Lethal RPG: War

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Lethal RPG: War is a single player role playing game. It was developed by EyeSpyda Games and was released on July 17, 2015. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Journey on an epic quest with Lethal and his elite party of warriors through a huge fantasy land. Play as Lethal and his companions in exciting turn based battles against a variety of fantasy creatures.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Simple and fun turn-based RPG with an interesting and engaging combat system.
Good amount of content including various playable characters, pets, crafting system, and side quests.
Affordable or free game with a decent storyline and replay value through New Game+ mode.

Gameplay can be very grindy and repetitive with slow battles and balance issues between enemies and bosses.
Story and characters are generic, sometimes uninteresting, with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending.
Graphics and sound are basic or outdated, controls and UI are clunky with no keyboard support or auto-battle option.

story
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
11%
The story in this turn-based RPG is generally seen as generic, clichéd, and uninspiring, with many reviewers finding it boring or forgettable despite some occasional humor and minor plot twists. While it provides a functional backdrop with decent writing, it often lacks depth or originality, and some players find the dialogue and pacing tedious. Overall, the story is serviceable but does not significantly enhance the game's appeal, especially for those seeking an engaging narrative.
- “Incredibly good turn-based RPG game for the fact that it's free (back in the days it wasn't). The game is simple but has tons of content and a very interesting story for such a simple and small game, with a lot of bosses, unique attacks, weak points, playable characters, and items—including consumables and tomes that can buff our playable characters or debuff/damage enemies.”
- “The story is really well done, full of twists that you would not expect at all.”
- “This is an excellent throwback turn-based RPG with a good storyline.”
- “The story is generic and boring.”
- “The story is extremely uninspiring and brings absolutely nothing new to the table.”
- “First up, the story is stupid, and not even in a 'so bad it's good' way, most of the time. It takes itself quite seriously, despite having a main character named Lethal, but the plot is incredibly generic "save the kingdom from the creepy crawlies," so there's very little there to really either catch a player's interest or amuse a player who's playing it for laughs.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
63%
11%
The game's graphics feature a consistent, cartoonish, and hand-drawn art style that some find charming and fitting for its light-hearted tone, while others view them as amateurish, outdated, or somewhat unattractive. Visuals are colorful and clear but generally simplistic, resembling Flash-level quality with mixed opinions on animation quality. Overall, the graphics suit the game's style but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Cartoon graphics, awesome turn-based action, and some backstory are all you need to create an epic game like this.”
- “The graphics are hand drawn but crisp and colorful.”
- “As upsides, the graphics are actually pretty well done and the actual combat mechanics are fairly interesting for important fights - each character has a basic attack, a defensive move, up to five special attacks unlocked as they level up, and a wide selection of spells and consumable items acquired during the course of the game.”
- “Terrible graphics, and slow battle sequence.”
- “Also, the graphics and especially the animations are really, really bad.”
- “The only thing I would like to see is a little better graphic, even if this is cute, it is also a little ugly.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The gameplay is generally simple and easy to learn, with a focus on battles, basic mechanics, and some crafting. While some find it entertaining and fun, others criticize it for being grindy, linear, and lacking depth or innovation. Overall, the gameplay is average to mildly interesting but may feel repetitive and simplistic to many players.
- “This game focuses on the battles and its mechanics, which can be challenging sometimes.”
- “As upsides, the graphics are actually pretty well done and the actual combat mechanics are fairly interesting for important fights - each character has a basic attack, a defensive move, up to five special attacks unlocked as they level up, and a wide selection of spells and consumable items acquired during the course of the game.”
- “The gameplay itself is easy to master and fun to mess around with.”
- “The gameplay is quite linear - capture bastion, do its missions, eventually grind some materials if you're too weak, and repeat until you win.”
- “The game offers New Game+ but it's an exact copy of normal gameplay just with higher damage, HP, and mana values as expected.”
- “To start, the gameplay is grindy.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
Grinding is a prominent and often criticized aspect of the game, involving repetitive battles and material farming that can feel tedious and slow, especially without features like auto-battle or fast-forward. While some players find grinding necessary for progression and upgrades, others note that balanced difficulty and scaling mechanics reduce the need for excessive grinding. Overall, the grind is seen as a downside that impacts pacing and enjoyment for many users.
- “Grinding for levels and materials, slow battles, unfairly difficult enemies, easy bosses, and a story that is boring and generic which also fails to be a proper prequel to Lethal RPG Destiny 2: Conquest, a game I really like.”
- “The game is very, very grindy as you will be repeating more or less similar strategies dozens of times, with generic enemies tough enough that fights take 4+ rounds to resolve, even when you expect to win quickly.”
- “Many tomes are rarely used unless you find yourself in a long battle with high health enemies, and many boss encounters require extra grinding to overcome.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The game's music is generally decent and occasionally enjoyable but suffers from limited variety and repetitiveness, leading some players to find it uninspiring or mismatched with the gameplay. While certain tracks like the overworld theme are praised, many feel the soundtrack could benefit from greater diversity to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music was also great.”
- “Pretty cool soundtrack.”
- “The music is actually pretty good, but extremely repetitive.”
- “The game really falls down in the music department, although the overworld theme is pleasant.”
- “The music does not even remotely match the scenery it's played in.”
- “Since the soundtrack isn't all that great, it's a perfect excuse to catch up on other music or a few podcasts.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it genuinely funny and appreciating its quirky, weird charm, while others feel the attempts at humor fall flat or come across as dull. The comedic aspects can be enjoyable when paired with the story and visuals, but excessive grinding dampens the overall fun.
- “It's a funny game!”
- “The main quest isn't a masterpiece, but it's okay, and the humor of the game is good too.”
- “The graphics are something between weird and hilarious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features smooth engine performance with instant loading times and responsive controls, though its menus and UI are primarily optimized for mobile devices rather than PC. Upgrading and level/skill systems function well within this optimized framework.
- “Upgrading and level/skill systems are great, controls work fine, loading times are non-existent, and the engine runs smoothly.”
- “Menus/UI optimized more for mobile/phone than PC.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the game's monetization is unappealing compared to numerous free MMOs that provide a superior RPG experience without relying heavily on microtransactions or DLC.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally solid, with only rare glitches occurring, such as the AI performing actions like dodging or blocking while characters are stunned. These issues are infrequent and do not significantly impact overall gameplay.
- “Glitches - rarely, the AI does something which shouldn't be possible, such as commanding a character to dodge or block when they're stunned.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability, particularly for an RPG, allowing players to continue enjoying it even after completing the main story. It is challenging and maintains lasting appeal.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for creating an engaging and casual RPG experience, though it relies heavily on familiar clichés. Overall, it offers a pleasant and immersive environment for players seeking a relaxed adventure.
- “I can only recommend this game to every player who wants to have a casual RPG with good atmosphere, and doesn't mind a lot of clichés.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for being weak and unappealing, with the protagonist described as awkward and poorly designed.