Oraxum Trials

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Oraxum Trials is a single player casual management game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Prajna Concepts and was released on August 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Oraxum Trials is an incremental/idle game where you conduct experiments with the Oraxum, a hexagonal board with magical properties. Harvest souls and use mystical crystals to create wild concoctions. Take on the mantle of soul alchemist and forge your fate, choosing between light and dark forces.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Interesting and unique mechanics combining incremental and puzzle elements that encourage strategic thinking and experimentation.
Visually appealing with stylish pixel art and a pleasant ambiance that enhances the gameplay experience.
No microtransactions and free to play, offering good value for players interested in incremental games.

Some game mechanics feel unbalanced or underutilized, leading to repetitive gameplay loops and limited use of advanced strategies.
User interface issues, including poor spell UI, confusing controls, and window scaling problems, detract from the overall experience.
Lack of offline progress, lengthy tutorial, and occasional harsh fail states make the game less accessible and sometimes frustrating.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features interesting and unique mechanics that encourage strategic thinking, especially for an idle game, but currently many mechanics feel underutilized or punishing to experiment with. While it offers active engagement and a variety of upgrades post-prestige, the game suffers from balance issues and a harsh learning curve that can hinder enjoyment. Ongoing rebalances may improve gameplay depth and mechanic relevance in the future.
- “Oraxum Trials looks nice for the genre and has interesting mechanics if you have the patience for these games.”
- “It has fairly active gameplay for an idle game.”
- “One of the only idle games where you have to think and where the core gameplay is fun.”
- “It kind of explains its mechanics all at once, and I'm pretty sure half of them aren't all that useful unless you get upgrades (moving corruption to your board and back in order to get bonuses for corruption on your board and to get the % drain), and I couldn't figure out how to use them well because the game punishes experimentation extremely harshly.”
- “Like why put in so much work with graphics and artwork when the gameplay just is not up to snuff.”
- “My issue with this game in its current state is you have no use for most of its mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are professional, aesthetically pleasing, and lively without being distracting, complementing the gameplay well. The art style is enjoyable and fitting for the game's genre. Overall, the visual presentation is a strong point without overshadowing the gameplay.
- “The graphics are professional and lively but not distracting.”
- “I also enjoy the art style much!”
- “It's a free game, really aesthetically pleasing and honestly a great little entry into this genre.”
- “Like, why put in so much work with graphics and artwork when the gameplay just is not up to snuff.”
- “Like, why put in so much work with graphics and artwork when the gameplay just is not up to snuff.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is generally seen as lacking depth and background, with some users finding it boring or minimal. However, there is potential for improvement by adding more missions and narrative elements to differentiate the game. A few players appreciate the motivational message embedded in the story.
- “It's going in the right direction and should add story/missions to differentiate it from other incrementals.”
- “Good game, fun with a bit of a story.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Boring and pretty lame, not much background or story of why.”
- “I'd say it's going in the right direction and should add story/missions to differentiate it from other incrementals.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions, offering an ethical and frustration-free monetization experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its calming and reassuring effect, helping players feel relaxed and at ease during gameplay.