GOD WARS The Complete Legend

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GOD WARS The Complete Legend is a tactical RPG set in a mythological Japanese universe. Recruit over 20 playable characters and engage in strategic turn-based battles on hex-based maps. The game also includes a new epilogue and DLC content, offering an enhanced narrative experience and expanded gameplay in this complete edition.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

story34 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Engaging tactical RPG with a well-designed job and skill system that is easy to grasp but difficult to master.
The story, influenced by Japanese folklore, is original and well-told, providing a rich narrative experience.
The game offers a variety of characters and classes, allowing for deep customization and strategic gameplay.

Gameplay can become repetitive, particularly in leveling up jobs and dealing with under-leveled characters in post-game content.
The AI is often poor, leading to frustrating battles where enemies do not engage effectively.
Technical issues such as limited controller support and a lack of graphical options detract from the overall experience.

story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is heavily influenced by Japanese folklore, presenting an original narrative that some players find engaging while others criticize for being predictable and clichéd. While the storytelling features interesting characters and twists, many reviewers note issues with pacing and character development, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the game is appreciated for its unique setting and art style, appealing particularly to fans of Japanese mythology.
- “This is a good solid tactical game with a nice art style and an interesting story set in Japanese mythology.”
- “Amazing story, especially if you have any interest in Japanese mythology.”
- “The story is very deep and is voiced (in Japanese) but subtitles are given.”
- “The story is a combination of badly connected events, one-dimensional characters with erratic behavior (especially our protagonist) and terrible clichés.”
- “The plot is predictable.”
- “However, soon after some battles, you're nowhere in terms of story and character development.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant anime-style artwork and 2D designs, while criticizing the dated 3D models and lack of graphical options. The artistic expression and chibi style are appreciated, particularly for fans of Japanese mythology, but some players find the overall visual presentation to be simplistic and repetitive. Despite these shortcomings, the unique character designs and cinematic scenes contribute positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “In terms of visual perspective, I personally applaud its terrific anime-style artworks and cinematic scenes.”
- “The setting is one of Japanese mythology that we don't often get here in the west, that of Princess Kaguya and the myriad gods. The art style is a combination of anime and artistic expression that is quite refreshing.”
- “For an anime enthusiast, every art style that they could ever want is covered by this game.”
- “If you bought the artbook, compare the artwork with what we have in the game; this is just sad.”
- “Pretty simple graphics, with no obvious option to upgrade or downgrade to consumer taste, and very repetitive since the only change is the type of environment.”
- “Its game graphics and 3D modeling are somewhat out of date, but its unique character design is good enough to make up for it.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable tactical mechanics reminiscent of classic Japanese SRPGs, with grid-based movement and turn-based attacks. However, many players note that it can become repetitive and boring over time, particularly due to the over-explanation of basic mechanics and a lack of innovation. Despite these criticisms, the game maintains a solid mission structure and character variety that keeps some players engaged throughout their experience.
- “The general gameplay loop of missions, side quests (requests with specific objectives such as protecting an NPC, defeating a boss) is good enough to keep you interested and the overall difficulty ramps up around mid-game.”
- “Incredible classic SRPG that follows the traditional mechanics of classic Japanese tactics titles.”
- “The same easy-to-grasp grid-based movement and turn-based attacks, with some spiced-up modern mechanics, and all with a plethora of wonderful characters, insane historically appropriate yokai and other beasts, and of course even some cute kimono waifus abound.”
- “The gameplay got extremely repetitive.”
- “There is nothing new here but they over-explain basic mechanics you would just know.”
- “I usually start with the story in my reviews but I have to start with gameplay because this is what kills the game for me.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The music in the game is praised for its culturally appropriate and immersive soundtrack that evokes the essence of ancient Japan, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users note that the music can be repetitive and average, with some finding it relaxing but ultimately too looped for extended play. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it may not sustain interest over long periods.
- “The culturally appropriate soundtrack is quite enthralling as it pulls us into the world of ancient Japan while keeping the action going.”
- “The music sounds quite a bit like traditional Japanese music.”
- “The music is amazing.”
- “But the music is kinda repetitive.”
- “The music is... fine, I guess?”
- “The music was relaxing, but looped a bit too much for my taste, so I turned it off after about 3 hours.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game offers opportunities for creative experimentation through grinding, it can also feel slow and repetitive, particularly during mid-game combat. The necessity for grinding is acknowledged, especially for leveling up and overcoming difficulty spikes, but some find it tedious and dull at times. Overall, fans of JRPG grinding mechanics may still find enjoyment despite the grindy aspects.
- “The combat menus can be a little too cluttered during the mid-game, and the game can be a bit grindy or getting a bit dull due to its repetitive battle pacing.”
- “Due to SRPG and TRPG genre limitations, somewhat repetitive grinding processes are required, and in some cases, there may be boring parts.”
- “[*] repetitive grinding”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being lacking, as players feel that after several battles, there is little progression in the story or character arcs. While the character design is noted for its uniqueness, the overall narrative and character growth do not meet expectations.
- “Its unique character design is good enough to make up for the somewhat outdated game graphics and 3D modeling.”
- “However, soon after some battles, you're nowhere in terms of story and character development.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "God Wars" is noted for its blend of lighthearted and epic storytelling, featuring amusing scenarios alongside intense battles. Players appreciate the game's ability to balance comedic elements with its mythological themes, enhancing the overall experience.
- “God Wars is an incredibly beautiful anime-style package of mythological Japanese history, chock-full of interesting scenarios, tales that range from humorous to epic, and intense battles with all forms of human and yokai enemies.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's current performance is very good, though there is a desire for further balancing and optimization through future updates.
- “Now, the performance is very good.”
- “Of course, it would be better if the game could be balanced and optimized through updates later.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the monetization strategy, suggesting that the inclusion of "multiple endings" feels like a gimmick to justify the "complete edition" re-release rather than a meaningful addition to the game.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability, enhanced by a compelling story and rich lore, making it stand out among its competitors in the strategy RPG genre.
- “This is a pretty solid SRPG title with a good story, nice lore available, and more replayability than many of the competing options.”

68%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews

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