Rise of Ages
- January 28, 2019
- Anguis Game Studio
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Rise of Ages" is a 2D sandbox-style adventure and exploration game that takes you on a journey through the ages. Explore diverse biomes, gather resources, and craft items to advance your civilization. Face challenges, make friends, and acquire new skills as you venture through quests and uncover stories in this vast world.
Reviews
- The game has a fun sandbox experience with potential for enjoyable gameplay.
- The art style and atmospheric elements, such as weather changes, are well-executed and visually appealing.
- There are unique mechanics and a tech tree that provide a sense of progression and exploration.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to numerous bugs and incomplete mechanics.
- Many players report frustrating combat and quest systems that are poorly balanced and often lead to dead ends.
- The lack of updates and communication from the developers has left players feeling disappointed and discouraged.
- story36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having potential with a unique setting and engaging quests, but it suffers from significant issues such as bugs, missing NPCs, and unclear quest directions that hinder progress. Players often find themselves stuck due to quest bugs or the need to complete tasks in a specific order, leading to frustration. Despite these challenges, some players appreciate the storyline's development and the variety of NPC interactions, suggesting that the game could improve with better quest management and updates.
“Although there haven't been updates in a very long time, and most players have declared this game as 'dead' or 'abandoned,' it is very playable and the story and everything is implemented nicely.”
“There is already a pretty extensive storyline already in place, a bit painful in its current state but definitely heading somewhere.”
“It is a relatively fun building/survival game, set in the Stone Ages where you, over time and through quests, advance the technology your character has access to.”
“Key NPCs and quest items are not present, preventing you from completing certain missions.”
“Some of the quests still have the wrong information for the player, erroneous dialog, and quest loopholes that can lead to incompletions and not having a certain NPC where they are supposed to be for a quest turn-in.”
“However, the main problem is that after 25+ hours of playing, I was not able to complete the main story because my game froze at some point (no new missions appeared), and even the workaround provided by developers, which helped me before, was not able to solve this issue.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being plagued by broken mechanics, bugs, and unbalanced enemy encounters, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its nostalgic charm, many feel it lacks depth and polish, making it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, the game appears unfinished and in need of significant improvements to its mechanics and performance.
“I've played and watched enough gameplay to enjoy the charm of this game.”
“Generally, the gameplay is quite fun in an old school way but lacking in terms of progressive performances and information and details for the quests.”
“Make the hitboxes better and fix the dodging mechanics, because it is not responsive enough and not efficient in a fight.”
“Many mechanics are broken, and the ones that are not require balancing.”
“The game has a lot of potential, but the game mechanics need improvement.”
“There are several bugs; the gameplay is only a small fraction of what it was supposed to be in the finished version, and overall, the gameplay probably isn't enough to keep your attention to be worth it.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are often compared to "Terraria" and "Aground," featuring enhanced textures that replace pixel art, resulting in a visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the sharp colors, smooth animations, and overall charming art style, though some suggest that the unique aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, recommending potential players check screenshots beforehand.
“From a first-person perspective, you see a graphically improved version of 'Terraria' or 'Aground', where pixel graphics are replaced with beautiful textures.”
“I found the game graphically charming with sharp colors, smooth animation, and a delightful art style.”
“For some, the art style may be an acquired taste, so definitely look at screenshots first to see if its style is something you'll enjoy.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unpolished features that significantly detract from the experience. Players have expressed frustration over unresponsive developers and persistent issues, such as non-functional in-game items and login problems, leading to a general consensus that the game is not worth purchasing in its current state.
“Though this game can be pretty enjoyable, it's littered with bugs and glitches, and is generally really unpolished.”
“It's not worth 2 euros/dollars at this stage; it's dead, buggy, and unfinished. Think twice before buying!”
“It's so buggy... and my character is stuck every time I try to log in. Please fix that problem.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the impressive weather effects such as thunder, rain, and strong winds that create an immersive and dynamic environment. The attention to detail in these elements significantly enhances the overall atmospheric experience.
“The weather changes are very well done, with thunder, rain, and very strong winds that bend the trees. I found that great and so atmospheric.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“The sound design enhances the atmosphere, with subtle background noises that draw you deeper into the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally enjoyable in a nostalgic sense, but it falls short in providing progressive performance improvements and detailed information for quests.
“Generally, the gameplay is quite fun in an old-school way, but it lacks progressive performance improvements and detailed information for the quests.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization feels rushed, resulting in a frustrating experience with constant bugs and glitches.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is generally perceived as adequate, with some users noting that while the writing could use minor improvements, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that its farming and crafting mechanics are reminiscent of Terraria, which makes them easy to understand and navigate. This guidance enhances the overall experience, making the grinding feel purposeful and rewarding.
