Nine Realms Prologue
- April 15, 2024
- Meta Sapien Games
WHISLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameDESTROY ALL THE GODS! The body of the thunder god has been taken over by the most cunning god of the universe. Find the gods hidden in different realms and destroy them all until you are the only god left standing! YOU'RE THE VERY RAGNAROK ITSELF There's no hero's tale here. On the contrary, you will be the nightmare of heroes! Develop your strategy and unle…
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept that combines Norse mythology with roguelike elements, offering enjoyable action and character improvements.
- Some players appreciate the humor and the engaging combat mechanics, noting that it can be a fun experience despite its current issues.
- The game shows potential for growth and improvement, with players expressing hope for future updates and content additions.
- The game suffers from poor controls, unresponsive menus, and significant performance issues, making it difficult to play.
- Voice acting and dialogue are criticized for being poorly executed, often sounding like bad AI translations, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players report bugs, crashes, and a lack of polish, leading to frustration and a feeling that the game is not ready for public release.
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality and performance issues, with many users comparing the textures to those from older titles like Mario 64. Despite being set to high settings, players report minimal improvements, with frame rates dropping significantly even in menus. Overall, the graphics are described as subpar and not meeting modern gaming standards.
“Otherwise, the graphics aren't too bad when set to epic, which the game defaulted to for me.”
“Terrible performance paired with abysmal graphics; graphic settings changed close to nothing. Every texture looks like a Mario 64 texture, and even the menu runs at a spicy 20 fps at most.”
“Mouse pointer doesn't line up, graphics are bad, script is bad, and voice acting is horrible.”
“Not ready; only leaving a negative review as the game is on sale in early access. There are translation issues (random German text) and the graphics and combat feel very mobile-esque.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its poor pacing and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels simplistic and primarily revolves around combat rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the blend of mythological elements and roguelike mechanics, the execution is seen as lacking, with issues such as minor bugs and a confusing premise detracting from the overall experience. As the game is still in demo form, there is hope that the story may improve in future updates.
“It combines a mythological universe with roguelike elements, partially storytelling.”
“It is a demo, and the story could change as the game continues.”
“So it's a simple kill everyone and everything, not a whole lot of story to follow.”
“I couldn't get past the introduction missions; it was so bad.”
“The story: Loki takes control of Thor... bad start because Thor is invulnerable to mental attacks.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-received, particularly the combat and fight scenes, though some players note a lack of content and incentive to balance combat mechanics. The smooth mechanics and interesting mythology enhance the experience, but there is room for improvement, especially in expanding the environments for combat. Overall, while the gameplay holds interest, it could benefit from additional content and refinement.
“Gameplay and setup hold interest.”
“Its mythology and gameplay are very interesting and relaxing.”
“On the gameplay side, I found the combat impressive, but some improvements could be made.”
“Not enough incentive to balance out combat and dodge mechanics.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in consistently poor performance and low-quality graphics reminiscent of outdated titles. Players report sluggish gameplay, frequent freezes, and minimal impact from adjusting graphic settings, making the experience nearly unplayable.
“Terrible performance paired with abysmal graphics; graphic settings changed close to nothing, because while every texture looks like a Mario 64 texture, even the menu runs at a spicy 20 fps at most.”
“Poorly optimized; the game runs slowly and poorly at all times, and tweaking settings doesn't guarantee a constant nor reasonable fps either.”
“Combat feels slow and clunky, which is further exacerbated by the sluggish game performance.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find the voice acting and storytelling amusing, others criticize the AI voices as painful and poorly executed, likening them to bad translations. Overall, the humor seems to be a mixed bag, with some appreciating its comedic elements despite the game's shortcomings.
“Also, I really think the voice acting is hilarious, hopefully it stays as-is.”
“They definitely have a good sense of humor, haha.”
“That's the game's humor.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring nice sound design and engaging tracks that avoid monotony. However, some users feel that the addition of more music would enhance the overall experience.
“The music is not boring, but I think more music should be added.”
“Nice sound design and music.”
“Music - actually not bad.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report notable stability issues, including character freezing after hits and during hammer throws, as well as bugs affecting movement and loading screens. Despite these problems, there is potential for improvement in future updates.
“After a hit, the character freezes for a split second; the same thing happens after throwing a hammer.”
“Quite buggy indeed, especially with movement and loading screens, but it has the potential for a decent game, maybe in the future.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability, indicating that it remains enjoyable and engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
“You enjoy it a lot because it has high replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the excessive reliance on grinding for resources like gold, which detracts from skill-based progression and overall gameplay enjoyment.
“There is too much reliance on farming for gold and upgrades instead of allowing players to progress based on skill.”
“The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I find the repetitive nature of grinding to be a major drawback, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as fine, suggesting a well-crafted and immersive environment that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”