Lord of the Seal

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Lord of the Seal is a single player role playing game. It was developed by N-Soft and was released on September 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Lord of the Seal" is a grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler RPG with 12 playable characters, each with unique abilities. Choose from classes such as Warrior, Crusader, Fencer, and more, and navigate through old-school style dungeons. The game is now updated to version 1.05.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and complex dungeon crawling experience with a variety of features and character customization options.
Combat is fast, responsive, and challenging, providing a satisfying gameplay loop for fans of the genre.
Despite its low production values, the game has a lot of charm and is considered a hidden gem by some players.

The controls are inconsistent and can feel broken, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The English translation is poor, making it difficult to understand mechanics and skills, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from low production values and a lack of meaningful tutorials, making it hard for new players to get into.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, successfully addressing some concerns from the Etrian series by emphasizing item and resource management, while also incorporating classic mechanics from traditional Wizardry games. Despite the repetitive tileset across the 30 floors, the fast-paced gameplay with quick animations keeps players invested, although some mechanics may require further exploration to fully understand.
- “While the tileset consists of a single one (the entirety of the 30 floors is made of a single forest 'wallpaper') and is a legitimate concern, I kept playing because the gameplay is just good.”
- “- Fast gameplay (no flashy effects, quick animations)”
- “It definitely tried to address some of my concerns with the ever so popular Etrian series -- like giving more importance to items and resource management being effectively null after a point -- while implementing some older mechanics present in the traditional Wizardry entries.”
- “A lot of it can be guessed from Etrian Odyssey, but there are a lot of other mechanics that seem new, but I never found out what they mean.”
- “Haven't figured out all the upgrading mechanics yet, but that's my bad, not the game's fault.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in "Lord of the Seal" are considered a significant drawback, with users noting the limitations of RPG Maker, including basic dungeon visuals and visible code text. Players seeking high-quality graphics or immersive environments may find the game's aesthetic lacking.
- “A great dungeon crawler -- once you can get past the graphical setbacks of being made in RPG Maker.”
- “Look past the 'sp_pool' and 'alchemy_boost' code text and the basic dungeon graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game is characterized as basic and easy to listen to, providing a straightforward auditory experience that complements gameplay without being overly complex or distracting.
- “The music is simple and enjoyable to listen to.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The melodies are catchy and stay with you long after playing.”
- “The music is basic and easy to listen to.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be surprisingly strong, indicating that players find the growth and depth of characters to be more impressive than expected.
- “Character development is surprisingly good.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its minimal depth, primarily revolving around a simplistic premise of seeking fortune in a labyrinth, with little to no additional lore or narrative development.
- “Lacking lore and story beyond the simple premise of 'go seek your fortune in the labyrinth'.”