Obsidian Prince

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Obsidian Prince is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Unleash The Giraffe and was released on May 24, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Obsidian Prince," a turn-based strategy game, engage in tactical combat where every move matters and outsmart enemies in increasingly challenging dungeons. Craft a deck of inspirations to enhance abilities and explore a vast, handcrafted world, unlocking new areas to build and expand your base. The roguelike mode offers additional challenges as you push back against the threat of the Obsidian Prince.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features charming voxel graphics and a humorous writing style that adds to its appeal.
The tactical turn-based combat is engaging, with a unique card system that allows for strategic gameplay and character customization.
The developers are responsive and actively update the game, showing a commitment to improving the player experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can hinder gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The user interface can be confusing, making it difficult to track enemy actions and understand certain mechanics.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and the difficulty spikes to be unbalanced, leading to a lack of enjoyment over time.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
34%
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The gameplay is characterized by a solid core loop that combines tactical turn-based combat with unique mechanics, such as a deck-building system and roguelike elements, which many players find engaging and enjoyable. However, some users noted issues with clarity and balance, leading to confusion and frustration at times. Overall, while the game has potential and offers a charming experience, it may not appeal to everyone due to its rough edges and occasional lack of polish.
- “The game is rough around the edges, but the core gameplay loop is solid.”
- “A quirky and charming dungeon crawler with good humor and varied gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are solid, the concept works, and the voxel art is gorgeous.”
- “I would just slowly move toward the enemy - no cover mechanics or anything like Overwatch seemed to exist, and then I would use a ranged attack when I was close enough.”
- “The frequency with which runs are lost due to unexplained mechanics, poorly telegraphed outcomes, messy graphics that are hard to read, or a simple lack of information, is remarkable.”
- “The core gameplay has potential, but the way the game starts is pretty overwhelming when within 20 minutes there's so much open on the map.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and colorful voxel graphics, while others criticize the clarity and readability during combat, especially in crowded scenarios. Some players appreciate the cute aesthetics and detailed environments, but note that the pixelation can hinder visibility. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of appealing design and occasional confusion, contributing to the game's unique charm.
- “The art style is clean and the world itself is fantastic to look at.”
- “Very well executed this game: pleasant voxel graphics, fresh and clever game design, cool soundtrack, cheeky but never annoying writing.”
- “Graphics are amazing, and there are so many different ways to play.”
- “The weak point of this game is the graphics and visual design.”
- “The pixel art of this game doesn't have great visuals.”
- “The 'retro' graphics are ugly.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky charm and imaginative writing, featuring a mix of clever puns and light-hearted dialogue that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance of humor with gameplay, noting that it brightens the challenging atmosphere while maintaining a fun and engaging tone. The combination of cute graphics, entertaining soundtracks, and humorous elements contributes to a delightful and memorable gaming experience.
- “This is an indie game and the writing is really imaginative and funny.”
- “The dialogue and description writing is fresh and funny.”
- “As many have already stated, the game is laden with quirky humor - both silly and clever - so most should be able to find funny elements.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its engaging and memorable quality, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some noted issues with music transitions and looping, the majority found the compositions to be charming, fitting well with the game's humor and art style. Overall, the soundtrack is described as both entertaining and integral to the game's atmosphere, making it a significant aspect of the gameplay.
- “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, and I can never get bored of it.”
- “Super charming, hilarious roguelike RPG with amazing music and a combat system that is really entertaining.”
- “With a super cute, fun, and memorable main theme; the developers really nailed the music direction on Obsidian Prince.”
- “Boring game, trash graphics, ok soundtrack, was expecting great gameplay at least, but it's boring and repetitive, what were they thinking...”
- “Music is better than average but quite disjointed from the action and transitions badly into each other, randomly and abruptly.”
- “Music looping improperly, abilities UI lagging, lag when there's lots of units/tile effects, inspiration deck cycling twice during bosses, multi-shot numbers not showing right/not mentioning a damage decrease in description.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's story is described as charming and intentionally corny, with a lighthearted approach that doesn't take itself too seriously. While the initial missions may feel clichéd and the narrative can be incoherent at times, players appreciate the engaging campaign that allows for exploration and piecing together the story at their own pace. The game offers two difficulty modes, catering to both those who want a relaxed storytelling experience and those seeking a more challenging tactical gameplay.
- “I'm not that far into the story, but I can say it has been a blast so far.”
- “All in all, very charming and corny-on-purpose storytelling; it definitely doesn't take itself seriously, but does it in a very good way.”
- “The early access version of the game also comes with a campaign, where you explore the world, encounter challenges, and uncover little pieces of story to piece together as you go.”
- “I wish so badly that this game was made better because the concept is so much fun, but it's just so hard to play with all the bugs and incoherent storyline.”
- “Seems to be more of a 'choices matter' in that your characters can die if you play a turn wrong and less of a 'choices matter' in terms of which quests you choose to resolve since saying no just means you can go back and do them at any time.”
- “The early access version of the game also comes with a campaign, where you explore the world, encounter challenges, and uncover little pieces of story to piece together as you go (if you want to – I have it on good authority, you don’t need to worry about the story if you just want to kill things).”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with repetitive tasks and slow movement mechanics contributing to a frustrating experience. The lack of clarity in the user interface further exacerbates the grind, making it difficult to engage with the game's complexities without feeling bogged down by monotony. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “And that means having to do like 30 rooms to get to the same place you're at doing the same tedious things.”
- “However, the UI decisions made means that it's actually exceedingly tedious to determine just what's going on.”
- “Once the game gets complicated enough to be interesting, repeating the above each and every turn gets *really* tedious.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as lag during ability selection and map loading, particularly when many enemies are present. Many reviewers express a willingness to revisit their opinions if these issues are addressed, but currently, they cannot recommend the game as a polished product.
- “I will keep playing, and if the developers fix the balance problems and performance issues I mentioned in this review, I would be happy to change my review.”
- “My second big complaint is the abysmal performance.”
- “There are performance issues, such as lag when hovering over different abilities and when maps load.”
- “I will keep playing, and if the devs fix all the issues I complain about in this review (balance problems and performance issues), I'd be happy to change my review, but I don't think I can recommend the game for anyone looking for a finished product.”
- “My second big complaint is that the performance is abysmal.”
- “The performance issues include lag when hovering over different abilities and when maps load.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of coherence due to poorly implemented procedural generation. Despite ongoing hotfixes and patches from the developers, many players feel that the game remains a frustrating experience weeks after its official launch.
- “It's so buggy and feels soulless because they utilized procedural generation AI very poorly; it's random for the sake of being random.”
- “I can see the developers pushing out hotfixes and patches, but I'm not going to be as forgiving of these experience-ruining issues when the game was in early access. I waited until it launched to buy, and now, three weeks after launch, it's still a buggy mess.”
- “But holy heck, is this game buggy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a clever blend of light humor that alleviates its challenging elements, creating an engaging experience. Players appreciate the combination of card battling and tactical roguelite mechanics, which contribute to a well-paced and enjoyable ambiance.
- “A smart combination of card battler and tactical roguelite, with good pacing and a fun atmosphere.”
- “The game is filled with light humor, which brightens the otherwise punishing atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the intriguing setting, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers excellent replayability, characteristic of roguelikes, with an engaging campaign that encourages players to dive back in after each dungeon to improve their high scores. Players find themselves eager to replay the game repeatedly, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There's the typical roguelike with infinite replayability, but what's great about the game is how there's an actual campaign.”
- “The replayability is great, and after every dungeon, I just want to jump back in and play it again to try to beat my high score.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the character development in the game is enjoyable, many players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more intricate growth and backstory for the characters.