Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
- December 9, 2022
- BTrain Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Grey Heritage: Faded Vision," Astrea, a war-torn land of knights and nobles, finds hope in King Edward Estore, a foreigner with grand ambitions for its future. Meanwhile, Leon Beaumont, the exiled prince, seeks to end the tyranny of the Estore Empire. Players must navigate this political tension and make choices that will determine Astrea's fate.
Reviews
- The game successfully captures the feel and spirit of classic Fire Emblem titles, offering solid tactical gameplay and interesting map designs.
- The story, while somewhat generic, has a unique angle and features a cast of distinct characters that can be engaging.
- As a first attempt from a new developer, it shows promise and offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, especially when considering its nostalgic elements.
- The gameplay can be inconsistent, with some maps being tedious and others feeling unbalanced, leading to frustration during certain chapters.
- Character development and story depth are lacking, with flat characters and a narrative that leaves many questions unanswered.
- The game suffers from technical issues and design flaws, such as a cumbersome movement system and a reliance on RNG, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a small-scale internal conflict rather than a grand world-saving narrative, which some players appreciate, though it leaves certain elements unresolved for potential future entries. While the plot has a clear structure, it suffers from flat characters and an unsatisfying resolution, leading to a sense of incompleteness. Despite these criticisms, some players find the story engaging and well-integrated with gameplay mechanics, suggesting a promising foundation for a sequel.
“In any case, the story shows a small-scale internal conflict and left some things unresolved for a future entry; this is not your typical saving the world from an end-of-the-world war plot, and that is alright.”
“The story has a beginning, middle, and end, but it's definitely a part 1 of a saga.”
“The game brings the story up to speed quickly with a great cast of distinct characters.”
“The characters are pretty flat and the story is rough.”
“Not only this, but the story resolves itself in the most unsatisfying, bizarre way, resulting in the bigger antagonist still at large, and one of your most powerful characters defecting from your side.”
“It's as if the story was left unfinished, or the developer just got lazy and didn't want to continue it further.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "So Grey Heritage: Faded Vision" features tactical elements across 14 expansive chapters, incorporating mechanics reminiscent of classic SRPGs like Thracia. While it offers a variety of maps and objectives that keep the experience somewhat fresh, many players find the overall gameplay to be mediocre, with only a few standout chapters and issues such as broken missions and repetitive mechanics detracting from the experience. Newer players may find the steep learning curve challenging, and despite some engaging moments, the lack of depth and replayability limits its appeal.
“So Grey Heritage: Faded Vision (FV) offers a short 14-chapter tactical gameplay experience.”
“When starting the first chapter, you will find yourself in a massive map. All maps are really big, and the twist here is that FV includes interior maps and mixed maps, making use of mount and dismount mechanics like in Thracia.”
“It captures a lot of the feel and spirit of classic 8 and 16-bit FE games, including the fun battle sprites, animated battlefield icons, and tactical gameplay.”
“All in all, the general mechanics are fairly standard for a Fire Emblem clone game, and due to how short the game is, things like promotions, branching paths, or supports are not in the game.”
“Even at 50% off, it's $7.50 for barely 7 hours of rather generic gameplay, few standout moments, and no replayability.”
“For the most part, the gameplay is forgettable.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some tracks, particularly a standout Japanese song, are praised, many others are considered unmemorable. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for effectively enhancing the game's mood and atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is excellent and really sets the mood and atmosphere in a second.”
“The game plays well, compelling story that I got to so far, looks good, music is good too.”
“Some of the music is pretty good (especially the Japanese song), although most of the tracks are rather unmemorable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game offers limited replayability, with only about 7 hours of generic gameplay and few memorable experiences, making it feel unworthy of its price even at a discount.
“Even at 50% off, it's $7.50 for barely 7 hours of rather generic gameplay, few standout moments, and no replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that grinding in the game can become tedious, particularly due to the management of allied units, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in the late game.
“Allied units often proved to be more tedious than anything, especially in the late game.”
“The grinding aspect of the game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Leveling up takes far too long, turning what should be an exciting journey into a monotonous chore.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with an excellent soundtrack that effectively establishes the mood and enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is excellent and really sets the mood and atmosphere in an instant.”
“The game's environment is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail, from the lighting to the sound design, contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its successful stage and character design, indicating a strong focus on creating engaging and well-defined characters.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of each character are well-crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered somewhat rough, but many users emphasize that gameplay takes precedence over visual quality.
“Graphically, it's a bit rough, but the gameplay is what counts, right?”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Textures are low resolution, making the environments look bland and uninviting.”
