Horizon To Crinoa: Have Faith in Radiance -Prototype-
- November 10, 2023
- Second Morning Works
Get on SteamHorizon 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent picture quality and a captivating story with interesting characters.
- Combat feels satisfying and rewarding, especially when on the offensive, with a good balance of basic and special attacks.
- The art style and voice acting are well done, contributing to an overall charming aesthetic.
- The user interface and control scheme are poorly designed, making navigation and combat mechanics overly complicated.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with audio mixing and game stability.
- The game's environmental design can be confusing, leading to disorientation during exploration and combat.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay overall, noting its engaging mechanics and appealing visuals, but express frustration with the initial tutorial, which overwhelms them with information rather than introducing mechanics gradually. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, concerns about bugs and design choices detract from the experience.
“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.”
“We also need examples, because a lot of the mechanics do not make sense upon first reading.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming aesthetic and well-designed characters, blending influences from various styles. However, there are concerns about the clarity of visual effects, particularly during combat, where overlapping indicators can make it difficult to discern attacks. Overall, while the art direction is appealing, improvements are needed to enhance visibility and reduce visual clutter.
“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, 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.”
“I'm not saying you can't have a complex combat system, but if you do, it needs to be slowed down a bit, particularly on the part of the enemies. The visuals need to be cleaned up enough to be able to see the complex visual indicator system and tell the difference between what is a visual effect of an attack and what is a notification of an attack.”
“Perhaps this is happening in this game, but if it is, it's too difficult to tell against two red slimes with red attack visuals and red indicators overlapping one another.”
“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.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a compelling female protagonist on a quest to save her sister, blending heartfelt dialogue with an engaging narrative. While some players find the story decently good, they also note issues with bugs and scaling that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the combination of a beautiful world and a meaningful plot makes it a game worth watching as it evolves.
“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.”
“Between the beautiful world design, realistic and heartfelt story/dialogue, and a combat system that has a lot of depth to it, this is a game that's worth keeping an eye on as it continues to get updated.”
“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.”
“🔲 no story”
“🔲 bad story”
“Between the beautiful world design, realistic and heartfelt story/dialogue and a combat system that has a lot of depth to it (none of which I found myself really able to fully grasp honestly), this is a game that's worth keeping an eye on as it continues to get updated.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its charm, but there are significant issues, including instances where it fails to play entirely, detracting from the overall 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its beautiful world design and a realistic, heartfelt story that resonates emotionally with players, despite some challenges in mastering its complex combat system. Overall, it is seen as a promising title that evokes strong feelings and is worth following as it evolves.
“The beautiful world design, realistic and heartfelt story, and deep combat system create an emotional experience that is truly captivating.”
“This game offers a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply, making every moment feel significant.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and a moving storyline evokes a range of emotions that stay with you long after playing.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game's UI, character design, and overall aesthetics are praised for their charm, the character development aspect is hindered by the need for significant improvements in the software, suggesting that the potential for deeper character engagement is not fully realized.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way throughout the game.”
“The dialogue options are limited, which stifles any real character growth and makes interactions feel forced.”
