Relic Odyssey : Ruins Of Xantao

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 65 reviews
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  • story
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In "Relic Odyssey: Ruins of Xantao," join Samuel, Sarah, and Clunky on a dangerous journey through research centers, lairs, and ruins to confront disgusting beasts, ruthless smugglers, and the Collector. Use AVARITE-POWERED GLOVES to scan for enemies and resources, manipulate your environment, and collect resources for crafting new weapons and upgrades. Drill down into the enigmatic depths of planet Valtar for a thrilling adventure.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay with a captivating story and unique environments, reminiscent of classic shooters.
  • The crafting system and glove mechanics add depth and variety to gameplay, making resource gathering and combat enjoyable.
  • The game shows great potential with regular updates and a responsive development team, promising improvements in future releases.
  • Lacks a proper tutorial and guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics and objectives.
  • Performance issues, including long load times and inconsistent frame rates, detract from the overall experience.
  • Some gameplay elements can become monotonous after extended play, indicating a need for more varied content.
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is praised for its engaging and dynamic mechanics, offering a mix of fast-paced movement and satisfying combat that keeps players hooked. While the early access version provides a substantial amount of content and visually appealing graphics, some mechanics require further refinement, such as hitbox issues and lack of explanations. Overall, the game combines fun exploration with a variety of weapons and abilities, making it a compelling experience for adventure game enthusiasts.

    • “With its captivating story, gorgeous graphics, and immersive gameplay, it's a must-play for any gamer.”
    • “The fluidity of the combat mechanics coupled with the variety of weapons and abilities at your disposal ensures that no two skirmishes are ever the same.”
    • “With its constantly evolving mechanics, satisfying combat, and balanced challenge, it's a journey that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.”
    • “There are still aspects that need polishing (certain weapons' hitboxes are a bit weird, no mechanics explanation, a transparent aiming icon????, etc.) but for early access and for ~$10, not bad at all.”
    • “Despite all the above issues, I haven't found any glitches that would affect gameplay or game-breaking bugs yet, and visually the game looks nice.”
    • “The charming aspects of the game include its aesthetic environment, tailored-to-the-environment monsters' models, a vast arsenal to commit alien genocide, and a non-repetitive gameplay with mechanics that need to be paid attention to.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the high-quality visuals, aesthetic environments, and detailed monster models. While some minor issues with the graphics settings interface were noted, the game's visuals are considered impressive for an indie title, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.

    • “Also liked the graphics quite a lot; for such an indie game, it's pretty good.”
    • “With its captivating story, gorgeous graphics, and immersive gameplay, it's a must-play for any gamer.”
    • “Being that it's in early access, the game still offers a substantial amount of playable content (10-20h+) with great graphics, smooth gameplay, and a claptrap cousin (if you know, you know).”
    • “Opening up the graphic settings has a hitch every single time.”
    • “Adjusting graphics settings with a mouse requires you to press the tiny square box in order to get the drop-down menu.”
    • “There's logic to know that you're hovering over some graphics setting, so why can't I just click that instead?”
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its captivating narrative and balance with gameplay elements like action and puzzles. However, some players feel that the main plot resembles a side quest from the Mass Effect series, suggesting it may lack depth compared to the overall experience. Overall, it offers an engaging and accessible storyline that complements its immersive graphics and gameplay.

    • “With its captivating story, gorgeous graphics, and immersive gameplay, it's a must-play for any gamer.”
    • “The game's plot is easy to understand and play, and the pace is just right for me—not too fast or too slow to make me feel asleep.”
    • “I find it's a good balance of action, foraging, crafting, story, and puzzles.”
    • “The main story feels like a Mass Effect side quest line.”
    • “The main story feels like a Mass Effect side quest line.”
    • “The game's plot is easy to understand, but it lacks depth and engagement.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and tiring, with many expressing frustration over the constant need to collect resources. While some enjoy the action elements, the repetitive nature of farming materials detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Constant material grinding just gets really tiring.”
    • “Is this a pure farming simulator?”
    • “I least enjoyed collecting resources... it's tedious.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting good performance at ultra settings with a stable 60 fps, while others have experienced generally poor performance and various issues.

    • “Good optimization: playing on ultra, it displayed 60 fps, and for my computer, that's impressive!”
    • “The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization, allowing for a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate the optimization efforts; it really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “Performance issues:”
    • “Generally poor performance.”
    • “Performance issues.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has been positively received, with users appreciating its interesting accompaniment and overall enjoyment of the soundtrack.

    • “The musical accompaniment is interesting and adds depth to the experience.”
    • “I really enjoyed the music in the game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, while players have encountered some out-of-bounds spots and minor glitches, there have been no significant game-breaking bugs reported, and the visual quality remains appealing.

    • “There are certain out-of-bounds spots and glitches that disrupt the experience.”
    • “Despite all the above issues, I haven't found any glitches that would affect gameplay or game-breaking bugs yet, and visually the game looks nice.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, effectively blending comedic elements with a high-tech shooter experience, making it both entertaining and engaging for players.

    • “A hilarious shooter game set in a high-tech world!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every mission a blast!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations!”
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