Seed of the Arcane: Episode 1
- May 11, 2017
- Infosuccess3d
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The story has potential and offers different endings, which could engage players.
- Some players appreciate the combat mechanics, especially early encounters.
- The game has nostalgic elements reminiscent of older RPGs, appealing to fans of that genre.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
- Graphics and sound quality are subpar, with many describing them as outdated and poorly executed.
- Controls are unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a lack of enjoyable gameplay.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as mediocre or janky, and citing issues such as poor control responsiveness and bugs that hinder gameplay. However, a few players noted that the graphics improve after the initial stages, suggesting potential for enhancement in future updates. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the visual presentation.
“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 the first few quests, mediocre graphics, bad sound, wonky controls; even if 90% off, I wouldn't recommend it.”
“With its terrible choice in text font, crappy voice acting, janky graphics, boring gameplay, and just overall terrible narrative, it barely makes the cut to be considered 'subpar'.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being largely absent, with reports of frequent crashes, a buggy tutorial, and overall poor execution. Users have described it as boring and marred by technical issues, including subpar graphics and voice acting, leading to a negative reception.
“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 after 20 minutes with 5 crashes and a buggy tutorial and gameplay, I just can't leave a positive review.”
“With its terrible choice in text font, poor voice acting, janky graphics, boring gameplay, and an overall terrible narrative, it barely makes the cut to be considered 'subpar'.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is highlighted as a strong aspect of the game, with players expressing excitement about exploring its different endings. However, some users criticize the quest design as aimless and buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences that detract from the overall narrative engagement.
“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.”
“By following an NPC to get to the second quest, my guide got stuck and was left at 1 HP, which bugged out the enemy so it couldn't be hurt or killed, leaving you just standing there doing nothing. The controls in this game are so outdated.”
“The story is a strong aspect of the game and I am looking forward to checking its different endings!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent crashes and a buggy tutorial, leading to a negative initial impression.
“I will change this review to positive when I actually have more time to play it, but after 20 minutes, I experienced 5 crashes along with a buggy tutorial and gameplay. I just can't leave a positive review.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable. It's frustrating to deal with constant instability.”
“I was really excited to play, but the frequent crashes and glitches ruined the experience for me.”
