Drayt Empire
- July 5, 2016
- rpgvideo
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs, providing a fun and silly experience.
- There are enjoyable mini-games included, such as fishing and digging, which add variety to the gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made updates to improve the game over time.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, poor grammar, and a lack of polish, making it feel unfinished.
- There is no quest log or clear direction, leading to confusion about objectives and progression.
- The story is weak and often nonsensical, with many gameplay elements feeling like a collection of random ideas rather than a cohesive experience.
- story82 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and confusing, with players struggling to follow the main quest due to poor directions and a lack of a quest log. While some reviewers see potential in the characters and narrative, the overall execution is deemed lacking, with many describing the writing as flat and the plot as a generic JRPG trope. Overall, the story fails to engage players, leading to frustration and a lack of direction in gameplay.
“The main quest in this game revolves around two boys (or maybe they're men? Can't really tell) attempting to search for a city lost to a nuclear disaster.”
“Chapter 2 is story-wise good.”
“What a great storyline, really enjoyed it.”
“The writing and story seem bare bones.”
“Due to the confusing nature of the story, I wasn't able to make it too far.”
“The story is pretty much nonexistent, and everything is just random.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and uplifting qualities, with many users highlighting the poppy and fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, making it a notable aspect of the game's charm. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“Great soundtrack all around the game.”
“Good soundtrack.”
“A nice, fun, and silly little JRPG, Drayt Empire has enough color, mindless combat, and a poppy soundtrack to keep you occupied for a few hours.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic pixel art reminiscent of classic Game Boy titles, while others criticize them as bland and accompanied by minor issues. Overall, the visuals evoke a sense of nostalgia for some, but fail to impress others due to their lack of depth and accompanying gameplay problems.
“I really love this pixel graphic; it gives me nostalgia, and of course, I love the RPG theme.”
“I liked how the game looked because its graphics reminded me of some of my old Game Boy games.”
“The pixel graphics are charming and evoke a sense of nostalgia that enhances the overall experience.”
“There are also errors in grammar and spelling, along with some minor graphics issues and passability errors on the maps.”
“What it has aplenty is bugs, poor English and poorly written story, pointless minigames, bland graphics, incomprehensible combat system and random encounters that are so frequent that they soon become annoying.”
“The graphics are bland and fail to impress, making the overall experience feel lackluster.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and absurdity, with players finding it amusingly bad, particularly when played in a relaxed state. While the developers clearly invested effort and creativity into the game, the randomness of quests and gameplay can lead to a quick loss of humor after the initial novelty wears off. Overall, it may appeal to those who enjoy laughing at poorly executed games, especially at a low price.
“I'm laughing and I'm crying because the dev clearly put so much work into it, has a ton of ideas, with the minigames, but like... I just can't.”
“It'd probably be super funny to play stoned or drunk though, from the monsters if nothing else.”
“So let me put it this way... if you've played a lot of RPGs before and you think laughing your ass off at how bad a game can be is totally worth a dollar (or less), then I'd definitely recommend this game... it's Sharknado level of awful, seriously...”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as having a mix of engaging battles and a unique perspective reminiscent of classic games like Pac-Man and Pokémon. However, players criticize the randomness of quests and lack of context, which diminishes enjoyment over time, alongside issues like high volume and poor subtitle quality. Overall, while there are elements of fun, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“Great gameplay and battles.”
“Once into the gameplay, I noticed that you basically have a Pac-Man/Pokémon type of point of view.”
“The game offers random quests, but the lack of explanation makes it feel random and less engaging after the first minute of gameplay.”
“Beyond the overwhelmingly high default volume, once into the gameplay I noticed that you basically have a Pac-Man/Pokémon type of POV, and that there is poor English in the subtitles.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences several glitches, such as characters walking through buildings, but overall, it remains playable despite these issues.
“The game has some glitches here and there, but it should still be somewhat playable.”
“There are a bunch of glitches, like walking over buildings.”
