New Arc Line

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New Arc Line is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Dreamate and was released on November 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews

story78 positive mentions

optimization15 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of steampunk aesthetics and magic, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Arcanum.
The storyline is engaging, with interesting characters and meaningful choices that impact the game world.
The combat system is fun and tactical, allowing for creative strategies and character interactions.

The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and crashes, particularly in later areas.
Inventory management is clunky, lacking sorting options and causing confusion with item usability.
The character creation is limited, with only two races and classes available, which may disappoint some players.

story
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The game's story has garnered mixed feedback, with many players finding the premise of a conflict between technology and magic intriguing and the world-building rich. However, criticisms include a confusing introduction, lack of clarity in quest tracking, and a feeling of incompleteness due to its early access status. Overall, while the narrative shows promise and features engaging characters, it requires further development and refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “The story and worldbuilding is very fun and interesting, with a compelling conflict between technology and magic that adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice, the characters are well written, and the story will get epic for sure.”
- “The world-building is fantastic, and the story has a strong start with an intriguing mystery that keeps players engaged.”
- “The story confusingly begins in medias res, but makes no effort to explain what's going on, what the world is like, who our character is, why does the judge yell at us, and what the motivation is.”
- “After several hours, there's still no hook or nothing of the sort, only tedious quests with uninspired dialogue, janky movement, and lackluster combat.”
- “The combat needs a lot of work, the story as it is presented right now is very confusing, and the voiced dialogue doesn't seem complete as of right now.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by familiar CRPG mechanics, blending turn-based combat with an engaging story centered around the conflict between technology and magic. While many players appreciate the innovative mechanics and depth of character progression, there are notable concerns regarding optimization, user interface clarity, and the overall pacing of gameplay, particularly in its early access state. Despite these issues, the game shows promise with its unique setting and potential for future enhancements.
- “Very much a story-based CRPG, fun, with adequate writing, and gameplay mechanics that should feel familiar to anyone who has played CRPG/tabletop RPG games before.”
- “The mechanics are solid.”
- “It has a promising setting and the gameplay was quite good.”
- “Trick shot and burst fire mechanics make clearing the board trivial; add a mage buff to damage and most bosses are one shot by burst fire.”
- “Gameplay doesn't fare much better.”
- “I won't play further for now and will wait a few months for more updates because the gameplay and interface needs a lot more refinement, especially the speed of various game actions feel slow and not snappy enough; the game pacing overall feels a bit slow.”
graphics
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The graphics of "New Arc Line" have received mixed feedback, with many praising the captivating steampunk aesthetic and overall visual design as a refreshing take on the RPG genre. However, some users noted issues such as stuttering performance, mismatched animations, and certain graphical elements that feel out of place, detracting from immersion. While the visuals are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements to enhance the overall experience and match the quality of leading titles in the genre.
- “The graphics and whole concept of steam and magic is brilliant and brings a fresh approach compared with other games currently available, which is what originally appealed to me.”
- “Visually, I love it; the clash of steam/diesel punk and more magical aesthetics works brilliantly to reinforce the feel of a world where magic and technology are set against each other.”
- “The art style and world-building are top-notch, seamlessly blending the industrial tones of steampunk with the mysticism of arcane magic.”
- “The crafting feature, when you open it up, looks cheap and out of place compared with the rest of the game, but that is me being picky.”
- “The graphics/game loading needs some work as I am only getting 40-50fps with some stuttering.”
- “When it comes to visuals, New Arc Line is about as pretty as it is pretty ugly.”
optimization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently a significant issue, with many players reporting frequent stuttering, crashes, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on lower-end hardware. While some initial performance is acceptable, it deteriorates over time, especially in more demanding areas or after extensive gameplay. As it is still in early access, players express hope for improvements, but recommend waiting for further optimization before purchasing.
- “Early access has a few performance bugs; but, it's still a promising start to what looks like will be a sprawling and beautiful new entry into the CRPG turn-based genre.”
- “Still got a few performance issues, but it's been a lot of fun so far and is a great foundation for what's to come.”
- “Looking forward to optimization and new content.”
- “The camera optimization needs work as the movement seems to drag fairly often.”
- “I wouldn't recommend buying it right now (in early access) as the game is *extremely* unoptimized; it is absolutely impossible to get a stable 60fps with the game looking good.”
- “Unfortunately, with its abysmally slow/unstable performance and severe lack of polish, it is definitely nowhere near ready, which is made extra frustrating by the frequency of crashes and terrible load times.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and progress. Many players report frustrating experiences with force quits, inventory management problems, and incomplete quests, leading to a consensus that the game is currently too buggy to enjoy fully. While some see potential in the story and mechanics, the overall sentiment is that it requires substantial optimization and polishing before it can be considered stable.
- “I'm assuming some cutscenes are missing because sometimes the screen fades to black to start a cutscene, then the game freezes and you have to force quit (losing progress).”
- “It's currently buggy and not completed.”
- “Played through the slums after the doctor quest line; no other quests would register. In the current state of the development, it is way too buggy to enjoy.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its emotional composition and dynamic responsiveness to in-game events, while others find it overly repetitive or intrusive. Some players appreciate the high-quality sound effects and ambiance, but express frustration over the lack of variety and issues with volume balancing. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a standout feature, though it may overwhelm the gameplay experience for some.
- “A soundtrack that dynamically reacts to in-game events and high-quality sound effects can make the world feel more alive.”
- “The soundtrack stands out for its emotional composition, seamlessly transitioning from melancholic melodies to dynamic battle tracks.”
- “Great graphics, satisfying music, interesting tech/magi-world to explore.”
- “The music, first and foremost, is too much after a while.”
- “The music is okay, but needs more variety.”
- “Unless I'm missing something, there is only one sound bar, and I am having an incredibly hard time hearing voices over the music and environmental sounds.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating blend of steampunk and fantasy elements, featuring detailed graphics and well-crafted environments. Reviewers appreciate the solid combat and RPG systems, alongside well-written characters and an engaging story, despite some noting bugs and incompleteness. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and promising, with comparisons to classic titles like Arcanum.
- “The art direction captures the grimy elegance of the combination of steampunk and fantasy, with detailed character models and atmospheric environments.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice, the characters are well written, the story will get epic for sure.”
- “The steampunk atmosphere is perhaps even better than in Arcanum.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it genuinely hilarious and capable of eliciting laughter, reminiscent of titles like Yakuza. Despite being in early access and having some bugs, many of which are amusing, the game's quirky and complex fantasy/steampunk setting contributes to its comedic appeal.
- “I don't usually bust out laughing while playing games unless it's Yakuza or Like a Dragon, but this game has had me rolling.”
- “Yes, it is early access (quite clear a lot of content is still missing, sometimes very obvious) there are bugs (some actually quite funny) and you will 100% need to start a new character when the game is fully released anyway.”
- “A complex, strange, and funny fantasy/steampunk CRPG.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and uninspired, with repetitive quests, poor dialogue, and clunky mechanics contributing to a lack of engagement.
- “After several hours, there's still no hook or anything of the sort, only tedious quests with uninspired dialogue, janky movement, and lackluster combat.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability due to its mutually exclusive choices and a visible good/evil alignment system, reminiscent of Fable, which enhances the experience of playing as either a hero or a villain. Additionally, players appreciate the game's value in terms of price, length, and replayability.
- “The game has a good replayability value as some parts in the game are mutually exclusive.”
- “A visible good/evil alignment system, similar to Fable, really brings the hero or villain replayability to life.”
- “Outstanding price tag, length, and replayability.”
- “The game lacks a visible good/evil alignment system, which diminishes the hero or villain replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to replay the game, as the choices feel inconsequential.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel pointless after the first playthrough.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful soundtrack, which features a range of compositions that effectively shift from melancholic melodies to energetic battle themes, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “The soundtrack stands out for its emotional composition, seamlessly transitioning from melancholic melodies to dynamic battle tracks.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, making you feel a genuine connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
- “The story evokes a wide range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, leaving a lasting impact long after the game is over.”