Greenwood the Last Ritual

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Greenwood the Last Ritual is a single player action game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by AO2Game and was released on January 19, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Greenwood The Last Ritual is an adventure game with isometric viewpoint where you will play as an envoy of Vatican. Use magic of pentagrams to break the Curse on the Valley. At the same time you will have to try to resist that Curse yourself and make it out alive.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

grinding3 negative mentions

Intriguing horror story with a dark and creepy atmosphere.
Unique magic circle mechanic adds a fresh take on gameplay.
Exploration of a large map with various regions keeps the experience engaging.

Controls are outdated and frustrating, relying solely on mouse movement.
Game suffers from poor optimization and long loading times, affecting performance.
Linear gameplay with simplistic puzzles can lead to boredom and lack of engagement.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticized the lack of polish and optimization issues, particularly on the Linux version. The isometric view and low-resolution visuals can make navigation challenging, but the graphics are generally considered decent, albeit not cutting-edge.
- “I really really love the art style and graphics.”
- “Compared to the poor plot, the graphics are surprisingly nice, though not up to date.”
- “The graphics were good, but I found the optimization to be poor in certain parts.”
- “The graphics are not really glitchy per se, but not fluid either.”
- “Obviously I'm not expecting AAA quality graphics here, but again, a little more polish would have gone a long way.”
- “Also, thanks to the isometric view and the low-res visuals, it can be quite the chore when you need to locate switches and the like.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally engaging, featuring an intriguing horror narrative with mystic elements that keeps players invested, despite some finding the ending unsatisfactory. However, it is criticized for its linearity and translation issues, which detract from the overall experience and leave players wanting more backstory. Despite these flaws, many recommend the game for its interesting concept and enjoyable gameplay.
- “I wasn't a fan of the ending myself, but the story throughout the game was decent and it drew me in and made me want to keep playing.”
- “+ intriguing horror story”
- “Overall, yes, I would recommend 'Greenwood: The Last Ritual' because the concept is intriguing, the story is interesting, and the game was fun.”
- “Starting as an investigation plot with mystic elements and magic, the game takes an unpleasant turn.”
- “The meager story is quite linear; I did not find any way to change this pitiable course of action.”
- “The story was okay, but it's hurt by some translation issues.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a dark and creepy ambiance, effectively immersing players in a tense and unsettling environment.
- “The game immerses you in a dark and creepy atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The haunting ambiance creates a sense of dread that enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with a chilling atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the environment.”
- “While it attempts to be dark and creepy, the atmosphere feels more forced than organic, lacking genuine tension.”
- “The overall ambiance is underwhelming, with a lack of sound design and visual detail that detracts from the intended mood.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become tedious over time, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.
- “It's getting tedious after a while.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Linux version of the game suffers from significant graphical glitches, leading to a generally unstable experience for users.
- “The Linux version is plagued with graphical glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance in certain areas, despite the graphics being well-received. Users have reported issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Poor game performance.”
- “The graphics were good, but I found the optimization to be poor in certain parts.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by repetitive paranormal attacks and quicktime events that disrupt the flow, though they do not significantly impact the overall experience or lead to player deaths. While not detrimental to the game's core mechanics, these interruptions can be somewhat frustrating.
- “Repetitive and frequent paranormal attacks and quick time events halt gameplay.”
- “Given this is not an action title, it didn't really affect the gameplay in the sense of getting me killed, but it was a little annoying.”