Ortharion: The Last Battle
- September 18, 2023
- Ortharion project
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamThe Mage Ortharion has chosen you for The Last Battle! Make the right choices as you explore a world filled with magic and secrets. Improve your character in multiple ways and manage an adventurer's guild.
Reviews
- The game offers deep character customization and build options, making it enjoyable for ARPG fans who love experimenting with different classes and skills.
- The developer is proactive in fixing bugs and engaging with the community, showing commitment to improving the game.
- Exploration is fun and rewarding, with plenty of loot and crafting opportunities, providing a sense of adventure and discovery.
- The game currently suffers from janky controls, poor animations, and a lack of direction, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many quests are either unfinishable or poorly designed, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony in gameplay.
- There are significant performance issues, including long loading times and save file corruption bugs, which can severely impact gameplay.
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, with many players noting a lack of direction and engaging narrative. Quests are often repetitive and fail to provide meaningful context, leading to a monotonous experience focused on combat rather than storytelling. Overall, the narrative elements are underdeveloped, with players feeling that crafting and character builds take precedence over any substantial plot.
“Can actually go in depth with the magic, etc. The first quest we get upon finishing the tutorial is to gather skeletons.”
“(There was an issue with the mage tower quest, but that was only because this quest was one of a kind for the whole game.)”
“It isn't a story-driven narrative.”
“Honestly, the game lacks direction, has very little story, and the combat and controls are just janky as hell.”
“The graphics, the animations, the story - all take a back seat to crafting and testing out different character builds.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is the standout feature of this early access game, emphasizing deep character progression and engaging mechanics reminiscent of titles like Diablo and Path of Exile. While the core gameplay remains enjoyable, improvements in graphics have been noted, enhancing the overall experience. Players report that the gameplay becomes even more rewarding after extended playtime.
“This game is very early access, so I'm assuming 90% of the game is still getting fleshed out, but as it stands, I am very much enjoying the base mechanics.”
“Very deep and meaningful character progression and extremely fun gameplay.”
“A game where story and fluff take a backseat to gameplay itself.”
“Gameplay seems unchanged, but the lighting, models, and environments have improved from PS2 quality to PS3.”
“The gameplay is pretty similar to Diablo and Path of Exile.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a grind-heavy experience, particularly in its 3D ARPG format, with an emphasis on multiclassing and crafting. While some players appreciate the grinding as a means to enhance their characters, others find it excessive and potentially off-putting.
“55/100 ...grindy 3D ARPG with excessive multiclassing and crafting.”
“If you like grinding to power up, this game might be for you!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that graphical artifacts are a persistent problem in Unity games, often detracting from the overall visual experience. While the graphics and animations are present, they tend to be overshadowed by gameplay elements like crafting and character builds.
“Graphical artifacts are always an issue with Unity games.”
“The graphics, the animations, the story - all take a back seat to crafting and testing out different character builds.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted as needing improvement, alongside other elements such as animations and localization. Overall, it appears that the soundtrack does not meet player expectations and could benefit from enhancements.
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, leading to a less immersive gameplay experience.”
