Seed of the Arcane: Episode 1

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"Seed of the Arcane: Episode 1" is an open-world action RPG set in the fantasy world of Magion Islands, where magic and steel shape the future. As a commoner facing loss in a world falling apart, become stronger, forge alliances, and alter the islands' destiny. The game offers 3 different endings, a story-driven experience, and the ability to play as 5 different characters, with more details revealed as the game progresses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Seed of the Arcane: Episode 1 screenshot

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game features a strong story with multiple endings that players can look forward to exploring.
There is a lot of imagination in the game, with elements of wizards, magic, and monsters that can appeal to fantasy fans.
Some players appreciate the combat mechanics, noting that they are decent and have potential for improvement.

The game is riddled with bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable and frustrating for players.
Graphics are subpar, often described as pixelated and lacking detail, which detracts from the overall experience.
Voice acting is monotonous and lacks emotion, contributing to a disjointed and unenjoyable narrative.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as mediocre to poor, plagued by bugs and poor design choices that hinder gameplay. While some players noted slight improvements in graphics after the tutorial, the overall consensus is that the visuals are janky and unpolished, contributing to a frustrating gaming experience.
- “The graphics are decent for an early access game; I hope that they will improve them, though.”
- “Although the graphics at the beginning are borderline okay, they get much better after the tutorial.”
- “Oh, let's not even get started on the graphics.”
- “Seems devs pulled the plug on this game, many bugs making it impossible to progress through even first few quests, mediocre graphics, bad sound, wonky controls; even if 90% off, I wouldn't recommend it.”
- “This game is almost unplayable. I kept running off into the distance, the tutorial was worthless for gameplay or storyline. I really tried to play this, but the voices are bad, the graphics are bad, the textures are bad... I really tried to get into it, then I randomly turned into a chicken with gibberish on my screen and pretty much broke the game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over aimless quest design, technical issues, and poor voice acting that detracts from the narrative experience. Others, however, highlight the story as a strong point, noting their anticipation for exploring its different endings. Overall, the execution of the story is hampered by gameplay mechanics and design flaws, leading to a disjointed experience for many players.
- “The story is a strong aspect of the game and I am looking forward to checking its different endings!”
- “Complete quests and try to figure out the story”
- “Complete quests and try to figure out the story”
- “Even the quest design feels as if it was done by a team of arctic hares on a caffeine high, leaving you with a sense of aimlessness that rivals wandering the arctic tundra without a map.”
- “As you can see, the maps are cramped, the quests are underdesigned, the voice cast consists of about 2 people; this is just an attempt to mislead people into buying the underdeveloped game.”
- “I couldn't keep track of the story as NPCs talked over each other, and again... the voices are so badly done that at one point the old man's voice dropped so low I swear he was about to drop a beat on me.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, a buggy tutorial, and poor graphics. Players report a lack of engaging content, with many describing the experience as frustrating and nearly unplayable due to glitches and a confusing narrative. Overall, the gameplay is seen as subpar, detracting significantly from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “Let's talk about the gameplay first, or rather, the lack thereof.”
- “I will change this review to positive when I actually have more time to play it, but for 20 minutes, 5 crashes and with a buggy tutorial & gameplay, I just can't leave a positive review.”
- “This game is almost unplayable. I kept running off into the distance, the tutorial was worthless for gameplay or storyline. I really tried to play this, but the voices are bad, the graphics are bad, the textures are bad... I really tried to get into it, then I randomly turned into a chicken with gibberish on my screen and pretty much broke the game more. You can move while in cutscenes, and since it keeps making me run, I run off into nowhere and have to make my way back.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor was previously characterized by its amusingly chaotic bugs, making it more of a conversation starter than a serious gaming experience. However, following a recent patch, players feel that the humor has diminished, and the game is no longer worth purchasing for its comedic value.
- “Before its latest patch, the game was a funny mess, not much of a game, more of a conversation piece amongst the gaming community.”
- “Riddled with bugs, it was hilariously bad.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with users reporting multiple crashes and a buggy tutorial within a short playtime. Many feel that it is not ready for release, citing numerous bugs and glitches that should have been addressed prior to launch.
- “I will change this review to positive when I actually have more time to play it, but for 20 minutes, 5 crashes and with a buggy tutorial and gameplay, I just can't leave a positive review.”
- “This is not early access; this is a product not ready for the masses in any way. With all the bugs, glitches, and issues, these should be ones you found and fixed before early access was allowed.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response from users reflects frustration and disappointment, particularly regarding communication issues with the developer and a lack of significant improvements in the game. This has led to a sense of disillusionment, with some players expressing a reluctance to continue engaging with the game unless substantial changes are made.