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.
- Despite its flaws, the game has potential and includes enjoyable mini-games like fishing and digging.
- 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 minimal and poorly written, with many gameplay elements feeling like generic RPG Maker assets.
- story41 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. Additionally, technical issues and bugs further detract from the storytelling experience, leaving players frustrated and unable to engage with the narrative effectively.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its relaxing and enjoyable qualities. The soundtrack is described as nice, fun, and fitting for the game's lighthearted JRPG style, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Great soundtrack all around the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic pixel art reminiscent of classic Game Boy titles, others criticize the overall quality as bland and marred by minor issues. Additionally, the presence of bugs and passability errors detracts from the visual experience.
“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.”
“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, an incomprehensible combat system, and random encounters that are so frequent that they soon become annoying.”
“The cons: so, I started playing, and I really love this pixel graphic, gives me nostalgia, and of course, I love the RPG theme, so ok, I started playing.”
- humor4 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, akin to "sharknado" levels of entertainment. While some appreciate the effort and creativity behind the minigames, the randomness and lack of coherent quests can lead to a quick decline in humor, making it potentially more enjoyable in altered states. Overall, it appeals to those who find value in laughing at a game's flaws.
“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...”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as a mix of Pacman and Pokémon perspectives, featuring random quests that lack context, which can lead to a disjointed experience. While some users appreciate the battles, the overall randomness and poor subtitle quality detract from the enjoyment. Additionally, technical issues have hindered some players from fully engaging with the gameplay.
“Great gameplay and battles.”
“Once into the gameplay, I noticed that you basically have a Pac-Man/Pokémon type of point of view.”
“If the game gets fixed to where I can play it, then I will review it again and base the new review on the gameplay.”
“Beyond the overwhelmingly high default volume, once into the gameplay, I noticed that you basically have a Pac-Man/Pokémon type of point of view, and that there is poor English in the subtitles.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional glitches, such as characters walking through buildings, but overall remains playable.
“The game has some glitches here and there, but it should still be much more playable.”
“There are a bunch of glitches, like walking over buildings.”
