Horizon To Crinoa: Have Faith in Radiance -Prototype-

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Horizon To Crinoa: Have Faith in Radiance -Prototype- is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Second Morning Works and was released on November 10, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Horizon To Crinoa: Have Faith in Radiance -Prototype- is a small scale, prototype, anime action RPG showcasing some of the general ideas, aesthetics and gameplay style we’re hoping to achieve with our future game projects! It’s a high speed, stylish, action game with major RPG elements, skills and abilities inspired by classic Japanese RPGs! Follow the simple story of our main character, Yellett…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a solid short & sweet ARPG experience with a good amount of depth and enjoyable combat mechanics.
The character design and art style are charming, with well-fleshed-out characters and engaging dialogue.
The developers are actively working on updates to improve stability and address bugs, showing commitment to enhancing the player experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky controls, and a confusing tutorial system that overwhelms players with information.
There are significant issues with audio mixing, including loud sound effects that cannot be adjusted, and the absence of an autosave feature leads to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The combat can feel unbalanced, with players experiencing stun locks and difficulty in managing enemy attacks, particularly when the warning system for enemy moves is hard to see.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
Players appreciate the gameplay overall but express frustration with the overwhelming amount of combat mechanics presented at the start, suggesting a more gradual introduction would enhance the experience. While the mechanics can be complicated and the terminology quirky, the engaging world and story help balance these issues, though technical bugs remain a significant concern.
- “The gameplay is great, the story is decently good so far, and the complaints I do have are mostly directed at some bugs and general scaling.”
- “I do not care who you are; I am not going to start a game and patiently read and try to memorize nine pages of basic combat mechanics.”
- “Please, tutorialize us on mechanics as we are introduced to them, not all at once.”
- “Game is still a bit overly complicated and frontloads too many of its mechanics instead of letting you unlock them over time, not to mention using quirky terminology for things that boil down to 'special moves', 'ultimate moves', 'heavy attack', etc.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming aesthetic and well-designed characters, blending influences from titles like Devil May Cry and Atelier. The art style is visually appealing without being overwhelming, though some users noted that the clarity of combat effects could be improved. Overall, while the graphical direction is promising, there are concerns about the software's performance that need addressing.
- “This is a neat little demo, with a nice graphical direction, two well-fleshed-out characters for how little of the game exists so far, and some fun combat.”
- “The art style is pretty without being overbearing, and the effects look nice even if it's hard for me to tell what kind of attack the enemy is trying to use.”
- “First of all, I love the aesthetic and tone.”
- “The game's UI, character design, artwork, music, action, and environments are all charming, and I really want to like this game, but the software itself really needs heavy work.”
- “It's like if someone decided to fuse Devil May Cry's combat and the Atelier series' aesthetics and visual design, with hints of NIS and the Tales games.”
- “The art style is pretty without being overbearing; the effects look nice, even if it's hard for me to tell what kind of attack the enemy is trying to use.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story centers around a world-saving hero on a fetch quest to help her sister, which users find engaging and enjoyable. While the narrative is considered decent, some players have noted minor issues related to bugs and scaling that detract from the overall experience.
- “I especially like that she's a world-saving hero, and this little prototype is about her on a fetch quest for the sake of her sister.”
- “The gameplay is great, and the story is quite good so far.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the protagonists.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any real surprises.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game's charming UI, character design, and overall aesthetics are appreciated, the character development aspect is hindered by significant software issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game's UI, character design, artwork, music, action, and environments are all charming, and I really want to like this game, but the character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “The characters lack depth and their development is predictable, making it hard to feel invested in their journeys.”
- “I found the character arcs to be underwhelming, with little growth or change throughout the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its charm, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. However, there are significant issues, including instances where the music fails to play entirely, detracting from the experience.
- “Sometimes the music doesn't play at all.”
- “The game's UI, character design, artwork, music, action, and environments are all charming, and I really want to like this game, but the software itself really needs heavy work.”