Legends of Talia: Arcadia
- October 27, 2017
- Winged Cloud
Get on Steam"Legends of Talia: Arcadia" is a 2D strategy RPG that takes place in the fantasy world of Talia. Assemble a team of heroes, each with unique abilities, and embark on a journey to save the world from the brink of disaster. Engage in strategic turn-based combat, manage resources, and make decisions that will affect the outcome of your journey.
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Reviews
- The story is engaging and well-written, providing a nice character-driven tale in a fantasy setting.
- Beautiful graphics and relaxing music enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
- It's a quick read, making it suitable for those looking for a short, enjoyable visual novel without complex choices.
- The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of content.
- There are no choices or branching paths, making it feel more like a linear story than a traditional visual novel.
- Some players found the dialogue repetitive and the story predictable, lacking depth and character development.
- story178 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting the absence of choices and branching paths typical of visual novels. While some found the narrative engaging and well-paced, others criticized it for being predictable and simplistic, often describing it as more of a kinetic novel than a game. Overall, the story is appreciated for its art and music, but many feel it lacks substance and originality, making it suitable primarily for those seeking a quick, light read.
“The story was pretty well paced and a nice read regardless.”
“What an amazing game and story.”
“The story itself is fairly well written (parts presented in a novel style).”
“The story is short; you can finish the game in one sitting.”
“There's no choices to be made; you just click to flip through the story.”
“But unfortunately, there's just not much substance to this story.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals and character design. However, some criticism arises regarding the repetitive use of artwork and a lack of variety in the visuals, suggesting that while the graphics are strong, they may not fully compensate for flaws in the storyline. Overall, the game's graphics are a standout feature, though they could benefit from more diversity.
“Beautiful graphics to visualize the story”
“Its a short story, amazing artwork as always.”
“Really liked the visuals and the character design”
“Judging by the name, this is supposed to grow into a series or a story collection of some sort, but I’m not sure how well this will go based on the pseudo-serious approach that doesn’t really fit the assets/aesthetic.”
“But this game has none of that. I mean, it even has mind-breakingly obvious flaws in the storyline and the artwork is nothing but the same overused stuff Wanaca always draws. Maybe if there were more than 4 full art pictures that weren't used repeatedly throughout the story, it could be forgiven.”
“In fact, in the screenshots, you saw all the graphics, or rather the whole game.”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing immersion and complementing the story, with many describing it as relaxing and fitting for the events. Reviewers appreciate the combination of lovely music and beautiful art, noting that it contributes to an enjoyable experience in this light fantasy visual novel. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a valuable addition that elevates the gameplay.
“Music is lovely and so is the art.”
“Visual novels have branching story paths and multiple endings, whereas kinetic ones are basically just picturebooks with music.”
“Music fits the events and, for the most part, is relaxing.”
“Overall, a very quick, light fantasy story with pretty art and relaxing music.”
- character development8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
While the game features appealing character designs and a thoughtful narrative, it lacks substantial world-building and character development. However, some players note that it offers more character development compared to other titles from the same developer. Overall, the character development is minimal but appreciated within the context of the short visual novel.
“I'd argue that there's more character development in this short visual novel than any other Winged Cloud product.”
“However, I did enjoy this short story; it was thoughtful and interesting, with very nice character designs.”
“Really liked the visuals and the character design.”
“There is little world building or character development.”
“There is little world building or character development.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers a brief experience with no replay value, which is notably disappointing for a visual novel, as many in the genre typically provide more opportunities for replayability. Overall, players express that there is zero incentive to revisit the game after the initial playthrough.
“The asking price is not too high, but then again you get a very brief experience with literally zero replay value, which is surprisingly not always the case with visual novels.”
“There is zero replayability to be had.”
“The asking price is not too high, but then again you get a very brief experience with literally zero replay value, which is surprisingly not always the case with visual novels.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a brief experience, lasting approximately 90 minutes, and is likened to engaging with a short fantasy novel.
“It's a short fantasy novel (about 90 minutes of rough gameplay).”
“It's a short fantasy novel (about 90 minutes of rough gameplay).”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unintentional and somewhat disruptive, with players finding amusement in obvious mistakes that detract from immersion. While some appreciate the comedic aspect, they suggest that these errors should be addressed to enhance the overall experience.
“It sort of broke the immersion I was feeling, since I was really getting into the story. It was kind of funny actually, almost like it was done on purpose, since it was such an obvious mistake, but they should probably fix it lol.”
