Passageway of the Ancients

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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
67%
16%
17%
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
50%
50%
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
100%
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
50%
50%
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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