Powerlust
- February 19, 2024
- Bart Mamzer
Get on Steam"Powerlust" is a single-player or multiplayer Role Playing Game, which offers a flexible class system and a wide range of masteries and skills to choose from. The game features old school action RPG hack and slash combat, with a focus on skill-based evasion and aiming. It boasts an open world full of quests and the ability to switch between isometric, top-down, third-person, and first-person camera modes. The developer welcomes feedback as the game is still in development.
Reviews
- The combat is satisfying and responsive, providing a fun gameplay experience.
- The game offers a great variety of character classes and builds, allowing for extensive character progression.
- The developer is responsive and dedicated to improving the game, showing promise for future updates.
- The game is currently very bare-bones, lacking sufficient content and polish to justify its price.
- The user interface is poorly designed and clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are significant issues with game balance, including slow progression and repetitive gameplay.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is described as simplistic and somewhat watered down, lacking the depth found in other titles like Grim Dawn or various roguelikes. However, it offers a dungeon crawler experience reminiscent of Diablo, with a focus on character classes and builds, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. Players are encouraged to explore the story mode, despite its initial simplicity.
“It's a great game for anyone that likes dungeon crawlers and it also has a story mode; it has that Diablo sort of vibe to it as well.”
“I recommend the story mode, which is not the default at the moment.”
“You can expect a bit simplistic quest system at first, but where this game shines is the amount of character classes and builds you can choose from!”
“If you think a bit of procedural generation on top of a watered down story mode is innovative, go put your $20 towards Grim Dawn or multiple roguelikes that have deeper mechanics and a better storyline than this.”
“The story mode feels very basic and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The quest system is simplistic, and while there are many character classes and builds, the narrative doesn't hold up.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for relying on procedural generation and a simplistic story mode, which some feel is more suited for mobile games rather than a single-player experience. However, others appreciate the developers' homage to classic games while successfully integrating unique modern elements into the gameplay.
“The developers have done a commendable job of paying homage to the classic, while infusing Powerlust with its own unique identity and modern gameplay elements.”
“If you think a bit of procedural generation on top of a watered down story mode is innovative, go put your $20 towards Grim Dawn or multiple roguelikes that have deeper mechanics and a better storyline than this.”
“That kind of mechanic belongs in a mobile game, and definitely not in single player.”
“The premise and how the mechanics work may be similar to those games.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intricate and detailed environments, evoking a dark, gothic aesthetic that resonates with Diablo fans. The combination of captivating visuals and immersive music enhances the overall experience, creating a compelling and engaging world.
“From the moment you step into its intricately designed world, the game captivates with its detailed environments, reminiscent of the dark, gothic atmosphere that Diablo fans adore.”
“It definitely has Diablo vibes, and I love the atmosphere and the music.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
“The overall ambiance is underwhelming, with generic sound design and visuals that do little to immerse you in the experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are notably low-quality, which some users find acceptable, though it remains a point of criticism.
“The graphics are very low, which I do not mind, but still, they are low.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively captures a Diablo-like atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and contributing positively to the game's vibe.
“It has definitely Diablo vibes, and I like the atmosphere and the music.”
