Loren The Amazon Princess

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"Loren the Amazon Princess" is a fantasy RPG where you play as a servant and defender to Princess Loren on her quest to find her lost mother. Experience a heroic tale with intricate turn-based battles, character development, and replayability as choices and character customization lead to different outcomes. This old-school RPG by the creators of Planet Stronghold keeps the genre alive with its rich storytelling and various customization options.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 473 reviews

story178 positive mentions

grinding31 negative mentions

Engaging story with well-developed characters and multiple romance options.
Fun turn-based combat system that allows for strategic gameplay.
High replay value due to different character paths and endings.

Limited dialogue choices that can lead to confusion about character responses.
Some characters and plot points feel clichéd and predictable.
User interface can be clunky and inventory management is tedious.

story
601 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Loren: The Amazon Princess" is a blend of classic fantasy tropes, featuring a quest to save the world from evil forces while navigating character relationships and personal quests. While some players appreciate the engaging character interactions and emotional depth, many criticize the plot for being predictable and cliché, with limited impact from player choices. Overall, the narrative is described as charming yet flawed, with a mix of enjoyable moments and tedious pacing, making it appealing primarily to fans of story-driven RPGs.
- “The story is wonderful.”
- “What starts off as a simple rescue mission grows into a tale of saving the world as the machinations of the demons as well as the tensions between the elves and the humans rise and our heroes are caught in the midst of it all because of a simple sword that is said to be forged by the gods... what could have been just a generic epic fantasy plot is really made into something special here with great characters as well as clever writing.”
- “The story is well written and interesting enough to have kept me engaged right to the end.”
- “The story is cliché and derivative with less than stellar writing and player agency impacted by obfuscated dialog options.”
- “The story itself is weak and jumps from point to point without any real sense of justification or getting you emotionally involved.”
- “The story is very 'dragon age: origins,' and while it was pretty generic, I found the characters entertaining enough to more than make up for it.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the blend of visual novel and RPG mechanics, while others find it simplistic and lacking depth. Combat is primarily turn-based and straightforward, offering some strategic elements but often feeling repetitive or unengaging. Overall, while the game has its enjoyable moments and character interactions, many reviewers feel that the gameplay does not live up to the potential of its story and character development.
- “The gameplay of the game is a bit unusual but in a positive way; the combination of the genres visual novel and RPG in this game is undoubtedly a good mix where I loved the experience.”
- “It's a fantastic mix of visual novel and RPG, and it has a deceptively deep amount of mechanics for the format.”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand while needing strategy to win - but not too much.”
- “Really boring game with subpar graphics, music, and battle mechanics.”
- “The combat mechanics don't seem to work consistently; sometimes using taunt III will increase your aggro by 30%, other times by 4% (and the enemies will attack somebody else anyway).”
- “If you don't care much about relationships or plot in RPGs or can't stand the art style, you can find many mechanically better RPGs out there that don't require you to click through hundreds of lines of text and look at 2D sprites.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style as charming and nostalgic, while others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking variety. Many players appreciate the character designs and emotional expressions, but note that the visuals can feel repetitive and are not particularly advanced. Overall, the graphics are deemed adequate for the genre, serving the narrative well despite some technical issues and a lack of animation.
- “If you can expect anything from the winter wolves games, it is graphics - they are good.”
- “The visuals were well done with a good style and use of color.”
- “The artwork is top notch, the characters are well-developed, and the storyline, while somewhat generic, is well-told.”
- “There are very few artworks; the creators tried to add immersion by giving minor changes to facial expressions, but since there is no voice acting and the text dialogue is at the bottom while the faces are at the top, players' eyes will not be on the faces.”
- “The artwork is reused too much for 'different' areas.”
- “The lack of artworks is rather grueling in that regard; many scenes would have benefited from a dedicated drawing to better depict them.”
music
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the atmospheric and thematic elements, particularly in relation to character interactions and combat. However, some criticize the repetitiveness and abrupt transitions of the soundtrack, suggesting it could benefit from more variation. Overall, while the music is generally considered decent and fitting, it may not leave a lasting impression for all players.
- “The music was great and added to the atmosphere the game was creating.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent and I never tire of hearing the themes.”
- “The music shapes the mood of the moment: horse riding for important battles sounds, enchantment for tenderness, orchestrated melodies.”
- “Also, whoever wrote the code for the battle music had no idea what they were doing.”
- “The music was only so-so.”
- “Music is bland, art is western wannabe-anime type, and backgrounds get rehashed a lot.”
replayability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its solid gameplay, multiple protagonists, branching storylines, and numerous romance options, encouraging players to explore different paths and endings. While the main campaign lasts around 10-20 hours, the variety of character interactions, skill trees, and customizable elements enhance the overall replay value. Many players appreciate the engaging story and character development, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy replaying games for different outcomes.
- “The replay value is high with two possible protagonists, each with their own narrative, and numerous romance options.”
- “The story is lots of fun and the branching endings give it a surprising amount of replayability, but what really keeps me coming back is the combat.”
- “I would certainly recommend the game to those already initiated in text adventures and/or fans of JRPGs, and despite a certain replayability, the price tag for ten hours of gameplay might be a bit high, especially if you consider the grindy bits.”
- “The real value in this game is the replayability and finding all the many different enjoyable circumstances that are unique to each character and each choice.”
- “I really doubt it'll have the replay value advertised, and it doesn't seem very hardcore.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious and repetitive, often detracting from the enjoyment of the story and character interactions. While some appreciate the option to grind for skill upgrades and experience, many feel that the combat becomes monotonous over time, with a lack of meaningful rewards for the effort. Despite these criticisms, a few players noted that light grinding can be manageable and even enjoyable for those who prefer a more RPG-focused experience.
- “The battles were fun and challenging, yet not tedious, making the grinding feel rewarding.”
- “There was no pointless grinding unless you wanted to do so, which made the experience enjoyable.”
- “It is very, very tedious - even in the story mode.”
- “The only way to catch these characters up is the aforementioned grinding fights, which barely give decent experience.”
- “Similarly, combat is an absolute snooze, equipment is tedious to use, and there's a very good reason that the reward for beating the game is getting the option to skip combat entirely (to speed up future playthroughs).”
character development
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising the nuanced growth of characters and engaging relationships, while others criticize the reliance on clichés and anime tropes. The character designs receive polarized opinions, with some finding them stunning and others deeming them terrible and out of proportion. Overall, the game offers a solid narrative experience with opportunities for player-driven character development, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking deep interactivity.
- “The game has a solid and engaging story with nuanced character development, polished art and animations, and fun turn-based combat.”
- “I especially liked how each party member character has a lot of character development that can be encouraged by the player, through talking to them and completing optional quests.”
- “Character development is pretty rich here, almost all (if not all) the characters grow from when you meet them and start with very different personalities.”
- “Bad character designs completely out of proportion as they fill most of the screen as if they were going to jump on your face, horrible choice of text font, annoying and repetitive music loops, bland and cliché storyline.”
- “The concept is cool but good god is it stupid; the character designs are downright terrible, the story is stupid, and the character you have to play as is downright boring.”
- “Great moments of character development sadly follow anime tropes of irrational fits of anger from the cast, which don’t always seem to sit right considering the context.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a mix of laughter and tears, with players experiencing a range of feelings through its engaging story and well-drawn characters. While some found the plot to be disjointed, many still reported being emotionally invested, particularly during romantic arcs and character-driven quests. The effective use of music and touching scenarios contributed to a memorable emotional experience, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The story is great; I laughed, I cried, and I enjoyed the camp banter and jealousy scenes.”
- “Nevertheless, I cried several times during the story and fell in love with some of the drawn characters and the music!”
- “The dramatic and emotional moments are particularly heightened with good use of tracks.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by clever dialogue and entertaining character interactions, often leading to unexpected and amusing outcomes. While some moments elicit genuine laughter, others feel clichéd or fall flat, suggesting a mixed execution of comedic elements. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its narrative, featuring memorable characters that contribute to its comedic charm.
- “Great, funny game with interesting characters, a good story, and well-written dialogues.”
- “The dialogue can be funny at times, allowing for cheap laughs between character reactions.”
- “Other characters are no less entertaining, as you meet characters like Draco Firestarter - a fire mage who likes to start fires (am I a major yet?) and manages to cause the rest of the party to burst out laughing every time he talks, or Dora the nicest thief in town - she teaches that the best way to make friends is to give them money.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent music and well-crafted backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. Many describe it as reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings, though slightly less grand in scale.
- “The music was great and added to the atmosphere the game was creating.”
- “The backgrounds and music are well done (most of the time) and the general atmosphere is just great... and again, very LOTR-ish (but not as massive and majestic perhaps).”
- “Great atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels repetitive and lacks any real depth.”
- “There's a distinct absence of immersion; the environment feels lifeless.”
- “The overall ambiance is dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is frequently criticized for being glitchy, with players receiving prompts about unoptimized graphic settings despite having the latest drivers and DirectX installed. Additionally, the interface is described as clunky, further contributing to the overall perception of poor optimization.
- “The optimization of the game is so glitchy at times that I even get a prompt from the game saying that my graphic settings are not optimized, despite having the latest graphic drivers and DirectX installed.”
- “This game is pretty unoptimized, with a clunky interface.”