Obscurite Magie: The City of Sin
- November 19, 2021
- Syun-kan Flowlighter
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamUpcoming Games About the Game Louise Farren is a dagger-wielding bounty hunter. But when her precious family dagger is stolen, she goes on a mission to track the thieves down. Her search, however, takes her to an infamous town called Ruedidalia, a hive of some of the most dangerous criminals. And to make things even more complicated, she's asked to deal with some tough bounties while …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a variety of H content, making it visually appealing for fans of the genre.
- The story, while simple, includes interesting character interactions and a variety of scenarios that enhance the adult content.
- It offers easy gameplay options, such as casual mode and auto combat, allowing players to focus more on the narrative and art rather than challenging mechanics.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, with many battles being too easy and unbalanced, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The main storyline is weak and poorly written, serving primarily as a backdrop for the adult content rather than providing a compelling narrative.
- The game is very short, with many reviews suggesting it is not worth the full price due to its limited content and repetitive mechanics.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as simplistic and underdeveloped, often serving merely as a backdrop for explicit content rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the character interactions and occasional plot twists, many criticize the writing quality and lack of depth, with the main storyline often feeling dull and inconsistent. Overall, the narrative is seen as a secondary element, with the focus primarily on art and adult content rather than a robust story experience.
“The story isn't precisely mind-blowing, but the characters and the interactions between them—as well as the occasional plot twist—make up for it and manage to keep the player's interest.”
“As a general recap: your journey follows Louise, a famous bounty hunter, on a mission to recover a stolen dagger.”
“Overall it's an interesting game, even though its story is somewhat short but the player can enjoy playing through various events with an attractive heroine to make up for it.”
“The story is quite simple and short, so there isn't much to work with, resulting in underdeveloped characters.”
“If this sounds overly simplistic, it's because it is; the main story only serves as the scantest of anchors to the multitude of explicit encounters along the way.”
“It's not very good, don't get me wrong: the writing's kind of terrible, the storyline is dull, and the ending doesn't make sense.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it solid yet basic, and expressing a desire for more depth and development in mechanics like dungeon grinding and corruption. While the art and story are praised, the combat is often described as unbalanced and uninteresting, leading some to suggest that it detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the limited gameplay time and the option to skip it indicate that the gameplay may not be the main draw of the game.
“Really great art and decent game mechanics.”
“The art is fantastic, the story is enjoyable, and the gameplay is entertaining despite its issues.”
“Its gameplay is solid, and I enjoyed it, but I feel like the devs could have done more in this aspect.”
“The art and UI are really pretty, but the gameplay is very lackluster.”
“Though the vast majority of dialogue and sexual content is optional, the gameplay is but a fraction of the content.”
“Combat is so unbalanced and disinteresting, it might as well be removed from the game — I guess that’s why the developers implemented not one, but two gameplay modes to help you skip it!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while "City of Sin" involves some grinding, it is relatively brief, lasting around 3-4 hours. Many feel that the game could benefit from more developed mechanics related to grinding, as leveling up quickly leads to overpowering characters, even in more challenging modes.
“I do wish the game was a little longer and some of the mechanics (the dungeon grinding and corruption) were more developed.”
“It doesn't take much level grinding to become overpowered.”
“Though I chose the more difficult 'roleplay' mode, with a little grinding I plowed through every boss!”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The soundtrack is generally enjoyable and catchy, though some players feel that the use of electronic music in a high fantasy setting is an odd choice that detracts from the game's atmosphere. Despite this, many find the tracks engaging enough to listen to repeatedly.
“The soundtrack is enjoyable, but some tracks don’t fit the game’s setting.”
“I have mixed feelings about the soundtrack.”
“On the one hand, using electronic music in a high fantasy game is a weird choice and doesn't fit the game's setting, but on the other hand, the songs are so catchy I could listen to them nonstop without getting tired of them.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by appealing artwork, but the overall visual experience may not justify the full price of the game. While the art may resonate with some players, it is suggested to wait for a significant discount to fully appreciate the gallery feature.
“The high-quality artwork is impressive, showcasing a dense story and a variety of features.”
“If the artwork resonates with you, the gallery is definitely worth unlocking during a significant sale.”
“The graphics are stunning and add a lot to the overall experience of the game.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress, making it hard to justify the game's price.”
“Unless you plan on obsessively admiring the artwork, I can’t possibly recommend this game at full price!”
“If the artwork speaks to you, I think the gallery is worth unlocking on a really big sale.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by absurd situations, such as gaining the ability to shed clothing from a nudist, which leads to comically unintended consequences in battle, where characters remain unaffected by their exposed state. This blend of quirky mechanics and unexpected outcomes adds a lighthearted tone to the gameplay.
“Later on, you gain an ability from a nudist to shed your clothing completely, which is funny because it actually prevents in-battle cutscenes from occurring. There's neither a trigger for being exposed nor one for having your clothing ripped, so monsters will only use regular attacks despite you being in a more vulnerable state.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout your adventure.”
“I love how the game uses absurdity to create funny moments, like when characters react to ridiculous scenarios in the most unexpected ways.”
