- March 8, 2024
- Burst2Flame Games
- 49h median play time
Stolen Realm
Platforms
About
Turn based strategy meets action RPG in this dungeon crawling looter. Venture forth alone or with friends through online co-op. Conquer as a single champion or with a party of up to 6. Master deep and satisfying, tactical combat. Recover the Stolen Realm.
- Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
- 2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
- Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
- Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
- Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
- Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a lot of build variety and customization options.
- Fun to play with friends, especially in co-op mode with simultaneous turns.
- Unique art style and enjoyable combat mechanics that keep the game fresh.
- Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, especially in multiplayer.
- Difficulty scaling can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating encounters with bosses.
- Lack of a compelling story and character development, making the game feel somewhat shallow.
- story395 mentions Positive Neutral Negative12%75%13%
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and generic, often feeling disconnected from gameplay, with many players noting that it can be easily ignored. While there are elements of a narrative, such as a linear progression and a narrator, the overall plot lacks depth and engagement, leading to a focus on combat and character customization instead. Many reviews suggest that the game is more enjoyable in multiplayer settings, where the light story does not detract from the fun of gameplay.
“Beautiful storytelling and narration, very D&D board game-like, perfect for doing a quick mission with friends. I really love that I can keep coming back and doing little missions.”
“This exciting game offers an engaging story, challenging gameplay, and stunning graphics and sound effects.”
“The campaign serves to provide a more traditional roleplaying experience with a choice of which quests to tackle first.”
“While there's certainly a story, it can be just as easily ignored as it can be carefully followed along with.”
“There's essentially no story.”
“The main story felt like a side note and I barely realized there was one.”
- gameplay261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative38%58%4%
The gameplay of "Stolen Realm" is characterized by its blend of tactical depth and fast-paced turn-based combat, appealing to fans of RPGs with its rich customization options and cooperative features. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the ability to experiment with character builds, some express concerns about repetitive gameplay, balance issues, and bugs that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a solid foundation for enjoyable multiplayer sessions and strategic gameplay, making it a noteworthy title in the tactical RPG genre.
“The combat fits roughly between Wildermyth and Divinity/Baldur's Gate from a mechanical perspective.”
“Blend of tactical depth, fast-paced combat, and rich customization; the game's engaging mechanics and cooperative features make it a noteworthy title for fans of tactical RPGs.”
“It's engaging, enjoyable, and the gameplay strikes a perfect balance: it’s nice and simple, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s easy!”
“The game is okay-ish but the gameplay loop gets boring quick.”
“Unfortunately there are some terrible gameplay design choices that hurt this game like the cheesy mechanics that some bosses and even mobs have.”
“The gameplay is simple enough that anyone can pick it up and play and get an understanding of how a build works even if RPGs aren't their thing, but also just in depth enough for you to make relatively complex builds.”
- graphics154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative35%62%3%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many users noting a simplistic, low-poly art style that can feel dated or reminiscent of older titles. While some appreciate the charm and vibrant aesthetics, others criticize the visuals as lacking detail and polish, leading to a perception of inconsistency. Overall, the graphics may not impress those seeking high-end visuals, but they are often deemed sufficient for the engaging gameplay experience.
“The art style is vibrant and detailed, bringing the game's fantasy world to life.”
“The low-poly graphics add an enchanting charm to the game without sacrificing how good it looks.”
“The graphics are appealing, the character customization is great, gameplay is satisfying, and the whole free form skill system really adds another layer of strategic and creative variety to the age-old mechanics of turn-based games.”
“Graphics are ugly, like if the game was made 20 years ago.”
“Visuals are so bad I can't play for more than an hour before my eyes start to hurt.”
“The graphics remind me of Runescape or Everquest, not in a good way.”
- grinding75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative3%1%96%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many noting that while it can be enjoyable for those who appreciate character builds and loot hunting, it often becomes tedious and repetitive over time. Players have expressed frustration with the excessive farming required for gear and levels, particularly in the late game, which can lead to a sense of monotony and diminished engagement with the story. However, some players find the grind rewarding, especially in cooperative play, and appreciate the depth of combat strategies that can emerge from it.
“It's not too grindy, but sometimes you need to revisit completed zones to get better gear in campaign mode, but it's not to the point of being tedious.”
“Great to play with a group, not too grindy for progression and just generally a fun way to hang out!”
“This is not a 'role play' game but rather a simple, plain grinding game.”
“The downside is the excessive grinding, crafting, and environmental manipulation, which felt tedious rather than creative.”
“The storyline exists, but most of the game is spent grinding levels rather than completing story objectives.”
- stability58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative7%93%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting a wide range of bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. Issues include character models behaving erratically, skills not functioning as intended, and frequent need for game restarts to progress. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the overall instability, suggesting that it feels more like a work in progress than a polished release.
“The game runs great, looks fantastic (if you don't mind low poly).”
“This 'early access' is more polished, bug-free and has more content than other AAA games that come out these days.”
“Runs great, tons of fun with different friends as they have time.”
“I think this is the most buggy game I've ever played, to a hilarious level.”
“Countless bugs, freezes, and a plethora of other issues making the experience miserable.”
“This game has an amazing foundation set up, great combat, great mechanics, great visual style... but, and this is a big but, this game is broken and buggy as all hell.”
- music50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative46%44%10%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive and enjoyable qualities, while others criticize it for being repetitive and uninspired. Many noted that the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere but lacks variety, leading to a forgettable experience for some. Overall, while the music complements the gameplay, it often falls short of leaving a lasting impression.
“The sound design and music further enhance the atmosphere, making every moment spent in the game world feel magical.”
“I really enjoy the music and overall atmosphere of the game.”
“Very good game, keeps you active, music pairs well with game.”
“The music is unbearable and might be AI-generated too.”
“The music and sound effects are very generic and they loop every 30 seconds...”
“The soundtrack is really dull and uninspired.”
- replayability48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative50%44%6%
The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its engaging roguelike mode, diverse character builds, and extensive customization options. Players appreciate the variety of skills, items, and modular quest design, which encourage experimentation and replaying with friends. While many reviews highlight the game's potential for long-term enjoyment, some note that further content and balance improvements could enhance the experience even more.
“There's a lot of build diversity in the roguelike mode, so the replayability is very high and from the looks of it, the devs plan on adding more goodies in the near future.”
“The multitude of skill trees and unique items gives the game huge amounts of replayability.”
“So much room for experimentation, great class design, tons of content, replayability, and well-crafted randomization/roguelike elements make it a fantastic experience.”
“The game has zero replayability.”
“Unfortunately, this focus on the replayability of the game has been at the cost of story.”
“They need to implement more enemies that force you to play in an unusual way, and also they probably need to replace individual random different affixes on the monsters with something like giving a same random affix for all monsters of the same kind in combat - that would grant the replayability they've been apparently aiming at, without the tediousness and frustration.”
- optimization37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative14%67%19%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios and during multiplayer sessions. While some users noted improvements in graphics and stability, others experienced stuttering, lag, and unresponsive mechanics, especially on lower-end systems like the Steam Deck. Despite its engaging gameplay and build variety, the optimization challenges detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for further updates and refinements.
“No crashing issues at all as of yet, better performance and graphics.”
“The nuance and optimization and super nerdy min-maxing and theorycrafting here is some of the best I've seen; it's got as much depth as certain MMOs from days gone by, but without the cookie cutter 'correct' build websites giving you explicit instructions on your build and ability rotation.”
“It definitely needs some attention in the optimization department, but nevertheless it's been a very enjoyable experience for my friends and me.”
“Like, I could get an epic weapon that on paper deals three times more damage than my previous weapon, gives me +10 might, which is like a 30% increase to what it was before I got it, but then the enemies on the next stage have twice as much health, so there's absolutely no difference in performance.”
“Tried this on my Steam Deck and out of the box performance was so slow and stuttering it was borderline unplayable, so I refunded it.”
“My only true complaint is that the game is poorly optimized and was exceptionally taxing on my system.”
- humor35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious ragdoll physics, absurd character interactions, and funny death animations that contribute to a lighthearted experience. Many reviews note that the game's bugs and quirky mechanics lead to unexpected comedic moments, making it enjoyable both in solo and multiplayer modes. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm, enhancing the fun of tactical gameplay and character building.
“The randomness of powers and builds makes for some funny moments.”
“If it was a meme, the story would be funny, but it's instead funny because your character's utter obsession with daddy and how much cooler than you he is, combined with the narrator not giving a single care, actually makes me laugh at the absurdity.”
“Combat is fun, there's ragdoll, and the enemies have a lot of humorous lines.”
- character development7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative43%14%43%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lack of unique class identities and the slow leveling process, leading to a feeling that characters are more about stats than personality. While some appreciate the flexibility in skill allocation and customization options, many feel that the absence of meaningful worldbuilding and character-driven narratives detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the focus on combat and loot has overshadowed the potential for deeper character development.
“Fantastic character development! The growth is always fun, seeing yourself in new gear, and the biggest highlight is the ability to put your skill points anywhere.”
“Flexible character development with a variety of skills, attributes, and items that allow for unique playstyles.”
“The combat system is intuitive and engaging, and the character design is absolutely incredible, enhancing the overall experience.”
“It also lacks character development and leveling your characters takes forever!”
“I personally really don't like the character development: the trailer promised 'unlimited character builds,' which simple math can prove is a blatant exaggeration. While it's true that there are a lot of builds, no character class feels actually unique after a few level-ups since every class can use every weapon, every armor, and every skill. This would be helpful if there was actual roleplaying involved, but no character has a personality, only their stats, and those stats are painfully similar to each other.”
“There are basically no cutscenes besides the introduction at the start of the game, and there is almost no worldbuilding or character development. The current iteration of this game is all about the combat and loot, which is not a bad thing since that gameplay loop is so fun, but I would never turn down more style to go with the substance.”
- atmosphere5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative40%20%40%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its enchanting sound design and music, which create a magical experience. The minimal yet effective voice acting contributes to this ambiance, while the overall simplicity and lightness of the environment further enrich the player's immersion.
“I really enjoy the music and overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The overall game has a beautiful simplicity and light atmosphere.”
“The sound design and music further enhance the atmosphere, making every moment spent in the game world feel magical.”
“The voice acting is minimal but sufficient to create some atmosphere.”
- emotional5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative100%
Players express mixed feelings about the emotional engagement of the game, noting that while they enjoyed the gameplay, the ability to complete the game with minimal story interaction diminished their emotional investment. Additionally, some found the visual design challenging, which affected their overall experience and connection to the game. Overall, the emotional depth appears to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and accessibility issues.
“You've got to get the battle time back down at high levels; otherwise, you're asking for a time commitment much higher than the emotional investment I have in a single combat.”
- monetization2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative50%50%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its intrusive ad mechanics, with bosses summoning ads every turn and a lack of meaningful shop items, leading to a perception of poor game design and insufficient testing of updates.
“Bosses summon ads every turn with no cooldown on their abilities, leaving no breathing room. The shops don't sell anything worthwhile, and the game feels generally flawed in its design. It seems like they don't properly test the changes before implementing them.”
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