Seals of the Bygone
- March 12, 2020
- rologfos
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Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with unique character abilities and engaging gameplay mechanics, making it fun and addictive.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of Risk of Rain, with a solid framework and enjoyable combat.
- The art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an overall polished feel despite being in early access.
- The game has been abandoned by the developer, with no updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future.
- There is a lack of variety in enemies and bosses, making gameplay feel repetitive and frustrating at times.
- Multiplayer functionality is limited, and the game suffers from performance issues, making it difficult for some players to enjoy.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as entertaining and engaging, featuring a solid loop with RPG mechanics and good fighting and movement systems, which contribute to its replayability. However, players note a lack of interesting items that could enhance the experience, and while the game performs well on lower-end computers, the absence of online multiplayer is seen as a significant drawback. Overall, it shows promise for future updates, but currently sits at a 7/10 rating.
“The gameplay loop is entertaining and engaging; if this had online multiplayer, it would be a 10/10. Right now, it's a 7/10.”
“Tldr; endless replayability, performs well on my potato computer, would be super fun with friends, and the fighting and movement mechanics feel good.”
“Also features RPG mechanics, so it's not just straight leveling up as in Risk of Rain.”
“The game bears signs of good early access like Battle Brothers and Oni, in the sense that the early access release is far from the first iteration of its gameplay.”
“In a couple of hours, I unlocked a few characters with different gameplay styles and arrived at stage 5, but at the beginning, it seemed very difficult to pass stage 2.”
“There is a lack of interesting items; the game wants to be like Risk of Rain, but it lacks the original items that would spice up your gameplay.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their slick quality and clean design, with a nice art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some players experience performance issues, particularly with a 2D roguelike that struggles to run smoothly despite their ability to handle more graphically demanding games. While the pixelated graphics contribute to a unique aesthetic, they can also lead to recognition issues with items during gameplay.
“The music ranges from nice enough to absolutely fantastic, and the graphics are very slick and high quality.”
“I have the hope that the simple graphics allow for good content creation.”
“I can run Valorant with high graphics at 100+ fps, yet this game (a 2D low graphic roguelike) cannot run properly.”
“Graphics are very clean, even though more pixelated, which brings some recognition issues (items mostly).”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers noting it as ranging from good to fantastic, effectively enhancing the overall experience and fitting the game's mood. The soundtrack contributes positively to the gameplay, encouraging players to explore and engage with the game world. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its high-quality graphics and engaging art style.
“The music ranges from nice enough to absolutely fantastic, and the graphics are very slick and high quality.”
“Great soundtrack, great gameplay, great game.”
“The soundtrack fits the game and mood, so that works already!”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for improvements in class balance, animations, and overall game optimization, noting occasional random stuttering that seems unrelated to hardware performance. Additionally, there are calls for a redesign of the item wheel to enhance user experience.
“I'm eager to see the fine-tune ups and additions to this game regarding some class balances, optimizations, animations, and continued boss variation.”
“There are rare random stuttering issues that aren't related to RAM, VRAM, or CPU usage, and the entire items wheel cries for a redesign.”
“I'm eager to see the fine-tune adjustments and additions to this game regarding class balances, optimizations, animations, and continued boss variation.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's "endless replayability," noting that it runs well on lower-end systems and is particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings. The engaging fighting and movement mechanics further enhance the overall experience, making it a title that encourages repeated play.
“Endless replayability, performs well on my low-end computer, and would be super fun with friends. The fighting and movement mechanics feel great.”
“Endless replayability, performs well on my low-end computer, and would be super fun with friends. The fighting and movement mechanics feel great.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its lighthearted and comedic elements, reminiscent of the style found in "Risk of Rain." Players appreciate the funny moments that contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“Came in for the hilarious take on Risk of Rain.”
