Spellrune: Realm of Portals
- September 21, 2018
- Microlith Games
Spellrune: Realm of Portals is an action-packed RPG with intense hack-and-slash combat. Traverse through different realms by entering magical portals, battling enemies and bosses, and collecting loot. Customize your character with various skills and abilities as you uncover the mysteries of the realm.
Reviews
- Easy to learn and casual gameplay, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- Character customization options are in-depth and allow for unique playstyles.
- The game has a cute art style and offers a decent amount of content for an early access title.
- The game is heavily unbalanced, making it too easy and lacking challenge, with many mechanics feeling overpowered.
- Frequent bugs and crashes significantly hinder the gameplay experience, including issues with saving progress and UI lock-ups.
- It is a blatant copy of 'Slay the Spire' with little originality, leading to disappointment for fans of the genre.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as visually appealing, with a cute and polished art style that initially impresses. However, some players feel that the graphics do not hold up during gameplay, and comparisons to "Slay the Spire" suggest that the visual quality may be lacking in comparison. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they may not fully deliver on the initial promise.
“It's a shame because the game looks really nice graphically and I was excited to play another game similar to Slay the Spire.”
“While the art style is cute and appears well-polished at first screenshot glance, it definitely doesn't feel so once you play it.”
“+ Art style isn't too bad.”
“While the art style is cute and appears well-polished at first glance, it definitely doesn't feel that way once you start playing.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being plagued by bugs and a lack of balance, leading to a repetitive and unengaging experience. Many players have reported game-breaking issues that detract from the overall enjoyment, making it difficult to recommend for serious gameplay at this stage.
“So would I suggest this game to a friend? Yes, I would say there were bugs, but would I recommend it to someone who wants to play a game for serious gameplay? No, due to the game-breaking bug I stumbled upon.”
“- Fights have no interesting mechanics and all feel the same.”
“Granted, I understand the game is still in early access, but it completely lacks balance in terms of gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of balance that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the gameplay is overly simplistic and fails to capture the essence of a rogue-like, leading to a frustrating and unpolished experience. Overall, the game is described as slow and riddled with issues, making it feel like a rushed cash grab.
“This, however, is a lazy cash grab, with little to no balance that is buggy as all hell and barely even works.”
“This game is very buggy and way too easy at the moment.”
“The game is slow and buggy.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, with users noting a lack of balance and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the effort put into the game, the current state makes it difficult to recommend.
“There seems to have been too much work put into this to simply call it a cash grab, but in its current state, there is no way I can recommend the game.”
“This, however, is a lazy cash grab, with little to no balance, that is buggy as all hell and barely even works.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and enjoyable, featuring interesting characters and graphics, though some players find it a bit too easy. While there are minor frustrations, such as character customization issues, the narrative allows for creative backstory development, enhancing the overall experience.
“I really enjoy the story, characters, and graphics. It kept me engaged throughout my playtime.”
“It was interesting to create a backstory for my character, even if the skin color options were a bit frustrating.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as delightfully chaotic and intentionally flawed, providing players with a uniquely entertaining experience that embraces its imperfections.
“It's like a hilariously broken version of STS.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for enhanced replayability through the addition of more character classes, a leveling system, varied music, special events, and a New Game Plus mode, alongside numerous unlockables to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“I would love to see more classes, a leveling system, more music variations, and additional special events in rooms. Lastly, a new game plus mode would greatly enhance the replay value with a lot of unlockables.”
“The replayability is fantastic, with so many different paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“I keep coming back to this game because of the endless possibilities and the variety of experiences it offers with each run.”
“I would like to see more classes, a leveling system, more music variations, and additional special events in rooms. Lastly, a new game plus mode would enhance replay value and provide more unlockables.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
“Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to go back and play again.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more music variations to enhance the game's atmosphere, indicating that the current soundtrack could benefit from additional diversity and special events.
“I also would like more music variations to enhance the overall experience.”