Disgraced
- November 18, 2016
- Corrosion
- 4h median play time
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Reviews
- Disgraced offers a unique and interesting setting in feudal Japan, allowing players to engage in rebellion and character recruitment.
- The game has a charming atmosphere with dark visuals and a nostalgic RPG Maker style, making it endearing despite its simplicity.
- The combat system, while challenging, provides a sense of satisfaction as players strategize to overcome difficult encounters.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth, with a basic story and minimal character development, leaving many side characters feeling underutilized.
- Combat can be frustrating due to poor balance and reliance on RNG, leading to frequent misses and a steep difficulty curve, especially in the early game.
- Many gameplay mechanics, such as base upgrades and character skills, feel underwhelming or ineffective, resulting in a repetitive experience.
- story36 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as basic and linear, lacking significant character development and depth, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic setting and potential for engaging narratives, many feel that the gameplay mechanics overshadow the story, making it feel more like an open-world rebellion simulator than a story-driven RPG. Despite some positive remarks about the initial premise and potential for future content, the consensus is that the current narrative lacks substance and meaningful interactions.
“An RPG set in a fictional rural Japan period, you set out on a quest to overthrow the evil tyrant hell-bent on oppressing the people of Japan.”
“I enjoyed playing this game; there's a good and interesting story around this, and I really like the element of you controlling your own rebels, so you are given choices.”
“The story is very nice, and I enjoy the music a lot.”
“The story is basic and character development is almost nil across the board.”
“There aren't really characters or a storyline; the game follows the open world format of giving you a vague objective (specifically conquering the next city) and then just lets you wander around until you randomly find the missions which let you do the two-part fight (regular fights, not boss battles) to get the next city.”
“If you're looking for a story-driven RPG, look elsewhere.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as atmospheric and unique, with mechanics that diverge from typical RPG Maker games, though it can feel simplistic and occasionally lacks clarity. While some players appreciate the fun mechanics and character development, others find the gameplay dull and the story underwhelming, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and overall execution. Despite its shortcomings, the game has potential and offers an engaging experience for those who enjoy its ambiance and concepts.
“I would still recommend this game since I find the barebones yet strangely atmospheric gameplay endearing.”
“I hate that this game isn't finished, but I love the idea and concepts provided. I got this game on a hunch, and my hunch was redeemed with in-depth gameplay, a beautiful soundtrack, and excellent ambiance.”
“Gameplay and battle are fun; character development, while still short on making the main character memorable, had so much promise in the skills and techniques development. This part may be what really makes the game interesting.”
“There are sometimes things that don't make much sense, stuff that's not very understandable explained, and minor exploitable mechanics.”
“Only 4 hours of gameplay without rushing it.”
“Don't expect anything too in-depth in terms of mechanics, items, quests, or the storyline.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its pleasant and fitting ambiance, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the unique touch of Japanese music in the soundtrack, which avoids repetitiveness and complements the gameplay well. Overall, the combination of sound effects and music contributes significantly to the immersive experience.
“Music and sound effects are pleasant and fitting for the setting.”
“The soundtrack of the game has a touch of Japanese music, which I loved.”
“I love the idea and concepts provided; I got this game on a hunch, and my hunch was redeemed with in-depth gameplay, a beautiful soundtrack, and excellent ambiance.”
“The dark visuals, stock music (literally), the atmosphere and ambience, standard RPG Maker battles, etc. meld together into one big mood.”
“Put some ambient music behind it, have scenes playing in the background, sure.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality of the art and the atmospheric dark visuals, others criticize the RPG Maker limitations, describing the graphics as subpar and reminiscent of typical RPG Maker titles. Overall, the visuals contribute to a unique mood, but they may not stand out enough to elevate the game's experience significantly.
“The dark visuals, stock music, the atmosphere and ambience, standard RPG Maker battles, etc. meld together into one big mood.”
“Pleased with the quality of the art and graphics.”
“In terms of visuals and story, I'd be lying if I said that was original enough for me on its own, but while hard to quantify what it is setting this game ahead of the pack, it scratches my itch for its sort of experience.”
“The dark visuals, stock music (literally), the atmosphere & ambience, standard RPG Maker battles, etc. meld together into one big mood.”
“Disgraced is an RPG Maker game, and RPG Maker games are already a plague on the earth because of their terrible graphics and awful copy/paste scripts, but this game goes way beyond that.”
“Graphics are still a sore to the eyes.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by dark visuals and a unique blend of stock music, creating a distinct mood that enhances the gameplay experience. Despite its barebones design, many players find the atmosphere endearing and a key reason for their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the combination of ambience and mechanics contributes to a memorable and immersive experience.
“The dark visuals, stock music, the atmosphere and ambience, standard RPG Maker battles, etc. meld together into one big mood.”
“I would still recommend this game since I find the barebones yet strangely atmospheric gameplay endearing.”
“The dark visuals, stock music (literally), the atmosphere and ambience, standard RPG Maker battles, etc. meld together into one big mood.”
“In the end, that's probably the main reason I enjoy Corrosive's games and their distinctive atmosphere.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability, particularly enhanced by various DLCs that introduce modifiers and new content. However, some users feel that the base game lacks sufficient replay value without these additional packs.
“It's an absolute delight, and highly replayable, especially with a variety of DLC, some of which I am about to try.”
“This pack adds a 'modifier' to each new game, which can add some neat replay value.”
“Replayability is there to an extent, but without a couple of the DLC, it really isn't.”
“This pack adds a 'modifier' to each new game which can add some neat replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players finding the story basic and the main character unmemorable. However, there is some potential noted in the skills and techniques development, which adds an interesting layer to gameplay despite the overall shortcomings in character growth.
“Gameplay and battle are fun; character development, while still short on making the main character a persona or memorable character, had so much promise in the skills and techniques development. This part may be what really makes the game interesting.”
“The story is basic and character development is almost nil across the board.”
“Characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“There is little to no investment in the characters, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the most significant rewards stem from engaging with the story and completing side quests, rather than from repetitive grinding. However, the lack of synchronized leveling among party members can lead to frustrating situations where players must grind or reload saves to maintain a balanced team.
“The biggest rewards come from taking part in the story and completing side quests, rather than grinding repetitively.”
“But combine that with the fact that your party does not level together; losing your level 7 character and having to replace him with level 1 companions means grinding or, in my case, reloading your save.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is stable and bug-free, offering a reliable experience with opportunities for exploration and customization.
“It's bug-free, it works smoothly, and there are plenty of things to discover along with options for customization.”
“The game runs incredibly stable, allowing for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
“I appreciate how reliable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
