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Hoven the Sages Spinel

68%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, grinding
68% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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"Hoven the Sages Spinel" is an action-packed RPG set in the world of Hoven, where you join Bradley and his friends on a journey that becomes an epic quest to save the world from the evil sage Maluma. The game features dangerous dungeons, fierce enemies, and a riveting story that reveals your true purpose. With a huge update and DLC on the horizon, get ready for new enemies, a window outliner, and more. The game will increase to $4.99, but all DLC is promised to be free.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story8 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The story, while simple, is engaging enough to keep players interested, and the music adds to the overall atmosphere.
  • The developer is responsive and has addressed technical issues, which enhances the overall player experience.
  • The game suffers from high encounter rates, leading to excessive grinding that can frustrate players.
  • Numerous spelling errors and poor writing detract from the story-heavy experience, making it less immersive.
  • The graphics and overall design feel generic and low-effort, typical of many RPG Maker games, which may not appeal to all players.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a young man's quest to find his missing father and save the world from an ancient evil, featuring a narrative that includes collecting crystals. While some players appreciate the story's potential, many criticize it for being poorly paced, lacking compelling hooks, and marred by spelling errors. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding the story decent and engaging, while others deem it generic and uninspired.

    • “A young man with a missing father goes on a quest to find lost crystals to save the world from an ancient evil.”
    • “It has a decent storyline, and involves you trying to find your missing father... who disappeared around 15 years ago... good luck.”
    • “The story is great!”
    • “Story about spinels and sages and following breadcrumbs kind of narrative was boring and badly paced without any hooks or reason to care.”
    • “Spelling errors and bad writing should really be avoided in a story-heavy game.”
    • “Nothing special about the story.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is considered affordable for the content provided, but it lacks mechanical refinement and can become repetitive quickly. While it adheres to traditional RPG mechanics and offers a solid experience for its price, some players found the gameplay to be somewhat stiff and limited in variety. Overall, it delivers a satisfactory experience, though it may not engage players for long periods.

    • “While not deviating too ambitiously from traditional RPG mechanics, Hoven the Sages: Spinel remains a solid RPG Maker game with definitely enough content worth the $4 price.”
    • “Although the gameplay could have been more widespread, the overall ratio of areas was indeed 'fitting' for this game.”
    • “It's cheap for the amount of gameplay you are getting.”
    • “This is not a mechanically refined title.”
    • “I got sick of the gameplay after just about two fights and I could not quite catch the story.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the original soundtrack and highlight the excellent quality of the main and hidden boss themes, others criticize the overall sound design, noting a lack of variety and low-quality audio elements typical of RPG Maker games. Despite these criticisms, the music is often described as a standout feature that adds to the game's charm.

    • “The music is excellent.”
    • “The music was pretty good (except the store music... lol), and the hidden boss music has some funky tunes.”
    • “A solid and heartfelt turn-based RPG with an original soundtrack and full controller support (thank goodness).”
    • “I know this is an RPG Maker game, so I shouldn't expect much, but there are pretty good games on that engine. This one has low resolution, blurred graphics, stretched visuals, and almost no sounds other than the main music. The moments feel clunky, and it mostly features a standard set of tiles that you can see over and over in many other RPG Maker games. Overall, it fails to spark interest to keep even trying to find if there is something better later in the game.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users express frustration with the extensive grinding required for gold and level-ups at the beginning of the game, which can be time-consuming and tedious. However, some players find that the effort pays off, leading to an exciting and immersive experience as they progress further into the game.

    • “I wouldn't recommend this game solely because of the amount of time you are going to spend grinding for gold and level-ups in the beginning.”
    • “After finally playing a while into the game, grinding, farming, building, and sometimes crying... I was thrilled to find this game's experience both exciting as well as immersive.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is predominantly conveyed through its dialogue, which is designed to be funny and engaging. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven throughout the conversations, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Most of the dialogue is geared toward humor.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, offering a heartfelt experience that resonates with players. The original soundtrack enhances this emotional connection, contributing to the overall impact of the narrative.

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