Lycah

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Lycah is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Thorne Games and was released on July 21, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Lycah - The Enchantress is a single-player Role Playing game that takes about 3 hours to beat. As Lycah, a monster hunter for The Ecclesia, you'll investigate a small village's haunting, where you'll encounter an evil creature and face challenges from your past. The game features an engaging storyline, exciting soundtrack, and beautifully animated sprites for its turn-based battle system. Other games include Black Home and unnamed titles.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game has a dark and intriguing premise that draws inspiration from historical events and folklore.
Some players found the atmosphere and story engaging, with nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RPGs.
Despite its flaws, a few players appreciated the effort put into the game and expressed hope for future titles from the developer.

The game suffers from poor quality graphics, gameplay, and a lack of engaging combat mechanics, making it feel like a low-effort asset flip.
Many players reported numerous bugs and crashes that significantly hindered gameplay and progress.
The narrative is vague and poorly explained, leaving players confused and unsatisfied with the story's development and conclusion.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Lycah presents a promising premise but ultimately falls short, lacking depth in character emotions and guidance throughout the gameplay. While the atmosphere is praised and the narrative is described as lightweight yet enjoyable, players often find themselves lost and struggling to follow the mission objectives. Overall, the story is seen as a mix of potential and disappointment, with a need for clearer direction.
- “Great (if lightweight) story, and a beautiful atmosphere, overall.”
- “Simple like FF1, good music and storyline, it's all you need.”
- “You would imagine in these circumstances, Lycah would hold some animosity towards this individual, and yet throughout the story, Lycah fails to show any indication of animosity (except against the religion) or sympathy for others.”
- “Ultimately, Lycah showed a promising story that failed to deliver.”
- “In the process of getting to the first town (where I stopped playing), I went through three areas: the 'prologue' of sorts, a crusader fortress full of NPCs, and a forest path, and managed to find myself lost and struggling to figure out where my mission objective was in the latter two. In the first, I only found my objective by accident.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. However, some users feel that the graphics effectively complement the game's overall atmosphere.
- “I think the graphics fit great with the feel of the game!”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab that relies on low-quality, stock assets and minimal development effort. Reviewers express frustration over the game's lack of originality and professionalism, suggesting it contributes to a negative perception of amateur developers in the industry.
- “This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
- “It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets... no real game development has taken place here, this is just a cash grab, it's shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with many users noting that it suffers from low-quality mechanics typical of RPG Maker shovelware, alongside poorly executed retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game exhibits noticeable bugs, indicating concerns about its overall stability.
- “I think it felt a bit buggy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently praised for its beauty, complementing a great, albeit lightweight, story. Overall, it creates an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “Great (if lightweight) story, and a beautiful atmosphere, overall.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy I, complementing the storyline well and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy I, combining good melodies with a captivating storyline; it's all you need for an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the story.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making the music a standout feature that elevates the entire gaming experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is essential from the start, as accumulating health and mana items is crucial for survival early in the game. This emphasis on grinding may deter some players who prefer a more balanced progression.
- “I hope you like grinding from the beginning because stockpiling on HP and MP items is the only way to stay alive shortly after starting.”