Saga of Sins

+8

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

The game features a stunning stained-glass art style that creates a unique and immersive atmosphere.
Gameplay is fluid and accessible, offering a fair challenge for both beginners and advanced players.
The boss fights are creative and engaging, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The combat mechanics feel simplistic and can become repetitive over time.
The story is predictable and lacks depth, which may leave players wanting more.
Levels can feel too short and similar, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay experiences.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet enjoyable mechanics, complemented by a stunning art style and an intriguing storyline. While some players appreciate the fluidity and variety in level design, others find the gameplay bland and repetitive, with criticisms aimed at its simplistic nature and occasional frustrating mechanics. Overall, it offers a mix of fun arcade platforming and thematic depth, though opinions vary on its execution and value for the price.
- “The storyline is intriguing and the gameplay is exciting.”
- “Additionally, the game is very detailed and offers an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “The graphics and music are also excellent, and the gameplay is smooth and easy to understand.”
- “The overall gameplay is very, very bland.”
- “But dodgy mechanics, weak storytelling, and obtuse boss battles do not make this anything close to a religious experience.”
- “[awful platforming, boring combat, unfair 1-hit death mechanics, dour story, too much wasted time in between levels]”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-written, while others describe it as predictable and lacking depth. The dark and mysterious elements, along with unique visuals, create an engaging atmosphere, but many feel the plot is ultimately shallow and fails to deliver surprises. Overall, the narrative may appeal to some, but it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and a lack of challenge.
- “The storyline is intriguing and the gameplay is exciting.”
- “I really like the storyline that is dark and mysterious.”
- “The stained glass-like visuals are unique and create a really nice ambience that matches the storyline.”
- “The story is... there.”
- “The plot and characters offer no surprise.”
- “There's something about a shallow story with such grand, religious presentation that's like a promise unfulfilled.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The game's graphics are a standout feature, characterized by a stunning stained glass aesthetic that creates a unique identity and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers praise the beautiful artwork and visuals, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some note that the plot and gameplay mechanics may feel predictable. Overall, the graphics are well-optimized and contribute significantly to the game's charm and mood.
- “The strongest selling points for the game is undoubtedly the art style, the stained glass look is gorgeous and gives the game a unique identity.”
- “The stained glass-like visuals are unique and create a really nice ambience that matches the storyline.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are also excellent, fully immersing you in the game world.”
- “Saga of Sins' excellent stained-glass visuals are let down by a predictable plot and somewhat workaday gameplay.”
- “It's a bit pricey for its length, so I'd suggest getting it on sale if you like simple arcade platformer gameplay or are, like me, a sucker for the stained glass aesthetic.”
- “The artwork is indeed beautiful, and some of the sin's levels have very beautiful visuals.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack, voice-over, and sound effects, which contribute to a captivating atmosphere, although some note that the gameplay is relatively short. Overall, the combination of impressive music and visuals effectively draws players into the game world.
- “The soundtrack, voice-over, and sound effects are all pretty immersive, even entering a sinner's mind (level) starts with the screen cracking and shattering before going into the loading screen.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are also excellent, fully immersing you in the game world.”
- “I found this game is good at bringing back old school with impressive graphics and music, plus the story is quite cool.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for being bug-free and well-optimized, effectively delivering on its artistic vision centered around the theme of sin in a medieval aesthetic.
- “Luckily, the game is, to my knowledge, bug-free and well optimized, so it's a well-made game that really doubled down on what it set out to do, which was create a game around the concept of sin in a medieval art aesthetic.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be bug-free and well-optimized, indicating a high level of stability and a successful execution of its design goals centered around sin in a medieval art aesthetic.
- “Luckily, the game is, to my knowledge, bug-free and well-optimized, making it a well-made game that really doubled down on what it set out to do, which was to create a game around the concept of sin in a medieval art aesthetic.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a distinctive and immersive medieval aesthetic, enhanced by unique art and audio elements that contribute to its cool and engaging environment.
- “The game creates a cool medieval atmosphere that feels very unique.”
- “The art and audio work together to establish a captivating medieval atmosphere.”