Otherworld Legends

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Otherworld Legends is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by ChillyRoom and was released on October 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Otherworld Legends" is a roguelike beat-'em-up game where players explore exotic alternate worlds and master powerful heroes to fight in historic arenas. With a variety of environments, heroes, and skins, players must unravel the secrets behind the ever-shifting Mirage created by Asura. Note: Data transfer between the Steam and mobile versions is not supported.

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gameplay504 positive mentions

monetization105 negative mentions

The game features stunning pixel art and smooth animations, creating an engaging visual experience.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of characters and items that allow for unique builds and strategies.
The game is free to play with optional microtransactions, allowing players to unlock characters and skills through gameplay.

Many characters and skills are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play players to access all content.
The controls can feel clunky, particularly the inability to attack in all directions and the issues with dodging.
The game can become repetitive after completing the main content, with limited endgame challenges and progression.

gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received a mix of praise and criticism from users. Many appreciate the smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and the variety of characters and skills that enhance replayability, often comparing it favorably to its predecessor, Soul Knight. However, concerns about the paywall for unlocking characters, repetitive gameplay, and clunky dodging mechanics have been highlighted, suggesting that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, improvements in character accessibility and mechanics could enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is pure fun too, I love becoming overpowered at the end just two-tapping bosses with all my summons!”
- “The mechanics are absolutely awesome!”
- “The gameplay is amazing with dungeon-like design, enemies, items, and challenges.”
- “I don't like that the only way to change up gameplay is to spend money for characters.”
- “The dodging mechanic is also clunky; I think vertical movement improvement is a must.”
- “The controls feel a bit stiff: there are times I'm looking at my enemy and I want to attack them but my character is looking the other way.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback from users. Many praise the beautiful pixel art style, smooth animations, and nostalgic retro aesthetics, highlighting the game's visual appeal and attention to detail. However, some players report issues with lag, freezing, and inconsistent quality, particularly when many effects are on-screen, suggesting a need for optimization and improved graphical settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for enhancements to ensure a smoother experience across various devices.
- “Beautiful art style, offline + online co-op capability, and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal.”
- “The graphics, music, the characters, the items, art, f2p, is 10/10.”
- “My device is capable of handling PUBG, COD Mobile, and other graphics-intensive games, but this pixelated piece of garbage brings my CPU usage to a hundred and freezes up my phone.”
- “The only problem I have is the lags; now mind you, my phone can run all games with no lags whatsoever, but this game has a lot of lags even on the lowest graphics settings.”
- “Graphics are vomit-inducing.”
story
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as intriguing and engaging, with many players appreciating its pixel art and character development. However, there are frequent calls for more content, as many feel the storyline is too short or incomplete, leading to a sense of repetitiveness after finishing the main plot. Players express a desire for additional chapters, side quests, and deeper character backstories to enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, and the storyline is amazing.”
- “This game is one of my favorites; it has an awesome storyline and gameplay.”
- “The story is compelling and interesting.”
- “The story can be worked upon.”
- “The only suggestion I have is to add more story, but I know that the developers are working very hard now to improve the game as much as possible by fixing bugs and balancing the game experience.”
- “The story is vague enough to play the game over and over again.”
monetization
205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to play for free, while others criticize the prevalence of microtransactions that lock significant content behind paywalls. Although optional ads are available for revives and bonuses, some users feel that the number of in-app purchases is excessive and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is praised for its gameplay and minimal ads, the aggressive monetization strategy has left some players frustrated.
- “While I enjoyed the game so far, I do think there's rather egregious amounts of microtransactions. Thankfully, they are not of the gambling variety but simply ones that unlock new content or help accelerate the grind.”
- “The monetization is fair for how you can grind for them as a free-to-play player or spend to support the team.”
- “An incredible game with amazing artwork and interesting concepts. All the in-game purchases are reasonably priced, and the game is really friendly for free-to-play.”
- “I've read recent reviews lately and yes the in-app purchases are a bit too much as of now, I hope the devs can at least remove some of the microtransactions for it is a pain for us to grind and not be able to unlock everything we want due to microtransactions.”
- “The in-app purchase is very heavy; skills, characters, all require real money.”
- “The monetization is so egregious that I won't even bother reviewing the gameplay.”
grinding
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. While many appreciate that all characters can be unlocked through grinding, they often find the process tedious and time-consuming, with some expressing frustration over the reliance on real money for certain characters. Overall, players who enjoy grinding find it rewarding, but newcomers may feel overwhelmed by the grind-heavy mechanics and the ambiguity surrounding character unlocks.
- “The grind is rewarding and not too tedious, making it a great way to earn early access.”
- “Grinding in this game feels satisfying and keeps me engaged without becoming a chore.”
- “I appreciate how the grind balances effort and reward, making progress enjoyable.”
- “The game is good but there is too much grinding and it gets slow once you get the 'free' characters.”
- “The only downside is that the other characters can be a bit grindy to get (mostly will take you a week or a whole season, depending if the hero is new or a naga) but pretty rewarding if you get it.”
- “All characters besides the one you receive in the beginning are all locked behind a paywall or very tedious grinding.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players praising the nostalgic retro soundtracks and immersive themes that complement the gameplay. However, some users have reported issues with audio bugs, such as music playing unexpectedly or being too quiet, which detracts from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Its a polished, in depth, beautiful game with a wonderful soundtrack and gameplay loop.”
- “The music fits so well with everything you do in the game, great character designs, and really great easter eggs.”
- “The soundtrack is so addictive that it is hard not to nod your head to the music.”
- “Even if I have the sound muted, the game can just decide to start playing music every time I enter a new area or go back to the lobby.”
- “My only problem with the game is the soundtrack is really bad, like annoyingly bad.”
- “The music is muted to almost nothing.”
replayability
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the engaging gameplay, random level generation, and diverse character options. However, a common criticism is the significant number of characters locked behind a paywall, which some feel limits the replay value. Despite this, frequent updates and the potential for new content keep players returning for more.
- “I had this game since 2021 and I still enjoy it because of its replay value—playing it over and over and it still has value.”
- “The amount of content and replayability not only keeps me entertained for hours, it keeps me coming back even if I for some reason have to uninstall.”
- “It's engaging, wacky, and has considerable replayability.”
- “I'm keeping the app on my phone just in case of new updates. Edit: replayability is no longer an issue.”
- “I finished the game on all difficulties on day two - there isn't much replayability, only because they want you to pay for all of the characters.”
- “Replayability is terrible because 90% of the game you have to pay to do more.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly in multiplayer mode. While some users find the occasional glitches amusing, others express frustration over game-breaking issues that hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as fun and engaging, but significant stability improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “No glitches or lag.”
- “I have nothing to say; this game is just so fun, no glitches, no nothing. It's just so fun.”
- “A couple of enemies are glitched now though, and can't be beaten: the electric magician and the miniboss golem, where both have a glitch that makes you take damage even when you aren't hit, and both those glitches cause you to take about 60 damage in half a second, so it instakills any of the characters.”
- “The game is amazing but it freezes too many times. Even if I try to reload, it still freezes. Because of this, the game becomes unplayable to me, and I hope they can fix it. Until then, my review will remain one star.”
- “The multiplayer is super buggy; every time I try to play with friends, we get stuck in a room and can't leave even though all the enemies are defeated.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users report smooth gameplay and good performance, others highlight that the game struggles with optimization, especially during intense action sequences. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization to enhance the gaming experience for a broader range of devices.
- “The performance of the game speaks for itself, good job ”
- “Dev team is doing an amazing job and I look forward to more content and future optimizations!”
- “With a little optimization and bug fixes, it would be simply perfect.”
- “Great game buried under poor performance.”
- “The game is ok, the graphics are very good, but the optimization sucks honestly. There is a lot of lag on some phones, and it is frustrating because the game is to blame, not the devices.”
- “Needs a lot of performance improvements and optimizations since the game runs poorly even at the lowest settings.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and well-thought-out character designs, which are complemented by smooth animations and retro graphics that evoke nostalgia. Players appreciate the variety of characters and their distinct move sets, although some express a desire for more unlockable options and improved controls. Overall, the character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some mixed opinions on their execution and playability.
- “Character designs are well thought of plus there are tons of achievements/easter eggs to unlock.”
- “The character designs and animations are incredible!”
- “Great character designs and gameplay mechanics.”
- “And the character design during play looks a bit bad.”
- “They don't even look close to the old character designs.”
- “Weak character designs.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky items, amusing NPC interactions, and funny boss encounters. Many reviewers highlight the game's blend of dark humor and lightheartedness, comparing it to other popular titles and appreciating its overall comedic tone. Despite some concerns about monetization, the game's humor remains a significant draw, contributing to its addictiveness and replayability.
- “Honestly, it's a very dangerously funny type of snowball game, a lot of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure vibes, hahaha.”
- “This game is awesome, really funny and addicting. You guys gotta make some more games like this!”
- “Very very funny and incredible game.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
emotional
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of nostalgia, joy, and heartbreak. Many appreciate the game's wholesome nature and its capacity to create memorable experiences, with some even expressing a desire to support the developers financially due to their affection for the game. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is a significant aspect of its appeal, resonating strongly with long-time players.
- “The best thing about this game is that it made me feel like getting to a point where the game 'ended'... we are really missing games like these.”
- “Most respected and lit games that I truly enjoy... good job for creating and updating your mobile apps entertainment of sweetness and heartfelt. I've been playing Soul Knight since 2015 and until now it never fades the shine of overjoyed.”
- “This game is wholesome, I love it! I recommend this to everyone who visits this ❤️❤️❤️”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its vibrant and intense vibe, enhanced by visually appealing maps and engaging pixel animations that evoke a strong sense of combat and Asian-style culture. However, some players find the music too heavy and prefer a more ethereal sound, while a few express dissatisfaction with the overall atmosphere, indicating a divide in player experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a significant highlight for many, contributing to its appeal in the pixel RPG genre.
- “It gives me a great vibe and atmosphere.”
- “The gameplay is intense, visually appealing, the atmosphere is fantastic, and most important of all: you don't need some lame form of 'play energy'.”
- “This game is so great at delivering the atmosphere of combat, Asian-style culture, the graphics, and overall experience!”
- “Boring, and I don't like the atmosphere.”