Oracle of Forgotten Testament
- March 2, 2018
- Dragon Emperors
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamOracle of Forgotten Testament is a Turn-based RPG Touhou fangame.Player will use characters from Touhou game to venture Gensokyo and resolve incidents.
Reviews
- The game features fast-paced combat that keeps players engaged and requires quick thinking and strategy.
- The art style and graphics are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- The story and characters show promise, with humorous dialogues and an interesting plot that fans of the Touhou universe may appreciate.
- The game is plagued by difficulty spikes, particularly in boss battles, which can lead to frustrating experiences for players.
- There are numerous bugs and grammar issues that detract from the overall quality and immersion of the game.
- The episodic nature of the game is not clearly communicated, leaving players feeling shortchanged with only a few hours of content available.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and well-crafted, while others criticize its lack of a compelling hook and issues with broken English that detract from the experience. Although the characters are generally seen as likable and the plot shows potential, the execution falls short, particularly in the first hour of gameplay. Overall, while the narrative has its merits, it struggles to fully engage players.
“The story is good and the art style too; transitions are a bit slow and there are still a few bugs here and there (some flickering bushes or being able to walk through trees, nothing serious), it's still very entertaining though.”
“The plot seems interesting, the characters... well, they seem nice... and the gameplay... is RPG Maker.”
“It's a fun game with a clever fast-paced combat system, a useful item-crafting system, and what seems to be the beginnings of a good story (judging by the contents of part 1) but it doesn't really live up to its potential.”
“You can tell the staff tried to write a captivating story for the game, but reading it in broken English really detracts from the experience.”
“The gameplay is nice, but the story can be a little confusing when confronting the enemy.”
“Sidestory 1 is trash.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily RPG Maker-based, offering an interesting plot and likable characters, though it can be confusing during enemy encounters. Players appreciate the quality of gameplay relative to its cost, noting that some fights are challenging and require strategic use of game mechanics, with approximately three hours of content currently available.
“Good thing fan games like this one exist to offer different types of genres of gameplay!”
“The gameplay is nice and the story is engaging, but it can be a little confusing when confronting enemies.”
“Some of these fights are quite challenging and require the player to utilize every available game mechanic at their disposal.”
“Update: Chapter 2 never came, but the review is still positive because the money I paid for the game was adequate for the walkthrough time and gameplay quality I got.”
“Some of these fights are kind of hard and require the player to use every available game mechanic at their disposal.”
“There are only around 3 hours of gameplay right now.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding opportunities are limited in the early part of the game, as monsters only respawn a few times until after defeating a key boss, making it challenging to level up. However, the fast-paced battles keep the experience engaging, preventing the grind from feeling tedious compared to typical JRPGs. Overall, while grinding is necessary for easier boss fights, it is not a dominant aspect of gameplay.
“Monsters only respawn a set number of times in the Forest of Magic until after you've beaten the penultimate boss of part 1, after which point they respawn on entry. This makes the boss fights a little tough, and grinding opportunities are few until the very end.”
“Also, please be aware that part 1 is very short - I beat it in a mere 3 hours, and that was with plenty of grinding to make the boss fights easier.”
“The battles are fast-paced, requiring quick reactions. Something is always happening, and you don't feel like you are farming as you do in almost every other JRPG.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a pleasing art style with nice details, although some users noted slow transitions and minor bugs, such as flickering elements and clipping issues. Despite these flaws, the overall visual presentation remains entertaining.
“The story is good and the art style is too; transitions are a bit slow and there are still a few bugs here and there (some flickering bushes or being able to walk through trees, nothing serious), it's still very entertaining though.”
“The graphics and details look nice.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its witty dialogues, which effectively contribute to the overall enjoyment and engagement of the players.
“The dialogues are filled with clever humor that keeps you laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and puns throughout the storyline.”
“The humor in the character interactions adds a delightful charm to the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users describing it as "cool."
