Rumours From Elsewhere

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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You have come to the right place pilgrim... Rumours from Elsewhere is a 2.5D action platformer with RPG and Roguelite elements. Battle alone or with a friend through an ancient fantasy world, filled with loot and danger... welcome to the gauntlet of greed.

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  • Windows
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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and excellent music, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There is a wealth of content, including 10 unique characters, diverse enemies, and distinct levels, providing a rich gameplay experience.
  • The game is challenging and addictive, rewarding players who invest time in mastering its mechanics and exploring its world.
  • Wall jumping and some platforming mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The game has a steep learning curve, which may deter players who are not accustomed to challenging roguelite experiences.
  • Occasional bugs and UI deficiencies can disrupt the flow of the game, making it less user-friendly.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a strong loop that encourages players to explore and master the mechanics despite a steep learning curve. While the level design, controls, and overall performance are praised, players face challenges from a high-pressure environment filled with punishing systems and a lack of clear UI guidance. The brief tutorial provides a starting point, but mastering the game requires significant time and effort.

    • “Once I got used to the core mechanics, I was hooked and kept starting new runs to discover more about the game.”
    • “I think this helps the gameplay loop overall as you learn the layouts and mechanics, making for quick and engaging action.”
    • “Inspired level design, smooth controls, solid performance, excellent music, and imaginative worldbuilding are enough to carry the experience through a steep learning curve and significant UI deficiencies as well as occasional frustrating bugs.”
    • “Inspired level design, smooth controls, solid performance, excellent music, and imaginative worldbuilding are enough to carry the experience through a steep learning curve and significant UI deficiencies as well as occasional frustrating bugs (and sadistic gameplay systems that act like bugs).”
    • “Be warned, however, that the high-pressure gameplay involves features like a stamina bar (depletes with attack or dash but not jump or abilities), a timer on every level (which have randomized objectives), potions that do damage to you, weapons that kill you if you unequip them, monsters that crowd control you so other monsters can knock you back to the other side of the map where you fall into a lethal trap...you get the idea.”
    • “The tutorial is great but it's one minute long and mastering the systems takes hours...the game isn't very forthcoming with information in the UI during moment-to-moment gameplay.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their lovely art style, featuring appealing level designs, characters, and weapons that enhance the overall experience. Players are drawn in by the beautiful visuals, which motivate them to continue playing and explore more of the game's artistic elements. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that makes the game worth trying.

    • “The art style is lovely - the level design, playable characters, available weapons, and even pets are all very fun and look great!”
    • “If you like games that are challenging, with great artwork, I highly recommend this game!”
    • “I bought it for the art style and kept playing for the urge to see more of this beautiful indie gem.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with a whimsical tone that complements the diverse environments. Reviewers note that the sound design is excellent, contributing to an immersive experience despite some gameplay challenges. Overall, the music stands out as a significant aspect of the game's artistic and emotional appeal.

    • “The music is amazing, there are 10 different characters to play as, there is a lot of enemy variety, a lot of different levels each with a distinct atmosphere, each weapon class has a ton of different weapons to forge, the library in which you can find the story behind everything in the game has amazing art, and so on.”
    • “Not to mention the sound design and music are great.”
    • “Music is whimsical, but definitely in keeping with the environment that you're traversing, and the polygons serve equal parts nostalgia as well as modern in terms of their artistic reverence for classical games but modern responses to lighting effects in the current generation.”
    • “The music is whimsical, but it feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “While the soundtrack attempts to evoke nostalgia, it often falls flat and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The music lacks variety and becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is enriched by a well-crafted library that provides deep lore and stunning art, enhancing the overall narrative experience. Players can explore diverse levels and engage with ten unique characters, each contributing to the game's atmospheric storytelling. However, some users expressed a desire for the story-driven timer in levels to be optional, as it can detract from the experience.

    • “The music is amazing, there are 10 different characters to play as, there is a lot of enemy variety, a lot of different levels each with a distinct atmosphere, each weapon class has a ton of different weapons to forge, the library in which you can find the story behind everything in the game has amazing art, and so on.”
    • “My only complaint personally is that there is a story-built timer to the levels, which I wish was optional.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional music, diverse character selection, and varied enemy types, all set across distinct levels that enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the rich lore presented in beautifully crafted art within the library adds depth to the game's world.

    • “The music is amazing, there are 10 different characters to play as, and each level has a distinct atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
    • “The variety of enemies and the unique atmosphere of each level create an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
    • “The library, where you can discover the story behind everything in the game, features stunning art that adds to the overall atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally solid, featuring smooth controls and strong performance, but it is hindered by significant UI deficiencies and occasional frustrating bugs, alongside a steep learning curve exacerbated by challenging gameplay mechanics.

    • “Inspired level design, smooth controls, solid performance, excellent music, and imaginative worldbuilding are enough to carry the experience through a steep learning curve and significant UI deficiencies, as well as occasional frustrating bugs.”
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