Old School RPG
- August 12, 2024
- Head Buzz Games, LLC
- 38h median play time
"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.
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of old-school RPGs like Might and Magic, providing a simple yet enjoyable experience.
- The developer is actively improving the game, responding to player feedback and fixing bugs, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- There is a good variety of classes and races, allowing for some level of character customization and party building.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs, slow loading times, and performance problems even on capable hardware.
- Combat and gameplay mechanics are often described as slow, tedious, and lacking depth, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- The user interface and overall design are considered awkward and primitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game fully.
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
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 visuals that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs. Many agree that while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are functional and enjoyable, successfully blending old-school aesthetics with contemporary design. Overall, the visuals are considered commendable for an indie title, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
“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.”
“When asking for help, I was always told to adjust basically all the graphical options, which I did, but I feel I have more than enough to run this game. I can run Skyrim Anniversary Edition really well, but this was just a really bad experience. I can't refund it or I would.”
“Graphics are a little glitchy.”
“So buggy it's unbelievable even on the lowest graphics settings.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the necessity of farming to progress and the difficulty of defeating bosses, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when accessing the inventory. Many describe it as a buggy experience, even on the lowest graphics settings, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, such as low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While the game shows potential and passion in its design, the poor user experience, balance, and lack of information hinder its overall playability.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in the RPGs is highlighted as a strong point, reminiscent of classic titles that prioritized narrative over graphics. However, players note that the world feels small, quests are straightforward, and there is a desire for more variety in gameplay elements like weapons and dungeon design.
“The RPGs of yesteryear were all about the story and fantasy, and frankly, the graphics were lacking.”
“Very nice story pieces so far.”
“The world is small, but the quests are straightforward and engaging.”
“The RPGs of yesteryear were the way they were because it was all about the story and fantasy; frankly, the graphics plain sucked.”
“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 weapons.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally viewed as logical and strategic, but players express frustration with technical issues and an underwhelming user interface. Additionally, there are concerns about the pacing and the perceived overpowered nature of wolves, which detracts from the overall experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic music and visually appealing graphics, creating an immersive experience. However, some players find the party chatter to be a minor annoyance amidst the engaging quests and diverse character options.
“The atmosphere will make you remember the past; the graphics will please the eye, and the quests, puzzles, and a huge number of races and classes will delight you.”
“Great game! I love the music and atmosphere, though the party chatter can be annoying at times.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and amusing enemy sounds, such as comical imitations of wolves, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“The enemy sounds can be weird or funny, like someone trying to imitate a wolf.”
“The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that keep you chuckling.”
“The quirky character designs and their silly animations add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is perceived as a deeply personal experience, with players emphasizing the significance of individual growth and transformation within the game's narrative.
“Character development is deeply personal.”
“The journey of character growth feels authentic and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve based on my choices.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, although some players find the party chatter to be occasionally distracting.
“Great game! I love the music and atmosphere, though the party chatter can be annoying at times.”