Septaroad Voyager
- June 1, 2023
- Rockwell Studios, LLC
Get on SteamThe borders of reality start to crumble as an unseen threat breaks its way into the world. As its evil influence grows, seven unlikely heroes hear a call to action. Unite them and see how their lives and stories intertwine as they fight against impossible odds to protect all that they hold dear. Septaroad Voyager is a fast-paced RPG set in a charming 3D pixel world filled with 2D pixel characters…
Reviews
- The game features a unique and enjoyable combat system reminiscent of Final Fantasy 12, with deep character development and customizable AI for party members.
- The developer is highly responsive to feedback and consistently releases updates, showing a strong commitment to improving the game.
- The graphics and art style are appealing, and the world has a lot of potential with diverse environments and a promising gameplay loop.
- The game currently lacks a substantial story and has basic quests that can feel repetitive and uninspired.
- There are technical issues, such as glitches in character movement and a lack of key rebinding options, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the combat to be boring and feel that the game does not offer enough content to justify its price at this stage.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a combat system reminiscent of Final Fantasy 12, enhanced by MMORPG elements like threat control and a larger party size. While the randomized dungeon mechanics and enemy group dynamics could use improvement, the game offers a unique experience with its distinct art style and gameplay loop, making it a refreshing choice for players seeking something different, even in its early access phase.
“If you're tired of the same old game, this is a really fun game with a good gameplay loop!”
“It's far from an FF12 clone as many people might fear, distinguished by its art style, certain builds and gameplay mechanics, dungeon exploration, and random map generation.”
“The combat system plays like Final Fantasy 12, with a larger party and some MMORPG mechanics like threat control.”
“The randomized dungeon mechanic and enemy groups, along with elements to make the maps feel a bit more alive, could use some work, but those sorts of things usually come at the end of early access.”
“With so few games adopting this mechanic, I had no choice but to get this game even while it is only in early access.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is currently minimal, primarily consisting of character prologues, but it hints at deeper themes such as philosophy, adventure, and loss. While the initial quests are basic and somewhat uninspired, there is potential for a more engaging narrative as the game develops. Overall, players are optimistic about the story's evolution, given the promising character setups and the developer's responsiveness.
“None of the story setups feature insufferable characters or extremely dull narratives, like certain other RPGs, and certainly give a tone that we are going to get into a story with some philosophy and dark themes, adventure, loss, and more interesting characters.”
“Not a ton there yet, but all of the elements that make a game actually work are in place, and now the developer is focused on finishing out the world and story.”
“The story has a promising foundation, with engaging themes and character development that hint at a deeper narrative waiting to unfold.”
“Because at this point, there is pretty much no story, just prologues for each character.”
“First quest is a basic boring 'go kill 5 turkeys' followed by two 'go talk to this NPC' quests.”
“Not a ton there yet, but all of the things that make a game actually work are in, and now the dev is on to finishing out the world and story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered adequate, with character designs and sprites receiving positive remarks, though some users find the overall visual quality lacking, particularly in combat. The game's distinct art style and unique gameplay elements help differentiate it from similar titles, despite mixed opinions on its graphical execution.
“The graphics are good enough on characters not to detract in any way for me, and some of the character parts and sprites look quite good.”
“It's far from an FF12 clone as many people might fear, distinguished by its art style, certain builds and gameplay mechanics, dungeon exploration, and random map generation.”
“Combat is boring as crap; the graphics are not good.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game ranges from satisfactory to exceptional, with particular praise for the fantastic soundtrack in the southern regions. Overall, it effectively enhances the gaming experience.
“The sound and music range from okay and functional to absolutely awesome.”
“The music in the south, in particular, is fantastic.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is noted for its complexity, combining elements from Final Fantasy XII and Ragnarok Online, featuring diverse classes and automated party members. Players can influence character growth through various leveling routes, where class choices significantly affect stat progression.
“It's a cross between Final Fantasy XII and Ragnarok Online, featuring complex and deep character development with classes and multiple automated party members, as well as leveling routes that influence the stats characters gain upon leveling up.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the limited options for character growth; it feels like a missed opportunity for deeper engagement.”
“The class system is overly complicated, which detracts from the overall character development experience.”
