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Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth

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59%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
grinding, character development
85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on May 9, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Chosen by the gods, you must battle savage monsters, corrupt priests, and mad philosophers to save reality from the dark god of destruction!

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
story6 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a rich and unique fantasy world with excellent worldbuilding and a compelling central mystery.
  • Characters are well-developed and morally complex, providing depth to the narrative and engaging interactions.
  • The story is lengthy and immersive, offering substantial role-playing potential and a satisfying adventure experience.
  • The gameplay can feel linear and lacks meaningful choices, often leaving the player feeling like a passive participant in the story.
  • Character interactions and romances are underdeveloped, often feeling tacked on and not fully integrated into the main plot.
  • There are issues with stat balance and clarity, making character builds feel unsatisfying and potentially leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth" is described as an engaging epic fantasy with rich worldbuilding and a mix of intriguing characters, though it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of emotional depth in its climax. While the narrative is ambitious and reminiscent of classic tales like "The Lord of the Rings," some reviewers feel it is overly long and restricts player agency, leading to frustration with its linearity and predictable plot twists. Overall, the game offers a substantial storyline filled with lore and adventure, but it could benefit from deeper character development and a more dynamic narrative structure.

    • “Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth has a truly excellent engaging storyline full of wonderful characters, full of mystery, wonder, intrigue, plots, lore, battles, and magic.”
    • “Good worldbuilding, an interesting story, and characters that felt believable, both in their humanity and inhumanity.”
    • “In the story, your character is the progeny of two legendary heroes who emerged from the masses to face down a great evil and vanquished it only to disappear back into obscurity.”
    • “If you want to have a story that molds around the decisions you make and the character that you want to play, avoid this and play one of the literally dozens of superior entries into this genre.”
    • “At first, the author insinuates the importance and the potential for becoming your travel companion of this character, and then just like that he kills that character because 'that's how the story goes'. This kind of thing is becoming so cliché and infuriating that you wish you would never see it in any RPG games.”
    • “A good RPG game, especially a text-based one, needs to make you feel like you have a choice or at least the illusion of one; otherwise, it only serves to anger the players because we are supposed to be the heroes in charge of the story, not some puppets controlled by the whim of the author.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers feel that while the game has impactful emotional moments, particularly during the climax, it lacks sufficient depth in the final sections to allow players to fully process and reflect on the story's emotional weight.

    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments woven throughout the narrative, showcasing the power of love and loss.”
    • “The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, leaving players with a lasting impact long after the credits roll.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious yet engaging, as it involves interesting adventures alongside companions.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the repetitive tasks required for leveling up to be a major drag on the overall experience.”
    • “The amount of grinding needed to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development for companions is criticized for lacking depth in relationship-building, despite offering insight into their skills and allowing players to influence their abilities. Players feel that while they can understand the companions' capabilities, the emotional and relational growth is minimal.

    • “The character development for the companions is impressive; you learn a lot about their backgrounds and capabilities, and you even have the opportunity to influence their skill development.”
    • “The depth of character development is remarkable, allowing players to explore the intricacies of each character's story and personality.”
    • “I appreciate how the game allows for meaningful choices in character development, making each companion feel unique and engaging.”
    • “Character development for the companions is equally off; you get to know a lot about what they do and what they are capable of. You even get to choose how they develop some of their skills, but you will get next to no relationship development with them.”
    • “The lack of meaningful character arcs makes it hard to feel invested in the companions. Their backstories are interesting, but they don't evolve or change throughout the game.”
    • “While the game offers some customization options for character skills, the emotional depth and growth of the characters are severely lacking, leaving them feeling flat and unengaging.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and recurring interruptions during romantic interactions, which initially elicit laughter but can become frustrating with repetition.

    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you chuckling throughout your adventure.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
    • “The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of humor that makes the experience even more enjoyable.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is noted for its mechanical imbalances, which may affect the overall experience for players.

    • “Mechanically, the game feels a bit imbalanced.”
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Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth is a role playing game.

Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth was released on May 9, 2019.

Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth was developed by Choice of Games.

Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth is a single player game.

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