Relic Odyssey : Ruins Of Xantao

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Relic Odyssey : Ruins Of Xantao screenshot

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Relic Odyssey: Ruins of Xantao offers a captivating blend of exploration, crafting, and combat, with engaging gameplay mechanics and a unique glove feature that enhances resource gathering and combat.
The game features stunning graphics and well-designed environments, creating an immersive experience that draws players into its vibrant world.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game, which bodes well for its future updates and overall potential.

The game suffers from performance issues, with reports of low frame rates and long loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players have noted a lack of proper tutorials and guidance, making it difficult to understand game mechanics and objectives, leading to confusion during gameplay.
There are several bugs and design flaws, such as indistinguishable interactable items and poor enemy AI, which can disrupt immersion and enjoyment.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has seen significant improvements, with many bugs fixed and a more engaging experience thanks to innovative mechanics like the versatile glove and a blend of exploration, crafting, and combat. While some users noted issues with menus and tutorials interrupting play, the dynamic combat and resource management elements create a satisfying and immersive gameplay loop. Despite minor polish needs, the game offers a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of adventure and FPS genres.
- “The versatile glove mechanic and resource-rich environments make for engaging gameplay.”
- “Its blend of exploration, crafting, and combat creates an engaging gameplay loop that keeps you hooked from the start.”
- “The introduction of the glove mechanic adds a unique twist, allowing players to manipulate both enemies and resources, making every encounter feel dynamic and satisfying.”
- “Menus and tutorials open by themselves, interrupting gameplay unexpectedly.”
- “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.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered engaging and easy to follow, with a captivating narrative that unfolds as players progress. However, some players criticize the use of machine-generated audio for voice lines, which detracts from the experience, and the mandatory tutorial that cannot be skipped, even for returning players. While the main storyline may feel brief and somewhat disjointed, the inclusion of side quests enriches the overall experience and provides additional context and resources.
- “With its captivating story, gorgeous graphics, and immersive gameplay, it's a must-play for any gamer.”
- “As the game progresses, the story keeps unraveling and the player gets a better understanding of his or her actions.”
- “Game's plot is easy to understand and to play; the game's pace is just right for me, not too fast or too slow to make me feel asleep.”
- “Voice lines are currently using machine-generated audio, which just ruins the game's story right now.”
- “The forced tutorial/story is roughly 30 minutes long and can't be skipped even if you've played the game before.”
- “The main story feels like a Mass Effect side quest line.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style, captivating enemy designs, and overall visual quality, especially for an indie title. However, some users criticize the graphics as ugly or basic, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received and enhance immersion, there are notable discrepancies in quality perception among players.
- “The game has great graphics, and the general story improvement keeps you playing.”
- “With its captivating story, gorgeous graphics, and immersive gameplay, it's a must-play for any gamer.”
- “The graphics are not only stunning but also serve to deepen the immersion in this enigmatic world.”
- “This game has ugly, ugly graphics.”
- “Decent graphics.”
- “Graphic is decent.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly in dense areas, leading to low frame rates even on high-end systems. While others report stable performance around 60 fps on ultra settings, the overall consensus indicates that the game struggles with optimization, particularly due to unnecessary shadow casting and high GPU usage in certain locations.
- “+ good optimization (playing on ultra, it displayed 60 fps, and for my computer ...)”
- “- performance could be better, even if fps remain stable at around 60 with my rig with everything in high/ultra, in some particularly dense parts, like the center hub, the GPU usage goes to over 90% (I haven't seen it do that ever before)”
- “While it still suffers under extreme performance issues, these seem to be a result of the developer not turning off shadow casting/receiver on things that don't need it.”
- “While it still suffers from extreme performance issues, these seem to be a result of the developer not turning off shadow casting/receiving on things that don't need it.”
- “- Poor performance at times; 16 fps on my system (Nvidia RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, 6400MHz DDR5) just isn't what I expected.”
- “- Performance could be better. Even if fps remains stable at around 60 with my rig on high/ultra settings, in some particularly dense areas, like the center hub, the GPU usage goes over 90% (I haven't seen it do that ever before).”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and tiring, with some expressing frustration over the constant need to collect resources, which detracts from the enjoyment of more action-oriented gameplay.
- “Constant material grinding just gets really tiring.”
- “Is this a pure farming simulator?”
- “I least enjoyed collecting resources... it's tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a humorous tone, particularly through its quirky companions who add personality and comedic moments to the high-tech shooter experience. Players appreciate the funny dialogue and interactions, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the journey.
- “The companions, particularly clunky, inject humor and personality into the journey, enriching the overall experience.”
- “Some funny short lines are encountered by your pal!”
- “Funny shooter game in a high-tech setting!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been positively received, with users highlighting its interesting and enjoyable accompaniment that enhances the overall experience.
- “I liked the music there too.”
- “Interesting musical accompaniment; I really enjoyed it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while players have noted some out-of-bounds spots and minor glitches, there are no significant game-breaking bugs that impact gameplay, and the visual presentation 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing various factors such as multiple endings, diverse character choices, and dynamic gameplay elements that encourage players to experience the game in different ways. This variety keeps the game fresh and engaging, prompting players to return for new experiences.
- “The replay value of this game is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game multiple times.”
- “With so many different paths and endings, this game offers endless replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks replay value; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game.”
- “The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is described as truly unique, setting it apart from others in the genre.
- “The atmosphere is truly unique.”
- “The game immerses you in a captivating and haunting environment.”
- “Every detail contributes to an incredibly rich and atmospheric experience.”