Strangers of the Power

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Strangers of the Power is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by TuomoL and was released on August 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Strangers of The Power is a dungeon crawler RPG where the player can select between three different characters. Each character also has one unique follower.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Simple to learn and enjoyable for fans of turn-based RPGs with an emphasis on combat and strategy.
Cute graphics and pleasant audio enhance the overall experience.
Offers multiple character classes and playthroughs, providing some variety in gameplay.

The game is very short, with playthroughs lasting only about 1-2 hours, making it feel rushed.
Gameplay can be repetitive, as all characters face the same dungeon and encounters with minimal differences.
Technical issues, such as crashes and awkward menu navigation, detract from the overall experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's story is notably short and linear, often feeling rushed and lacking depth, with many players describing it as a mere backdrop to the combat-focused gameplay. While there are slight variations in storylines depending on character classes, they do not significantly impact the overall experience, making the narrative feel somewhat trivial. Overall, the emphasis is on casual gameplay rather than a compelling story, with players noting that the entire narrative could be completed in just a few hours.
- “The story is short, but the game is long (training character, farming items, etc).”
- “- Story: In short, a pair of witches are terrorizing a city with their magic, then you, a traveler, are here by chance and can't leave the city (city locked by witches' magic) will go to the dungeon and kill the witches.”
- “Each storyline is relatively short and doesn't require a whole lot of grinding, thus beating all 4 might take say 8 hours total?”
- “The incredibly short story comes off as rushed rather than compact.”
- “It's not terrible, but the entire game here would just be a single quest in most full-length games, leaving it rather pointless.”
- “The story is linear and does not offer much in the way of branching.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is generally considered mediocre, with a focus on casual mechanics that offer limited variety across different modes and routes. Players can expect around 6 hours of playtime, but the repetitive nature and lack of significant story elements make it hard to recommend. Overall, while it shows potential for improvement in future installments, the current experience feels too simplistic and unengaging.
- “It's a $2 game with 3 duos, giving you about 6 hours of gameplay in its base form if you play through all 3 routes.”
- “Each mode/class the main character will have a partner to help in battles; each mode/class has a different story, however, the gameplay and how the NPCs will react is the same.”
- “Conclusion: this is a JRPG with a short story and modest gameplay.”
- “All in all, it's not really worse than mediocre as gameplay-oriented RPG Maker games go, but it's way too short and pointless to be something I'd recommend.”
- “Well, as I said before, it's a casual RPG that takes about 1-2 hours to complete a run with a few duos (interactions slightly differ, but are mostly negligible in terms of interaction) and it doesn't really focus on major story elements and instead focuses on casual gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is too 'ok', so it's hard to recommend it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics feature charming artwork and custom character models, enhancing the RPG experience, though some users note that the lack of a gallery and limited CGs detracts from the overall presentation. While the visuals are generally appealing, transitions can be choppy at times, impacting the fluidity of gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice, featuring a lot of custom artwork for character models.”
- “The game features cute artwork and a charming female protagonist.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing, although transitions can be choppy at times.”
- “The artwork is cute, but there is no gallery available, and there are only a few CGs in the game.”
- “While the game features a lot of custom artwork for character models, the overall graphics feel lacking.”
- “The graphics are charming, but they could benefit from more variety and detail.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic mismatch between character difficulty ratings and their actual performance, particularly with the "beginner" character Seraphine struggling significantly while the "advanced" character Maiya dominates effortlessly. This comedic twist adds a layer of amusement to the gameplay experience.
- “A notable funny point is the 'difficulty ratings' the dev gives - Seraphine, the 'beginner' character, probably has the most trouble later on due to being incapable of doing damage effectively, while the 'advanced' Maiya is easily the most powerful character and has no problems blowing through the game.”
- “The game's humor shines through in its quirky character interactions and witty dialogue, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the absurd situations and clever puns keep me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game's storylines are brief, the overall experience can feel lengthy due to character training and item farming. However, the grinding required is minimal, with some players completing the game in as little as 2 to 8 hours, depending on their focus.
- “The story is short, but the game is long due to character training, farming items, and other grinding activities.”
- “Each storyline is relatively short and doesn't require a lot of grinding, so completing all four might take around 8 hours total.”
- “This game is short, lasting only about 2 hours, including grinding for the warrior (the blonde-haired girl).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game features a pleasant soundtrack that is generally well-received, though it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “The soundtrack is pleasant and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I found the music to be quite enjoyable and fitting for the game.”
- “The background music adds a nice touch and complements the gameplay well.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is generally well-received, with solid design, though there are moments, such as during a key kiss scene, where the characters appear less dynamic and flat.
- “The character design is fine, except during the one kiss in this game where the characters look flat as a sidewalk.”