Plagueworld

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Plagueworld is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Free Initiative Games and was released on July 26, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

This is a dark era of the world, the hell creatures have invaded. You have to find the source of this darkness and destroy it. You will face against any kind of monsters. Adveture game based on medieval times, where you take the role of a hero that needs to fight and destroy the plague that invaded world. Features: -Chapter based story: Advance in story in different episodes. …

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic appeal for retro gamers, reminiscent of older RPGs and dungeon crawlers.
Despite its flaws, some players found it interesting and engaging enough to keep wanting to play.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for those willing to try it out without any financial commitment.

The game is poorly made and unpolished, with dated graphics and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
Combat mechanics are broken, with inconsistent hit detection and enemies that can attack from unrealistic distances.
The developer appears to prioritize paid DLC over fixing the base game, leading to a lack of updates and support.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players finding them mediocre or dated, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the old-school aesthetic, others criticize the poor quality and technical issues, suggesting that the visuals are a significant factor in the game's failure to engage a wider audience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a major area needing improvement.
- “A good RPG adventure dungeon crawler well worth a play; good graphics and gameplay. The game is free to play.”
- “I like the old school graphics; a lot of stuff still needs work put into it.”
- “This has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Even more disappointing than the graphics.”
- “With terrible coding, level design, and graphics and sound effects ripped straight from games of the same terrible quality, 'plagueworld' is a game barely filled with care nor effort and is best left alone.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being broken and inconsistent, particularly in combat mechanics, leading to frustrating experiences for players. While some see potential in the game, many feel that the lack of content and buggy mechanics detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “The entire feeling of the gameplay, be it combat or just movement, makes you feel like playing something else; anything else.”
- “Please check out my funny gameplay video of this game on YouTube!”
- “I don't mind the graphics, but rather the gameplay, which is kind of broken.”
- “Despite that, finishing the game is almost impossible, which I'll tackle in the 'gameplay' section.”
- “Because the combat mechanics are so unpredictable, inconsistent, and buggy, you'll find yourself losing more health than you expect.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are criticized for being generic and easily accessible online, contributing to a lack of originality. Players noted that the loud audio and absence of an options menu detracted from the experience, while some expressed a desire for more engaging and nostalgic 8-bit adventure music to enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the audio elements seem to fall short of expectations, impacting the game's overall enjoyment.
- “I died and instead of blasting my eardrums with the title screen music, I was sent back to the previous room and began melting into the floor.”
- “Good start to something great, very nostalgic type of game needs some good 8-bit adventure music.”
- “The music, ambience, and sound effects in the game are sounds you can literally find online for free.”
- “Many popular (and unpopular) creepypasta games use the ambient soundtrack, and other minimal effort games use the sound effects.”
- “The music is loud, and I had to deal with bad hit detection and generic enemies programmed poorly.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users describing it as jittery, buggy, and incomplete. Combat mechanics are particularly noted for their unpredictability and inconsistency, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, the game's numerous bugs contribute to a challenging experience that feels unfair rather than engaging.
- “Everything just feels like a jittery, buggy, and incomplete mess.”
- “The definition of buggy.”
- “Because the combat mechanics are so unpredictable, inconsistent, and buggy, you'll find yourself losing more health than you expect.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its fundamental role in creating a sense of mystery and immersion, with aesthetics that effectively support the game's themes. Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere is a key element that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature.
- “In appearance, the atmosphere plays a fundamental role in this alpha representation, simple enough to let the player walk in mystery.”
- “The atmosphere and aesthetics, along with what the game is trying to achieve, are absolutely great.”
- “Honestly, the atmosphere and theme are the bread and butter of the game.”
- “But the atmosphere and aesthetics of what the game is trying to do are absolutely great.”
- “But honestly, the atmosphere and theme are the bread and butter.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being poorly constructed and lacking quality assurance, with some players unable to launch it at all. Despite its current broken state and confusing elements, there is a sense of potential and passion from the developers that gives hope for future improvements.
- “It's a story (if you can call it that) that was thrown together in 5 minutes at most and holds no quality assurance whatsoever, but you can probably tell just by reading the description on the store page.”
- “This is pretty broken right now; the story won't launch at all, so I only 'played' invasion. The graphics flashed a lot, the pain graphic only displayed in a square not filling the screen, and I walked around a corner to see two floating goblins who very quickly killed me. This right now makes no sense; it needs a lot of work, but I do sense a lot of passion here, so I hope the dev works on this.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Plagueworld stands out for its completely free access, distinguishing itself from many similar games that often resort to asset flips or cash grabs.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the humor in the game, often sharing their funny gameplay experiences through videos, indicating that the game successfully incorporates comedic elements that resonate with players.