Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah
- July 31, 2024
- ST Sinovar
Get on SteamA Game from the "Legends of Savvarah" series. "Time of Pariah" is an interactive story. The game is primarily text-based, but with lots of illustrations (essentially a visual novel in a non-standardised setting). On the continent of Erteon, the endless war rages between Kradzhan – an alliance of three beastly kingdoms – and Dominion of the Horned Ones. Seihal is a port city …
Reviews
- The game features an engaging story with diverse characters and multiple paths, encouraging replayability.
- The art style is beautiful and reminiscent of popular animated films, enhancing the overall experience.
- The world-building is intriguing, with a rich lore that draws players into the setting and its themes.
- The game is relatively short, and some characters are underdeveloped, leading to a feeling of missed opportunities.
- There are technical issues, including spelling mistakes and a need for better editing, which can detract from the experience.
- Some players may find the romance elements lacking or poorly executed, particularly with certain characters.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is highly engaging, featuring diverse characters and intricate world-building that encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different dialogue paths and plot details. While the translation may be occasionally stiff, the rich themes of crime, oppression, and survival make it a compelling experience that resonates with players. Overall, it offers significant depth and value, appealing to a wide range of interests.
“The story was engaging, with the diversity of characters and paths.”
“Extremely interesting story, with the bulk of its value in the fascinating world-building.”
“The story is about lives of crime, oppression, and past sins, with a recurring theme of survival and the costs that come with it.”
“The story had me save scumming to see what routes each dialogue option takes you down.”
“I am now through my sixth playthrough just to understand the full plot and details.”
“The only real downside here is the stiff at times translation, but it's easily overlooked.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their phenomenal art style, reminiscent of Zootopia and Oren's Forge, which contributes to a captivating atmosphere. The beautiful artwork and well-crafted character designs enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The art style is phenomenal, and the characters are captivating.”
“I'd recommend reading it for the sake of the well thought out and written lore, beautiful artwork, music, and the special old-time atmosphere.”
“Art style reminds me a bit of Zootopia, a bit of Oren's Forge.”
“The art style reminds me a bit of Zootopia, but it lacks the polish and detail that makes it truly captivating.”
“The graphics feel outdated and don't match the expectations set by modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the immersive experience alongside the well-crafted lore and artwork.
“I'd recommend reading it for the sake of the well thought out and written lore, beautiful artwork, music, and the special old-time atmosphere.”
“The music is beautiful.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-crafted lore, stunning artwork, and evocative music, all contributing to a charming old-time ambiance that enhances the overall experience.
“I'd recommend reading it for the sake of the well-thought-out and written lore, beautiful artwork, music, and the special old-time atmosphere.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay unfolds over a single day in the port city of Seikhal, serving as a microcosm for the diverse kingdoms of beastfolk in Kradzhan, who are united in their struggle for survival against a foreign colonizer. This setting enhances the narrative depth and strategic elements of the gameplay.
“The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, allowing players to immerse themselves in the rich narrative and dynamic interactions.”
“Each decision impacts the world around you, creating a sense of urgency and importance that keeps you invested in the gameplay.”
“The gameplay itself spans the events of roughly a single day in the port city of Seikhal, which functions as a microcosm of Kradzhan: a union of three vastly diverse kingdoms of beastfolk, united only by their shared interest in survival against the merciless force of a foreign colonizer.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it difficult to fully engage with the story and characters.”
“The combat system is frustratingly simplistic, lacking depth and variety, which quickly leads to repetitive gameplay.”
