Passageway of the Ancients
- October 16, 2024
- Passageway Games
Get on SteamDiscord 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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Reviews
- The game successfully captures a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic CRPGs, offering a well-crafted experience.
- The real-time with pause combat system is engaging, allowing for tactical depth and character specialization.
- The story and lore are well-written, providing an interesting backdrop to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from linearity and repetitiveness, with limited character customization options.
- There are significant technical issues, including cutscene bugs and pathfinding problems that hinder gameplay.
- The abundance of loot can feel overwhelming and unmanageable, detracting from the overall experience.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story and lore are well-crafted and captivating, showcasing significant potential despite average gameplay and poor combat mechanics. Overall, players find the narrative engaging, enhancing the overall 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a classic old-school style that complements its party-based RPG elements, appealing to fans of traditional RPG aesthetics.
“A solid old-school RPG with all the elements you'd expect in a party-based RPG and a classic graphical style.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, though some players note that it can become repetitive in certain sections.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging story and rich lore, but it suffers from average mechanics and poorly executed combat.
“Great story and lore, but the gameplay is average and the combat is bad.”
