Lichenvale

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Lichenvale is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Filip Zemljak and was released on April 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lichenvale is a first-person slasher featuring fast-paced melee combat and tactical spell usage. Battle through nightmarish hordes representing your inner fears, fueling powerful spells with successful slashes. Encounter progressively stronger enemies, collect orbs of power for permanent character strength increases, and embark on a captivating campaign."

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and simple combat system that offers a mix of melee and magic, providing a decent challenge.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, creating an engaging environment for players.
The game has potential for improvement, with a solid foundation and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.

The hit detection is inconsistent, leading to frustrating combat experiences where attacks feel unresponsive.
Health and mana management is poorly designed, making it difficult to progress without backtracking to earlier save states.
Level design lacks interactivity and variety, resulting in a somewhat boring exploration experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a single, effective mechanic that is both tight and enjoyable, though some players find the level design confusing and the map buggy. While the game offers modern features like dashing to enhance the experience, it can be challenging, requiring focus to avoid frequent respawns. Overall, it provides a decent and visually appealing experience for its price, making it a solid choice for casual play.
- “When you only have one mechanic, it needs to be a good one.”
- “There are also some modern mechanics (e.g. dashing) to spice things up, so I recommend it.”
- “Mechanics are tight and feel pretty good on the whole.”
- “Short but sweet and has pretty tight controls and gameplay; the only real problem is the lack of options like turning off motion blur and some confusing level design.”
- “After going through the first two levels, I have to say I expected somewhat easier gameplay, but it turned out I had to focus to avoid respawning too often.”
- “This is another mechanic that I'm confused about.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their polish and visual appeal, with many users appreciating the ambient design and overall aesthetics. However, some players expressed frustration over the lack of options to disable certain post-processing effects like motion blur and bloom, which detracted from their experience. Overall, while the visuals are well-received, there are concerns about the game's personality and uniqueness.
- “I like the concept and visuals the most.”
- “Game ambient is great, graphics are polished, music is ominous.”
- “Really cool game, great graphics and not quick or easy to finish.”
- “The game looks good as far as visuals go, but at the same time, it feels like it has no personality or soul at all.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a strong atmosphere with an ominous and ambient quality, but many players feel it lacks the necessary energy during fast-paced moments, such as combat and boss fights. There is a desire for more upbeat tracks to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in high-intensity scenarios. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it could benefit from a more dynamic range.
- “It builds a really good atmosphere fueled by an outstanding soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere is great, and the music is more ambient and could use some more upbeat tracks, at least for boss fights.”
- “I wish that in some parts the music was following the pace of the game.”
- “Some faster-paced music during combat would be nice, as well as an out-of-mana indicator and some more character responses to the events.”
- “The game looks okay, the atmosphere is great, but the music is more ambient and could use some more upbeat tracks, at least for boss fights.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its visual appeal and strong soundtrack, which effectively enhances the overall experience. While the ambiance is generally well-received, some players feel that the music could benefit from more upbeat tracks, particularly during boss encounters.
- “It builds a really good atmosphere fueled by an outstanding soundtrack.”
- “The game looks okay, the atmosphere is great, and the music is more ambient but could use some more upbeat tracks, at least for boss fights.”
- “Looks good, has a nice atmosphere, and runs well.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for a more developed story mode in the game, suggesting that the current quest structure could be enhanced by tracking enemy counts. While they appreciate the game's foundation, there is a preference for a greater emphasis on narrative over combat in future updates.
- “I think the game has a great foundation and would benefit greatly from a story mode.”
- “I would prefer less battle and more story, but we'll see what the upcoming levels bring.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the need to manage health and mana without the option for farming resources. This limitation can lead to a tedious experience as players feel compelled to repeatedly engage in activities to maintain their character's vitality.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, with no real rewards for the time invested.”
- “I find myself spending hours just farming for resources, and it quickly becomes a chore rather than fun.”
- “The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a decent experience but lacks sufficient content and challenge, resulting in minimal replayability.
- “It's a decent time, but there's not much content, no replay value, or any challenge.”
- “The game lacks the depth needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game features appealing visuals and enjoyable gameplay, players have reported significant issues with bugs affecting the map and its props, which detracts from overall stability.
- “The game looks good visually and the gameplay is decent and fun; the only downside is that the map and its props are very buggy.”