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Old School RPG

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76%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
grinding, stability
76% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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Old School RPG is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Head Buzz Games, LLC and was released on August 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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graphics8 positive mentions
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  • The game captures the nostalgic feel of old-school RPGs like Might and Magic, providing a simple and enjoyable experience.
  • The developer is actively improving the game, responding to player feedback and fixing bugs, which enhances the overall experience.
  • There is a good variety of classes and races to choose from, allowing for some level of character customization and party building.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including slow loading times, bugs, and performance problems 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 considered awkward and primitive, making it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively.
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    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 players struggle to defeat final bosses after extensive dungeon exploration.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely 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

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates (as low as 20 fps on high-end hardware) and poor user experience. Despite its promising concept and evident passion behind its development, the lack of fine-tuning and support has led many to withhold recommendations until significant improvements are made.

    • “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.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is praised for its engaging narrative and fantasy elements, reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, players note that the world feels small, quests are straightforward, and dungeons lack surprise, indicating a desire for more depth and variety in gameplay.

    • “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 this game seems to lack depth in its narrative.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally described as logical and strategic, but it suffers from technical frustrations and pacing issues that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players find certain elements, like the wolves, to be overpowered, which adds to the dissatisfaction.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic elements, captivating music, and visually appealing graphics. However, some players find the party chatter to be a minor annoyance amidst the otherwise immersive experience. Overall, the combination of quests, puzzles, and diverse character options enhances the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “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.”
    • “Great game, love the music and atmosphere.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game primarily through the quirky and amusing enemy sounds, which often resemble comical attempts to imitate animals, such as wolves. This adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.

    • “The enemy sounds can be weird or funny, sounding like someone trying to imitate a wolf.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted as a deeply personal experience, emphasizing the unique journeys and growth of each character throughout the game.

    • “Character development is personal.”
    • “Character development is personal.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 distracting element at times.

    • “Great game! I love the music and atmosphere, though the party chatter can be annoying at times.”
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Old School RPG is a role playing game.

Old School RPG is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 35 hours playing Old School RPG.

Old School RPG was released on August 12, 2024.

Old School RPG was developed by Head Buzz Games, LLC.

Old School RPG has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Old School RPG is a single player game.

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