Sexena: Arena Tales
- November 25, 2020
- The Poundry
"Sexena: Arena Tales" is a single-player, erotic simulation game that combines elements of visual novels and puzzle-adventure games. Players engage in explicit combat against various monster girls in an interactive, 18+ adventure with pretty visuals. The game is described as a "gladiatorial combat" experience with mature content and challenging puzzles.
PC
Reviews
- The art style is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its quality and variety.
- The game features a humorous and light-hearted narrative that can be entertaining.
- There are multiple endings and a variety of character types, catering to different fetishes.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and linear, often reducing to trial and error without meaningful choices.
- Many players found the writing to be subpar, with numerous grammatical errors and repetitive dialogue.
- The game lacks substantial content and feels incomplete, with many features that were expected missing or poorly implemented.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a light-hearted and linear narrative that doesn't take itself too seriously, featuring a nameless protagonist navigating a world filled with erotic encounters and simplistic humor. While the plot is often described as basic and lacking depth, it offers amusing elements and enjoyable art, making it more akin to a visual novel than a traditional adventure game. Overall, players seeking a complex storyline may be disappointed, but those looking for a fun, smutty experience might find it entertaining.
“Humorous and light-hearted story filled with top-notch smut for you to ogle at for a few hours.”
“The story of the game is that a nameless horndog of an adventurer one day has a dream that brings him to the arena, ruled over by the red dragon who rules the land with a simple decree: 'we do things my way.'”
“There are many parts of the story that seem out of the ordinary, but that's what makes it interesting, and it's nice to be exposed to different kinds of erotica.”
“Don't buy it if you're expecting a deeply crafted story, as the tone should be clear from the art depicted.”
“The text is a mixture of erotic and childish; nearly all the characters are vapid and wishy-washy, and the 'hero' is an exaggerated 'lucky hero' stereotype while the story can't decide whether to be told in the 1st or 3rd person.”
“There is no story.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their exceptional art style, particularly noting the quality of the artwork created by doxy. While many reviewers appreciate the visuals and find them engaging, they often feel that the game itself does not justify its price, suggesting that the artwork could stand alone as a more valuable offering. Overall, the consensus is that the stunning visuals are the main highlight, overshadowing the game's linear interactive elements.
“I really liked the art style, the varying body types, and the dialogue and choices were just engaging enough to keep me somewhat enthralled.”
“The artwork is drawn by Doxy, so it's wonderfully done.”
“The art style looks great and the dialogue in the screenshots was fun to read.”
“The descriptions try to spin it, but the game is just a linear interactive graphic 'novel'.”
“Overall, the only reason I'd recommend getting this game is for the artwork.”
“Seems like the game part of this was unnecessary as they could have released this artwork.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a "choose your own adventure" visual novel with a linear story path and limited interactivity, focusing on exploring conversation branches that often lead to dead ends. Players find the experience slow and lacking in engaging mechanics, with many describing it as boring and mediocre overall. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for being minimal and not fulfilling the expectations of a traditional RPG.
“Mechanically, it's a 'choose your own adventure' styled visual novel, with a single story path and dead ends that bring you back to recent checkpoints.”
“The only gameplay is exploring conversation branches that loop back until you find the right one.”
“Gameplay is simply text.”
“The only 'gameplay' is exploring conversation branches that loop back until you find the right one.”
“In short: no gameplay, slow progress, and the sex scenes are nothing special.”
“Gameplay was boring, not really an RPG, more of a visual novel.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its light-hearted story, clever writing, and entertaining dialogue that balances sexy and funny elements. Many found the ending particularly amusing, though some expressed disappointment over the lack of dialogue options and the limited art in certain scenes. Overall, the game delivers a humorous experience that keeps players engaged, with hopes for more content in future updates.
“The ending was pretty funny with how the final battle was won.”
“Great art, great humor, hopefully more with updates?”
“The writing also had me laughing a few times which I wasn't expecting.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of variety and overuse of certain tracks, particularly during inappropriate moments, detracting from the overall experience. While some users noted that the sound and music were decent, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, with many feeling it did not enhance the gameplay.
“The sounds and music are good though.”
“Sound/music: ☆☆☆”
“The music variety in this game was lacking.”
“That one song during the intimate scene was definitely overused; it didn't fit the interaction well.”
“With the constant tropes, the boring music, and the simplified puzzle solving compared to the Newgrounds version, I can't recommend this game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as players find the art, while beautifully crafted, becomes monotonous over time. The only option for replaying is through a restricted save system with only three slots, further diminishing the incentive to revisit the game.
“No real replay value; the art gets boring quickly even though it is exquisitely done.”
“Non-replayable except via saves (you only have 3 slots, by the way).”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a shameless cash grab, with users feeling that the developers prioritized profit over quality after a prolonged period of unsuccessful development.
“The fact that this was pushed out after all the time they spent failing on repeat is a shameless cash grab from developers who have given up.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its phenomenal art and design, particularly highlighting the appeal of the female characters.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
“I appreciate how each character has a unique backstory that unfolds throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and engaging.”
“The growth and evolution of the characters throughout the story is truly impressive, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
