Leyline Chronicles

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Leyline Chronicles is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Dekaytainment and was released on January 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Leylines These mystical and omnipresent energy flows connect everything in the universe. They house the eternal power that can be used to create but also to destroy. Therefore, attempts have been made to master and manipulate these energies since the beginning of time. Many stories are entwined around this power that is inherent in them and around those…

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story5 positive mentions

The combat system is engaging and innovative, featuring a combo mechanic that allows players to string together attacks for powerful finishers, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The game boasts a charming retro aesthetic with vibrant pixel art and a nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, which instills confidence in the game's future development and updates.

The story suffers from weak writing in the early hours, with clunky dialogue and pacing issues that may deter some players.
Certain plot points and side quests feel underdeveloped or incomplete, lacking the depth needed to fully engage players.
Some gameplay elements, such as puzzles, can be overly complicated and frustrating, potentially hindering the overall experience.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its unique approach, avoiding typical tropes and featuring multiple interesting plot threads and characters, though some elements feel underdeveloped or disconnected. While the main narrative is engaging, side quests often lack depth, and certain plot points could benefit from further exploration. Overall, the ambitious multiverse concept and character-driven storytelling offer a rich experience, but there are opportunities for refinement to enhance the narrative's impact.
- “The story features several interesting plot threads and characters that are best experienced without spoilers.”
- “Leyline Chronicles has a very nice story and interesting characters.”
- “A story like this, with such a focus on its characters, absolutely requires time invested in them, and it was nice to see this take place.”
- “The first being story beats and plot points that often feel a little underused.”
- “So while this is good, it doesn't fix the issue that there are times where the side quests do not feel like full/real quests but more of 'go talk to this guy.' There are still some underused plot points that could help more with defining and developing the characters.”
- “However, some parts of the story, even with the improvements, fall into 'outline syndrome' where some plot developments feel like they need more prior cutscenes to justify the outcome.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Leyline Chronicles is highlighted by a dynamic battle system that incorporates a combo mechanic, reminiscent of classic titles, which adds depth and customization. Players appreciate the interactive nature of battles, the challenge they present, and various quality-of-life features that enhance the overall experience. While initial frustrations were noted, many reviewers found that engaging with the mechanics revealed a rewarding layer of strategy for those willing to invest time.
- “The battle system is one of the game’s standout features, using a combo mechanic that’s reminiscent of Legend of Legaia.”
- “Game-play wise, Leyline Chronicles made great use of its central mechanics, keeping each battle interactive and dynamic.”
- “There are a lot of quality of life features like resource conversion, quest locations on the compass, and teleporting that keep the gameplay smooth and exciting, making me want to play more.”
- “My initial frustrations with the mechanics and story led to a critical review, but after seeking feedback from my review community and hearing directly from the developer, Dekaytainment, my perspective shifted.”
- “The combat system, with its simplistic combo-based mechanics, adds a fresh layer of strategy to the traditional turn-based formula.”
- “They provide ample challenge and also reward players for keeping a keen eye on the details of the mechanics.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its ability to create a nostalgic atmosphere, with standout tracks that enhance key moments such as battles and boss fights. While some find the soundtrack occasionally repetitive, the overall sound design, including motivated voice acting, contributes positively to the experience, particularly highlighting the epic themes associated with major encounters.
- “The sounds and music are well done, creating a nice retro atmosphere.”
- “The music sets a great vibe for various scenes and the intro menu, and it really kicks into high gear during battles, especially boss battles.”
- “I really like the music and the overall sound design; the voice actors seem motivated and do a great job.”
- “The harp-laden soundtrack, while repetitive at times, sets a serene mood that complements the game’s retro aesthetic.”
- “The music is a vibe when it comes to some scenes and the intro menu, but also it kicks up into a higher gear with battles and even more so with boss battles.”
- “The sounds and music are also well done and are giving a nice retro atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Leyline Chronicles are praised for their vibrant, old-school art style, featuring colorful visuals and appealing aesthetic enhancements like dynamic weather effects. The overall presentation is complemented by a serene soundtrack that aligns well with the game's retro theme.
- “Leyline Chronicles graphics are wonderfully old school.”
- “The art style of the game is very appealing to me.”
- “It's colorful, bright, and vibrant, with different aesthetic enhancements to the weather, like snow, wind, leaves, and clouds, which was nice to see.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-executed sounds and music, which effectively create a nostalgic retro vibe.
- “The sounds and music are well done, creating a delightful retro atmosphere.”
emotional
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The emotional impact of the game is notable, especially considering it was developed by a small team, highlighting their dedication to crafting a resonant narrative.
- “This is no small feat for a small team of one, and the effort to deliver an emotionally resonant tale is apparent.”

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Leyline Chronicles is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Leyline Chronicles is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

Leyline Chronicles was released on January 9, 2025.

Leyline Chronicles was developed by Dekaytainment.

Leyline Chronicles has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Leyline Chronicles is a single player game.

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