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Nine Realms Prologue

68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, story
68% User Score Based on 232 reviews

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In "Nine Realms Prologue," play as the thunder god's vessel, bent on defeating all threats to your divinity. After each loss, use time warping to gain experience and power for your next attempt. Customize your character's attributes, weapons, and abilities to fit your strategy, as you explore realms filled with various characters and creatures.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique concept that combines Norse mythology with roguelike elements, providing an enjoyable experience.
  • The combat mechanics, particularly the hammer combat, are addictive and engaging, allowing for skill-based gameplay.
  • The game shows potential for improvement and has a good atmosphere, with some players expressing excitement for future updates.
  • The game is poorly optimized, with frequent crashes, low frame rates, and unresponsive controls, making it nearly unplayable.
  • Voice acting is subpar, often described as cringe-worthy and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many players report significant issues with the game's mechanics, including misaligned mouse controls, lack of key rebinding, and unclear objectives.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many users describing them as abysmal and reminiscent of outdated titles like Mario 64. Performance issues exacerbate the problem, with low frame rates and minimal impact from graphic settings adjustments. Overall, the visuals are considered subpar, contributing to a negative reception of the game's early access state.

    • “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, 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.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its pacing and lack of depth, describing it as a simplistic "kill everyone" narrative with minimal engagement. While some find the combination of mythological elements and roguelike mechanics intriguing, others feel the execution is poor, particularly in the introduction missions. As the game is still in demo form, there is hope for improvements in storytelling as development continues.

    • “It combines a mythological universe with roguelike elements, partially focusing on storytelling.”
    • “It is a demo, and the story could change as the game continues.”
    • “The storytelling is funny, adding a unique charm to the game.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging combat and smooth mechanics, particularly during fight scenes. However, there are concerns about a lack of content and insufficient incentives to balance combat and dodge mechanics. Additionally, players express a desire for more diverse environments for combat, such as sea or mountainous areas.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in consistently poor performance and low-quality graphics reminiscent of outdated titles. Players report that even basic menu navigation is sluggish, with frame rates dropping to around 20 fps, and attempts to adjust settings yield little to no improvement. Overall, the game's performance is described as unplayable due to frequent freezes and a clunky combat experience.

    • “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.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 stem from unintentional comedic elements rather than intentional design, leading to mixed reactions among players.

    • “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.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, with characters freezing momentarily after actions like taking hits or throwing items, alongside frequent bugs during movement and loading screens. While these problems hinder the experience, there is potential for improvement in future updates.

    • “After a hit, the character freezes for a split second, the same thing after throwing a hammer.”
    • “Quite buggy indeed within the movement and the loading screens, but it has the potential for a decent game, maybe in the future.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game's high replayability as a key factor in their enjoyment, indicating that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “You enjoy it a lot because it has high replayability.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the excessive reliance on grinding for resources like gold and upgrades, feeling it 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 game forces you to grind excessively for resources, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “Grinding for upgrades feels tedious and takes away from the fun of actually playing the game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently 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.”
    • “The ambiance created by the sound design and visuals is simply breathtaking.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”

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