Halcyon Days

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 23 reviews
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  • story
  • gameplay
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"Halcyon Days" is an action-adventure game where players explore ancient ruins and fight through dungeons. The story revolves around a treasure hunter, with a mysterious woman and her guardian, and features intense 3rd person combat. The game also includes a development system for weapons, armors, and upgrades, as well as voice-acted story scenes and 15 side quests across 5 open islands.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is a heartfelt tribute to Mega Man Legends, capturing its charm and atmosphere effectively.
  • Movement and combat mechanics, especially with the jet skates, are fluid and enjoyable, adding depth to gameplay.
  • The open world is vibrant and visually appealing, with a lot of character customization and side content to explore.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including soft locks and issues with the lock-on function, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The user interface and control scheme are often confusing and poorly designed, leading to frustration during play.
  • There are significant pacing issues and empty spaces in the open world, making exploration feel tedious at times.
  • graphics5 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their stunning blend of nostalgic low-poly aesthetics reminiscent of PS1 titles and modern visual features, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the unsettling ambience of the ruins and the overall aesthetic variety, contributing to a visually captivating experience that evokes strong feelings of nostalgia.

    • “It nails the unsettling ambience and visuals of the ruins perfectly.”
    • “In 1440p, the game is absolutely beautiful, striking a wonderful balance of the old low-poly PS1 titles, while preserving more modern graphical features to make the world feel very charming.”
    • “Aesthetically, the game is amazing and quite varied in my opinion.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older game.”
    • “The environments are bland and uninspired, making exploration feel tedious.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story of the game is engaging and humorous, with players expressing intrigue about its progression after the introductory dungeon. The open-world design allows for extensive exploration and numerous side quests, enhancing the overall experience and making the game feel vibrant and alive. However, some players noted that certain gameplay mechanics, like the jet skates, are temporarily hindered by escort quests.

    • “The writing had me chuckling as soon as I reached the end of the introductory dungeon, and I'm intrigued to see where the story goes.”
    • “Like the original Mega Man Legends, towns have things going on in them, side quests to do, stuff to look at, and things to interact with, which make the game feel more alive than a lot of even AAA games out there.”
    • “This is alleviated after you complete the starter town and you receive the jet skates, but then you're forced into an escort quest which invalidates the use of them until after you're done.”
    • “On average, it'll probably take a new player around four hours to complete the game and another 4-6 to complete every mission and unlock every weapon.”
    • “Unlike Mega Man Legends, Halcyon Days is more open-world based, and there's a lot more to explore with tons of side quests (15 main ones, a lot more smaller ones).”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    Gameplay is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man Legends, though it currently lacks a map feature, which can hinder exploration. While the overall mechanics are solid and fun, players desire improved animations and a bit more refinement as they progress and unlock new abilities.

    • “The music is solid, the gameplay is good but could use just a little tightening.”
    • “The gameplay itself is nice though and I expect it will only improve as I unlock more abilities.”
    • “The largest gameplay quibble I have is that there's no map, either in the pause screen or a minimap, which means you'll be rocking old-school graph paper if you want to make sure you visit every nook and cranny of every dungeon.”
    • “The gameplay is a throwback to the Mega Man Legends days.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some reviewers appreciating its atmospheric quality and rock influences reminiscent of classic titles, while others find it a divisive choice. Overall, the original hard metal and rock soundtrack is noted as solid and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “I know some other reviewers have complained about the music, but in my (so far) short time in the game, I've found most of it to be just as atmospheric and appropriate as the original Legend titles games were.”
    • “It has some great rock music and funny dialogue.”
    • “Loved the music and the polygonal art style also!”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its ability to elicit chuckles through witty dialogue and amusing scenarios, particularly from the outset. While some moments may tread a fine line, the overall comedic writing enhances the experience and keeps players engaged with the story.

    • “It's kind of funny, but I probably shouldn't be able to do that.”
    • “The writing had me chuckling as soon as I reached the end of the introductory dungeon, and I'm intrigued to see where the story goes.”
    • “It has some great rock music and funny dialogue.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by bugs and glitches, particularly with the lock-on function, which detracts from the overall experience. While some design elements may require reevaluation, fans of the Mega Man series may still find aspects to enjoy.

    • “The lock-on function is buggy.”
    • “It is a bit buggy and glitchy here and there, and the design might need some rethinking.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users have reported performance issues with the game, particularly regarding overheating and high GPU temperatures, even on high-end systems like the RTX 3070 Ti. The lack of optimization is evident as maps load entirely without any performance management, leading to concerns about the game's overall efficiency.

    • “Performance is potentially another issue, and I'm sure Rock and Roll Gas Station is working on this. On my machine, running at 1440p on an RTX 3070 Ti that's water-cooled, with all settings except frame rate limit set to max, my card occasionally spikes to over 70°C in certain areas.”
    • “Performance is potentially another issue, and I'm sure Rock and Roll Gas Station is working on this, but on my machine, running at 1440p on an RTX 3070 Ti that's water-cooled, with all settings except frame rate limit set to max, my card occasionally spikes to over 70°C in certain areas.”
    • “My computer also overheats quickly as each map is loaded entirely without any kind of optimization.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with many players finding the music to be fitting and evocative, reminiscent of the original titles in the series. While some reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the soundtrack, the overall sentiment leans towards a positive appreciation of its atmospheric qualities.

    • “I know some other reviewers have complained about the music, but in my (so far) short time in the game, I've found most of it to be just as atmospheric and appropriate as the original Legend titles.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Halcyon Days offers significant replayability for a solo-developed indie game, featuring extensive character customization and unique elements that distinguish it from similar titles.

    • “For a solo-developer indie game, there's tons of replay value, character customization, and lots of other unique elements that set Halcyon Days apart from other similar games.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and experiences.”
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