Seeds of Chaos
- January 31, 2020
- Venus Noire
- 14h median play time
Not your average visual novel, Seeds of Chaos is a sexy dark fantasy tale with RPG & Strategy elements. Become an active participant in the story, making choices which impact your experience and shape the direction of the narrative. Seeds of Chaos is a dark fantasy eroge made in Ren'py, inspired by the worldbuilding of Berserk, Dark Souls, The Witcher and other epic fantasy series', as well as th…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling mix of traditional RPG mechanics and a graphic novel style, enhancing the overall experience.
- The artwork is stunning, with a variety of well-crafted scenes that cater to many different kinks and preferences.
- The story is engaging, with meaningful choices that impact the narrative and character development.
- The game is still in early access, leading to incomplete content and occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the castle management and exploration, feel underdeveloped and can be confusing.
- There are instances of inconsistent art styles and missing images, which can detract from the overall immersion.
- story405 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its complexity, engaging characters, and the impact of player choices, offering a rich narrative experience that intertwines adult themes with fantasy elements. However, many players express frustration with the pacing, lack of clear guidance, and incomplete story arcs, leading to a sense of aimlessness and dissatisfaction with the overall progression. While the artwork and writing are often highlighted as strong points, the unfinished nature of the game leaves many feeling that the narrative potential is not fully realized.
“Engaging story, great characters, a healthy mix of kinks and pairings, and highly impactful story choices.”
“The story is very well put together with a well-developed plot and a myriad of side events that are their own mini-stories within the overarching story.”
“The story is enjoyable and has me wondering what's going to happen next.”
“There's no explanation of how it expects me to do the things I need to do to complete literally the first quest given to me.”
“The game has been at this one point in the story for most of its time on Steam.”
“The main story is nowhere near resolved to any degree; most character arcs are just left hanging there partway through.”
- gameplay102 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underdeveloped and confusing due to a lack of tutorials and unclear mechanics. While some appreciate the potential for a unique blend of RPG and visual novel elements, others criticize the interface and pacing, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements in mechanics and clarity to enhance player engagement.
“Brilliant story, world and characters, satisfying gameplay with plenty of twists and loads of meaningful decisions.”
“The gameplay concept is good but not well executed.”
“Let’s start with the good, Seeds of Chaos is a western RPG with a really well-written story and unique gameplay for any type of text-based game that excels in its world-building.”
“Perhaps if I’d given it more time I would not be so inclined to dislike the game, but unfortunately my tastes and mistakes made the gameplay I did have… disappointing to the point I got a refund for the game.”
“When I played, there was no tutorial; there were a few pop-ups that mentioned specific mechanics (like base building and research), but most of the time it would just plop me in a new screen and then I would be expected to know how to move, interact, and where to go.”
“The gameplay is very tedious, with little sex, little new art, and entirely too much of repeatedly transiting areas to encounter walls of text that don't add anything to the game.”
- graphics93 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and unique art style, with many reviewers highlighting the attention to detail and the quality of character designs. However, there are notable inconsistencies in the art style across different scenes, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these fluctuations, the visuals are considered a significant strength of the game, often elevating the storytelling and engaging players visually.
“The artwork is phenomenal.”
“The graphics and scenes are also a big plus.”
“The artwork is gorgeous, the sheer amount/variety of sex scenes is amazing, and the characters are interesting.”
“Unfortunately, as I said, it is very inconsistent; the entire art style can sometimes change with scenes, and it just throws you off.”
“A lack of consistency in the art style makes it look like an amateur work.”
“The best thing about this game is obviously the artwork; however, it seems like there are multiple artists for this game, and their art style is very different from one another, which kind of takes me out of the scenes a little bit.”
- music20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its repetitiveness and lack of variety, often feeling out of place in relation to the game's atmosphere. While some appreciate the quality of the music during menus and exploration, the limited soundtrack and absence of voice acting detract from the overall experience, leading to a desire for more diverse and contextually appropriate tracks. Overall, the music is seen as a missed opportunity that could enhance the game's compelling art and narrative elements.
“I absolutely love the concept and promised features; the music is nice, the art is great, and the choices are compelling.”
“☑ Good - the music in the menus and while exploring is very good.”
“Music is good, but just like the art, certain songs are a bit overused and only change every so often to fit the scene.”
“Okay, the music for the most part is just one big loop; I can't even remember if it changes at any point. To be honest, it's quite dull.”
“Considering it's probably the song that plays the most, it doesn't really fit the darker atmosphere of the setting.”
“The soundtrack is very repetitive, and the music often does not fit the mood of the scene (for example, nice relaxing flute music when there's murderous action going on).”
- replayability9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, offering numerous choices and outcomes that encourage players to explore different paths. While many players appreciate the engaging story and beautiful animations, some express concerns about limited replay value for specific character arcs, particularly for LGBTQ+ content. Nonetheless, the combination of an erotic visual novel and adventure elements contributes to its replayable nature.
“A very good game with lots of replay possibilities.”
“A lot of replayability, above average writing and possibility to role play.”
“To be honest, even playing it, I'm not exactly sure where the replay value lies.”
“My main gripe is that as a gay player, there isn't much for me by way of replayability, as the gay scenes were pretty much one-offs and not integral to the main plot.”
“The game manages to be both an erotic visual novel and an interesting adventure, with plenty of choices capable of unlocking different content and providing replayability.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of older and vibrant art styles that enhance its reliance on a compelling story arc, particularly focusing on the relationship between the characters Rowan and Alexia. Players express a complex emotional connection to the characters, navigating themes of corruption and taboo, while also feeling frustration when content is lacking, which can disrupt their investment in the narrative. Overall, the game aims to evoke deep emotional responses through its character dynamics and story progression.
“There's currently a mix of an older style of art from early in the game and newer, more vibrant and emotional art.”
“Along with a plethora of different mechanics and event systems, the demo itself hints that the game is reliant on an emotional story arc to carry it through multiple playthroughs.”
“I found myself emotionally connecting with these characters in a way that has me worried about how the long-term complications of COVID social distancing have affected how I interact with fictional characters.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the lack of notifications for new events, which forces them to manually check each location. The early game is especially grind-heavy, leading to a repetitive experience with minimal rewards, though some appreciate the mix of gameplay elements as part of a lengthy experience. Overall, while the grinding can be frustrating, it contributes to a more complex game structure.
“There's a lot of grinding in the early part of the game and it does tend to wear on one.”
“The gameplay is very tedious, with little excitement, little new art, and entirely too much of repeatedly transiting areas to encounter walls of text that don't add anything to the game.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the mostly functional campaign and find the experience worthwhile, others report persistent bugs and glitches, particularly given its early access status. Frequent issues with mechanics and the need for regular saving indicate that the game still requires significant polish.
“There are also bugs and glitches that have been in-game for a number of updates now and it's starting to feel like the developer is losing steam.”
“There are lots of little glitches that obviously come with it being an early access game.”
“The mechanics of the game can get buggy and some loops can happen; just save often.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its depth and integration with the narrative, with some reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature alongside impressive artwork and music. However, there are mixed opinions, as some feel that while certain characters are well-developed, other aspects of the game still require improvement.
“Numerous events and character development.”
“Really good narrative and character development.”
“When the artwork is done well, it's done really well, absolutely phenomenal, as well as the character designs.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem to follow predictable arcs, leaving little room for genuine development or surprises.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its deep immersion and consistency with a dark narrative, showcasing a remarkable blend of art and storytelling. However, some users feel that the music detracts from the overall ambiance, as it does not align well with the darker themes of the setting.
“Art and story are just mind-blowing; it's refreshing to see such an amount of passion being poured into the tale while maintaining its consistency with the dark atmosphere.”
“It's literally one of the deepest, most immersive and atmospheric adult games out there.”
“The erotica is fantastic, but the atmosphere is somewhat tarnished by the music.”
“Considering it's probably the song that plays the most, it doesn't really fit the darker atmosphere of the setting.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue that effectively conveys personality and mood, often incorporating subtext and a dark undertone. While some elements may be predictable, the humor remains engaging and addictive.
“The dialogue clearly conveys the personality and mood, full of subtext, retaining wit and a sense of humor even when it gets really dark.”
“Funny and predictable, but addicting nonetheless.”
