Elegy of Fate:Prologue

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BuzzAdd the official version of Elegy of Fate to your wish list now！ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2191710 About the GameThis game combines role-playing, strategy, and MMO gameplay elements in a new RPG battle gameplay. The combat system references the classic tactics of healing, tanking and output similar to World of Warcraft, as well as the monster pulling mechanism of the enemy hate syst…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with interesting gameplay mechanics that combine RPG, strategy, and MMO elements.
The battles are engaging and the character progression system allows for diverse playstyles.
The game features a captivating narrative and a colorful game world that appeals to fans of the genre.

The UI is cluttered and confusing, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
There are significant bugs that can lead to game-breaking issues, such as being unable to manage characters or equipment.
The graphics and art style are disappointing, often resembling low-quality or AI-generated visuals.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
10%
The gameplay is a blend of MOBA and RPG elements, offering a colorful and engaging experience with exciting battles and unique mechanics. While many players appreciate the potential and nostalgic feel, some criticize the overwhelming number of systems introduced too quickly and the card navigation mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as promising, especially for fans of the genre, despite some UI and design concerns.
- “Incredibly colorful RPG with multifaceted and interesting gameplay, a pleasant game world, and a friendly environment in general.”
- “Exciting battles, an exciting plot, and unique gameplay mechanics make it unforgettable.”
- “With a compelling story, well-developed characters, stunning art style, and addictive gameplay, this game is sure to impress genre fans and newcomers alike.”
- “But I didn't get that; I just felt like I was literally drowning in an ocean of too many different systems and mechanics, and by the time I felt like I got to a point where I had any real control, I was just kind of done.”
- “Seriously consider moving to a fully 3D world rather than using the card navigation mechanic because the card navigation mechanic really detracts from the potential in a lot of other places.”
- “There are too many systems and mechanics introduced too rapidly.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
33%
14%
The story of "Elegy of Fate: Prologue" is characterized by a captivating atmosphere, well-developed characters, and a dynamic plot that engages players in its expansive world. While many praise its intriguing narrative and stylish art design, some find the storytelling mechanics awkward and confusing, particularly the transition between battles and exposition. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience for both genre fans and newcomers, despite some criticisms regarding its narrative delivery.
- “Elegy of Fate: Prologue is an engaging and atmospheric RPG with stunning graphics, an intriguing storyline, and varied combat scenes.”
- “With a compelling story, well-developed characters, stunning art style, and addictive gameplay, this game is sure to impress genre fans and newcomers alike.”
- “With a dynamic storyline and expansive world, the game is engaging for all fans of fantasy and adventure.”
- “It has a very awkward way of telling its story and going from battle to battle.”
- “Controlling high-level NPCs just for the sake of advancing the story felt bad; it was just confusing and annoying when I haven't even gotten a chance to play my actual character yet.”
- “The way the story gets advanced by navigating to the next 'card' to get some exposition, maybe a choice, and maybe a fight, is honestly not how I want to play an RPG.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
24%
12%
The graphics in "Elegy of Fate: Prologue" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users criticize the UI and describe certain elements as generic or dated. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive art style and engaging atmosphere, making it appealing to both genre fans and newcomers.
- “Excellent graphics and a great atmosphere are exciting from the first minutes of the game.”
- “Elegy of Fate: Prologue is an engaging and atmospheric RPG with stunning graphics, an intriguing storyline, and varied combat scenes.”
- “I completed the prologue, an interesting masterpiece, here you have to fight against different monsters, atmospheric graphics and music accompany the game, so far I haven’t found any negative points, for me the game is top, I recommend it.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad and not pleasing to look at.”
- “The UI is a mess, the art is generic (like AI-generated or stolen from somewhere), and the graphics during battle are dated.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Elegy of Fate: Prologue" is highly praised, characterized by excellent graphics, captivating music, and an engaging storyline that immerses players from the very beginning. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a gripping environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience, making it a standout RPG.
- “Elegy of Fate: Prologue is an engaging and atmospheric RPG with stunning graphics, an intriguing storyline, and varied combat scenes.”
- “Captivating atmosphere, gripping storyline, and engaging gameplay.”
- “I completed the prologue, an interesting masterpiece. Here you have to fight against different monsters, and atmospheric graphics and music accompany the game. So far, I haven’t found any negative points; for me, the game is top-notch, and I recommend it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the atmospheric graphics. Reviewers highlight the outstanding original soundtrack (OST) as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The game really delivers what it says in the description; what it doesn't tell you, though, is how awesome the OST is.”
- “I completed the prologue, an interesting masterpiece. Here you have to fight against different monsters, and the atmospheric graphics and music accompany the game. So far, I haven’t found any negative points; for me, the game is top-notch, and I recommend it.”
- “The character progression system allows you to choose your own path, and the excellent soundtrack immerses you in the game world.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for its buggy performance, with art and effects reminiscent of early 2000s flash games, leading to a disappointing overall experience. Controls are functional but also suffer from similar issues, contributing to a lack of polish.
- “The art looks AI-generated, which is a bit disappointing, and the effects are reminiscent of early 2000s Flash games—really buggy.”
- “The controls are okay, but like most things in the game, they are really buggy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model remains unclear to users, but the game is free to play and includes microtransactions. Despite this uncertainty, players express enjoyment of the demo, indicating a positive reception overall.
- “As it is, I'll still give it a thumbs up since I have been enjoying the demo despite its faults, and I still don't know what their monetization model is.”
- “Free with microtransactions?”
- “As it stands, I'll still give it a thumbs up since I have been enjoying the demo despite its faults, but I still don't know what their monetization model is.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant commitment, often requiring extensive time investment to level up and upgrade skills. While the ability to pause battles for strategic adjustments is appreciated, the overall consensus suggests that the grinding can be quite demanding, likening it to needing a "second life" to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting and detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express confusion regarding the impact of their character's stats, traits, and growth on battle performance, indicating a lack of clarity in the game's optimization mechanics.
- “I have no clue what impact my initially created character's stats, traits, and growth are actually having on my performance in battle.”
- “The optimization options are confusing and lack clear explanations, making it hard to improve my character effectively.”
- “I feel like the game doesn't provide enough feedback on how my choices affect gameplay, which makes optimizing my character frustrating.”