Old School RPG

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • graphics
  • grinding
  • stability
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"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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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgic essence of old-school RPGs like Might and Magic, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The developer is actively improving the game, responding to player feedback and fixing bugs, which enhances the overall experience.
  • Character customization offers a variety of classes and races, allowing players to create unique party compositions.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs, slow loading times, and performance problems even on high-end hardware.
  • 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 navigate and enjoy the game fully.
  • graphics13 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 nostalgic feel that successfully blends old-school RPG aesthetics with modern visuals. Many agree that, despite not being the standout feature, the graphics are generally enjoyable and commendable for an indie title, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing the game's focus on story and gameplay.

    • “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

    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 in 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

    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, 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

    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 a 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

    The story in the RPGs is praised for its engaging narrative and fantasy elements, reminiscent of classic titles, despite the simplicity of the world and quests. However, players express a desire for more variety in gameplay elements, such as weapon options and dungeon complexity.

    • “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, the quests are straightforward, and while the dungeons may not surprise you with their size, the narrative keeps you engaged.”
    • “The RPGs of yesteryear were the way they were because it was all about the story and fantasy; frankly, the graphics were plain bad.”
    • “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 weapons.”
  • gameplay2 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 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

    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

    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 laughing.”
    • “The quirky character designs and their silly animations add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is perceived as a deeply personal experience, with players emphasizing the importance of individual connections to the characters and their growth throughout the game.

    • “Character development is personal.”
    • “The journey of each character feels unique and deeply engaging.”
    • “I love how the choices I make shape my character's growth and relationships.”
  • music1 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.”
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Play time

38hMedian play time
35hAverage play time
30-40hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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