Labyronia Elements

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"Labyronia Elements" is a cinematic space shooter RPG where players explore five elemental planets as a Dark One, a Light-hungering ghostly being from the world of Spirit. The mission, granted by the sorceress Areatha, is to conquer each world and regain the lost Light. With a turn-based combat system, players will encounter different characters in each world, forming a story split into five parts.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features an interesting magic and skill learning system that allows players to steal abilities from enemies, adding a unique strategic element to combat.
The story is engaging and well-crafted, with emotional depth and intriguing character dynamics that keep players invested.
The game offers a variety of expansive worlds to explore, each with its own lore and mechanics, making it feel like multiple games in one.

The game suffers from poor design choices, including confusing maps and a lack of direction, which can lead to frustrating backtracking and getting stuck.
Players often feel punished for exploring and completing challenges, as skills and equipment do not carry over between worlds, diminishing the sense of progression.
The game can be overly challenging at times, with some boss battles and puzzles requiring excessive grinding or the use of external guides to overcome.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and full of mystery, while others criticize it for being disjointed and poorly executed. Many appreciate the multiple protagonist storytelling technique and the emotional depth, but note issues with direction and coherence, leading to frustration. Overall, while some players are drawn in by the narrative, others feel it lacks cohesion and suffers from design flaws.
- “Honestly, what is keeping me playing is the story.”
- “+excellent story that is full of mystery, intrigue, and even some high school drama moments, that are surprisingly entertaining for how cringy they could potentially be.”
- “It ties in wonderfully with the other games in the series, it's got a lot of places to explore, it's not a short game, and the story is woven in well and is an emotional journey.”
- “In line with pretending the garbage 'content' in this RPG Maker asset flip has any importance, it's not even a single cohesive story, but five different garbage fanfictions with five different map sets slapped together, which seems like a lot of work considering, as their past actions show, big black bear are quite happy to just dump an entire demo/asset pack onto Steam as-is and claim it as their work.”
- “And the world is designed in a way that going the most logical route for the story is to go through the most obtuse trickery you ever experienced.”
- “- not much direction of where to go to advance the plot of the story.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag, featuring engaging boss battles and puzzles alongside frustrating design choices that can hinder progress. While the game offers a variety of mechanics and a lengthy playtime, much of it feels padded with maze-like levels, and the reliance on low-damage skills can make combat feel punishing. Overall, the experience is marred by low-quality visuals and inconsistent gameplay flow, making it a challenging endeavor for players.
- “If I were to review the game based on gameplay, music, story, creativity, etc., this game would receive very high praises.”
- “The boss battles are good, the puzzles are good, and I have no complaints about the elemental mechanics.”
- “Each world has its own lore and mechanics, and very few enemies are shared between them, so it feels like playing five different games.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “If you have a handicap or just hate fast-paced, optimization-necessary gameplay, you aren't escaping it here!”
- “It claims to have 50 to 90 hours of gameplay time, but I feel that is probably due to the mazes padding gameplay considerably.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing immersion and complementing the engaging story and gameplay, despite the retro 16-bit aesthetic. Reviewers note that the soundtracks significantly contribute to the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The soundtracks in this game are outstanding, even when I got stuck fighting the dark one.”
- “The fights are fun, the story is interesting, and the music and atmosphere create a great immersion despite the 16-bit old-school look of the game.”
- “If I were to review the game based on gameplay, music, story, creativity, etc., this game would receive very high praise.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting a touching ending and a well-woven story that enhances the overall experience. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the emotional journey and connections to the series resonate positively, making it a worthwhile adventure.
- “As for this game, sure there are pros and cons (a con being fairly grindy to 'save' perks/benefits to the said character(s)), but in the end, despite the grinding, super boss slaying, exploration for better equipment, as well as a touching ending and something after the credits, I'm giving this a thumbs up.”
- “It ties in wonderfully with the other games in the series, it's got a lot of places to explore, it's not a short game, and the story is woven in well and is an emotional journey.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its engaging story and enjoyable combat, complemented by a nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic and immersive music that collectively create a captivating experience.
- “Fights are fun, the story is interesting, and the music and atmosphere create a good immersion despite the 16-bit old-school look of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization practices of Big Black Bear/ImperiumGame have been criticized for being unethical, as they are accused of exploiting others' work for profit on Steam, often through cheap and deceptive means.
- “Big Black Bear/Imperium Game have shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, either through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is heavily reliant on fast-paced gameplay, which may pose challenges for players who prefer a more relaxed experience or have certain handicaps.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without any lag.”
- “The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every player can enjoy the game.”
- “If you have a handicap or just hate fast-paced, optimization-necessary gameplay, you aren't escaping it here!”
- “The game feels sluggish and poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience lag and frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while the game involves a significant amount of grinding to unlock perks and benefits for characters, the overall experience, including boss battles and exploration, is rewarding enough to warrant a positive review.
- “The game is incredibly grindy, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Grinding for perks and benefits takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The excessive grinding required to progress can be frustrating and detracts from the fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the characters' amusingly childish bickering, particularly evident by the end of the fire world, which adds a comedic charm to the narrative.
- “By the end of the fire world, the characters had devolved into bickering children... but it was hilarious!”