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
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique setting during the French Revolution, blending historical elements with Lovecraftian horror, which is engaging and intriguing.
- The voice acting and art style are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The deck-building mechanics allow for varied playstyles and strategic gameplay, making each run feel different.
- The combat feels clunky and unresponsive, with issues such as floaty controls and inconsistent hitboxes that detract from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness, with limited zones and missions that lead to a grindy gameplay loop, making it feel tedious over time.
- Many players have reported bugs and technical issues, indicating that the game feels unfinished and not ready for full release.
- gameplay156 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique deckbuilding and roguelike mechanics, while others criticize the core gameplay loop as unbalanced, grindy, and repetitive. Many find the combat enjoyable and fast-paced, but note issues with clunky mechanics, lack of polish, and a feeling of frustration due to poorly explained or malfunctioning abilities. Overall, while there are interesting ideas and potential for fun gameplay, 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, which was already fast-paced and enjoyable, remains a highlight.”
“The tweaks to the card system and the refined dynamics further elevate the gameplay.”
“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.”
- story144 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its creative setting and character design, particularly its blend of fantasy and historical elements like the French Revolution. However, many reviewers criticize the narrative for being convoluted, repetitive, and lacking depth, often feeling disconnected from the gameplay mechanics. While there are intriguing storylines and choices involving factions, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of frustration among those seeking a more engaging narrative experience.
“I must say the setting and story are fantastic, and I really hope the developer either keeps adding content to this game or makes a new one in the same world.”
“The storyline is engaging, the characters are memorable, and combat is fun with a surprising amount of depth and customization.”
“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.”
“The story is a mess, the characters are all really hard to like, including the one you play as.”
“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.”
- graphics54 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and appealing art style that blends revolutionary-era France with fantastical elements, creating an immersive atmosphere. While the visuals are generally praised for their creativity and detail, some reviews note issues with low fidelity and graphical glitches, suggesting that the overall presentation lacks polish. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable experience, with many players appreciating the artwork and character design.
“Visually, liberte 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.”
“The graphics lack AAA panache - low fidelity across the board, gaps in stages, breakables are wonky.”
“Plus the visuals look like a student project.”
“While the core gameplay is good, the graphical presentation is still unappealing even after the 1.0 release.”
- music26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere and fit the gameplay well. However, some users noted a desire for more variety in the soundtrack to better differentiate between different areas of the game. Overall, while the music is enjoyable and complements the visuals and voice acting, there are mixed feelings about its diversity and alignment with the game's setting.
“Additionally, the music in Liberdade 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.”
“The addition of voice acting, along with the enhanced music, adds depth and atmosphere to the game.”
“Although the 2D character art is great with decent voiceover (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.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and unengaging, often feeling that the repetitive tasks and combat encounters detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion. Many reviewers express frustration with the slow progression and lack of meaningful rewards, leading to a sense of slog rather than excitement or discovery. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant barrier to fully experiencing the game's story and potential.
“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.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with the new soundtrack and voice acting significantly enhancing the experience by adding depth and excitement. Reviewers highlight the captivating visuals, mystical story elements, and rich art design, all contributing to a dense and immersive setting filled with intriguing characters and factions. Overall, the combination of music, storytelling, and visual artistry creates a compelling atmosphere that resonates with players.
“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, Liberté shines with an incredibly dense atmosphere, an exciting setting, beautiful art design, a captivating story, and interesting factions and characters.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it high due to the fun mechanics and roguelike elements, others criticize it for the repetitive nature of the maps and various 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.”
“Replayability is so damn low.”
“I will say that while replay value is high, you do end up replaying the same maps quite a bit.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game exhibits several technical issues and glitches typical of indie titles, including laggy combat and enemy model glitches, which can detract from the overall experience. 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 issue.”
“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 bad for an action-oriented game, and there are glitches on enemy models.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the uniqueness of the character design and the distinct artistic style that enhances the overall vibe of the game, contributing positively to character development.
“The character design is unique, and the artworks really have their own vibe.”
