EXCALIBURIAN!!

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EXCALIBURIAN!! is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rouhana and was released on August 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

On the first day, the Holy King created the heavens, and the Demon King created the earth. On the second day, the Holy King created a hero to seal away the Demon King. The Holy King named the hero Alexander and bestowed upon him the four holy relics: The helmet, Tarnhelm… The shield, Aegis… The breastplate, Judgment Armor… And the sword, Excalibur… But the strength of the relics alone were …

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Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Excaliburian!! is a charming homage to classic JRPGs, particularly reminiscent of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
The game offers a variety of characters and optional quests, allowing for exploration and replayability, all while being free to play.
Players appreciate the humor, engaging gameplay, and the ability to adjust encounter rates, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned RPG fans.

The game suffers from technical issues such as freezing and poor optimization, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the story and character interactions lacking depth, with some characters feeling forgettable and underdeveloped.
The lack of clear direction and guidance can lead to confusion, making it easy for players to get lost or unsure of how to progress.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a nostalgic homage to classic RPGs, particularly reminiscent of Dragon Quest 3 and 4, featuring a simple main plot complemented by engaging subplots in various towns. While the narrative is straightforward and lacks depth in character interactions, it offers enjoyable exploration and questing, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre. Overall, the story is light and casual, appealing to those who appreciate the charm of retro RPGs.
- “The main plot was relatively simple, but that works well because each town has its own subplot.”
- “Wonderfully made, engaging quest line and extremely immersive.”
- “Great old-school Dragon Quest feel, with a few surprises to keep gameplay interesting.”
- “Unfortunately, the lack of direction, global map, and notes about main/side quests ruin the fun for me.”
- “I do wish that it had more substance to the characters you can recruit or perhaps a bit more story.”
- “There's some effort to a plot, but it's mostly a fetch quest style grind.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by polished mechanics and a nostalgic old-school RPG feel reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. While some players note the simplicity and generic storyline, the inclusion of automation options and a smooth travel mechanic enhances the experience. Overall, it offers a fun, compact RPG experience with a focus on gameplay, though it lacks depth in character interaction and lore.
- “So much more gameplay than I was expecting, based on other reviews.”
- “Excellent 2D RPG with very polished gameplay, a little humor, and good pacing.”
- “Great old-school Dragon Quest feel, with a few surprises to keep gameplay interesting.”
- “Fun little game, but a very generic storyline and simplistic gameplay.”
- “The story and gameplay didn't seem like it would be worth going through to complete the full length of the game.”
- “Its a fun 3-6 hour RPG game, very gameplay focused, there's a big lack of lore and character interaction, which really bothers me because I like character interaction in RPGs the most.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and charm, drawing comparisons to classic RPGs like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. Reviewers highlight the audio as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience with jolly and engaging soundtracks that complement the gameplay. Despite some minor production shortcomings, the music contributes significantly to the game's polished feel and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Incredible audio and soundtracks, literally all of them!”
- “The music is nice, the combat feels good.”
- “The music is good and the game has a smooth flow to it, both with the story and the gameplay.”
- “The music is jolly roger!”
- “It has a few minor shortcomings due to its production value, but these are greatly overshadowed by the charming graphics and music, the variety of party member jobs, and the fun adventure.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it is minimal and well-paced, with features like auto-battle and repeat options that simplify the process. While some grinding is necessary, it is not overly tedious, allowing for a casual and enjoyable experience, especially for newcomers to the genre. The game strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, making it engaging without feeling excessively grindy.
- “There's close to no grinding, with very good pacing to the story.”
- “While some grinding is required, there's an option for 'auto' and 'repeat' to partially automate it, while the combat mechanics themselves are great.”
- “Would be possible to beat without a walkthrough, but tedious.”
- “It seems to know what it is, and doesn't try to be overly deep, grindy, or complicated.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a lighthearted and silly tone, incorporating humor that often breaks the fourth wall, which adds to its charm. Players appreciate the casual and funny elements, including amusing easter eggs and comedic mechanics, making for an enjoyable experience without heavy grinding. Overall, the humor complements the polished gameplay and engaging pacing, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “A casual, non-grindy, short, funny, and free version of old-school Final Fantasy with autobattle.”
- “The tone of the game is silly and humorous, and the text leans on the fourth wall a lot.”
- “Afk farming late game is super easy, and the ability to one-hit KO any and all late game bosses with simultaneously the weakest and strongest character had me chuckling.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia while maintaining a modern appeal. Reviewers highlight the impressive production quality for a free game, noting that the visuals, combined with the music, significantly enhance the overall experience. Despite some minor shortcomings, the graphics contribute positively to the game's cute and engaging atmosphere.
- “The art style is incredible and gave me feelings of nostalgia whilst still looking modern, and the difficulty never forces you to grind anything in the game.”
- “Really impressed with the beautiful retro graphics, quick pacing, and cute and fun tone!”
- “Graphics: 3”
- “Super cute medieval exploration game with nostalgic retro pixel graphics.”
- “I really loved this; it's really well made for a free game, plus I love the cute pixel art style and that it's controller compatible.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant performance issues, with many users citing it as poorly optimized, which detracts from the overall experience and discourages completion.
- “This game has a huge performance issue.”
- “Horrible optimization.”
- “I did plan on completing it, as well, but poor optimization is a huge turn off.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, even on systems with adequate RAM. These interruptions occur at random intervals, significantly impacting gameplay.
- “It freezes/glitches out.”
- “With 32GB RAM, you can still hear music, etc., but your character freezes. Uninstall.”
- “My only complaint is that it freezes up every now and then.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its variety of playable characters, providing players with diverse experiences and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “This game has tons of variety with a lot of playable characters, so it offers great replayability.”
- “The replay value is impressive, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “There are so many different paths and choices that I can't wait to play through it again.”
- “Replay value.”
- “And this has tons of variety with a lot of playable characters, so this game has some decent replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere evokes nostalgia for older Final Fantasy titles, featuring a warm ambiance, a similar artistic style, and high-quality music. Players appreciate the casual difficulty and the absence of frustrating mechanics, with subtle references to genre leaders enhancing the overall experience.
- “Reminded me of older Final Fantasy games, with an overall warmer atmosphere, similar style, and even comparable quality of music. The difficulty is more casual, without any crazy status effects or other annoying or unfair mechanics.”
- “Any references the game makes to genre leaders are subtle and atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall atmosphere is lifeless and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game tries to create a dark and moody atmosphere, but it ends up feeling forced and cliché.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes positive emotions, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.