Expedition Agartha
- September 21, 2023
- Matrioshka Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Expedition Agartha is a medieval extraction looter game set in a dark fantasy world inspired by real mythology. Players embark on expeditions to fight enemies, loot resources, and complete quests, all while seeking the legendary Kingdom of Agartha. Gameplay is designed for solo or co-op play with up to two other friends."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging PvPvE experience with a unique medieval twist, combining elements of looting and crafting.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game through regular updates.
- The graphics and art style are appealing for a free-to-play title, providing a visually enjoyable experience.
- Combat feels clunky and unrefined, with issues related to hit registration and a lack of depth in melee mechanics.
- The game suffers from a low player population, making it difficult to find matches and engage in PvP encounters.
- Inventory management and UI are cumbersome, leading to frustration when trying to navigate crafting and quests.
- gameplay46 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Agartha is described as a unique blend of extraction mechanics reminiscent of "Escape from Tarkov" and melee combat akin to "Chivalry," offering an addictive loop of exploration, looting, and crafting. While the game has a solid foundation and enjoyable mechanics, it suffers from issues such as a lack of polish, clunky combat, and a steep learning curve for new players. Overall, players find the experience rewarding, especially with friends, but acknowledge the need for improvements in combat mechanics and user interface.
“The game looks incredible, with enjoyable gameplay for being a free-to-play game.”
“Addicting gameplay loop of looting, killing, and extracting while upgrading crafting stations.”
“Super addictive gameplay loop.”
“I find the combat mechanics fairly underwhelming.”
“The combat mechanics are seriously flawed.”
“Gameplay is very boring and slow.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their impressive quality, especially considering it is a free title, blending reality and cartoon styles to create a mystical atmosphere. While some players find the visuals appealing, others note issues with clarity and detail, comparing the art style to a mix of "Sea of Thieves" and "Tarkov." Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, though there are suggestions for improvements in settings and clarity.
“The game's graphics look amazing for being a free game; it’s a reality and cartoon mix.”
“Graphics are good, but the details are less stunning than the saturation, which makes the world feel mystical and extraordinary.”
“Everything is easy to digest; if you are looking for realism, this is not it. This is a fantasy game with fantasy-style graphics that grow on you fairly quickly.”
“Graphically it's an eyesore; you have a choice of the game looking extremely blurry like you have cataracts, or you use no anti-aliasing and it looks like Duke Nukem.”
“The best I've heard it described is Tarkov-like gameplay with Sea of Thieves graphics in a medieval setting.”
“Definitely has potential but needs some tweaks still, especially with graphics settings.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through a variety of quests available on a quest board, which includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks from NPCs. While players appreciate the abundance of quests and the potential for engaging narratives, some find the quest mechanics cumbersome, particularly the need to keep quest items in inventory and the lack of clear guidance for specific objectives. Overall, the story framework is seen as promising, with players eager to explore its depth as they progress through the game.
“The quest board holds story quests, which can be obtained from NPCs, daily quests, weekly quests, and monthly quests.”
“Just make sure to be aware of the NPCs' storylines and learn the game through the provided tutorials, and you'll be golden!”
“The quests are neat and fairly simple starting off, then slowly ramp up and force you to start grinding a bit, but it's fairly easy to get the things you need.”
“Instead, you have to run to each one every time for a quest, and you have to keep the quests in your inventory. If you die, you have to grab it again... running all over.”
“I would love to see a name of where to look for certain quests instead of 'look for orange tree bark,' as after 12 hours I still can't find said quest item.”
“The quest system is kind of annoying because you have to have the quest scroll in your inventory in order to progress it, but I have grown used to it.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in combat mechanics and the mercenary system. While players acknowledge that it is in early access and appreciate the ongoing patches, many express frustration over the game's overall bugginess, which detracts from the experience. Despite these challenges, some users find enjoyment in the game's concept and content.
“Overall buggy game, the dev team makes rash decisions; I would not recommend it to a friend.”
“Understandably it is in early access, but the bugs and glitches can be game-breaking (expedition ruining) for sure.”
“Still a buggy mess, but you should know that because it's an alpha release.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the loot collection and questing, others feel that it can become tedious, particularly with repetitive tasks and the need to backtrack frequently. The combat is seen as simplistic, which some appreciate for its accessibility, but the crafting system is criticized for being cumbersome. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable, though there are concerns about potential monotony in the grinding process.
“You also lose that bag when some random group of 3 heavily armored AI come and attack you, spamming you with unlimited stamina, and will chase you all across the map never losing aggro to kill you. Then the 2+ hours you spent grinding for the one bag were literally pointless.”
“It gets a little tedious and old running back and forth between all the stations and quests.”
“- The questing is currently tedious and undercooked.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the lack of advertising and publicity. They believe that increased marketing efforts are essential for attracting players and improving the game's success.
“What kind of cash grab is this?”
“100% cash grab.”
“I hope the developers do a good job advertising the game if they want it to succeed.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of AI behavior, such as endlessly queuing for arenas, and the entertaining interactions between players, whether cooperative or competitive. Solo play also offers comedic moments, particularly when facing challenges like zombie hordes, which become even more amusing in larger groups. Overall, the game successfully blends frustration with humor, creating memorable and funny experiences.
“The AI can be cracked at points, which is equally infuriating but hilarious.”
“Solo play is equally as fun, and the interactions with players, both friendly and hostile, have been nothing short of hilarious.”
“Zombie hordes are tough alone, but hilarious with that 6-man I had.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as soothing and calm, evoking a sense of adventure reminiscent of pirate-themed games and movies.
“The soothing, calm music resembles something often seen in pirate games or movies.”
“The sound and music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music is soothing and calm, but it feels like something often seen in pirate games or movies.”
“The sound and music are lacking in originality.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that even in its early access state, the game offers significant depth, contributing to its strong replayability, which has been rated 8/10.
“Even in its current early access state, the game has depth that gives it great replayability.”
“Replayability: 8/10”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as players with above-minimum system specifications report poor performance and inability to achieve smooth gameplay, even at lower graphical settings.
“My system specs are above the minimum required (and meet recommended in other areas), yet I can't get the game to run smoothly on any setting, unless I want it to look like a shimmering, gross, blocky mess.”
“The performance is also lacking quite a bit.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the stash feature, which provides players with a sense of security and personal space, allowing them to protect their belongings and create a deeper connection to their in-game possessions.
