Epocria
- July 14, 2021
- Status Void Interactive
Get on SteamAn infinite open world survival game for 1-8 players to explore. Journey into the deepest caves, enter alternate dimensions, and release an ancient evil's grasp on the world of Epocria.
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Reviews
- The game is surprisingly fleshed out for an early access title, offering a lot of content and potential for exploration and creativity.
- The developer shows a strong commitment to improving the game, with regular updates and a clear vision for future content.
- Gameplay is engaging with a mix of crafting, combat, and questing, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including low-quality graphics and uncustomizable controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- There are concerns about the game's long-term viability, as it was abandoned shortly after launch and lacks updates, leading to doubts about its completion.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as slow movement speed and crafting interface, need significant improvement to enhance user experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art that fails to impress, with limited options for resolution adjustments that do not enhance the overall quality. Reviewers note that the simplistic 2D visuals are mediocre and lack substantial improvements, contributing to a monotonous experience in the open world. While graphics may not be the primary focus, their rough execution detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Graphics - extremely rough, if functional.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“I realize that graphics shouldn't be the focus of this kind of game, but the monotony of the open world really drags the visuals down.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Epocria features a straightforward blend of crafting and combat mechanics, allowing players to harvest materials and engage in battles with various animals. While it is described as an abandoned early access title, users highlight its potential and simplicity, making it accessible and enjoyable.
“Epocria is an abandoned early access 2D retro pixel top-down shooter/brawler with lightweight crafting and survival mechanics.”
“Gameplay consists of right-clicking on things to harvest materials, then crafting items and fighting various animals.”
“Gameplay is straightforward crafting and self-explanatory.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story features an expansive quest line that enhances player understanding and engagement, with users reporting a positive experience as they progress through it. Overall, the narrative is well-received and contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
“After quickly dying, I made a discovery world and found out there was a very expansive quest line, which helped me gain a much better understanding of the game.”
“I've played the game for a few hours and have partially completed the quest line. So far, it has been really great—would definitely recommend!”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that it is nice and contributes positively to the overall experience. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as enhancing the soundtrack and revamping certain areas to better complement the music.
“Also, the music is nice!”
“Getting a decent soundtrack and revamping the forests would probably be a good start, but I'll leave this review there.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I expected a more immersive audio experience, but the tracks are forgettable and uninspired.”
