Lawless Lands

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Lawless Lands is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Corrosion and was released on August 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Lawless Lands is an old-school role-playing game featuring a unique setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a dark medieval, low-fantasy world of epic proportions. Discover and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game offers a vast open world filled with quests, exploration, and a rich dark fantasy atmosphere, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The developer is highly responsive and actively engages with the community, quickly addressing bugs and implementing feedback.
There is a deep character customization system and a morality mechanic that allows for varied playstyles and meaningful choices.

The game suffers from a confusing interface with excessive menus, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand mechanics.
Combat can become monotonous and lacks depth, with many skills feeling ineffective compared to basic attacks.
The game is visually dark, which can hinder visibility and make navigation frustrating, especially for new players.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a gritty dark fantasy narrative that, while engaging, is often considered basic and not groundbreaking. Players appreciate the vast world filled with numerous side quests and character interactions, which enhance the overall experience, though some feel the main quest is relatively short. The game successfully balances exploration and quest-solving, providing a rich environment for players to immerse themselves in, despite some minor issues with quest tracking and NPC interactions.
- “The story and atmosphere were believable.”
- “The story takes place in one kingdom, Crossia, which is under the effects of a blight and plague and engaged in a war with its neighbors.”
- “All in all, I highly recommend this game; the dark atmosphere, gritty realism, and the storyline should be enough for anyone to at least consider getting this game.”
- “In 12 hours, I haven't learned a thing about my followers other than what is written in their character sheet. The side content is everywhere, but most of it is fetch quests. The main storyline is okay without being groundbreaking, exploration is fairly fun, but since you are already so rich and combat is so easy, it's being undermined...”
- “The quests are also infuriating since, like any other RPG player, you accept every quest you come across and then forget where the quest giver is until you track them down.”
- “The map only gives the locations of major areas, so some quest locations are extremely vague, like the one where you have to return some tools to a man in Ostrem, but this location doesn't appear on the map.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the rich world and numerous side quests, while others find the mechanics overly simplistic and poorly explained. The game features a variety of systems and choices that can lead to unique experiences, but issues like monotonous battles, strange keyboard settings, and a lack of tutorials can frustrate players. Overall, while the game offers a stable and engaging experience, it struggles with balance and clarity in its mechanics.
- “An incredibly dense and interesting world with very fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is amazing and you can see all the work the dev has put into this game!”
- “A survival dark fantasy RPG, you explore the large, yet streamlined open world with light survival mechanics while completing quests for various factions and growing your power/party.”
- “Mechanically, it is a mess - battles quickly become monotonous, skills are pointless, and you can do more damage to ghosts with a sword than the 'kill ghosts' spell.”
- “I've almost quit numerous times in the first few hours because the game poorly explains its mechanics and caused me a great amount of frustration.”
- “In reality, the game mechanics are a bit too simple to properly reflect your playstyle.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being slow, tedious, and unimmersive, with players often feeling overwhelmed by enemy numbers and forced to engage in repetitive tasks to progress. While some appreciate the opportunity to recruit companions and improve equipment through grinding, many find the overall experience frustrating due to the excessive walking, navigation challenges, and limited save options. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant detractor from the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Enemies will usually outnumber you, and the best equalizers are either to recruit companions (up to a maximum of 4 in a party) or kit out your character with high-quality equipment from a little bit of grinding for money.”
- “Progress is tedious.”
- “You can try to progress in non-combat quests (like finding 13 piles of corpses ... I found 12 while trying to get my way through the town in 2 hours. Have I mentioned how tedious walking and winding through the town is?) or grind money by working at day and sleeping at night, circling between the free bed and the job, meaning more button mashing and more of this tedious walking, winding your way through NPCs, rubble, and fences again.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its depth and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of sound and music to enhance the experience. Set in a grim, low-fantasy world, the atmosphere is described as dark, dreary, and believable, making exploration enjoyable despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as the game's strongest feature, drawing players into its richly crafted environment.
- “I especially love the sounds of bells in the menu; it creates a wonderful medieval atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and music are amazing, and exploring a plague-ridden low-fantasy world is a lot of fun.”
- “They nailed the atmosphere: dark, dreary, moody.”
- “Other than that, it's really just minor things here and there, and they're all vastly overshadowed by this grim but full world that's just dripping with atmosphere.”
- “It's a fun enough game with the main selling point being the atmosphere and the promise of playing any way you like and the game responding to it.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the dark visuals that hinder visibility and the pixelated quality that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the 8-bit aesthetic and the foreboding atmosphere it creates, others feel that the in-game graphics do not match the appealing previews seen on the store page. Overall, the grim aesthetic and nostalgic design evoke a sense of early 90s gaming, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “8-bit graphics are always a plus ;)”
- “Very relevant for 2020, but I just love the foreboding feeling that the game transmits through characters, graphics, quests.”
- “The aesthetic is grim.”
- “Poor graphics & everything is so dark that it is hard to see anything.”
- “95% of the time the game is so dark I can't even tell what the world looks like when my character is stuck on something. I know there's torches, but those don't last and they cost resources unless you find a fire. Movement is slow, especially on the world map, even with a horse, which is perhaps intended, but I wouldn't want to explore the game at a slow pace since the graphics aren't exactly pretty to look at.”
- “For me, the graphics look better in the store page preview than they do in-game; full size in-game is really pixelated.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with a fantastic soundtrack that complements the dark and moody themes of the plague-ridden world. Reviewers note that the music is thoughtfully chosen for each location, contributing significantly to the overall ambiance and emotional depth of the experience.
- “The atmosphere and music are amazing, and exploring a plague-ridden low-fantasy world is a lot of fun.”
- “The ambiance really stands out in this game - the sound effects, lighting, mood, and music all seem to be specific to each location - it's a really nice touch.”
- “The soundtrack was surprisingly excellent.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark, gallows humor reminiscent of classic SNES RPGs, particularly evoking comparisons to a more somber version of Final Fantasy IV. This unique comedic style adds depth to the narrative while maintaining an engaging tone.
- “Beware the gallows humor.”
- “This reminds me of a well-done SNES RPG; think of a dark-humored Final Fantasy IV.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report encountering occasional glitches, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience, drawing comparisons to the exploratory nature of games like Fallout 3 and Baldur's Gate I rather than their notorious bugs.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the world without interruptions.”
- “Unlike other titles I've played, this game maintains a consistent performance, enhancing my overall enjoyment.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “There are numerous bugs that affect stability and overall performance.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a strong point in the game, alongside its combat mechanics, suggesting that players find the growth and evolution of characters engaging and well-executed.
- “Combat and character development both seem like highlights.”
- “The depth of character development really allows players to connect with their heroes on a personal level.”
- “I love how the character development evolves throughout the game, making each choice feel impactful.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's variable gameplay as a key factor contributing to its high replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “The variable gameplay offers a high replay value!”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
- “The different choices and outcomes keep me coming back for more!”