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.
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Reviews
- The game features a fantastic atmosphere with beautiful outdoor environments and well-designed snowy landscapes.
- The developer shows dedication by releasing substantial updates and improvements to the game over time.
- Some players found the game enjoyable and engaging, appreciating the sense of progression and interesting ideas.
- The combat mechanics are poorly executed, with unresponsive controls and a lack of impactful interactions.
- Players experience significant frustration due to a lack of a proper save system, resulting in lost progress upon death.
- The game suffers from a lack of structure and clarity, leaving players confused about objectives and navigation.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of clarity and resolution, with no final cutscene or meaningful explanations, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. While the initial premise of starting in a prison cell and receiving a quest from a ghostly figure is intriguing, the narrative ultimately feels like a disjointed series of delivery quests. Many players express a desire for a stronger focus on storytelling and immersive environments rather than combat mechanics.
“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 one having its advantages and disadvantages to kill 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 cut scene, 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.”
“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 one has its advantages and disadvantages to kill the monsters. If you get killed, you respawn back in the castle.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % 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 the setting, enhancing the overall experience, although some players feel that the combat detracts from the otherwise fantastic atmosphere.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the cold atmosphere of the snowy environment, with drone elements that heighten tension, particularly in low-visibility situations. Overall, it has been described as great and well-suited to the game's setting.
“Great music.”
“The drone music aggravated by the poor visual field that the torch creates adds to the tension.”
“Everything is filled with snow and the music complements the cold atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' frustration over unclear mechanics, such as the lack of guidance on saving progress, which detracts from the overall experience. This confusion can lead to feelings of disconnection and disappointment, impacting the player's emotional engagement with the game.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised as decent, contributing positively to the overall fantasy experience alongside solid gameplay.
“A decent fantasy game with good graphics and gameplay.”
