Pascal's Wager

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Pascal's Wager is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An unprecedented hardcore Soulsborn-like title on mobile

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

graphics118 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Exceptional graphics and atmospheric design, comparable to console-quality games.
Engaging and challenging gameplay with diverse characters and satisfying combat mechanics.
Well-crafted storyline with deep lore, minimal ads, and no pay-to-win elements, offering great value for a mobile game.

Game requires an internet connection for license verification every time it launches, preventing true offline play.
Touchscreen controls can be unresponsive or misaligned, often necessitating the use of a physical controller for optimal experience.
Frequent crashes and technical issues on some devices, including problems with cloud saves and DLC accessibility.

graphics
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
29%
2%
The game's graphics are consistently praised for being exceptional and console-quality, especially impressive for a mobile platform, with smooth performance even on mid-range devices. Reviewers highlight the detailed visuals, immersive environments, and excellent optimization, though some note minor issues like occasional pop-in or high device requirements. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the game's atmosphere and storytelling, making it stand out among mobile RPGs.
- “The graphics are fantastic for mobile and, at moments, feel like you're playing a console game, save for the paper-like background outside of the carriage while riding it.”
- “Mind-blowing graphics, easy to use combat controls, captivating story, incredible sfx/music, and much more!”
- “An absolutely amazing game, its graphics, gameplay, and story are leagues ahead of almost every other mobile game developer.”
- “Just ensure you have a phone with specs equal or better than a Moto G7 otherwise you'll be playing with the okayish graphics preset.”
- “The only thing I don't like is that the game doesn't tell you that you can change graphics settings (30 fps is pain), but that's a minor grievance on my end.”
- “My phone can run COD Mobile in high graphic at constant 60 fps but I can't get over 40 fps in this game!”
story
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
45%
5%
The story in this game is widely praised for its captivating, deep, and dark narrative, often compared favorably to console-quality RPGs like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. While some find it initially confusing or sprawling, the lore, character development, and immersive atmosphere enhance the overall experience. However, criticisms include rough voice acting, occasional translation issues, and a desire for more DLC content and offline play options to fully appreciate the story.
- “The storyline is incredibly deep and complicated.”
- “People compare this to Dark Souls and it is easy to see the influence; what people fail to see is that this game is so well crafted that the story, mechanics, lore, music, and diversity of opponents could make it stand on its own.”
- “For such a mobile "souls-like" game, this is awesome with a good story, great graphics, and nice gameplay.”
- “The storyline is a mess and the voiceover is laughable sometimes (sorry voice actors) but can't expect that from a 7 EUR game.”
- “Controls are clunky and frustrating, progress is slower than slow, trying to figure out what you're supposed to do and where you're supposed to go is impossible and the cut scenes and "story" are gibberish.”
- “The storyline is very bland and monotone, as well as all the characters.”
gameplay
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The gameplay is widely praised for its challenging, Souls-like mechanics, engaging combat, and rich depth with creative twists like the sanity mechanic and diverse characters. While controls and responsiveness may require adjustment, especially on touchscreens, controller support greatly enhances the experience. Some technical issues, the requirement for online play, and a few slow or clunky elements slightly detract but overall the gameplay is considered rewarding, smooth, and worth the investment.
- “Finally after many days of trial and error got past the 2nd boss fight, toughest one till now. I liked the gameplay; it takes some time to get used to, but it's enjoyable, especially for someone like me who tries to explore every corner. There are hidden paths that give more if explored, and there's no mini-map so you have to remember everything. It is kind of difficult but worth the money if you spend enough time. I think I'm still around 10-15% of the game, will definitely take some time to finish.”
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of Dark Souls but with a few twists such as the sanity mechanic, and there are lots of hidden secrets to find.”
- “People compare this to Dark Souls and it is easy to see the influence. What people fail to see is that this game is so well crafted that the story, mechanics, lore, music, and diversity of opponents could make it stand on its own.”
- “I mean christ I can't even defeat the first boss because of a stupid mechanic that depletes my sanity whenever I get hit but I'm getting hit because the controls are so kludgy that it's impossible to dodge close attacks.”
- “Gameplay is clunky, voice acting is terrible, wouldn't call it 'soul-like' gameplay.”
- “I verily started playing and I'm already having problems with the buttons not responding when I click on them. I'm not talking about the delay in attacks since I already know it's an in-game mechanic; I am talking about the literal buttons not responding. I have to constantly keep clicking on them so that it responds. It's very troublesome and if you could fix it, it would make the game run like it's supposed to.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
10%
14%
The music in the game is consistently praised as outstanding, epic, and integral to the immersive atmosphere and combat experience. Many players highlight the soundtrack’s quality, with some even purchasing it separately, noting it significantly enhances the game's vibe and dark, captivating ambiance.
- “Music is outstanding, and has its own soundtrack for purchase (easily worth it).”
- “Original review: Superb game that combines all the elements you need: Witcher-style game, creepy atmosphere, beautiful music, challenging battles, replay value, large hours of gameplay, multiple characters to play around the main character. This game deserves every penny you pay for it or the DLC.”
- “But, in my opinion, soundtracks stand above all else, they fulfill the experience.”
- “The soundtrack really helps the atmosphere and combat sounds incredible!”
- “Great gameplay, performance, graphics & music.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
19%
14%
The game is widely praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly with high-quality graphics even on older or basic devices. Most users report flawless performance on a variety of smartphones, though a few minor issues like occasional stutters on certain tablets and mandatory online verification were noted. Overall, the developers have delivered impressive optimization that enhances gameplay without sacrificing visual quality.
- “The story is captivating, has immersive sound design, locations have lots of hidden spots that motivate and reward exploration, combat adds a unique twist with character switching, graphics look amazing for a mobile game, and most importantly, it is very well optimized.”
- “The game sacrifices visual effects for performance, which is amazing because it runs smoothly even on older devices.”
- “Performance on Samsung S20 is flawless.”
- “This sounds like poor optimization on the developer's part.”
- “The game runs but stutters randomly and will crash, maybe it hasn't been optimized for my tablet device.”
- “What is the problem with Android games? Bad optimization, fix your stuff.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
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15%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark, immersive, and creepy tone, greatly enhanced by the music, sound design, and high-quality graphics. Many users compare it favorably to "Souls"-style games, emphasizing its rich world lore and engaging mood. While some note that control issues can affect gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that the atmosphere significantly elevates the overall experience.
- “Great game with a great story and awesome music/dark atmosphere which would deserve 5 stars, if it wasn't for the horrible controls especially during boss fights.”
- “The story, the atmosphere, the sound, the graphics are amazing, you only play something like this on PC, amazing, worth every cent.”
- “Original review: superb game that combines all the elements you need: Witcher game style, creepy atmosphere, beautiful music, challenging battles, repeated value, large hours of gameplay, multiple characters to play with around the main character. This game deserves every penny you pay for it or the DLC.”
- “The only good aspects of this game are graphics and atmosphere.”
- “Punishing boss fights, beautiful terrain, & dark foreboding atmosphere.”
- “The controls are janky but that adds to the atmosphere and difficulty.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
25%
The game offers a fair and straightforward monetization model, requiring a one-time purchase with no ads, energy systems, or pay-to-win mechanics. In-app purchases are limited to optional DLCs or cosmetics, providing a premium experience without constant microtransaction pressures common in mobile games.
- “Premium, no ads, no bull.”
- “Buy the whole game in one swift transaction, no more microtransactions.”
- “No ads, no "play video to get bonus", no pay-to-win.”
- “It's been an hour or so of actual gameplay and not the game constantly begging for more money in the form of microtransactions.”
- “Mobile gaming industry is like a covid19, too many micro transaction and ads.”
- “Its like back in the day when you would get games like nova or modern combat that aspired to be like the console games before they turned into cash grabs.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in this game is largely optional and free from energy restrictions, allowing for unlimited progression without annoyance. While some players find it enjoyable and well-integrated with exploration and leveling, others note that it can feel tedious or unbalanced at times, especially due to lack of navigation aids and resource management challenges. Overall, grinding supports progression without being overly punishing or mandatory.
- “A lot of inadvertent grinding comes from wandering.”
- “I spend 40% of the time walking around aimlessly because of no in-game map and 40% of my time grinding away to level up.”
- “I spent hours grinding and still couldn't beat it because the poison is too strong and I kept running out of sanity potions, which made it totally impossible.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The game experiences a range of stability issues, including freezes during loading screens, glitches affecting gameplay, and difficulties with account sign-ins. While it runs smoothly on some devices, problems like random invincibility of enemies and file download freezes persist, impacting overall playability. Some users found workarounds such as disabling VPNs to improve stability.
- “Runs great on an SD870 powered tablet.”
- “Plays great, runs great.”
- “Any attempts to open the app freezes before it can load the menus.”
- “I bought this game ages ago and I'm trying to reinstall but it will not download the 2 gig files, it just stops or freezes. Please fix it ASAP.”
- “Freezes on the first flash screen.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers extensive content and high replay value, with countless hours of gameplay. The addition of a randomly generated dungeon DLC with random encounters further enhances its replayability.
- “A lot of game content and very good replay value.”
- “Countless hours of gameplay with high replay value.”
- “The game includes a randomly generated dungeon DLC with random encounters called 'Deep into the Dark Myst,' which is completely replayable and a huge plus.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development is praised for its exceptional design and diverse playstyles that keep gameplay fresh, though progressing characters can be challenging to master. Overall, the characters contribute significantly to an engaging and well-rounded gaming experience.
- “Exceptional character design and variety in their playstyles, which keeps it fresh.”
- “Simply awesome.. great gameplay, great graphics, story, sound track, character designs and environment is just great..one of the best mobile games and the best thing is no micro transactions..”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is deeply impactful, featuring a story driven by heartbreaking and poignant plots that resonate strongly with players.
- “The story is all driven with heartbreaking plots.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing voice acting, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the story.