Relic Keepers

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Relic Keepers is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Idea Cabin and was released on September 12, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Relic Keepers is an action game set in a fantasy setting. Helped by the village guards, keep the artefact inside the village walls and outlast a legion of evil creatures.

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Single-Player

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10%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is relatively inexpensive, making it accessible for those looking for a low-cost experience.
The store page description is accurate and honest about the game's features, which is a refreshing change in the gaming industry.
Some players may find humor in the absurdity of the game's design and sound effects.

The game is an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to the original asset creators, making it feel like a cash grab.
Gameplay is extremely simplistic and shallow, with only two short levels and no meaningful mechanics or narrative.
The audio design is poor, featuring annoying sound effects that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging mechanics, with players describing it as simplistic and uninspired, featuring clumsy combat and minimal content. Many reviewers express disappointment in the overall experience, labeling it as a "misadventure" with a purposeless narrative and poor audio quality. Overall, the gameplay fails to captivate or entertain, leaving players wanting more.
- “This misadventure leaves your inner hero yearning for depth, intrigue, and captivating gameplay.”
- “Alas, all you uncover are lackluster mechanics, a purposeless narrative, and audio that could send a banshee running for cover.”
- “Armed with a less-than-impressive sword, our hero faces marauding monstrosities in shockingly simplistic gameplay, no acrobatics or spells, just clumsy swings.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story aspect of the game is widely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, offering players a vague premise without any meaningful motivations, backstory, or world-building. Reviewers liken the experience to engaging in battles within a narrative-less void, resulting in a disjointed and uninspiring quest. Overall, the absence of a compelling plot leaves players feeling uninvested and disconnected from the game's universe.
- “In the mystical realm of relic keepers, where valor and magic converge in a cosmic clash, you eagerly embark on a quest that promises epic proportions.”
- “No motivations, no backstory, just a vague notion that they must safeguard the relic.”
- “There's no guiding narrative thread, no captivating quests to embark upon, and not a hint of world-building to speak of.”
- “The plot is nonexistent, thrusting players into battle without purpose or backstory, like a book with blank pages.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the assets used. This has led to concerns about the ethical implications of the game's financial model.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the constant push to spend more money.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning and visually appealing quality, described as "wonderful and delicious for the eyes." However, some users humorously suggest that the experience may be enhanced under the influence of substances.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and a feast for the eyes.”