Desecration of Wings
- March 16, 2018
- SierraLee
- 15h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreDesecration of Wings is a first-person shooter game set in a dark, fantasy world. As the Silent Hero, players must fight their way through hordes of enemies using an array of weapons, while uncovering the truth behind a cursed artifact. With challenging gameplay and a rich story, Desecration of Wings offers an immersive experience for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling and well-written story that explores mature themes, including the protagonist's dual life as a historian and a sex worker.
- Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a unique skill system that allows players to learn abilities through equipment, and combat is balanced and challenging without excessive grinding.
- The game is praised for its strong character development and relationships, offering a refreshing perspective on sex work and healthy relationships.
- Some players found the pacing of the story rushed, leading to underdeveloped characters and plot points that could have benefited from more depth.
- The adult content, while integrated into the story, can feel arbitrary or excessive at times, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
- As an RPG Maker game, it has limitations in graphics and audio design, which may not appeal to everyone, and some players noted issues with the game's resolution and interface.
- story93 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, with many reviewers highlighting its depth and character-driven approach. While some found the pacing and plot execution to be rushed or confusing, the overall consensus is that the storytelling is compelling and often surpasses typical adult game standards. The integration of adult themes is noted as being tastefully handled, adding to the richness of the narrative rather than detracting from it.
“As is usual with Sierra Lee titles, the game brings a fantastic story and strongly written characters.”
“The story that unfolds is interesting, well written, and more compelling than many non-18+ titles.”
“The storytelling is excellent and far above par compared to its peers in the adult game genre.”
“The storytelling is too fast, the plot is a bit confusing and not convincing, the character development is not good.”
“If you expected the last sovereign standard of story, I do not recommend it.”
“Its this story your main character is a woman that conducts research as an archeologist for whatever reason, making use of her proficient knowledge and skills in alchemy, combat, healing arts, and monster slaying capabilities, yet the story tells us that she has to work as a prostitute in a brothel to feed her daughter because it is the 'safest' and more 'lucrative' way to earn money... no, just no... I'm not feeling it.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging mechanics and integration with the story and world-building. While some players found certain mechanics underexplained or felt the overall execution was messy, others highlighted the innovative twists on traditional RPG formulas and the compelling narrative. Overall, the game combines solid JRPG-style gameplay with thoughtful writing and character development, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
“As for gameplay, it is also pretty damn good.”
“Like all of Sierra Lee's games, this has an awesome story and engaging gameplay.”
“- In summary, Desecration of Wing is an exceptional game that combines well-balanced JRPG-style gameplay with a compelling plot, thoughtful, well-written dialogue, and an elegantly conveyed empathy.”
“I felt that while separately the mechanics, the gameplay, and the adult material worked well, when all put together the game was kind of a mess.”
“Unfortunately, we are in an age where casino mechanics are rampant in games, so it's highly likely that people will go into the casino in this game thinking 'I can get cool stuff here,' and no, Felana's flavor text upon entering the casino isn't enough.”
“A few gameplay mechanics were never explained (affection between party members). Most gains seemed plot involved anyway, and I have no clue what changes the affection scores grant.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the traditional JRPG grind for levels and skills as integral to the genre, many feel that the excessive grinding for money and constant ambushes can become tedious, especially in the endgame. Overall, the balance of grinding is seen as well-paced, but it can lead to frustration if players aim for the "true" ending without sufficient preparation.
“I clocked in around 8 hours, which for a game with no fluff and no grinding required, is a respectable time.”
“The game is about 30 hours long with the last third spent grinding levels and skills so you have a chance to beat the final bosses.”
“While I don't mind the grind if the levels prove necessary, the grind just for money gets tedious pretty quickly, especially when you can quite easily beat the game in the low-mid 30s.”
“A - I don't mind some JRPG grinding, but I found that the store page advertises 'removing the grind' only if you're aiming for a certain achievement and ending. If you want the 'true' ending, then you have to do some grinding.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a subjective art style that divides opinions among players, with some praising the high-quality character artwork and unique adult scenes, while others find the quality of secondary character designs lacking. Overall, the original artwork enhances character individuality, but inconsistencies in the R18 content detract from the overall visual experience.
“The main character's artwork is top notch, but a lot of the artwork that involves secondary characters is often questionable in quality.”
“From full character portraits to the face boxes for dialogue, original artwork was used, and it was very well made, granting all the characters individuality.”
“The art style is subjective; from reviews, it seems some like it and some don't.”
“The art style for the R18 content is sadly rather inconsistent.”
“While I do like pixel RPGs and such, this game gives a very attractive appeal; from its premise to its art style to its promise of lengthy content.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in "Desecration of Wings" receives mixed reviews; while some players find it integral and immersive, effectively enhancing the game's mood and themes, others criticize the RPG Maker audio design as lacking ambiance and experiencing technical issues. Notably, the soundtrack features enjoyable synth and hair metal tracks during battles, which some players appreciated.
“With 'Desecration of Wings', the music and sound are used very well, carrying moods and themes expertly, and are an integral, enjoyable, and immersive part of the experience.”
“This one had a few synthy and even hair metal sounding songs playing during battles and key moments that I really liked.”
“Good music.”
“Some drawbacks though as scenes tend to just pop up out of nowhere and the RPG Maker music and overall audio design doesn't do much for the ambiance.”
“I did have music stop for some reason, and you will need to find a workaround to patch the Steam Deck version properly: I just copy and pasted an already patched version of the 'Desecration of Wings' game folder into the one on the Steam Deck.”
“I'm terrible at reviewing music and sound design, but I will say this: with almost every game, I usually turn the sound off and listen to other music eventually.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being insufficient, as the fast-paced storytelling and confusing plot hinder deeper exploration of the characters. Reviewers suggest that a longer game duration could have allowed for more dialogue and a more convincing development of the characters.
“Information is conveyed at the same time as character development.”
“I think if she aimed for her game to be a 15-20 hour experience instead of a 10-15 hour one, there would have been room for more dialogue, not only to expand on storytelling but also for character development.”
“The storytelling is too fast, the plot is a bit confusing and not convincing; the character development is not good.”
“I think if she aimed for her game to be a 15-20 hour experience instead of a 10-15 hour one, there would have been room for more dialogue to expand not only on storytelling but also on character development.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its expertly crafted narrative perspective, which allows players to experience themes of kindness, growth, and wholesomeness amidst a harsh and judgmental environment. This unique lens enhances the overall emotional depth of the story.
“The lens through which the player sees the story is expertly crafted, allowing you to experience kindness, growth, and wholesomeness in a cruel, judgmental, and visceral world.”
“The emotional depth of the characters pulls you in, making you feel their struggles and triumphs as if they were your own.”
“Every choice you make resonates on a personal level, creating a profound connection to the narrative and its characters.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and irreverent storytelling, exemplified by the amusingly outrageous character of the town's archeologist, who is humorously portrayed as both a scholar and a promiscuous figure.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the characters have such witty banter; it adds so much to the overall experience.”
“The comedic timing in the dialogue is perfect, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
