Lords of Strife

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Lords of Strife is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Revolutionary Interactive and was released on May 22, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Lords of Strife features unique jumping mechanics that provide a challenging and engaging platforming experience.
The game has a well-designed pixel art style, with each level showcasing a distinct and stylized theme.
Players appreciate the hardcore nature of the game, which offers a sense of satisfaction from overcoming difficult challenges.

The game suffers from technical issues, including uncustomizable controls and low-quality graphics that do not meet modern standards.
Many players find the death sound effect to be extremely annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is perceived as monotonous and unoriginal, failing to bring anything new to the over-saturated platformer genre.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing; while some praise its unique and well-designed retro pixel art style, others criticize the outdated visuals and lack of substantial graphical options to enhance the experience. Overall, the simplistic 2D art fails to impress, leaving some players disappointed with the aesthetic quality.
- “Lords of Strife is a beautiful 2D game with a well-designed pixel art style.”
- “Either way, Lords of Strife has consistent stylized pixel graphics that help the game be more unique.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and stylistic, with enjoyable music and ambient sound effects to boot.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the enjoyable and nostalgic soundtrack that complements the visuals, others find it underwhelming or suggest muting it in favor of their own playlists. Overall, the music is described as decent but not particularly standout, with some noting its retro influences.
- “There is a decent amount of music on the soundtrack, enough to not get annoying at least.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and stylistic, with enjoyable music and ambient sound effects to boot.”
- “Loved the music!”
- “It might be best just to mute the game and listen to your own music while you play.”
- “And this game can't even brag about the aesthetics or music.”
- “It's just your standard 2D platformer with spikes and retro-sounding music.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Lords of Strife features challenging and innovative platforming gameplay centered around unique jumping mechanics that allow players to leap off objects and enemies to navigate obstacles. As players progress, they encounter new enemies and challenges that keep the experience fresh, emphasizing the game's difficulty and the necessity of perseverance to advance.
- “New types of enemies and obstacles are introduced as you progress, keeping gameplay fresh and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is difficult and innovative in that to move forward you will have to suffer.”
- “The primary mechanic is your ability to jump off of objects and enemies, allowing you to increase the distance you reach to overcome the challenges you are faced with.”
- “Lords of Strife is a challenging platforming game focused around unique jumping mechanics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is enhanced by uniquely themed levels that are visually appealing, contributing to an engaging narrative experience.
- “The levels are stylized to different themes that pertain to the story, and each one is unique and visually appealing.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The story unfolds in a way that feels both immersive and rewarding, making every moment count.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting that it significantly enhances their overall enjoyment and adds to the challenge.
- “I had a lot of fun with the game, both for the challenge and the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The game's world is beautifully crafted, with a haunting atmosphere that draws you in.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a dark and grim tone, with dialogue that cleverly balances wit and bleakness.
- “The dialogue is humorously grim.”
- “The witty banter between characters had me laughing out loud.”
- “The game is filled with clever puns and hilarious situations that keep the mood light.”