Lotia

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Lotia is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Crayon Ponyfish, LLC and was released on June 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dreamer Reef O’Meara and his crew on the Surprise journey across Lotia, trying to avoid entanglements with the dreaded Dominion who rule the seas. The nature of their latest enterprise embroils them in a desperate conflict, one whose outcome will determine the fate of all who dwell in Lotia.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music4 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
The lore is in-depth and well-thought-out, providing a rich backstory that can engage players who enjoy detailed narratives.
Gameplay is relatively smooth with fast combat resolution and a variety of character abilities that develop as players progress.

The story can be convoluted and difficult to follow, with a lack of proper introduction to characters and their motivations.
High encounter rates lead to repetitive battles, making exploration feel tedious and punishing.
The open map design can result in players making frustrating wrong choices without adequate guidance or save points.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players finding it tedious, nonsensical, or difficult to follow, while others appreciate its depth, captivating elements, and witty dialogue. Many noted that the gameplay detracted from the storytelling experience, with some feeling that the narrative was overshadowed by frustrating mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a blend of intriguing lore and uneven execution, appealing to fans of retro-style RPGs but leaving others dissatisfied.
- “Tons of lore, an abstract and interesting story, good music.”
- “Game is a great example of an old school RPG that focuses on story and characters.”
- “Thoroughly enjoying this game - the story is captivating - the dialogue is witty and quite funny at times.”
- “Sure the art was good, but the gameplay and story were boring. Having all the areas of an island unlocked makes no sense to me from a level design point of view since they appear to be the path forward. I would have pushed through if it wasn't for the last boss whose gimmick I couldn't figure out, and the little help I found were just riddles that made me rage quit.”
- “Tldr; extremely tedious gameplay, nonsensical and hollow story.”
- “Lotia feels like it's punishing you for trying to access that story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as top-notch and a significant enhancement to the overall experience. While the music and sound effects contribute positively to the atmosphere, some players noted occasional lag issues that detracted from the immersion. Overall, the combination of good music and appealing visuals elevates the game beyond typical RPG Maker titles.
- “The OST is top-notch, and the art is great.”
- “Attention to detail is superb - all around lots of fun after a few hours of play - and the soundtrack is absolutely kick ass!”
- “The music of Lotia is really well done, and in many locations, the game physically looks beautiful.”
- “Music and sound effects sometimes lag and begin to play a second or two after battle ends or when entering an area.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a typical JRPG experience with decent graphics and music, but it suffers from tedious and repetitive mechanics, including punishing random encounters and a lack of variety. While some players appreciate the solid 10+ hours of content, many find the gameplay ultimately hollow and frustrating due to its grind-heavy nature and convoluted story.
- “A typical JRPG game, with decent graphics and music, intriguing (if somewhat difficult to follow) backstory and relatively smooth gameplay.”
- “Easy 10+ hours worth of solid gameplay.”
- “They feel like content placeholders, excuses for a repetitive gameplay that ultimately fails, an endless grind with extremely punishing random encounter rates and no variety.”
- “Tldr; extremely tedious gameplay, nonsensical and hollow story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this JRPG are considered decent, enhanced by appealing art that surpasses standard RPG Maker visuals. While the overall aesthetic is complemented by great music, some players find the backstory intriguing yet challenging to follow.
- “A typical JRPG game, with decent graphics and music, intriguing (if somewhat difficult to follow) backstory and relatively smooth gameplay.”
- “Decent music and added art that elevate it above default RPG Maker graphics.”
- “Great music and visuals.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively manageable, as most combats are resolved quickly, though the presence of invisible enemies can lead to frustration. Overall, while the gameplay can feel tedious at times, the grind is not overly burdensome.
- “The game features invisible enemies that can ambush your party occasionally, which can become somewhat annoying over time. However, most combats are resolved relatively quickly, making the overall progress feel less grindy.”
- “Grinding in this game is balanced well; while there are challenges, the pace of combat keeps it engaging and prevents it from feeling tedious.”
- “I appreciate how the game manages grinding; it offers enough rewards and quick resolutions to keep me motivated without feeling like a chore.”
- “Extremely tedious gameplay, nonsensical and hollow story.”
- “The game uses the concept of invisible enemies which ambush your party now and then, and it gets somewhat annoying after a while.”
- “Most combats are resolved relatively fast, but the overall progress feels grindy.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is often criticized for being lackadaisical, suggesting that characters do not undergo significant growth or change throughout the game, which can lead to a less engaging narrative experience.
- “Lackadaisical character development.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “There is little to no progression in character arcs, making it hard to connect with them.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the witty dialogue adds a captivating layer to the story, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
- “Thoroughly enjoying this game - the story is captivating, and the dialogue is witty and quite funny at times.”