IronBorn
- September 12, 2018
- Valkyria Games
Get on SteamIn "IronBorn," the latest RPG from Aldorlea Games, players control Dale and his wolf Snow, embarking on a 16-bit style quest to discover Dale's hidden powers and stop an evil menace, even if it means facing his own brother. This old-school RPG offers a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and heroism to save the world, with no need to have played the developer's previous games, including "Fantasy Heroes," "Champions of Thora," and "The King's Heroes."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and colorful graphics that are visually appealing.
- It provides a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old school RPGs, with a good opening and likable character art.
- The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is very short and ends abruptly with a 'to be continued,' leaving players frustrated and uncertain about a sequel.
- The story is poorly executed and feels unfinished, with many players expressing disappointment in its lack of depth.
- There are technical issues such as lag and a lack of side quests, making the gameplay feel monotonous and linear.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its moral lessons and mapping, while others criticize it for being unfinished and poorly executed. Many feel that the narrative lacks depth and polish, with repetitive combat and a reliance on default assets detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story seems to leave players wanting more, as it feels incomplete and underdeveloped.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Good story”
“Nice mapping and story, but the use of default font and enemies is a little lazy and combat grows a bit monotonous over time.”
“The story is bad and unfinished, still continuing.”
“It's glaringly obvious that the developer didn't read over their own story.”
“The lack of side quests was something I was okay with; I started to get into the game but then discovered that it's only half of a game.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it relaxing and enjoyable. It complements the game's opening and character art, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Good music”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Good opening, very likable character art and script, pretty alright music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of classic RPGs, while incorporating vibrant, modern artwork that enhances the overall visual experience.
“Really reminds me of old school RPGs with a touch of modern, colorful artwork.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as typical of RPG Maker titles, suggesting a familiar structure and mechanics that may appeal to fans of the genre but could feel repetitive or unoriginal to others.
“The gameplay feels very typical of RPG Maker titles, lacking innovation.”
“It's just the same old RPG Maker gameplay we've seen countless times before.”
“The gameplay doesn't offer anything new or exciting; it's all too familiar.”
