Namariel Legends: Iron Lord Premium Edition
- July 9, 2014
- Shaman Games Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamNamariel Legends: Iron Lord Premium Edition is a first-person adventure quest game set in the magical, steam punk-inspired land of Namariel. As the king's overthrown daughter, you'll sneak into the Iron Lord's citadel, escape from an air prison, and use a "mind reading device" to divine thoughts and reveal secrets. Your mission: rid Namariel of its cruel tyrant and rescue the legitimate king and queen.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming steampunk setting, enhancing the overall experience.
- Puzzles are varied and mostly enjoyable, providing a nice challenge without being overly difficult.
- The story is engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, making for a satisfying adventure.
- The game is misclassified as a hidden object game, as it lacks traditional hidden object scenes, which may disappoint fans of the genre.
- Some puzzles can feel illogical or overly simplistic, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- There is no map feature, making navigation cumbersome and requiring excessive backtracking.
- story47 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally engaging and set in a visually appealing steampunk world, featuring a mix of adventure and fantasy elements. While some reviewers noted that the plot follows familiar tropes and can feel simplistic or cookie-cutter, others appreciated its coherence and the way puzzles are integrated into the narrative. Overall, the storyline is considered enjoyable, with a satisfying progression and a bonus chapter that adds depth to the experience.
“The diary is truly original: a non-digital, but mechanical tablet. Consult it regularly because not only will you find notes you need, but there is also an encyclopedia where all the characters in the story are described.”
“The story is engaging all the time, a little naive but all the time in the typical steampunk tale setting.”
“The story was more than the thin premise that strings puzzles together in some games.”
“However, the actions required for story progression devolve into 'try this on that' until you find the right pixel or peculiar combination.”
“This makes for an extremely thin puzzle aspect to the game, which doesn't pair well with the extremely thin story and virtually non-existent NPC interaction.”
“Unfortunately there's no real story to this game.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the excellent steampunk-inspired artwork and hand-painted aesthetic. While some noted limitations in resolution and settings typical of mobile games, the visuals are described as beautiful and well-executed, enhancing the overall experience of the adventure. Overall, the graphics stand out as a strong point, particularly for a puzzle game, contributing to its immersive storytelling and gameplay.
“Excellent and well done graphics; it uses a steampunk style with fantasy elements too. The playability is perfect and very fluid, there are no object-hunting scenes but we will follow the story by collecting what we need and interacting with the environment.”
“Graphics look like hand-painted and nearly artistic.”
“A fun point and click puzzle game, with some terrific steampunk-inspired artwork.”
“Still, fixed resolution, next to no graphics settings, run-of-the-mill tablet hog gameplay; this is a mobile game no matter where you put it.”
“Graphics - 5 - now this is probably one of the weakest points.”
“Honestly, other than a less than stellar voice acting, I have no complaints about this game and would definitely recommend it to puzzle game aficionados who are more lenient with aging graphic designs.”
- music22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the steampunk theme and enhancing the overall experience with a nice soundtrack and sound effects. However, many reviewers noted a lack of variety and repetitiveness in the music, which detracted from its overall impact. While the main menu music and additional features like a music list and voiced cutscenes were appreciated, some felt that the soundtrack could have been better utilized throughout the game.
“The music fits the theme of the game.”
“The music is amazing!”
“The art style was excellent, the puzzles challenging, the story interesting enough to keep you playing, and a nice soundtrack.”
“The voice acting is pretty good, although there's not much variety in the music (which is about as limited as in most HOG games).”
“But that being said, it does seem like the music could have been better.”
“The only negatives were that the music was repetitive (can be turned off), the plot was typical and predictable.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around repairing and reassembling mechanisms in a steampunk world, offering a mix of hidden object and inventory-based challenges. While it features a unique mechanical diary and engaging bonus content, some players find the gameplay to be somewhat standard and lacking in depth compared to other point-and-click adventures. Overall, it provides a decent experience for fans of the genre, with a playtime of around 3-6 hours, but may not stand out among more polished titles.
“Nice idea to immerse ourselves in a world populated by robots and small mechanical automata; get ready because our task will be to repair and reassemble various mechanisms.”
“I was pleasantly surprised with it; the bonus content was large and took almost an hour to complete with as much quality and attention to detail as the main story. It's a nice length, not too long or too short, of about 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very logical and is very fast-paced.”
“Still, fixed resolution, next to no graphics settings, run-of-the-mill tablet hog gameplay; this is a mobile game no matter where you put it.”
“Gameplay: as I have said before, this plays just like a hidden object game with a find and use inventory, and most game companies classify it as a hidden object game.”
“Finally, there's the lack of follow-through for one of the mechanics I thought would be most interesting: the mind-reading device you get at the beginning of the game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, receiving a score of 2 out of 10, with reviewers noting that it offers minimal incentive for players to return after completing it.
“I have to give a low score as it honestly does not have much replay value.”
“Minimal replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its detailed scenery and immersive soundtracks, which effectively create a tense and engaging environment, particularly highlighted by a gripping track that sets the tone during high-stakes moments.
“The atmosphere and scenery are incredibly detailed, immersing you in the game's world.”
“There are several tracks that create a very tense atmosphere, including one right at the beginning of the game that heightens the stakes and hair-raising action as you search for oil for an artificial leg.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“While there are a few tracks that create a tense atmosphere, overall, the sound design fails to enhance the experience.”
“The environments are visually appealing, but the atmosphere is undermined by repetitive gameplay and predictable scenarios.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while some mini-games exhibit minor bugs, these issues are not significant enough to disrupt gameplay. Additionally, there is a desire for higher resolution options to enhance the experience.
“A few mini-games seemed a bit buggy, but nothing show-stopping.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by absurd and unexpected scenarios, such as a royal child being humorously thrown out of a window and saved by a dirigible, followed by a comedic recounting of the event by an uncle resembling Edward Norton. This blend of slapstick and witty storytelling sets a lighthearted tone for the narrative.
“The only child of the royal family gets rather hilariously chucked out a window and saved by a passing dirigible, and then the game fast-forwards about 15 years to your Edward Norton-looking uncle recounting the story to you, who definitely isn't the lost kid or anything.”
