Selatria: Advent of the Dakk'rian Empire

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Selatria follows the story of main characters Mage and Melanie, whose home of Availia is threatened by an invading imperial army. These two soon find themselves on the run, recruiting friends in unlikely places to protect their home… and eventually the world.

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Play Modes

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

Selatria: Advent of the Dakk'rian Empire screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a charming and colorful aesthetic, showcasing a lot of heart and passion from its developers.
The combat system evolves and becomes more complex as the game progresses, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The original storyline and characters are enjoyable, with well-written dialogue and fun voice acting that adds to the overall experience.

The game suffers from frustrating save point placement, making it easy to lose progress if players cannot find a save spot in time.
There are issues with performance on certain platforms, including frame rate drops and occasional freezes during dialogue sections.
The presence of wandering traps in dungeons can detract from the RPG experience, making it feel more like an action game.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and well-developed, featuring a linear progression that takes players through various towns while incorporating familiar tropes with a unique twist, often highlighted by snarky dialogue. The voiced audio enhances the narrative experience, and the integration of save points into the character's journal adds a creative touch, despite some players finding the linearity limiting. Overall, the combination of enjoyable battles and a compelling storyline contributes to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “I really enjoyed the original storyline and characters.”
- “The story is good, and very well enhanced by the voiced audio.”
- “The game tries to make save points part of the story by having your character enter it in their readable journal at certain intervals in the storyline.”
- “The game is linear, and the plot takes you from town to town.”
- “The plot follows usual tropes, though with a unique flavor (might be the snark).”
- “It makes up roughly half of the full intended length of the story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being funny and charming, with bright and colorful writing that enhances the overall experience. Notably, the dialogue, particularly that of the character Luis, stands out as a highlight for many players.
- “Funny and charming, bright and colorful.”
- “All of the writing, especially the humor, is pretty great (especially 95% of Luis' dialogue; I love that guy so much).”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, lacking flashy elements but rich in passion. While initially appearing straightforward, the battle system gradually reveals deeper mechanics that enhance the experience as players progress.
- “This game isn't flashy or innovative from a gameplay or aesthetic standpoint, but there is a lot of passion and charm thrown into this project.”
- “This game isn't flashy or innovative from a gameplay or aesthetic standpoint, but there sure was a lot of passion and charm thrown into this project.”
- “The battle system looks simple, but there are a lot of deeper mechanics that have slowly been introduced as the game goes on.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music was really fun to listen to.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization improvements address a bug that previously cut off the end of voice acted lines and enhance frame rate performance in the overworld, resulting in a smoother gaming experience.
- “This fixes a bug where the last part of voice-acted lines are cut off, and improves FPS performance in the overworld.”
- “This fixes a bug where the last part of voice-acted lines are cut off and improves FPS performance in the overworld.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing multiple freezes during dialogue sections, particularly when exiting the starting area, indicating stability issues that may disrupt gameplay.
- “Coming out of the starting area, you are subjected to several freezes that occur during a dialogue section.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game may not be groundbreaking or visually striking, but they are infused with a sense of passion and charm that adds to the overall experience.
- “This game isn't flashy or innovative from a gameplay or aesthetic standpoint, but there is a lot of passion and charm evident in the graphics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while grinding can enhance character skills, it is generally not essential for progression, as each character has unique abilities that can be developed without excessive effort.
- “Grinding is a tedious chore that feels more like a punishment than a rewarding experience.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for levels is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “While grinding can yield some benefits, it often feels like a mindless task that disrupts the flow of gameplay.”