Loca Deserta: Odesa
- November 15, 2023
- Dmytro Gladkyi
Get on SteamAre you ready to conquer the New Lands? Join us in our new adventure game set in the historical south of Ukraine. You will help the brave cossacks and tartars build a new home in Khadzhibey-Odesa, while facing obstacles, challenges and mysteries. Key FeaturesQuestsThe game has around 70 quests. Each corner of the open-world map is filled with activities, be it crafting or helping a lonely widow t…
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Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style with charming polygonal graphics that enhance its character.
- Gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, inviting players to explore and upgrade various buildings and complete quests.
- It offers good value for money with a decent amount of content, including 69 quests and hidden treasures to discover.
- The game can slow down after a while, which may affect the overall enjoyment for some players.
- There are concerns regarding the developer's behavior, particularly in response to requests for Russian language support, which some players found disrespectful.
- The gameplay involves a lot of walking back and forth, which may require patience and could feel tedious to some.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game involves a patient exploration of a vast map where players engage with numerous NPCs, each offering quests that contribute to the narrative and world-building. Players must complete 69 character quests, which often require crafting and delivering items, while also uncovering hidden treasures through interactions with these characters. The progression of quests not only enhances the storyline but also leads to visible changes in the game environment.
“In addition to the building aspect, there are many NPCs for you to talk to all over the map, some of which simply give you helpful information or tidbits of story, while others ask you to complete quests for them.”
“The quests entail crafting and producing various goods and items and bringing them to the NPC in order to complete said quest, and with each completed quest, there are additions and changes to the vicinity surrounding the NPC whom you just completed the quest for.”
“Certain NPCs will give you hints about where to find these hidden treasures and eventually mark their location on the map as you complete quests for them.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their quests.”
“While there are many NPCs to interact with, the dialogue often feels repetitive and uninspired, failing to add meaningful context to the story.”
“The sheer number of quests can be overwhelming, but many of them feel like filler rather than contributing to a cohesive narrative.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of [i]loca deserta: odesa[/i] are praised for their beautiful and charming polygonal art style, which effectively reflects the game's character and theme. The combination of cute visuals and a delightful music score enhances the overall aesthetic experience.
“The beautiful art style with awesome polygons and pixels showcases the game's character and the creator's vision.”
“[i]loca deserta: odesa[/i] features a simple and cute polygonal graphical style, complemented by a charming music score that aligns perfectly with its theme.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a mix of cute and funny moments that initially entertain players, but the humor tends to lose its momentum over time, leading to a less engaging experience as the game progresses.
“There are cute and funny moments that really add to the charm of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in *loca deserta: odesa* is described as charming and well-suited to the game's simple and cute polygonal graphical style, enhancing the overall thematic experience.
“Loca Deserta: Odesa features a simple and cute polygonal graphical style and a charming music score, both of which work well with its theme.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a slower pace, requiring patience from players due to frequent back-and-forth movement and exploration.
“The gameplay is on the slower-paced side, requiring some patience as there is a lot of walking back and forth involved.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to immerse yourself in the game world.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, encouraging players to think strategically.”
“The gameplay is on the slower-paced side, and it does take some patience while playing because there is a lot of walking back and forth involved.”
“The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
“There are too many repetitive tasks that make the gameplay feel tedious and uninspired.”
