Record of Agarest War Mariage
- January 31, 2019
- Idea Factory
Get on Steam"Record of Agarest War Mariage" is a tactical role-playing game where players form relationships with heroines to strengthen their party in battle. The game features multiple generations of characters, with the decisions made in each generation impacting the story and characters of the next. Players must strategize and make choices wisely to build a powerful team and save the world from destruction.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
PlayStation
PSP
Reviews
- The tactical combat system offers engaging options and roles for characters, making battles strategic and rewarding.
- The game features a unique lineage system where characters can inherit skills and abilities, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The visuals are presented in 1080p, providing a clear and high-resolution experience.
- The game suffers from excessive grinding, especially for boss battles, which can be frustrating even on easy difficulty.
- The story is simplistic and filled with underwhelming characters, leading to a lack of emotional engagement.
- The artistic and visual presentation is poor, with low-quality graphics and uninspired enemy designs.
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being simplistic and underwhelming, featuring irritating characters and a paper-thin plot that fails to engage players. While some elements, like the lineage aspect and character bonds, offer potential depth, the overall narrative is often described as forced and disappointing, with a lack of genuine dramatic moments. Despite a few positive notes, many reviewers find the story to be a weak point in the game, overshadowed by its gameplay.
“One of the main selling gimmicks and a genuinely interesting part of the series is the lineage story, where your main character finds someone special, gets an offspring who inherits some of the powers from both parents, and that child continues the main story instead.”
“A decent amount of gameplay but also filled with a lot of depth to the story.”
“One of the best story-telling games.”
“And we as players get to experience this underwhelming story of love and lust in a game that loses all of its gameplay splendor and narrative beats from the very start.”
“- simplistic and underwhelming story filled with irritating and vacuous characters.”
“The story is boring and disappointing, as there are a few genuine dramatic moments in the game that are let down by forceful exposition and idiotic dialogue.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing it for being overly grindy, poorly balanced, and lacking the engaging mechanics found in previous entries of the series. While some elements, like terrain mechanics, add depth, the overall experience is marred by difficulty spikes and a departure from the series' established gameplay style. Overall, players feel that the gameplay detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“A decent amount of gameplay but also filled with a lot of depth to the story.”
“The element and terrain mechanics make gameplay more interesting instead of just mindless skill spamming until the boss is dead.”
“But the gameplay is different from other Agarests, still:”
“And we as players get to experience this underwhelming story of love and lust in a game that loses all of its gameplay splendor and narrative beats from the very start.”
“Such a strong departure from the series; the art and gameplay felt like whiplash, there's no real settling into how it plays.”
“Gameplay: 0/10, way too much grinding to even enjoy the game.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews consistently highlight that the game features excessive grinding, making progression feel tedious and often mandatory, even on easier difficulty settings. While some players appreciate the strategic elements and the overall experience, many find the grinding detracts significantly from enjoyment, leading to a lack of recommendation for those who dislike this gameplay style.
“Even on easy mode, it is impossible to proceed without tedious grinding.”
“While I personally enjoyed my time with the game, and am happy to finally play it after waiting 7 years from its original release, the game is much too grindy to recommend this title.”
“Gameplay: 0/10, way too much grinding to even enjoy the game.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many reviewers citing low-quality visuals reminiscent of first-generation consoles, particularly for a title released in 2018/2019. While some appreciate the art style and note improvements over previous versions, the overall consensus is that the graphics lack detail and fail to meet modern standards, resulting in a disappointing experience.
“I do love the art style.”
“It hooks you in with progressively better looking artwork.”
“I've played the original PSP version and it's fun, and the graphics look properly upgraded or remastered from the source instead of just run through a filter.”
“A simplistic RPG with first-generation visuals.”
“Graphic: 3/10, reminds me of the time I still played my PS1 games.”
“The game has really low quality graphics for a 2018/2019 RPG.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely considered forgettable, with many players unable to recall any memorable tunes after playing. However, some reviews highlight that the soundtrack is enjoyable, particularly in the context of the game's turn-based battles. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the deluxe edition's omission of the opening theme song from the original soundtrack.
“A very straightforward RPG with turn-based battles and great music.”
“The music is so unremarkable that I cannot remember a single tune after finishing the game.”
“Extremely forgettable music and sound effects.”
“Do not buy the deluxe edition because the OST does not contain the opening theme song.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is centered around intimate interactions with characters, particularly through a mini-game that involves touching anime girls for "affection XP." This mechanic aims to create a connection with the characters, appealing to players who enjoy a blend of emotional engagement and traditional JRPG elements.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers multiple ending options, enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
“The multiple ending options provide a great incentive to replay the game.”
“With various choices affecting the storyline, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“The diverse character paths and outcomes ensure that no two runs are the same.”
“The multiple ending options provide some replayability.”
“While the game is enjoyable, I found that there isn't much incentive to replay it after finishing.”
“Once you've experienced the story, there's little reason to go back for a second playthrough.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game may still have some bugs, indicating concerns about its overall stability.
“The game is possibly still buggy.”
“I encountered several stability issues that made it frustrating to play.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches really detracted from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with optimization, noting no performance issues, FPS drops, or screen tearing during gameplay.
“I haven't had any performance issues so far, and there are no FPS drops or screen tearing.”
“The game runs smoothly on my system, and I've experienced no lag or stuttering.”
“Optimization is top-notch; I can play at high settings without any frame rate drops.”
