Ritual: Spellcasting RPG
- June 14, 2019
- Hexage
Get on SteamIn "Ritual: Spellcasting RPG," play as a Sorcerer Angel seeking revenge on those who tried to sacrifice you. Wield a dagger and magic to destroy hordes of monsters, discover hundreds of skills and spells, and explore new game plus and trillions of character builds. Your mission is to hunt down and kill the foul god and purge the world.
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Reviews
- The game features unique and addictive gameplay mechanics that blend RPG elements with a pinball-like experience.
- The visuals and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, enhancing the dark fantasy atmosphere and overall enjoyment of the game.
- The new battle mechanics and skill tree provide a rewarding progression system, allowing players to customize their approach and strategies.
- The game lacks a tutorial, which can make it confusing for new players to understand the mechanics and gameplay.
- The gameplay can feel overly simplistic and idle at times, leading to moments where players may feel they have little control over their character's actions.
- The game is single-player only, which limits its replayability and social interaction potential compared to multiplayer options.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Ritual is characterized by its unique combat mechanics and a clean art style, offering a fun experience despite being less strategic than similar titles. While it features a simple control scheme and lacks depth in mechanics, the engaging skill tree and the thrill of dodging enemies contribute to an addictive gameplay loop. Overall, it presents an intense atmosphere reminiscent of hardcore ARPGs, even with its straightforward approach.
“While it is not as strategic and long as Redcon or Reaper, it is still fun to play now that they reworked the battle mechanics - you no longer bounce around like a game of pinball but rather must skillfully run and dodge stronger enemies and magic spells as you hunt down and gain XP from small fry as you yourself are hunted.”
“Ritual is super unique with its combat mechanics and clean art style.”
“You level up, and there is a story, but the gameplay doesn't feel like an RPG.”
“Though the game may be light on the mechanics, it consistently puts on the appearance to any outside eyes of being an intense and hardcore ARPG by every means.”
“While the lack of gameplay mechanics at first did leave a lot to be desired, ultimately Ritual's knack for an interesting and diverse progressive skill tree made the experience addictive and kept me pushing on to max out my full potential and see the monster bodies fly.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and blends elements of RPG with unique gameplay mechanics, offering a mix of achievements tied to character progression and narrative. In contrast, [i]ritual: sorcerer angel[/i] presents a dark and atmospheric tale of sacrifice, complemented by its striking visuals and an industrial soundtrack, creating a uniquely immersive experience.
“It's not a clicker game, it's not an idle game, but it gets something from both and mixes them up with story and RPG elements.”
“[i]Ritual: Sorcerer Angel[/i] is a weirdly unique little single-screen roguelite that plays more like a series of intricately woven fantasy pinball tables, carried by a dark story of sacrifice and grotesquely beautiful art.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere just as its story and visuals contain, the soundtrack in Ritual has an almost machine-like industrial feel to its music.”
“You level up, and there is a story, but the gameplay doesn't feel like an RPG.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere, just as its story and visuals contain, the soundtrack in Ritual has an almost machine-like industrial feel to its music.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in Ritual are praised for their unique dark-fantasy art style, featuring meticulously crafted environments and striking cut-scenes that enhance the game's grim atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of clean visuals and intricate details, such as grotesque creatures and atmospheric obstacles, which contribute to an immersive audiovisual experience. Overall, the game's graphics effectively complement its combat mechanics and narrative tone.
“Ritual is super unique with its combat mechanics and clean art style.”
“Scattered across each scene of grim fantasy visuals are not only the roaming hordes of monsters but all manner of obstacles to bounce off of.”
“With a dark-fantasy style of artwork, mouth-watering picture book-worthy cut-scenes, and painstakingly crafted areas littered with all manner of outstanding set-pieces and stage design, from wriggling grotesque worms to poisonous spores and other natural obstacles that create an overall dark and gothic audiovisual experience.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere just as its story and visuals contain, the soundtrack in Ritual has an almost machine-like industrial feel to its music.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, perfectly complementing the darker fantasy themes and visuals. Reviewers note its heavy, ominous tones and industrial feel, which align well with the game's narrative and dynamics, creating an immersive experience.
“The music is just amazing and fits the atmosphere of the game, enemies, and stories.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere, just as its story and visuals contain, the soundtrack in Ritual has an almost machine-like industrial feel to its music.”
“The soundtrack is very befitting of its darker fantasy overtones.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere just as its story and visuals contain, the soundtrack in Ritual has an almost machine-like industrial feel to its music.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's replayability does not justify its $9.99 price tag, especially when compared to similar titles like Redcon, Reaper, and Radiant Defense, which offer equal or greater replay value at a lower cost.
“The game offers a wealth of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.”
“I love how each run feels different due to the various strategies and character builds available, making me want to come back for more.”
“The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two games are ever the same, enhancing the overall replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an exceptional soundtrack that perfectly complements its heavy, ominous tone and dark themes. The music features a machine-like industrial quality, aligning seamlessly with the game's visuals and narrative, creating an immersive experience.
“The music is just amazing and fits the atmosphere of the game, enemies, and stories.”
“Heavy, ominous, and with a bit of devious darkness to its atmosphere, the soundtrack in the game has an almost machine-like industrial feel.”
“The atmosphere feels heavy and ominous, infused with a devious darkness that mirrors the story and visuals. The soundtrack has an almost machine-like industrial quality that adds to the overall experience.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it difficult to immerse myself in the world. It feels disjointed and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the game falls flat with bland environments and uninspired sound design that do not engage the player.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
In "ritual," players encounter some grinding as they may hit a level barrier with enemies, necessitating additional leveling and skill acquisition to avoid tedious gameplay. Certain spell builds can exacerbate this issue, leading to more frustrating rounds.
“Ritual contains a small bit of grinding, as you'll sometimes hit a brick wall in terms of enemy levels. To avoid a tedious, long round, you'll want to level up and acquire more skills.”
“Obviously, there are some spell builds that don't work as well as others, leading to more tedious rounds.”
“The grinding aspect of the game feels excessive at times, making progress feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
