Sons of Triskelion
- April 11, 2017
- Warfare Studios
Get on SteamIn "Sons of Triskelion," players enter a brutal arena to fight for their freedom and entertain the elite. As a slave or criminal, you'll engage in bloody battles, uncover secrets, and strive for redemption in this intense action game. Your choices and combat skills will determine your fate in this unforgiving world.
Reviews
- The game has an engaging story that combines elements reminiscent of Gladiator and Spartacus.
- It provides a unique experience for players looking for a short RPG Maker game, with a personal narrative that can evoke emotions.
- Despite its flaws, some players found joy and hope through the game during difficult times in their lives.
- The game suffers from poor world-building and limited interactable NPCs, which hampers immersion.
- Combat can be frustrating and unbalanced, with some players experiencing difficulty due to lack of guidance and healing options.
- The game ends abruptly on a cliffhanger, leaving players unsatisfied and wanting more closure.
- story8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and personal, emphasizing resilience and the unpredictability of life, but it suffers from limited world-building and abrupt pacing. While the narrative is compelling, the short length leaves players wanting more depth and exploration of its themes. Overall, it offers a solid concept but is hindered by gameplay elements that detract from the storytelling experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“If you're looking to spend a bit of time with a short RPG Maker-engine game that's engaging enough in its rather personal story, then give it a try.”
“The story is actually great.”
“The biggest point to it is its short story that is wrapped in a pretty easy to play game.”
“It's a short game, so it's a missed opportunity to expound on some of the story elements through world-building via the city's NPCs.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with reviewers labeling it a generic and low-effort asset flip designed to exploit players, raising concerns about the developer's integrity and transparency.
“This is another painfully generic, minimum viable product cash grab from Andorlea/Warfare/Falling Star Studio. Why does this guy need three different Steam accounts to publish the same RPG Maker asset flips? Oh yeah, to mislead gamers.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls that make the game feel incomplete without spending extra money.”
“I was disappointed to find that the game heavily encourages microtransactions, making it difficult to enjoy without constantly being prompted to spend more.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and the lack of full HD support or graphics customization options makes it unsuitable for dedicated modern PC gamers.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with many users noting that it suffers from low-quality, repetitive design typical of RPG Maker games, resulting in an overall disappointing experience.
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating, particularly when they invest time in farming mobs but still end up without the necessary gear.
“It's infuriating walking around with no gear despite farming mobs.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find out they were useless.”
