • “The usual 'drown the player in first time playing/login rewards' and then gating any meaningful rewards behind ads.”
    • “Granted, there is a no-ads package for 9 bucks local, but 70% of daily quests are locked behind ads, there's a season pass, a VIP system, constant pop-ups reminding you of cutscenes (cutscene offers) if you don't watch them or spend currency, which often stack up to 20 at once.”
    • “Any positives this game would have are ruined by the fact you are going to spend 90% of your time watching ads.”
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its beautiful art style and intricate mechanics, while others criticize the overwhelming tutorial and shallow gameplay loop that relies heavily on automation and gacha mechanics. Many users find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in engagement, with a focus on watching numbers increase rather than active participation. Overall, while the game offers a visually appealing experience, its gameplay may not satisfy those seeking depth and interactivity.

    • “I haven't played much of the game, but at the same time, having played many mobile and PC games alike, I find this game to be beautifully designed with complex and satisfying mechanics.”
    • “Fun game with stylized art and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “Great game overall, combined with an art style easy on the eyes and a relatively simple gameplay system, it's just fantastic.”
    • “Spent ~15 minutes slapping through the tutorial, trying to get to some sort of gameplay loop, and just gave up.”
    • “The fact that the gacha has horrible drops; everything is trash and eventually you get something green. Even at level 3 gacha, all I got were a few greens and a bunch of greys, making the gameplay so boring. It's not even fun as an idle game.”
    • “The gameplay is automated, and the game does not pause while you are doing upgrades and summons, which is quite annoying.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute pixel art aesthetic, clean UI, and engaging visuals that enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the art style and find it inviting, some express disappointment with the lack of graphical settings and the gameplay's reliance on borrowed mechanics, which can lead to a shallow experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, despite mixed feelings about their simplicity and the gameplay loop.

    • “I want to like this game because the art style is amazing, and the game has such intricate mechanics – which is a good thing!”
    • “Very engaging, love the art style!”
    • “Great game overall, combined with an art style easy on the eyes and a relatively simple gameplay system, it's just fantastic.”
    • “Heats up your phone real quick for a pixelated game as there's no settings to set the options to low graphics, no in-game events either for a newly released game 😒”
    • “Hate the pixelated graphics”
    • “The graphics are very cute.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of repetitive scenes rather than a cohesive narrative. The overwhelming presence of ads and paywalls significantly detracts from the experience, as essential quests and rewards are often locked behind watching advertisements or spending money, leading to frustration and a sense of exploitation. Overall, players express disappointment in the absence of meaningful storytelling and progression, making it feel more like a monetization scheme than a genuine RPG experience.

    • “Great storyline with throwback graphics and character development equals an excellent game!”
    • “It's been 3 hours of gameplay and the 'story' is already over, the scenes are being repeated.”
    • “Story reward choices give you basically no reward unless you spend money.”
    • “No real story, so you're not getting any kind of RPG aspect out of it.”
    • “It's been 3 hours of gameplay and the 'story' is already over; the scenes are being repeated.”
    • “Very interesting game with little to no story from what I played.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while the game features typical RPG grinding elements, the inclusion of auto move and auto fight mechanics diminishes the sense of effort and reward associated with grinding. Overall, it is considered a fun idle RPG with appealing pixel art, but some users express frustration over the time spent farming resources.

    • “You are also immediately given auto move and auto fight, which takes away the feeling of grinding for a reward.”
    • “What about my wasted time farming resources (months!)?”
    • “So far, this is a fun idle RPG, and like most RPGs, it's somewhat grindy, but it's worth it.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express strong emotional frustration and disappointment with the game's updates and decisions, indicating a deep sense of betrayal and dissatisfaction. This sentiment suggests that the game's changes have negatively impacted their connection to it, leading to a reluctance to continue engaging with the game.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a lack of stability that significantly impacts the overall experience.

    • “This game is so buggy.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
    • “The game often freezes, disrupting the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game enjoyable but express a strong need for an option to disable visual effects to improve framerate and overall performance.

    • “The game is fun, but it desperately needs an option to turn off visual effects to save framerate and improve performance.”
    • “I appreciate the optimization options available; they really enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The developers have done a great job optimizing the game, making it run smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “Fun, but the game desperately needs an option to turn off visual effects to save framerate and help performance.”
    • “The optimization is lacking; I experience frequent frame drops even on high-end hardware.”
    • “It's frustrating that the game runs poorly despite having decent specs; optimization should be a priority.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game features a compelling storyline complemented by effective character development, which enhances the overall experience, despite its retro graphics.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
    • “The backstories and growth of each character are so well-crafted that I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its enjoyable quality alongside the appealing pixel art style.

    • “I enjoy the music and pixel art style.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music is catchy and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”

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