Skilltree Saga
- September 10, 2015
- Silent Dreams
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Get on Apple Store"Skilltree Saga" is a light-hearted, fantasy-themed hack and slash game with strategic elements. Assemble and lead a party of heroes, each with unique abilities and skills, through a variety of procedurally generated stages. Engage in real-time combat, collect loot, and level up your characters to build a powerful and versatile team. Your choices in character development and strategic planning will be key to overcoming the challenges that lie ahead.
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Reviews
- The game offers a simple and casual RPG experience that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate character building and leveling up.
- It has a nice graphic style that adds to the overall aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
- When purchased on sale, many players find it to be worth the price, providing some fun gameplay despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is overly repetitive and grindy, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and variety.
- The game does not deliver on its promise of being a rogue-like experience, as it primarily consists of automated battles with minimal player input.
- There are significant issues with game design, including a lack of meaningful story, poor enemy design, and a skill tree that does not differentiate between character classes.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and simplistic, often compared to outdated flash games, with a lack of engaging mechanics and a weak storyline. While some users find it addictive in a mindless way, others feel it fails to deliver on its promises, lacking the depth and complexity expected from modern titles. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as underwhelming and not worth its current price.
“Addictive gameplay, has that 'just one more go..' feeling.”
“If you like building characters and don't mind the 'mindless' gameplay, then check it out on sale only!”
“It is a simplistic flash game that has some elements of gameplay that are fun.”
“Boring, disengaging gameplay coupled with an insanely stock storyline. This is a tiring sit for all the wrong reasons, and the price it's currently at (£1.74) is arguably too expensive for what amounts to something less complex than what would be found on Newgrounds 10 years ago.”
“The story is quite unremarkable (if even existent). The whole game mechanics don't share much but a few keywords with the TDE world, and if you played some of the other titles from this developer, you realize where many of the graphic resources come from and why they don't really seem to fit the game's proclaimed universe.”
“Speaking of 'adventure,' the game has only one mechanic: click to start the fight.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being unremarkable and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels stock and disengaging. Players find the narrative minimal, often reduced to simple tropes like a kidnapped character, and the overall gameplay does not enhance the storytelling experience. Additionally, the connection to the game's supposed universe is weak, leading to a sense of disconnection and frustration.
“The story is quite unremarkable (if even existent); the whole game mechanics don't share much but a few keywords with the TDE world. If you played some of the other titles from this developer, you realize where many of the graphic resources come from and why they don't really seem to fit the game's proclaimed universe.”
“There is not much of a story, and all the battles are 1 vs 1.”
“Well, there is almost no story to speak of, and the game seems to be only superficially related to the world of Aventuria as far as I can tell. The main problem with this game is the excessive degree of grinding required to reach the end.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game heavily revolves around grinding, often to an excessive degree, which can lead to a repetitive experience. Players may find themselves needing to farm for items and improve their hero's stats, especially if they make poor choices early on. Overall, while there are entertaining elements, the grinding aspect is a significant drawback for many.
“Well, there is almost no story to speak of, and the game seems to be only superficially related to the world of Aventuria as far as I can tell, but the main problem with this game is the excessive degree of grinding required to reach the end.”
“Skilltree Saga is reasonably entertaining, although very repetitive and grindy towards the end of the game.”
“It can get grindy if you build your hero's stats wrong and need to farm the shop for the right items.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure titles, which some players find charming, while others feel they lack originality and do not align well with the game's intended universe. Despite being visually appealing for a flash-type RPG, many reviewers believe the graphics do not justify the game's price, especially when similar experiences are available for free elsewhere. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag—pleasant but ultimately not enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The graphic style is quite nice but not contributing to the gameplay.”
“The story is quite unremarkable (if even existent), the whole game mechanics don't share much but a few keywords with the TDE world, and if you played some of the other titles from this developer, you realize where many of the graphic resources come from, and why they don't really seem to fit the game's proclaimed universe.”
“This is hard for me to do this review, because on the one hand it is good for what it is, a fun little flash-type RPG with classic point-and-click style adventure game graphics. On the other hand, it really is not worth the $9.99 for a game the likes of which you can play free through other sources. When you move around the world map, it costs so much gold, and when you encounter an enemy, the graphics are like a point-and-click adventure (on the map too, as well as in the city).”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being recycled from a previous title, "Grotesque," leading to a negative reception among players who find it lacking originality and quality. Overall, it contributes to a disappointing experience alongside other gameplay and artistic elements.
“Most of the music I heard, in the few hours I played so far, seems to be reused from Grotesque as well.”
“Awful gameplay, awful art, awful music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that for an authentic role-playing experience with a rich atmosphere, players might prefer "Drakensang" or its sequels over the current title, as they offer a more immersive world at a similar price point.
“If you are looking for a real role-playing experience in the deep and atmospheric world of TDE, you are better off finding Drakensang or one of its successors for the same price in a budget pyramid.”
