Scrolls of the Lord
- November 15, 2017
- Arbatskii Anatolii
Get on Steam"Scrolls of the Lord" is a classic fantasy first-person game, where you play as a criminal who escapes death and discovers parallel worlds. The game features 4 combat styles, 12 distinct weapons, and a variety of items with unique characteristics. Reading item descriptions and experimenting with fighting styles is key to achieving a good ending.
Reviews
- The game has a fantastic atmosphere with beautiful snowy landscapes and well-designed environments.
- The developer shows dedication by releasing updates and improving the game over time.
- There are interesting ideas and a sense of progression that can keep players engaged for a short experience.
- Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating and unenjoyable.
- The game lacks essential features like a proper save system, leading to loss of progress upon death.
- Many interactions and gameplay elements are poorly explained, resulting in confusion and a lack of direction.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking a coherent narrative and resolution, with players feeling that it primarily revolves around a repetitive delivery quest without meaningful context. While some find the initial premise intriguing, the absence of a final cutscene and clear explanations leaves many feeling unsatisfied, leading to a desire for a more immersive storytelling experience rather than a focus on combat mechanics. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped, prompting players to consider replaying in hopes of uncovering missed elements.
“Instead of spending more time trying to improve the combat, it would be better if you dropped the combat entirely and focused on storytelling and on creating beautiful, immersive locations for the player to explore at a leisurely pace.”
“You start off in a prison cell and there's a ghostly figure that gives you a quest. When you exit the prison cell to the outside world, you will find four weapons to pick up, each with its advantages and disadvantages for killing the monsters. If you do get killed, you respawn back in the castle.”
“I was interested in the loose story, but at the end, I might have accidentally found the ending too soon, which was upsetting. However, playing the whole thing again doesn't sound too bad, so I might just do that later to see if I missed some things.”
“No final cutscene, no explanation of anything; the entire game is just one long delivery quest that does not even make sense.”
“I was interested in the loose story, but at the end, I might have accidentally found the ending too soon, which was upsetting. Playing the whole thing again doesn't sound too bad, so I might just do that later to see if I missed some things.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its strong visual design and immersive environments, particularly the snowy landscapes and dungeons that evoke a sense of stress and coldness. The music effectively complements these settings, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticism of the combat mechanics.
“Absolutely fantastic atmosphere; the snowy mountains are wonderful, and the dungeon creates a very stressful ambiance with a well-chosen set of colors.”
“The various environments have a strong atmosphere, which I think is important for a game like this.”
“Everything is filled with snow, and the music complements the cold atmosphere.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's cold atmosphere, with drone elements that heighten tension, particularly in low-visibility situations created by the torch. Overall, players praise the soundtrack as a strong complement to the game's environment.
“Everything is filled with snow and the music complements the cold atmosphere.”
“Great music.”
“The drone music combined with the poor visual field that the torch creates adds to the tension.”
“Everything is filled with snow, and the music complements the cold atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration over the lack of clear instructions regarding game mechanics, such as saving by touching a statue, which detracts from the emotional engagement and immersion in the experience.
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered decent, complementing its fantasy theme and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“A decent fantasy game with good graphics and gameplay.”
