Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
- December 25, 2020
- Aleksey Skvortsov
Get on Steam"Naudrion: Fall of The Empire" is an open-world, single-player RPG set in a dark fantasy world. As former soldier Marcus, players must navigate a non-linear story, make choices that affect quests, and battle monsters to gain experience and craft items. The goal is to stop the vile Morgaus and save the world of Naudrion, all while exploring a large, seamless world without loading screens.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully designed open world with interesting quests and a variety of characters to interact with.
- There is a strong emphasis on exploration and crafting, providing players with a sense of freedom and discovery.
- The game has potential with a compelling story and character development, appealing to fans of classic RPGs like Gothic.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developer for an extended period, leading to a lack of polish and numerous bugs.
- Many players report unplayable mechanics, including broken interactions, poor combat systems, and frustrating controls.
- The game suffers from significant translation issues and lacks essential features like a functional map and quest tracking.
- story11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging and quickly developing narrative centered around the character Marcus, who embarks on a quest for vengeance in a richly designed medieval open world. Players appreciate the depth of dialogue and the non-linear storytelling that allows for varied quest outcomes based on their choices. However, some users express frustration with quest navigation and the need for improved quest notes, which can hinder the overall experience.
“Awesome story, which develops quite quickly.”
“All this awaits you in the amazing story of Marcus, in the whimsical world of Naudrion!”
“Character development and non-linear storytelling look interesting.”
“Needs better quest notes.”
“In the game, you will find a large system of dialogues and different variations of the same quests depending only on your choice of play style.”
“2 early quests... farmers' problem and kill the beast in the forest. Can't find either of them. Looked around for ages. Is this going to happen a lot? If so, I won't play it again.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and somewhat outdated, with some users noting that they could use improvement. However, others appreciate the optimization and find the visuals acceptable for gameplay. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they do not significantly detract from the gaming experience.
“But it is already perfectly optimized and has nice graphics.”
“The graphics are quite simple.”
“Graphics need a kick.”
“Old graphics from which a bit hurt my eyes.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and atmospheric, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some mixed feelings about the graphics and gameplay mechanics.
“The music is charming and atmospheric.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging open world, offering a variety of skills and choices that enhance the overall experience. Players express a desire to revisit the game to explore new elements and emotions in the gameplay.
“Two years ago, I wrote this review: a nice, interesting open world, loads of skills and choices, and great gameplay.”
“I will continue to follow the project in order to return to the game again and experience new emotions from the gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers find the character development intriguing, particularly noting its integration with non-linear storytelling, which adds depth and complexity to the narrative experience.
“Character development and non-linear storytelling look interesting.”
“The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the overall narrative.”
“I love how the choices I make influence the growth and relationships of the characters.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users praise the game's optimization, noting that it runs smoothly and features impressive graphics.
“But it is already perfectly optimized and has nice graphics.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by charming and immersive music, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
“The music is charming and atmospheric.”
