IfSunSets
- November 4, 2024
- POLYMORPH
Get on SteamSynopsisLuminora, a mysterious island brimming with ancient secrets. The ancient civilization that once ruled here developed the arcane of extracting the life force of beings, which brought great prosperity to the island. However, as is often the case with eternal ambitions, their quest for divine power led them to a curse that enveloped the island in darkness. Centuries later, a wanderer…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features immersive environments and a unique pirate theme that enhances exploration and discovery.
- Combat feels impactful, with a satisfying weight to weapons and engaging mechanics that keep players on their toes during night battles.
- Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential with enjoyable gameplay loops, crafting mechanics, and a responsive development team.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, including crashes and incorrect button mappings that hinder gameplay.
- Crafting UI needs improvement, particularly with small icons for required materials, making it difficult to navigate.
- Some story elements and NPC dialogues are poorly executed, leading to confusion and a lack of coherence in the narrative.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered acceptable, with some players appreciating the inclusion of NPC quests and weapon/armor modifications that enhance the survival experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the quality of the dialogues, which may suffer from translation issues, and the rapid scaling of areas that can leave players feeling underpowered. Overall, while the narrative adds depth to the gameplay, players are eager to progress further for more engaging content.
“I enjoy it when developers add a story to survival games and give you something to do besides just survive.”
“I see some elements from 7 Days to Die like NPC quests and weapon/armor mods, which are a very nice touch; they fit well enough.”
“Areas scale really quickly, so often underpowered. Bows are really strong, but I prefer the lance/pike. The story is okay, but I'm looking forward to getting stronger to explore further in the castle and find more loot.”
“Story and dialogues are a bit off, maybe lost in translation.”
“Areas scale really quick, so often underpowered; story is okay, but I'm looking forward to getting stronger to explore further in the castle and find more loot.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a solid combat system with elements like stealth, critical hits, and block/parry mechanics, enhanced by a whimsical fairy companion. While the experience can be somewhat janky, the engaging gameplay loop, building mechanics, and skill tree contribute to a fun overall experience.
“I think the bones of a good combat system are already there, with light stealth and critical mechanics, block and parry, and the fairy adds an amusing twist with her selection of spells.”
“The gameplay loop is really fun, and the building mechanics and skill tree are engaging.”
“Fun gameplay most of the time, even though it is quite janky.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing micro freezes during longer play sessions, particularly during attacks, which can be frustrating. Despite these stability issues and the game's current bugs, many users express optimism for future improvements and are eager to support its development.
“On longer play sessions ( > 1 hour ), there are some micro freezes during attacks, which are annoying.”
“Although the game is buggy at the moment, I have high hopes for this game and really want to support its growth.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the game's humor is culturally nuanced, with varying effectiveness depending on the player's background. While some players find the jokes clever and engaging, others may not resonate with the humor due to cultural differences. Overall, the comedic elements are appreciated but may not appeal universally.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to be well-optimized, particularly for mid-range systems like the RTX 2070, ensuring a smooth experience in single-player mode.
“I played the single-player mode, and I think the game is quite well-optimized for my PC specs (RTX 2070).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been described as somewhat dull, lacking vibrancy and visual appeal.
“The graphics are a bit dull from what I remember.”
