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Search of the Source

55%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
graphics, monetization
80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Search of the Source is an exciting role-playing game in which you take on the role of a young squire venturing into a dangerous and mysterious magical forest. You have to complete many different tasks, explore mysterious places and fight mystical enemies. Each task and battle will present you with new challenges, requiring your dexterity, determination and ability to make the right decisions…

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
story2 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • The game features nice graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Some players found the mechanics engaging and the gameplay addictive, making it enjoyable for a couple of evenings.
  • The magical world and quests provide fresh challenges, appealing to RPG fans who appreciate immersive storytelling.
  • The game is criticized as a low-quality asset flip, lacking originality and depth, which diminishes its value.
  • There are significant technical issues, including uncustomizable controls and poor visual quality due to the use of outdated graphics.
  • The presence of fake reviews and manipulation of the Steam store raises ethical concerns about the game's legitimacy and value.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game employs retro pixel art graphics, which some players find charming, while others criticize the lack of modern graphical options and resolution adjustments. Despite these limitations, many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and atmospheric soundtrack.

    • “After playing it for a couple of hours, I can say that it has nice graphics with an atmospheric soundtrack.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being heavily focused on retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring poorly written reviews in Russian or broken English. Many of these games are released simultaneously shortly after their launch on Steam, with accounts frequently used to generate fake reviews, indicating a trend of asset flips and scams.

    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
    • “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and immersive, with each quest and battle presenting new challenges that maintain excitement. The single-player mode enhances the experience, allowing RPG fans to explore the narrative at their own pace.

    • “Features like the single-player mode make it an immersive journey perfect for RPG fans who enjoy delving into a story at their own pace.”
    • “Each quest and battle throws a fresh challenge, keeping me on the edge of my seat.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, enhanced by impressive graphics and a compelling soundtrack that immerses players in the experience. Overall, it effectively captures a unique ambiance that resonates well with users.

    • “After playing it for a couple of hours, I can say that it has nice graphics with an atmospheric soundtrack.”
    • “Pretty interesting game that captures its atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable and well-designed mechanics that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Nice mechanics”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the appealing graphics.

    • “After playing it for a couple of hours, I can say that it has nice graphics with an atmospheric soundtrack.”

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