Oracle Trials
- February 12, 2021
- Termeno
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Get on itch.io StoreAncient mysteries meet fun action! New epic platformer with splendid visuals, classy effects and breath-taking action. Become the King of the Ancient Greek city and help the Oracle that was robbed of its power of clairvoyance, to regain it!
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Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 2D platformers like Mario and SEGA.
- Intuitive controls and a quality soundtrack enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for players.
- It's a fun game suitable for family play, with simple yet attractive graphics and an engaging storyline.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor performance, glitches, and mismatched art styles.
- Sound effects are excessively loud and glitchy, contributing to an overall unpleasant audio experience.
- Many players find the game to be unfinished and practically unplayable, with significant bugs and a lack of content.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as nice and appealing, particularly for a 2D platformer, with some reviews highlighting the attractive pixelated art style. However, there are criticisms regarding mismatched art styles, which detracts from the overall visual coherence. Despite this, the quality of the graphics is often overshadowed by the engaging soundtrack and responsive controls.
“Oracle Trials is an interesting platformer with good graphics and a quality soundtrack.”
“The game has extremely nice graphics, great music, and very responsive character controls.”
“2D platformer with simple yet attractive graphics.”
“Art styles do not match with one another.”
“Yes, the graphics here are pixelated, but the musical accompaniment and an interesting story make you not pay attention to it.”
- music13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality, reminiscent of classic Sega titles, enhancing the overall experience with a pleasant and engaging soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the pixelated graphics and intuitive controls, creating a charming atmosphere that evokes fond memories of the 90s. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's appeal.
“Oracle Trials is an interesting platformer with good graphics and a quality soundtrack.”
“Yes, the graphics here are pixelated, but the musical accompaniment and an interesting story make you not pay attention to it.”
“A game for nostalgia, I really liked this game because it was as if I was in the old 90s. The game itself is not difficult, with pleasant music also in the style of those years.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features an engaging storyline that captivates players, effectively overshadowing its pixelated graphics. Reviewers highlight the combination of interesting gameplay and a compelling narrative as key strengths.
“The game is interesting with exciting gameplay and a good storyline.”
“Yes, the graphics here are pixelated, but the musical accompaniment and an interesting story make you not pay attention to it.”
“The game has no story.”
“There is absolutely no narrative to engage with.”
“The lack of a coherent story makes the experience feel empty.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay engaging and immersive, enhanced by a comforting soundtrack and a compelling storyline. The mechanics are well-received, contributing to an overall interesting gaming experience.
“The mechanics and gameplay soundtrack make you feel at home.”
“The game is interesting with exciting gameplay and a good storyline.”
