Liberte
- May 23, 2023
- Superstatic
Liberté is an exciting, fresh adventure in a compelling world and deserves to put developer Superstatic well and truly on the map.
Get on Steam"Liberte" is a deck-builder roguelite set in Paris during the French Revolution, where you play as Rene, a Parisian tangled in a factional power struggle and the appearance of the otherworldly Lady Bliss. Collect cards, build alliances, and uncover the truth behind Lady Bliss's cryptic mission in this hack-and-slash game with local multi-player co-op mode, stunning graphics, and a Marvelous story. Recommended similar games include "Zoria: Age of Shattering," "Coridden," and "Gamedec: Definitive Edition."
PC
Windows
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Reviews
- The game features a unique setting during the French Revolution, blending historical elements with cosmic horror, which adds depth and intrigue.
- The voice acting and art style are praised for their quality, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and immersive experience.
- The deck-building mechanics allow for varied playstyles, making each run feel fresh and encouraging experimentation with different card combinations.
- The combat feels clunky and unresponsive, with issues such as floaty controls and inconsistent hit detection, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness, with limited zones and missions leading to a grindy experience that can become tedious over time.
- Many players have expressed frustration with the lack of polish, including bugs, poor enemy design, and a lack of meaningful progression, which undermines the game's potential.
- gameplay78 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the innovative deckbuilding and action mechanics, while others criticize it for being unbalanced, repetitive, and lacking polish. Many find the core gameplay loop engaging but feel that it suffers from issues like clunky controls and poorly explained mechanics. Overall, while there are unique ideas and potential for fun, significant improvements are needed for a more satisfying experience.
“Liberte is a unique roguelike due to its different ideas and mechanics, and it's a great game for everyone who likes Hades or action roguelikes in general.”
“The gameplay is easy and fun.”
“The mechanics are cool and require some planning and decision making.”
“The gameplay loop is not satisfying - the fact that you get curses making you worse for doing better is terrible - the fact that if you run out of cards in your deck your level ups do nothing.”
“But in terms of gameplay, this game is absolute garbage.”
“Really wanted to like this game but the roguelike elements feel tacked on and poorly balanced and ruin the interesting premise they have going here with the setting and general gameplay.”
- story72 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its creative setting and character depth, while others criticize its execution and coherence. Many find the narrative engaging and the worldbuilding intriguing, particularly with its faction mechanics and mystical elements, but some feel the story lacks impact on gameplay and suffers from repetitive missions. Overall, while the story has potential and is visually appealing, its integration with gameplay and pacing leaves room for improvement.
“The storyline is engaging, the characters are memorable, and combat is fun with a surprising amount of depth and customization.”
“The story is interesting, the artwork is beautiful, unlocks and cards are there to make for a decent progression, and most importantly, you can feel the love the developer has put in to make the game enjoyable.”
“Furthermore, liberté shines with an incredibly dense atmosphere, an exciting setting, beautiful art design, a captivating story, and interesting factions and characters.”
“What really took me out is the story...like, you start off as a rebel, the prologue has you almost assassinate the would-be king trying to mess with your leader...but after that mission is done, the flower alien that definitely isn't a cosmic horror god tells you to play all sides to look for a king for cosmic reasons.”
“I understand what the game is trying to do; it's a roguelite with faction mechanics trying to blend the intricacies of a deckbuilder and the skill needed for a top-down action battle game, and that base is solid...but they aren't even bothering to jump through hoops or leaps of logic to explain in the story. Everyone is just okay with this random man who plays all sides and mows down whatever forces he deems evil for that day with no immediate consequence.”
“The story, which is much advertised, has almost nothing going for it besides incredibly simplistic 'moral choices' that mostly choose which flavor of enemy you'll be facing that level.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and beautiful artwork that create an immersive atmosphere. However, some players note that the graphical presentation lacks polish and can appear low-fidelity, with occasional glitches. Overall, while the visuals are not groundbreaking, they contribute positively to the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
“Visually, the game continues to impress with its eye-pleasing graphics design.”
“The attention to detail and the aesthetic choices create a world that is immersive and enjoyable to explore.”
“A fabulous art style and a very original setting blend beautifully with exciting locations and an excellent combat and deckbuilding system.”
“While the core gameplay is good, the graphical presentation is still unappealing even after the 1.0 release.”
“The graphics lack AAA panache - low fidelity across the board, gaps in stages, and breakables are wonky.”
“Plus, the visuals look like a student project.”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the visuals and voice acting. While some players appreciate the soundtrack's fit with gameplay and its ability to elevate key moments, there are suggestions for more variety to better differentiate between different game areas. Despite some mixed feelings, the music is described as pleasant and fitting for the game's overall experience.
“However, it's the attention given to certain aspects like voiceovers and music that have truly made a difference.”
“Additionally, the music in Liberté has finally been added and it fits the gameplay like a glove.”
“The new soundtrack adds a layer of atmosphere, elevating key moments and creating a sense of excitement and anticipation.”
“Although the 2D character art is great with decent voiceover (although I would prefer French voiceover since the game takes place in France), the music choice is still somewhat mismatched for me.”
“I would like a little more variety in the music, though, to differentiate the poor and palace areas.”
“Pleasurable and fits the game, but I won't be buying a soundtrack.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and unengaging, with repetitive tasks and missions that detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion. Players express frustration over the lack of meaningful progression and the excessive time required to advance, leading to a sense of slog rather than excitement. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant flaw that hampers the game's potential narrative and gameplay experience.
“Sadly, the brutal and grindy repetitiveness is not engaging or enjoyable or even justified (why do I have to hulk-smash tables and boxes in public places to farm silver?) and saps the enjoyment and immersion.”
“The story looks like it could go somewhere, but the gameplay is currently too unbalanced, grindy, and repetitive to find out.”
“Tldr; tedious grind and no real joy of discovery - you progress so slowly the game starts as a slog and gets worse.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with the new soundtrack and voice acting enhancing key moments and adding depth. Players appreciate the mystical story elements, beautiful art design, and the overall dense and captivating setting, which collectively create an exciting and immersive experience.
“The new soundtrack adds a layer of atmosphere, elevating key moments and creating a sense of excitement and anticipation.”
“The addition of voice acting, along with the enhanced music, adds depth and atmosphere to the game.”
“Furthermore, the game shines with an incredibly dense atmosphere, an exciting setting, beautiful art design, a captivating story, and interesting factions and characters.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it high due to its roguelike elements, others feel it suffers from repetitiveness and technical issues that detract from the experience.
“A little rough around the edges (bugs, balancing, rendering issues) as something you would expect with an early access game, but lays the foundation for a very fun and replayable roguelike action RPG.”
“I will say that while the replay value is high, you do end up replaying the same maps quite a bit.”
“Replayability is so low.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game, developed by a small team, experiences notable technical issues and glitches typical of indie titles, including lag in combat actions and visual glitches with enemy models. However, it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating some level of optimization for that platform.
“This game runs great on the Steam Deck without any issues.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes.”
“I appreciate how smoothly the game performs, even during intense moments.”
“Being a piece made by a small team (rather passionate about their craft, as far as I can tell), it suffers from some technical issues and glitches, as one could, and should, expect from an indie game.”
“The combat feels too floaty; sometimes actions lag, which is very detrimental for an action-oriented game, and there are glitches on enemy models.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its unique design and distinctive artwork, highlighting how these elements contribute to a memorable and engaging experience.
“The character design is unique, and the artworks really have their own vibe.”
“The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
