DeVine: World of Shadows

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DeVine: World of Shadows is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Stapleton and was released on May 4, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

De'Vine is a classic JRPG with an engaging STORY. Explore a very large open-world, with full CARD and FARMING systems! An intense BATTLE system and vast character customization! 50+ Hours of content!

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a vast open world with a plethora of activities, including farming, crafting, and engaging card battles, providing players with countless hours of content.
The story is well-written and engaging, with unique mechanics that set it apart from typical RPG Maker games, making it a refreshing experience for JRPG fans.
The developer is responsive and actively engages with the community, frequently releasing updates and improvements based on player feedback.

The game has a steep learning curve and can feel overwhelming at the start due to its many systems and mechanics, which may deter new players.
The user interface is clunky and navigation can be frustrating, with some players reporting issues with menu navigation and lack of clear quest indicators.
There are numerous typos and grammatical errors in the writing, which detracts from the overall polish and immersion of the game.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative and unique elements, though some express disappointment over its brevity, wishing for more depth and lore. While the story is described as interesting and well-written, the lack of clear quest indicators can lead to confusion. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that motivates players to continue exploring, despite its short length.
- “With an engaging story, large open-world, intense battle system, and vast character customization, 50+ hours of content & more, you are bound to love this.”
- “I really liked the story; it's well balanced in the dark and light themes.”
- “Above average story which is well written.”
- “The story is very short; you can complete it in a few hours.”
- “Although I have to admit that I felt somewhat disappointed with the story, not because it was bad, but because of how short it was. It left me wanting to know more about the lore and what's going to happen next.”
- “Perhaps if the story was longer, there would have been more room for developing the romance throughout it.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Reviews indicate that the game features a rich variety of activities, including survival mechanics, crafting, farming, and side quests, which can keep players engaged without the need for excessive grinding. While players can delve deeply into these systems, they are not mandatory, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience. Overall, the game is praised for its diverse content that caters to different playstyles.
- “There's a huge variety of craftable things and farming will definitely keep you occupied if you decide to dedicate yourself to it.”
- “It also has several other interesting reasons why you should give it a try like a farming system, but if you're thinking about picking this one up, you should check out my first impressions video to see more of the game.”
- “If you like farming or RPG Maker games, this should definitely be on your 'must-play' list.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay features a diverse array of niche mechanics, including survival elements, crafting, fishing, farming, quests, and puzzles, which contribute to a refreshing experience. While some players appreciate the effort put into these unique mechanics, opinions are mixed, with some recommending the game while others suggest passing on it. Overall, the variety of content sets it apart from many other RPG Maker titles available on Steam.
- “Has a lot of niche mechanics and things to do.”
- “A ton of different mechanics that are unusual, but refreshing.”
- “Unique mechanics and a great variety of content put this above many other RPG Maker games you can find on Steam.”
- “The mechanics I interacted with so far were fine, but overall I'd definitely recommend giving this a pass.”
- “You can tell a lot of effort was made into implementing all these different gameplay mechanics.”
- “Survival mechanics, crafting of all kinds, fishing, farming, quests, and puzzles.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as phenomenal and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience alongside impressive sprite work and a fast-paced battle system. Players find it to be a significant highlight, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the game.
- “Challenging on normal, fun combat, plenty to explore, decent story, and great music.”
- “The sprite work is terrific, the music is phenomenal, and the battle system is fast-paced and full of action.”
- “Good music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their high-quality artwork, particularly highlighting the impressive character designs. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
- “The artwork is stunning and beautifully crafted.”
- “Great character artwork that brings the game to life.”
- “The graphics are visually impressive and immersive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is stable, with minimal bugs and a wealth of content to explore.
- “The game is bug-free and offers a wealth of content.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it allows me to fully enjoy the gameplay without interruptions.”
- “The smooth performance and lack of glitches make for a truly immersive experience.”