Lost Oath
- August 11, 2023
- Studio Jubei
A former school project completely remade two years later by a bored 17 year old. Disgraced, a lone knight searches for revenge in a land ruled by bandits and corrupt knights. Fight through an unforgiving world filled with dangers and secrets. Die over and over again until your spirit is broken. Fulfill your lost oath, face your failures, avenge your master.The caves free content update is now av…
Reviews
- The pixel art and soundtrack are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
- The platforming is challenging and fun, with a lot of potential for exploration and discovering secrets.
- The game shows promise for a first project by a single high school student, indicating a bright future for the developer.
- The combat feels weak, lacking impact when taking damage and requiring constant health monitoring.
- The absence of checkpoints can be frustrating, forcing players to restart from the beginning after dying.
- The game may run poorly on some systems, affecting the overall playability.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive soundtrack created by a single high school student, which complements the beautiful pixel art.
“The things that stand out to me the most are the pixel art (really quite beautiful) and the soundtrack, and of course the fact that this was made by a single high school student!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-received for its unique concept, but players have noted a lack of checkpoints, particularly on level 2, which can be frustrating as it requires starting over upon death. Despite this annoyance, many are willing to continue playing and appreciate the overall experience.
“I found this game through posts on r/bisexualteens and I was hooked immediately. It is a very cool concept, and I really liked the gameplay. However, when you die on level 2, there aren't exactly checkpoints, and you just start over. I am fine with this, as I can just get back, but it's still a tad bit annoying. I will play more later and update my review, though!”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect is enriched by a wealth of lore that not only develops the game's world but also conveys short narratives, creating a layered and immersive storytelling experience.
“There seemed to be a lot of lore pieces that built up the world around you, and there were others that, in the same swoop, also told a short story.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked a cohesive narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”