Medievalien

About

"Medievalien is an action-packed rogue-like game with RPG and strategy elements, featuring a rich storyline where magic and technology clash. Battle hordes of alien creatures in procedurally generated medieval fantasy environments, managing your equipment and loot to overcome challenges. Unlock characters, unravel secrets, and discover why the aliens invaded – yet can magic withstand their technological power?"

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Play Modes

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

+12

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, making it fun for fans of roguelikes.
Developers are responsive to player feedback and regularly update the game with new content and bug fixes.
The art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an overall pleasant gaming experience.

The game feels incomplete with many features not working, and there have been long periods without updates from the developers.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, such as frame rate drops and unresponsive controls, which can hinder gameplay.
Some players feel the game lacks depth and polish, making it feel more like a demo than a finished product.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is engaging and well-crafted, featuring enjoyable mechanics typical of roguelikes and a progression system reminiscent of "Slay the Spire." Players appreciate the balance between the simple yet convincing story and the innovative gameplay elements, although the satisfaction of breaking boxes can slow down the pace. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience that encourages exploration and mastery of its mechanics.
- “The game mechanics are pretty fun as far as roguelikes go, and I like the Slay the Spire-like progression map.”
- “The story is simple but convincing, and the mechanics are very well made with a lot of interesting ideas.”
- “After a little bit of gameplay, I have to applaud the devs for putting out some great content.”
- “After I died twice, I was pretty comfortable with the mechanics and was able to storm through the game.”
- “The story is ok and fits very well in the game without compromising the gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features a great art style and smooth performance, with enjoyable weapon variations and skill differences. However, some users noted that the graphical effects for thrown items are lacking, and targeting issues can lead to frustrating gameplay moments. Overall, the visuals are appreciated, but there are areas for improvement.
- “Great art style, fun weapon variation, and difference in skills.”
- “I like the theme, the art style, and (generally) the movement and combat.”
- “Difficult at first, but I love the concept and artwork; it runs very smoothly for early access and I haven't had any game-breaking issues.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, players have reported performance issues, particularly in the second area, which they hope will be addressed in future updates. Additionally, there are concerns about inconsistent progression and unfair enemy placements in map 2, contributing to a less than optimal gaming experience.
- “There were some performance issues I encountered in the second area, but that was released recently, so I'm guessing it's just a matter of time before that gets fixed.”
- “Progression is too inconsistent even after good runs; map 2 has some unfair enemies, and there are performance issues.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting that both the soundtrack and sound effects are polished and contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack and the sound effects are very polished.”
- “This video game has a great soundtrack.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is generally regarded as simple yet convincing, effectively integrating with the gameplay without detracting from it. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted mechanics that complement the narrative, highlighting the presence of interesting ideas throughout.
- “The story is simple but convincing, and the mechanics are very well made with a lot of interesting ideas.”
- “The story fits very well in the game without compromising the gameplay.”