Elmarion: the Lost Temple
- September 27, 2024
- Leonid
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features good music and solid class options, providing a decent RPG experience.
- It has an interesting combat system with a variety of spells and abilities, allowing for engaging gameplay.
- The game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs, with well-thought-out puzzles and open-ended exploration.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with character pathing, inventory management, and save functionality.
- Real-time combat mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences due to fast-paced action and small hitboxes.
- The writing and dialogue are subpar, indicating a lack of professional localization and overall polish.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Elmarion: The Lost Temple" features a blend of party-based mechanics and first-person combat, offering a variety of classes and skills that keep the experience engaging. While the game has interesting battle mechanics and a wealth of content, it is currently hindered by bugs and a perceived lack of depth in its mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and promising, with hopes for future improvements and additional content.
“Elmarion: The Lost Temple has good gameplay with interesting battle mechanics.”
“The gameplay is a mixture of party ARPG and first-person view.”
“Interesting party mechanics: shoot, cast spells one by one, playing in the first person.”
“I do not see much potential here, as all game mechanics are toned down to a minimum to keep the development effort low.”
“At the moment, the gameplay is hampered by errors that exist in the game in its current form.”
“For me, the mechanics of party control of heroes are usually associated with top-down games, where you see all your heroes, you can somehow control each - grab it, move it, control it step by step in a battle.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story follows a classic quest structure where players embark on a journey to retrieve an ancient artifact hidden in a temple, guided by a king who promises rewards for their bravery. Players engage in non-linear quests, battling various creatures and bosses while exploring diverse dungeons, creating a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old-school role-playing games. Overall, the dynamic storytelling and engaging atmosphere leave players eager to continue their adventure.
“The plot is the following: the impartial king of the distant kingdom found out about the existence of an ancient and mighty artifact hidden in an abandoned temple somewhere deep in the dungeons and decided to send brave heroes on its quest, promising them a generous reward.”
“Nice game to play an evening or two, amazing dynamic storytelling with old-school decoration reminding me of good old games. I would advise this game to all who miss party role-playing, clearing dungeons, killing rats, and solving puzzles. What else do you need?”
“The atmosphere and the plot are great.”
“Quests become available but I am unable to accept them.”
“The game begins traditionally: we appear in some kind of settlement, we clean the cave from spiders, the dungeon from the rats; in general, we carry out typical quests - all according to the classics.”
“The plot is as follows: the impartial king of the distant kingdom found out about the existence of an ancient and mighty artifact hidden in an abandoned temple somewhere deep in the dungeons and decided to send brave heroes on its quest, promising them a generous reward.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Elmarion: The Lost Temple" are generally described as decent and pleasant, though not groundbreaking. While some reviewers note that the visuals are average, they appreciate the game's atmosphere and soundtrack, which help to enhance the overall experience. The first-person perspective and well-designed environments contribute positively to immersion, making the graphics a secondary concern for many players.
“Elmarion: The Lost Temple is an interesting RPG game with very decent graphics and pleasant and intuitive controls.”
“The graphics in the game were pleasantly tightened.”
“3D RPG with a first-person view, pretty nice graphics, and music.”
“Although the game has average graphics, it covers this flaw with its atmosphere and soundtrack.”
“The graphics would be better, but it is not so important in this game.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, compensating for average graphics. However, some players noted the game is mostly silent aside from the music, and there are requests for more music variety. Overall, the soundtrack and sound effects contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack and sound effects are great.”
“3D RPG with a first-person view, pretty nice graphics, and music.”
“Except for the music playing, the game is virtually silent.”
“Oh, could you change the music?”
“Although the game has average graphics, it covers this flaw with its atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, effectively compensating for its average graphics through an engaging soundtrack and compelling plot. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“Although the game has average graphics, it covers this flaw with its atmosphere and soundtrack.”
“The atmosphere and the plot are great.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for being flat and linear, lacking depth and complexity, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the poor execution of level design further compounds these issues.
“Character development is flat and linear, and the level design is executed poorly.”
