Glorious Companions
- June 4, 2019
- Ancient Forge
- 50h median play time
Get on Steam"Glorious Companions" is a fantasy-themed multiplayer game set in the ancient city of Forge. Players can choose from a variety of character classes, each with unique abilities, as they work together to explore, gather resources, and battle enemies in a stunning, hand-painted world. With its focus on cooperative gameplay and deep, immersive lore, "Glorious Companions" offers a fresh take on the traditional RPG experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid foundation with enjoyable turn-based combat mechanics and a unique blend of sandbox gameplay reminiscent of titles like Mount & Blade and Battle Brothers.
- The developers have shown commitment to improving the game, actively updating it and responding to community feedback, which gives hope for future enhancements.
- There is potential for deep character customization and engaging gameplay, with interesting mechanics for managing a mercenary company and tactical battles.
- The game currently lacks content, with repetitive quests and limited choices, leading to a feeling of emptiness and frustration during gameplay.
- Many players have experienced significant bugs, slow loading times, and clunky mechanics that hinder the overall experience, making it feel unfinished.
- Character customization is minimal, and the game suffers from poor UI design and a lack of clear guidance on quests and objectives, which can lead to confusion.
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with quests primarily revolving around repetitive kill or fetch tasks that quickly become monotonous. Players express a desire for a more cohesive narrative and clearer quest objectives, as well as improvements in quest item availability and diversity in NPC interactions. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline and engaging content detracts from the gaming experience.
“What I'd like to see in the final release: some semblance of a loose storyline to follow, so there's a path to follow and even a thin reason for doing all this; on 'fetch' missions for towns, I actually don't mind having to trek across the continent to get salt, or iron, or whatever.”
“Not just quests in towns, but something like 'get to friendly status with a faction' that simple goal makes it more immersive from the start.”
“You can do quests by picking them up at a local town, and hire on new crew to join the ranks of your company.”
“Most things like the specialty locations in towns specific to each class can't be accessed; quests are just repeats of kill this or get me this.”
“No depth, no content, just run around randomly hoping for some combat encounters completing repeat quests over and over again.”
“That's all this game has to offer: no customization, no goals, no story, only a handful of equipment, no secrets or anything else special.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique take on turn-based combat and sandbox elements, offering fun mechanics that can be addictive. However, many players express concerns about the lack of updates and poor execution, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for enjoyment, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay loop and content.
“While I actually do really enjoy the mechanics that I've gotten to experience, I feel like I'd really enjoy learning how to play this game.”
“It has a unique take on the turn-based combat genre and sandbox gameplay.”
“There is a lot to do, but the core gameplay is just addictive. I can't wait for further updates, and from what I've seen, the developers are updating the game almost daily, so being in early access also gives a thrill of having a real impact on how the game will end up.”
“Again, the game sounded nice in theory, but the poor execution, the mechanics, gameplay loop, and content currently in the game is a big no for me.”
“If the game is going to be worth spending time and money on, there is a very long way in the gameplay development.”
“If you don't, you have to suffer the boring and simplistic fight mechanics to follow.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the fun and engaging steampunk aesthetic, while others find them merely passable or bland, even on high settings. Updates have improved the visuals, but issues like choppy performance and difficulty in spotting characters on larger screens detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent and visually appealing by some, they fall short of expectations for others.
“The good: a fun, slightly irreverent steampunk world in which you get to experience the exhilarating high of sometimes winning battles that you absolutely did not deserve to win; good graphics which just got better with the latest update.”
“Combat is fun, I like the aesthetic.”
“The graphics are decent; reminds me of classic WoW.”
“The screenshots are so misleading... even on the highest graphical settings, the world is bland and uninteresting.”
“Choppy graphics; I had to wrestle to get just the placement to move in any direction. I like this style of game; Stellar Tactics is similar.”
“The graphics are passable, which would be fine if the rest of the gameplay elements were there.”
- stability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences; while some experience frequent freezes, others commend the combat system as bug-free and tactical. The game is noted for being fast and enjoyable, especially for an early-access title, which is seen as a positive sign for its stability.
“Combat is bug-free and tactical so far.”
“Fast, enjoyable, and not buggy (which at this point in early access is commendable!)”
“The game freezes too often, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experience frequent crashes that disrupt my gaming experience.”
“Stability issues are a major problem; the game often becomes unresponsive.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in combat and camping, though some accept it as part of the experience once they adapt their movement and action strategies.
“Combat is tedious, but can be accepted once you play around with the movement and action points burning as you move.”
“It's just subjective, but I spend too much time camping; it gets a bit tedious.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted as catchy and memorable, particularly the fife and tambourine tunes that enhance the steampunk atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, which complements the engaging gameplay and adds to the overall experience.
“Catchy fife music (with tambourine!) that gets stuck in your head.”
“Atmospheric music.”
“The music is catchy but can become repetitive after a while.”
“The atmospheric music is nice, but it doesn't really enhance the gameplay experience.”
“While the fife music is fun, it often overshadows other important sound elements in the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization practices of some developers are criticized for undermining the efforts of indie developers, leading to perceptions of laziness and cash grabs, which in turn discourages gamers from engaging with indie games.
“Developers like this bring down indie devs, making them look like they do nothing but put out minimum effort, lazy cash grabs, thus discouraging gamers from giving indies the time of day.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience and enjoyment.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great turned into a paywall, where progress is locked behind expensive microtransactions.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of a heavily armored tank wielding daggers or rapiers, creating a comical contrast due to their low action point cost.
“It looks pretty funny to see a big armored tank using daggers or rapiers because of their low AP cost.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is well-received, as players appreciate the variety of perks, customizable stats, and skills that enhance battle performance, allowing for tailored gameplay experiences.
“Each character has unique perks, stats that can be increased, and skills that enhance their battle performance.”
“The optimization options allow for a tailored gameplay experience, making each character feel distinct and powerful.”
“Players can strategically enhance their characters, leading to improved performance in battles and a more engaging experience.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its atmospheric music, which effectively immerses players in the game world and complements the overall experience.
“The atmospheric music perfectly complements the game's immersive environment.”
“The haunting melodies create a sense of tension and wonder that draws you deeper into the experience.”
“Every note in the soundtrack enhances the mood, making the world feel alive and captivating.”
