Old School RPG

About

"Old School RPG" is a turn-based adventure game where players must create a party of four to vanquish evil from the land. With 14 character classes to choose from, players will explore different islands, solve puzzles, and engage in combat to progress through the story. The game features new dungeons, caves, and key bindings in the latest update.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+21

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of old-school RPGs, reminiscent of classics like Might and Magic and Wizardry.
The developer is highly responsive, frequently releasing updates and addressing player feedback.
The character customization, while basic, allows for enjoyable party building and strategic gameplay.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including slow loading times, bugs, and performance drops even on high-end systems.
Combat and gameplay mechanics are often described as slow, tedious, and lacking depth, leading to a frustrating experience.
The user interface and overall design are criticized for being awkward and uninformative, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting glitches and performance issues even on lower settings, while others appreciate the clean presentation and modern aesthetic that pays homage to classic RPGs. Many agree that the visuals are functional and enjoyable, especially for an indie title, successfully blending old-school charm with contemporary graphics. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics are considered acceptable and contribute positively to the game's nostalgic atmosphere.
- “It really does give that old school M&M feel, but with far better graphics.”
- “It's definitely going for old school style with modern graphics and it mostly succeeds.”
- “Graphics are phenomenal for a small indie company with a true RPG.”
- “Graphics are a little glitchy.”
- “So buggy it's unbelievable even on lowest graphics settings.”
- “The RPGs of yesteryear were the way they were because it was all about the story/fantasy, and frankly, the graphics plain sucked.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant farming to progress and avoid instant death. The janky mechanics contribute to the frustration, especially when facing challenging bosses in dungeons. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The game is overall janky and it gets tedious quickly.”
- “There is a fair amount of farming necessary to move on to the next map and avoid instadeath, but that goes with the territory.”
- “It becomes quite tedious when exploring dungeons and you find yourself unable to kill the final boss fight.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
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The story is appreciated for its engaging narrative and strong character motivations centered around good versus evil, reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, players note that the world feels limited, with straightforward quests and predictable dungeon designs, suggesting a desire for more depth and variety in gameplay elements.
- “I only like to play games if I can play good characters and be on a good quest to defeat evil.”
- “The RPGs of yesteryear were the way they were because it was all about the story and fantasy.”
- “Very nice story pieces so far.”
- “The world is small, the quests are very straightforward, and the dungeons will not surprise you with their size. Personally, I would like to see more variety in the story and weapons.”
- “The RPGs of yesteryear were all about the story and fantasy, while the graphics were not a priority. This game fails to capture that essence.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when accessing the inventory. Many describe it as a slow and buggy experience, even on the lowest graphics settings, indicating significant performance issues.
- “It's a slow, buggy, unenchanting mess.”
- “After the most current update, the game freezes and crashes each time I try to look at the inventory.”
- “So buggy it's unbelievable even on the lowest graphics settings.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Many reviewers noted that while the game shows potential and passion, the current state of optimization detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Atrocious UX, problematic balance, primitive level design, bad performance (20 fps in combat on 4070), inconsistent assets, catastrophic lack of information for build-related decision-making... but it's obvious that this game has a soul and is a labor of love.”
- “If the performance could be fine-tuned to an acceptable state and maybe better customer service, I might recommend this game, but right now I can't do it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is generally described as logical and strategic, but players are frustrated by technical issues and an overpowered wolf mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. The pacing and user interface also contribute to a sense of disappointment among users.
- “I do think that's sad, but frankly the technical frustrations are bad enough to slog through; I can't stomach that and then move forward to be disappointed in the UI, gameplay, pacing, and more.”
- “Gameplay is very logical and strategic, except the wolves that seem kind of overpowered currently.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players find the party chatter to be a bit distracting at times.
- “Great game! I love the music and atmosphere, though the party chatter can be annoying at times.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing and often mean-spirited dialogue of goblins, kobolds, and orcs, which adds a comedic touch to the interactions. Additionally, some enemy sound effects, described as quirky or reminiscent of a wolf imitation, contribute to the overall lighthearted tone.
- “I really enjoy the funny and mean things that the goblins, kobolds, and orcs say.”
- “The enemy sounds can be weird or funny; it sounds like somebody trying to imitate a wolf.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic elements and visually appealing graphics, complemented by an engaging soundtrack. However, some players find the party chatter to be a distraction. Overall, the immersive environment enhances the gameplay experience, supported by a variety of quests, puzzles, and character options.
- “The atmosphere will make you remember the past, the graphics will please the eye, quests, puzzles, a huge number of races and classes will please you.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a deeply personal experience, emphasizing the unique journeys and growth of each character within the game.
- “Character development is personal.”
- “Character development is personal.”