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Passageway of the Ancients

49%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay
67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Discord Community About the GameAbout Passageway of the AncientsInspired by classic CRPGs from the ‘90s and a few from the early 2000s, Passageway of the Ancients will transport you to the world of Aieryon – the galaxy’s sole remaining magical planet – where you’ll explore the city of Ithgar to solve an unspeakable crime. Beset with grief, you’ll be tasked with surviving deadly creatures lurki…

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The real-time with pause combat system offers a good balance of tactics and action, allowing for strategic gameplay.
  • The game features a well-crafted story and interesting character archetypes, providing plenty of content and customization options.
  • The game suffers from linearity and repetitiveness, with limited character choices and a small loot table.
  • There are significant technical issues, including pathfinding problems and bugs that hinder gameplay experience.
  • Cutscenes can be problematic, with some players experiencing issues that prevent progression, leading to frustration.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story and lore are well-crafted and captivating, showcasing significant potential despite the average gameplay and poor combat mechanics. While the narrative is engaging, it stands out as the strongest aspect of the experience.

    • “Overall, the game is easy and interesting to play; the story is captivating.”
    • “Great story and lore, average gameplay and bad combat.”
    • “It's unfortunate, as the story and world show potential and are well-written.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a classic style that appeals to fans of old-school RPGs, effectively capturing the essence of traditional party-based gameplay.

    • “A solid old-school RPG with all the elements you'd expect in a party-based RPG and a classic graphical style.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, though some players note that it can become repetitive in certain areas.

  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered average, with many users highlighting a compelling story and rich lore, but they criticize the combat mechanics as subpar.

    • “Great story and lore, but the gameplay is average and the combat is bad.”

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