Loria
- November 27, 2018
- Loria
Get on Steam"Loria is a single-player Fantasy Real Time Strategy game that pays homage to classics, with modern controls and a pleasing aesthetic. The game features 2 playable races, 2 campaigns with 8 missions each, 6 unique heroes, and RPG elements like hero units and quests. Loria aims to deliver intelligent AI, smooth controls, and interesting content for a fresh take on the RTS genre."
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Reviews
- Loria is a nostalgic homage to classic RTS games like Warcraft 2 and 3, successfully capturing their essence while introducing some modern gameplay elements.
- The game features a fun campaign with engaging characters and voice acting, providing a humorous and enjoyable experience.
- The mechanics allow for unit leveling and diverse strategies, making gameplay interesting and rewarding for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from significant pathfinding issues, with units frequently getting stuck and not responding properly to commands, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- Many players have reported unbalanced AI behavior, particularly at normal difficulty, where the enemy can quickly rebuild and overwhelm the player.
- The lack of multiplayer options and limited content updates have left some players feeling that the game is incomplete and abandoned.
- story119 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as basic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its reliance on clichéd dialogue and a predictable plot structure. While some players appreciate the humor and RPG elements integrated into the missions, others find the campaign repetitive and the character development minimal, leading to a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable but could benefit from more originality and refinement to enhance player engagement.
“The campaign is challenging and the story is above average and enjoyable with a nice bit of humor mixed in.”
“This game is a real enjoyment to play, with great artwork and storytelling.”
“I am really impressed by the voice acting, the story that is told during the campaigns, and the two races which are pretty well designed.”
“The story is short with a boring ending.”
“It takes the Blizzard storytelling approach of that era, meaning the writing and voice-acting are cringe, the campaign plot is bland, and all characters are unlikable cliches.”
“But the whole thing quickly gets a little disjointed: practically every mission ends with you destroying the last building/killing the last unit, cut to black, campaign map.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic RTS titles like Warcraft II and III, featuring familiar mechanics such as resource gathering and unit leveling, which many players find enjoyable and polished. However, it suffers from some bugs and rigid mechanics, particularly in unit pathfinding, and lacks significant originality in graphics and unique gameplay elements. Overall, while it offers a fun and uncomplicated experience for fans of the genre, it may feel dated and less appealing to newcomers.
“Loria is clearly created with love; it's overall a very polished experience with smooth and fun gameplay.”
“The RTS gameplay is very well-rounded and feels just like Warcraft 2/3, with gathering two major resources and a third for population along with your building requirements and upgrading system to boost attack or defenses of certain units.”
“The game is a lot of fun, and it has some very unique mechanics that make this game special.”
“As for gameplay, you get what you pay for.”
“One of the bigger problems I'd say is unit pathfinding at times, and especially with tight areas it can be difficult to get a large amount of units through. Even though there are some decently different units between the factions, for the most part they feel like they play the same without any hugely unique mechanics. At times, even with upgrades, things feel a tad bit too slow in terms of stuff like regenerating mana and health.”
“So don't expect any crazy innovative groundbreaking new stuff in terms of gameplay.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic 2D art style reminiscent of classic RTS games like Warcraft, while others criticize the lack of originality and consistency. Players appreciate the fresh visuals and modern optimization, but some report technical issues, such as characters getting stuck in the graphics. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of charm and nostalgia, appealing primarily to fans of retro strategy games.
“The graphics, the gameplay, the story already captured me.”
“For a 2D game, the graphics are amazing.”
“It's good for the most part, great nostalgic RTS Warcraft feel with better graphics, optimized for modern resolution and better controls.”
“There wasn't one match that I played where my guys didn't get stuck in the graphics and I'd have to kill them to reset them.”
“I don't mind it that much and it was their goal to clone old school RTS gameplay, but they could have been at least slightly original in the graphics department.”
“The art style is not consistent.”
- music23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its nostalgic, old-styled MIDI-inspired compositions that evoke memories of classic titles like Warcraft 2. While some reviewers note that the score may not be award-winning, it effectively complements the visuals and enhances the overall experience, alongside decent voice acting. However, there are a few dissenting opinions, with some players expressing indifference towards the music.
“Another major advantage of this game is the music and voice acting in the dialogs.”
“During the gameplay, you can listen to the nice old-styled music, which brings that nostalgic feeling of epic.”
“The graphics are fresh, voice acting is decent and funny, music nostalgic, but perfectly matching the visuals.”
“The musical score isn't something that'll win awards, but it's certainly within the spirit and realm of Warcraft 2 with its use of midi-esque music you'd likely hear from the old days of gaming in the 90s.”
“I do not care for the music.”
“The art style is not consistent, although I do like the music.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its clever, tongue-in-cheek writing and funny moments throughout the campaign. The combination of engaging gameplay, witty dialogue, and amusing situations—such as the unique mechanics of unit promotion—contributes to an overall enjoyable and entertaining experience. The voice acting and nostalgic music further enhance the comedic elements, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The writing is probably the game's strongest point; it is so tongue-in-cheek and hilariously well written.”
“The campaign is challenging, and the story is above average and enjoyable with a nice bit of humor mixed in.”
“Love the humor and the gameplay; again, a real classic formula which I love.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its stability issues, primarily involving minor bugs such as AI pathfinding problems and command execution delays, rather than game-breaking crashes. While these bugs detract from the overall experience, many players still find the game enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles.
“However, I should inform that Loria is a bit buggy (not game crashing, more like the AI pathing gets a bit confused or doesn't obey the command straight away) and still needs a few more features (like naval combat, more factions, and multiplayer).”
“Bit buggy here and there, some easy exploits - still, feels already like a classic!”
“If this wasn't so buggy, I think it would be a great take on WC2/3.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, delivering a nostalgic RTS experience reminiscent of Warcraft with enhanced graphics and controls. Players report smooth performance with minimal bugs or hiccups during gameplay, indicating a solid optimization for modern systems.
“It's good for the most part, great nostalgic RTS Warcraft feel with better graphics, optimized for modern resolution and better controls.”
“The game runs smoothly, (at least on my machine) and I ran into very few, if any, hiccups with it the entire time I played.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that hinder gameplay and make optimization feel incomplete.”
“Despite the nostalgic feel, the optimization leaves much to be desired, especially on lower-end systems.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a nostalgia cash grab, despite some users acknowledging it as a passion project that has been in development for years. While some appreciate the effort behind it, the overall sentiment leans towards viewing it as an attempt to capitalize on nostalgia rather than offering genuine value.
“Nope, it's just a nostalgia cash grab.”
“Nope, it's just a nostalgia cash grab.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from a lack of polish and minor bugs, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and significantly reduces its replay value.
