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.
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 experience.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around an hour, leading to a lack of depth and replayability.
- There are no choices or branching paths, making it feel more like a linear story than a traditional visual novel.
- Some dialogue can be repetitive, and there are minor grammatical errors that detract from the overall quality.
- story89 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally described as short and straightforward, often lacking depth and choices typical of visual novels. While some players found the narrative engaging and well-paced, others criticized it for being predictable and simplistic, with a few noting issues with grammar and immersion. Overall, it offers a light, quick read with appealing art, but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or interactive storytelling experience.
“The story was pretty well paced and a nice read regardless.”
“However, I did enjoy this short story; it was thoughtful and interesting, with very nice character designs.”
“The story itself is fairly well written, even if the grammar could do with another pass in one or two places.”
“The story is short; you can finish the game in one sitting.”
“It's a visual novel with no decision making; you just click your way through the story.”
“But unfortunately, there's just not much substance to this story.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and character design. However, some critics note a lack of variety in the artwork, pointing out that the same assets are reused throughout the story, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, the repetitive nature of the graphics may leave some players wanting more.
“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 four 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.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing immersion and fitting the narrative, with many reviewers noting its relaxing quality and ability to complement the visual elements. Overall, it contributes positively to the experience, making the story more enjoyable and engaging.
“The music fits the events and, for the most part, is relaxing.”
“Music is lovely and so is the art.”
“Visual novels have branching story paths and multiple endings, whereas kinetic ones are basically just picture books with music.”
“Overall, a very quick, light fantasy story with pretty art and relaxing music.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While the game features appealing character designs and a thoughtful narrative, reviewers note that character development is limited, with minimal world-building. However, some argue that it offers more character development than other titles from the same developer.
“However, I did enjoy this short story; it was thoughtful and interesting, with very nice character designs.”
“I'd argue that there's more character development in this short visual novel than in any other Winged Cloud product.”
“Really liked the visuals and the character design.”
“There is little world building or character development.”
“I'd argue that there's more character development in this short visual novel than any other Winged Cloud product.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.
“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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is brief, offering approximately 90 minutes of immersive experience within a fantasy narrative.
“The gameplay is engaging and immersive, making you feel like you're part of a captivating story.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each decision you make impacts the narrative, adding depth and replayability to the gameplay.”
“It's a short fantasy novel (about 90 minutes of rough gameplay).”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be somewhat disruptive to immersion, with players finding it amusing yet jarring, particularly due to obvious mistakes that seem intentional. While some appreciate the comedic elements, there is a consensus that these issues should be addressed for a smoother 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.”
