Hybris: Pulse of Ruin

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In "Hybris: Pulse of Ruin," embark on a 40-hour journey to challenge your destiny and find purpose. Create your own character class using nine elements and hundreds of skills. Adapt to your surroundings in turn-based combat, where actions and enemies shape the battlefield. Explore a vast world torn by ancient war, meet characters with unique stories, and engage in a voice-acted innovative battle system.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story15 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted and engaging storyline with authentic character development, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
Customization options for characters and a variety of gameplay mechanics, including a unique battle system and mini-games, enhance the overall experience.
Despite some technical issues, the game showcases impressive creativity and potential, especially considering it was developed by a small team.

The dialogue delivery is excessively lengthy and poorly structured, making it frustrating to progress through the story.
Several mini-games are poorly designed and can be frustrating, with some players experiencing game-breaking bugs and lag.
The translation quality is inconsistent, with numerous spelling and grammar mistakes that detract from the overall immersion.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
36%
11%
The game's story is praised for its rich and engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and effective visual storytelling, despite some logical inconsistencies. Many players appreciate the depth of the plot and the nostalgic 90s anime feel, while side missions add variety to the experience. Overall, it is recommended for fans of RPGs seeking a compelling storyline and character development.
- “Story is well written; the characters are mostly authentic and develop throughout the story.”
- “Hybris - Pulse of Ruin is the benchmark RPG genre with a well-crafted, compelling storyline and incredible game world.”
- “This game offers awesome storytelling, mostly nice minigames, a deep fighting system with many elements, and very well-written characters.”
- “I can't stand this game because of the horrid method of conveying the story.”
- “Storywise, you are meant to be beaten by a lot of the rival factions during boss battles, but I still won all the battles and then still get to see that I was beaten after the battle.”
- “Story and gameplay are linear; there's nothing wrong with that, but it feels restrictive and lacks depth.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, dynamic battles, and innovative skill system, offering a well-thought-out experience for a role-playing game. Players appreciate the blend of tactical combat, side missions, and a linear progression that enhances the overall experience, despite some minor performance issues. Overall, it stands out as a remarkable achievement for an indie RPG Maker title.
- “The gameplay and plot are very exciting; for RPG Maker, this is just an incredibly cool result.”
- “Dynamic battles in which you need to skillfully apply tactics, various characters, and mini-games for a variety of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is innovative; you really don't see such a skill system in games usually, where you can use keyboard controls for attack buffs, debuffs from keys 1-6, and 7-9 for blocking and supportive skills, with 0 being a special skill.”
- “It's hard to break away from the gameplay.”
- “In general, such lengthy gameplay is a rarity for an indie game.”
- “Story and gameplay is linear; nothing wrong with that how it's done where the next area opens as you finish the current one. You also have side missions which can make you return to the area to give you more kin money, equipment, and a better position in the hunters guild so you can buy better items. There is also loot which you can sell or use for side missions to get better equipment.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the visual storytelling and excitement generated despite limited animations, while others feel that the graphics are not the game's main focus. Overall, they represent a significant improvement over the previous title, Hybris Rebirth Gold, earning a score of 7/10.
- “They did well in terms of visual storytelling, and creating excitement with limited graphics and animations.”
- “Graphics: 7/10”
- “The graphics are a huge advancement from the previous game, which was called Hybris Rebirth Gold.”
- “I can't say anything about the graphics; it's not for everybody.”
- “But I think graphics are far from the most important thing in this game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some praising specific boss themes and overall quality, rating it around 8/10. Additionally, the inclusion of voice acting was noted as a positive aspect that enhances character expression and animation.
- “The music was pretty good; there is even voice acting that fits the characters well.”
- “Some boss themes were really on point.”
- “Music: 8/10”
- “The music was okay overall, though some boss themes were really on point.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and lacked variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While some tracks were enjoyable, many felt generic and forgettable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for containing numerous glitches and significant issues with translation, including poor spelling and grammar. Overall, users feel that the game is poorly made and buggy.
- “My one complaint is that there are a few glitches, and the translation is brutal at times with horrible spelling and grammar mistakes.”
- “This game is poorly made and extremely buggy.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game places a strong emphasis on character design and interpersonal relationships, resulting in well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “In the development of this game, character design and their relationships to each other had a high priority, which led to a great result.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere effectively immerses players in a genuine RPG experience, making it engaging and worthwhile to invest time in.
- “The atmosphere immerses you in a world that feels alive and vibrant, making every moment spent in the game worthwhile.”
- “Every detail contributes to an atmosphere that captures the essence of a true RPG, keeping the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.”
- “The rich atmosphere enhances the experience, making it easy to lose track of time as you explore this captivating world.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is conveyed through expressive character designs and animations, with some faces eliciting laughter. The voice acting complements the characters well, enhancing the comedic elements throughout the gameplay. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory cues contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such funny expressions and poses that really enhance the comedic moments in the game.”
- “The voice acting adds a whole new layer of humor, making the characters feel alive and their antics even more entertaining.”