Insurgence - Chains of Renegade
- November 9, 2018
- Platomenti
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Insurgence - Chains of Renegade" is a 2D RPG with Visual Novel elements, set in the empire of Aereon on the verge of a civil war. As knights Rissa and Diana, players must choose between loyalty to the Empire or fighting for the truth. The game features a classical turn-based combat system, HD 2D graphics, and over 10 hours of gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Compelling story with political intrigue and well-developed characters, particularly the strong female protagonist, Rissa.
- Charming HD-2D visuals and a captivating soundtrack that evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs.
- Budget-friendly price offering excellent value for fans of the genre, with a decent playtime of around 10 hours.
- Uneven pacing with lengthy visual novel segments that disrupt gameplay flow.
- Limited exploration and side quests, making the world feel somewhat linear.
- Some technical issues, including poor English translation and minor bugs that can affect immersion.
- story44 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of "Insurgence - Chains of Renegade" is engaging and filled with political intrigue, focusing on themes of rebellion and self-discovery, particularly through the character of Rissa. While the narrative features charming characters and surprising twists, it suffers from pacing issues due to lengthy visual novel segments and a linear world with limited exploration opportunities. Overall, the storytelling is complemented by a fitting soundtrack, though some players noted issues with translation and character romances.
“Compelling story: a tale of rebellion and self-discovery filled with political intrigue and surprising twists.”
“After playing Insurgence - Chains of Renegade, I can say that it was worth it. The game kept me engaged with its story and intriguing characters, the scenarios were well built, and along with the fantastic soundtrack, I felt comfortable following the adventure of Rissa.”
“The story touches upon elements of friendship, war, and rebellion, resulting in a holistic experience overall.”
“Uneven pacing: the story sometimes gets bogged down in lengthy visual novel segments, disrupting the flow of the gameplay.”
“The English translation is terrible; there's no other way to put it. The English is very basic and immersion-breaking, but at the very least, the story is understandable. However, even then, it's riddled with typos.”
“While the story was charming enough, the romances leave a lot to be desired; not a single one of them feels natural at all.”
- music21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful orchestral and electronic compositions that evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs, enhancing both the emotional depth of the story and the intensity of battles. Reviewers highlight the catchy and well-placed background music, which complements the visuals and elevates the overall gaming experience, making it one of the strongest aspects of the game. Additionally, the inclusion of licensed tracks adds further personality and enjoyment to the soundtrack.
“The soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, with a mix of orchestral and electronic tracks that enhance the emotional impact of the story and battles.”
“The music is great too, giving the game background music appropriate for each scene, and the opening and endings in particular struck me.”
“The songs and sounds of the game are very well placed and enjoyable, which is not seen in any game of this type.”
“And the music?”
“The songs and sounds of the game are very well placed and enjoyable, which is not seen in any game of the type.”
“Sometimes, the music and sounds fit the scene so well that it seems natural to hear that in that environment.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming HD-2D visuals, detailed character sprites, and expressive animations that evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs. The art style, including character and monster designs, is noted for its beauty and polish, complemented by a high-quality soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews mention minor issues with the story and exploration, the visual presentation remains a standout feature.
“Charming aesthetic: beautiful HD-2D visuals and a moving soundtrack evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs.”
“The HD-2D graphics are beautifully detailed, and the character sprites are expressive and well-animated.”
“The artwork is amazing, both the character design, the monster design, and the backgrounds.”
“The art style and map building in general are very well done and they provide you with some nice visuals throughout the game, whether it be character design or just a scene between major points in the game.”
“The game presents a well-constructed graphics part, so the player feels inside the environments as he goes from caves to the interior of buildings.”
“It also does well in terms of graphics; the 2D graphics are fully HD with well-designed characters and environments.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a traditional turn-based RPG style, offering a mix of simplicity and depth, with various difficulty options to cater to different player preferences. While some players note uneven pacing due to lengthy visual novel segments, many appreciate the freedom to explore and customize their combat experience, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that can easily engage players for over ten hours.
“Promising game, has nice graphics, gameplay, story, and sound.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable and there is still a lot of freedom to go and do what you would like to do in the game.”
“There are a lot of weapons, armors, and consumables available in the game, opening a lot of possibilities to customize your own gameplay and combat style.”
“Uneven pacing: the story sometimes gets bogged down in lengthy visual novel segments, disrupting the flow of the gameplay.”
“Because this game focuses more on the story than on gameplay, the developer provides players with four difficulty options: casual, easy, normal, and hard mode.”
“The gameplay style is a typical turn-based RPG.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Insurgence - Chains of Renegade" is praised for its heartfelt narrative and engaging characters, effectively addressing mature themes such as political corruption and personal struggles. The emotional depth is enhanced by a well-composed soundtrack that complements the story, making it a touching experience despite some gameplay flaws. Overall, it offers a charming and memorable RPG journey.
“Insurgence - Chains of Renegade is a charming throwback to classic JRPGs, offering a heartwarming story, engaging characters, and strategic combat.”
“The narrative tackles mature themes like political corruption and personal struggles, while also delivering heartwarming moments of friendship and camaraderie.”
“The soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, with a mix of orchestral and electronic tracks that enhance the emotional impact of the story and battles.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game excels in storytelling and character development, with users praising the impressive artwork, including character and monster designs, as well as beautifully crafted backgrounds. The art style enhances the overall experience, providing visually appealing scenes that complement the narrative.
“The game's strengths lie in its storytelling and character development.”
“The art style and map building in general are very well done and they provide you with some nice visuals throughout the game, whether it be character design or just a scene between major points in the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding between chapters III and VIII to be tedious and frustrating, as it restricts them from progressing until completed. To alleviate this, those who dislike grinding can opt for casual or easy modes to enjoy the story more freely.
“The slog of obligatory battles between chapters III and VIII were tedious and annoying, especially since you're not allowed to do anything else until it's finished.”
“For players who are tired of grinding, they can switch to casual or easy mode to better enjoy the story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability through various difficulty settings and the chance to discover special weapons on higher difficulties, encouraging players to revisit the experience for new challenges and rewards.
“This title presents significant replay value thanks to the multiple difficulty settings you can choose before starting a new game, along with the possibility to find special weapons at higher difficulties.”
“This title presents some replay value thanks to the multiple difficulty settings you can choose before starting a new game, along with the possibility to find special weapons on the higher difficulties.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits a range of minor bugs and glitches, including text alignment issues and occasional hitbox problems on certain maps. However, these stability concerns are not considered game-breaking and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“This game has a fair share of bugs and glitches, though they are mostly minor. For instance, some text occasionally goes outside the window, and after escaping battles, the text is sometimes not centered. There are also passability and hitbox issues on certain maps.”
“The stability of the game is questionable, with frequent crashes and performance drops that disrupt the experience.”
“I encountered several bugs that affected gameplay, including freezing during key moments and inconsistent frame rates.”
