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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with unique mechanics and a charming art style.
- Despite being abandoned, some players found it enjoyable for its crafting and exploration elements.
- The game offers a fun experience for a short while, especially for fans of similar titles like Terraria.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers since 2019, leading to numerous bugs and incomplete content.
- Combat mechanics are frustrating and unbalanced, making it difficult to progress without getting overwhelmed by enemies.
- Players report a lack of guidance and clarity in quests, resulting in aimless wandering and frustration.
- story72 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having potential with a rich narrative and unique NPCs, but it suffers from significant bugs, quest bugs, and unclear objectives that can hinder progress. Players often find themselves stuck due to missing key NPCs or items, and the lack of guidance on quest locations leads to frustrating navigation. While the storyline is engaging and offers a "to be continued" feel, many players report being unable to complete it due to technical issues and poorly designed quest mechanics.
“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.”
“- lots of individual and unique NPCs you'll meet along the way, holding their own unique quests and dialog to help you unlock tech and important clues.”
“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 there, preventing you from completing certain missions.”
“Some of the quests still have the wrong information for the player and erroneous dialog, and quest loopholes that can lead to incompletions and not having a certain NPC being where they are supposed to be for a quest turn-in.”
“However, the main problem is that for 25+ hours of playing, I was not able to complete the main story because my game was frozen at some moment (no new missions appeared) and even the workaround provided by developers, which helped me before, was not able to solve this issue.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its numerous bugs, unbalanced mechanics, and lack of responsiveness, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its old-school charm, many feel it falls short of expectations and lacks the depth and polish necessary to maintain engagement. Overall, the game is seen as having potential, but significant improvements are needed before it can be considered enjoyable.
“I've played and watched enough gameplays 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.”
“The game has a lot of potential but the game mechanics need improvement.”
“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.”
“Just crashes. I saw some gameplay on YouTube and bought it, but it keeps crashing. I can't even go through the main menu.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are often compared to a visually enhanced version of "Terraria" or "Aground," featuring beautiful textures that replace pixel art. Reviewers appreciate the charming art style, sharp colors, and smooth animations, though some suggest that the unique aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, recommending potential players check screenshots beforehand. Overall, the graphics are described as a significant improvement, contributing to the game's visual appeal.
“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.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, leading to a generally unpolished experience. Many players have expressed frustration over unresponsive developers and critical gameplay elements that fail to function properly, making it difficult to recommend the game 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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive weather effects, including realistic thunder, rain, and strong winds that create an immersive environment. Reviewers find these elements significantly enhance the overall experience, contributing to a captivating and atmospheric setting.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for its lack of progressive performance improvements and insufficient details regarding quests, despite the overall enjoyment of the old-school gameplay.
“The gameplay is quite fun in an old school way, but it lacks progressive performance improvements and detailed information for the quests.”
“The game feels outdated in terms of optimization, making it hard to enjoy the otherwise fun gameplay.”
“There are significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.”
- emotional2 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 benefit from minor improvements, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, particularly its farming and crafting systems, which are reminiscent of Terraria. The mechanics are considered user-friendly and provide clear guidance for building and resource management, enhancing the overall experience.
