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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers deep character customization and build options, making it enjoyable for ARPG fans who love grinding and experimenting with different classes.
- 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 suffers from janky controls, poor animations, and a lack of direction, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many quests are unfinishable due to bugs or design flaws, leading to frustration for players trying to progress.
- There are significant performance issues, including long loading times and save file corruption bugs, which can severely impact gameplay.
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks direction, with players often feeling that narrative elements are overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Quests are sparse and often unfulfilling, leading to repetitive combat without meaningful context. Overall, the focus on crafting and character builds detracts from any potential storytelling, leaving players with a sense of monotony.
“There were quests that, as meager as they were, distracted you from the monotonous slaughter of the similar mobs.”
“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.)”
“Honestly, the game lacks direction, has very little story, and the combat and controls are just janky as hell.”
“Now, you just massacre mobs without any just cause, story, or pretext.”
“The graphics, the animations, and the story all take a back seat to crafting and testing out different character builds.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is the standout feature of this early access game, prioritizing mechanics over narrative, with deep character progression and enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of titles like Diablo and Path of Exile. While the core gameplay remains consistent, improvements in graphics have been noted, enhancing the overall experience. Players report that the gameplay becomes more engaging after extended playtime, indicating a positive trajectory for future updates.
“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 gone up from PS2 quality to PS3.”
“The gameplay is pretty similar to Diablo and Path of Exile.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as a grind-heavy 3D action RPG that features extensive multiclassing and crafting systems. While some players may enjoy the grinding aspect for character progression, 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!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this Unity game are marred by persistent graphical artifacts, which detract from the overall visual experience. Players note that the focus on crafting and character builds often overshadows the quality of the graphics and animations.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism, with users indicating that it requires improvement alongside other elements such as animations and localization. Overall, the feedback suggests that the musical aspect is lacking and needs enhancement.
“Animations, music, movement, English localization, casting range - all need work.”
“Animations, music, movement, English localization, casting range - all need work.”
