Empire of Angels IV
- December 13, 2016
- SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
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Reviews
- The game features cute artwork and lively graphics that appeal to fans of anime aesthetics.
- Gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual players.
- The turn-based combat system allows for strategic planning, and the ability to undo actions adds a layer of convenience.
- The story is clichéd and lacks depth, with poor translation and voice acting that detracts from the experience.
- Combat can feel dull and repetitive, with limited strategic options and a grindy progression system.
- The game requires an online connection to save progress, which is frustrating for a single-player experience.
- story49 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally criticized for being bland, cliché, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and engaging content. While some appreciate the character-specific narratives and light-hearted moments, others find the overall plot tedious and unoriginal, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Despite its shortcomings, a few players mention that the character interactions and unique story elements provide some enjoyment, though they feel the narrative could benefit from more polish and length.
“The story is nice, and the character interaction is great.”
“In conclusion, it's a fun simplistic game with fun characters, good story, and really good character interaction.”
“There are secret quests, the story is surprisingly not awful.”
“The plot is plain and tedious, along with bad voice acting.”
“The storyline is very short!”
“The story wants to be serious, but when the gameplay's more child-friendly than Pokémon, it's hard to take it seriously.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute and lively art style, featuring vibrant, chibi-style anime characters that many players find appealing. However, some reviews note that the graphics can feel basic or dated, with unrefined animations and a clunky interface detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the charming visuals and decent scenery contribute positively to the game's presentation, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“The artwork is beautiful, and the art style is nice.”
“Fun and enjoyable SRPG with a big dose of comedy and cute graphics.”
“Speaking of presentation, the game sports a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic complete with super cute, chibi-style anime girls.”
“The graphics, however, are a bit dated, and the Taiwanese-accented narration kind of threw me off (I am Taiwanese myself). Though this is a Taiwanese-made game, I thought it would be really cool to have either Japanese (for the anime element) or English (for the western medieval-ish setting) voiceover.”
“While the graphics have received an uplift by going 3D, it lost a lot of the charm in the transition as well.”
“Its graphics remind me of Tales of Symphonia, in which the characters could make only one face. Granted, in this game, the characters can make a surprised face, but the graphics still look incredibly similar.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it simple and accessible, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Technical issues, such as laggy cutscenes, detract from the experience, and the gameplay's child-friendly nature clashes with the intended serious tone. However, some appreciate the polished mechanics and quality-of-life features that enhance the strategic elements of the game.
“Gameplay is simple and easy to get into.”
“Taiwanese developer Softstar has delivered a truly great, fully featured strategy role-player here that works really well for quick hits of strategy gameplay goodness.”
“Finally, I just have to re-iterate how polished everything is and how friendly it is for 'quick hit' gameplay.”
“Art is cute and all... but gameplay is boring.”
“The story wants to be serious, but when the gameplay is more child-friendly than Pokémon, it's hard to take it seriously.”
“Despite how mysterious some of the gameplay can be (I've beaten the game and still don't understand how damage is supposed to be calculated), the game is extraordinarily simple to the point of shallowness.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a double-edged sword; while it can enhance character progression and unlock achievements, it may also lead to a tedious experience, especially if players focus on lower classes that yield weaker stats. Some players appreciate the optional nature of grinding, noting that it can be rewarding without being strictly necessary, but many still find the overall progression to be grindy and the plot lacking in engagement.
“No grinding necessary (though you can if you want to).”
“Grinding early hurts you later because when you level up, your stat ups will depend on your class, and the lower classes will net weaker stats.”
“The translation is simply tooth-grindingly, toe-curlingly bad, filled with messed-up grammar and transliterated phrases.”
“Personally, this one feels quite a bit shorter in the plot with some extra annoying grinding that you will have to do.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its cute and funny moments, particularly in the context of a turn-based JRPG. However, some reviews mention that the translation quality varies, leading to the loss of certain jokes and comedic elements from the original language.
“Quite good and funny turn-based JRPG 👍”
“Maybe I was just more impressionable when I was 9, but I remembered the story being okay with some genuinely funny moments.”
“Not only is it Engrish-free, it's genuinely pretty cute and funny.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with praise for its fitting title theme and atmospheric tunes, particularly during map sections. However, some players find it repetitive, leading them to turn it off partway through. Overall, the music complements the game's visuals effectively.
“The music is good - from the excellent title music to the melancholy tune during the map section, it all fits in well.”
“Nice music, great 2D art.”
“The music is very well done for the most part, and the consistency of the graphics complements it.”
“The music is repetitive, and I turned it off a quarter of the way through the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find "Empire of Angels" highly replayable due to its pick-up-and-play design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
“It's already super pick-up-and-play friendly, but this is all incredibly welcome and just makes Empire of Angels even more playable.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and outcomes.”
