Edge of War
- August 24, 2023
- Action Squad Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Edge of War" is an isometric CRPG set in a world inspired by Laplands and Finnish Folklore, offering a unique path through intricate grid-based combat. Every quest holds significance, influencing the narrative and other characters. With semi-procedural world creation, each playthrough presents a distinct story, filled with varied trials and tribulations. Mastering the environment is crucial for success in this tough turn-based RPG.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique setting inspired by Finnish folklore, providing a fresh atmosphere and aesthetic.
- Combat mechanics are engaging and tactical, with a variety of skills and environmental interactions that enhance gameplay.
- The developers are responsive and open about updates, showing promise for future content and improvements.
- The game is currently lacking in story content and character development, making it feel incomplete.
- There are significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems even on high-end systems.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches, including camera issues and inventory problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid combat mechanics and engaging systems, with players appreciating the need for strategic element use in abilities. However, some reviewers note that the game feels limited in content, as it is still in the demo stage, and they hope for future updates to expand story elements and mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is effective, there is a desire for additional features and content to enhance the experience.
“The combat is solid with great mechanics, the music fits the world nicely and the art style is gorgeous.”
“I like the combat mechanics, especially the need to have elements in play to use some of the abilities.”
“The gameplay mechanics just work.”
“Basically, the game is still in the demo stage (expect 5-10 hours of gameplay until you begin to feel that the amount of content is limited).”
“Combat mechanics are solid, skills and feats are basic but all work; I'm not the biggest fan of no voice acting or cutscenes - maybe that'll come one day.”
“I really hope the team gets a chance to develop the game further and add more story content, as the basic mechanics work really well.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are visually appealing, showcasing beautiful environments and detailed character customization, particularly with a focus on Finnish aesthetics. However, players have reported significant performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, certain camera angles can obstruct views, complicating gameplay.
“The graphics are really pretty at times.”
“The visuals of the game are really nice, especially the environments.”
“The combat is solid with great mechanics, the music fits the world nicely and the art style is gorgeous.”
“When the graphics are like a 15-year-old game and are not able to render fluently, then something is wrong.”
“I experienced constant stutter and major frame rate drops every time the camera auto-moved, even when lowering all the graphic settings to low using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor.”
“Downside about the graphics is that sometimes tree tops hide your view of the party, and you may not see the ground level without turning the camera.”
- story19 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's current story content is minimal, with limited character development and few quests or NPCs, but it offers some variability in gameplay through different enemies and loot. Players enjoy the exploration and random encounters, expressing hope for future updates that will expand the narrative and lore. Overall, while the foundation is promising, the story aspect is still in need of significant development.
“I really hope the team gets a chance to develop the game further and add more story content, as the basic mechanics work really well.”
“A lot of new story content, NPCs, places to go, items, and game mechanics.”
“Though, currently there is very little story and little in the way of character development outside of stat and skill choices.”
“At the moment the game is still lacking story content; NPCs and quests are only a few, but it is their next update.”
“There's not that much story content yet, but just roaming around the northlands and fighting random encounters is fun and keeps the game interesting.”
- music10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the immersive experience, complementing the visually appealing environments and solid gameplay mechanics. Reviewers highlight its fitting nature within the game world, contributing to an overall engaging atmosphere.
“The environments are good looking, and adding nice music with it creates a nice immersive experience!”
“The combat is solid with great mechanics, the music fits the world nicely and the art style is gorgeous.”
“Nice music and graphics, turn-based combat works smoothly, with something new.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users noting that it is poorly optimized even in early access. There is a consensus that significant improvements are necessary to enhance performance.
“To begin with, it is poorly optimized.”
“I know it's early access, but I believe games should be more optimized at this stage.”
“Optimization is still something they need to work on.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with users noting a lack of narrative depth and limited growth beyond basic stat and skill selections.
“Though, currently there is very little story and little in the way of character development outside of stat and skill choices.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's system promises significant replayability, suggesting that players will find ample reasons to return even after completing it.
“On full release, this system alone will give this game an insane amount of replay value!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently express a strong appreciation for the game's atmosphere, highlighting its immersive qualities and overall enjoyment.
“I really enjoy the atmosphere it has.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is notably compromised by a buggy inventory system, which has been a recurring issue for users.
“The inventory system is incredibly buggy.”
“I keep encountering issues with the inventory; it's very unstable.”
“The inventory is plagued with bugs that make it frustrating to use.”
