Stardander Revenant

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Stardander Revenant is a single player role playing game with a drama theme. It was developed by Fancy Fish Games and was released on October 18, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Griselda just wants to be friends with Dianthus... but Dianthus can't stand her! Love or hate, they have to work together to keep the forest safe from dangerous Fae. Will working together help bring them closer? And can Griselda somehow pass Blantree's class?

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story and charming characters, making it an enjoyable experience despite its short length.
The sound design, including the soundtrack and sound effects, enhances the overall atmosphere and keeps the gameplay engaging.
The combat system is strategic and offers a good challenge, especially on Hard mode, providing depth to the gameplay.

The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more in terms of story and character development.
Some mechanics, like crafting and spell usage, feel underutilized due to the game's brevity, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
The user interface for combat is cluttered and can be overwhelming, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its charm and engaging themes, particularly around grief and magical elements, despite its brevity of 1-1.5 hours. Others criticized the weak dialogue, predictable plot, and lack of character depth, suggesting that the narrative feels incomplete and could benefit from more development. Overall, while some found it delightful and recommendable, others felt it fell short in execution.
- “The story is great, despite how short it is, and I hate having to tear myself away from this game.”
- “A great little game with a sweet, slightly spooky story and a fine management-combat system.”
- “Even though it's rather short, I still found myself enthralled quickly by the story and charming characters.”
- “Combat is unbalanced as heck, the story sucks, the characters have no meaningful interaction, and the art really is just as bad as it looks.”
- “This game clearly had more planned, whether it was more combat, more interaction, or more story, all could be considered half finished.”
- “The weakly written dialogues and the easy-to-guess plot don't help either.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Gameplay in this title varies significantly among players; while some find it requires a basic understanding of mechanics and can be tricky at first, others criticize it for lacking depth, particularly in its visual novel format. Despite some mechanics feeling underutilized due to the game's brevity, many appreciate the complexity and strategic elements once mastered, highlighting that the real appeal lies in the narrative rather than the gameplay itself. Overall, the experience can be rewarding for those willing to engage with its systems.
- “There is no question that gameplay is something you need to pay attention to in this game (especially on hard difficulty), but the real draw is the story, namely on how it tackles grief.”
- “But when you finally figure out the game mechanics, it's a blast.”
- “The game mechanics are complex but fun to interact with and give plenty of space for strategizing instead of just mindlessly attacking.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which presents the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “Starting with the gameplay, it is a bit tricky at first; I had to read both Steam guides to fully wrap my head around how to build Griselda along with the importance of aggro, buffs, and debuffs.”
- “Currently, most of the game mechanics (like crafting and such) don't matter that much because of how short the game is, but they will probably be more useful in the full game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive art style, vibrant visuals, and immersive atmosphere, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in character design and world-building, contributing to a delightful and inventive aesthetic that exceeds expectations.
- “The art style, the atmosphere, and the characters are impeccable.”
- “Not expecting much, I picked it up because it's free and had a cute art style, and it blew my expectations out of the water.”
- “Loved the gorgeous artwork, the world-building of the magical storyline, and of course (as others have mentioned) the visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its amazing soundtracks that enhance the overall vibe, with some tracks being described as haunting and eerie. While most players appreciate the looping tracks as a continuation of great music, there are mentions of low-quality music and sounds that detract from the experience.
- “The soundtracks sound amazing, and they really bring out the vibe of the game!”
- “Hearing a track loop isn’t repetitive, it’s just more of the same great music!”
- “I love the soundtrack in the beginning scene... so haunting and eerie.”
- “Low-quality music and sounds.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's replayability surprisingly high for its short duration, with many noting that the experience remains engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
- “The amount of replayability that this short, hour-long game has is incredible!”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the experience exciting, ensuring I never get bored.”
- “The amount of replayability that this short, hour-long game has is crazy!”
- “Once you finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for this title is criticized as deceptive, with users noting it functions primarily as an advertisement for an unreleased e-book rather than a legitimate game. The low-quality presentation and technical issues further detract from its value, leading to disappointment among players who expected a full gaming experience.
- “This is an advertisement/free sample for another unreleased e-book, 'Stardander School for Witches', presumably because it's cheaper to pony up $100 USD to dump an advertisement on Steam as if it was a game rather than pay Valve to get some advertising space on the store page.”
- “Pretending this is a full game, and not just an advertisement, it's pretty badly made from a technical perspective, with locked resolution and somewhat low resolution art assets, further plunging this below acceptable standards.”
- “This short advertisement for 'Stardander School for Witches' isn't a decent e-book, nor is it a decent RPG, so I have no idea who this could be recommendable for.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly complicated, comparing it unfavorably to the experience of reading a novel where progress is hindered by constant clicking. This leads to a frustrating and slow-paced experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “Combat is tedious and unnecessarily complicated.”
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its enjoyable spell and glow effects, complemented by an impeccable art style and character design, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The game even has fun little spell effects and glow effects, creating an overall enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “The art style, the atmosphere, and the characters are impeccable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its effectiveness, providing a fun and engaging experience that helps pass the time. The dynamic between the protagonist and Griselda adds depth to the comedic elements, allowing for both connection and tension that enhances the overall humor.
- “Funny as hell, good to pass the time.”
- “Funny enough, Griselda is in a way both connected and disconnected from her, which allows the protagonist to both understandably build a bond with Griselda while also being capable of pushing the wrong buttons.”