Strangers of the Power
- August 22, 2018
- TuomoL
- 6h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn the great north lies the city of Serina. It is beautiful city, with a dark secret. For years, two witches have terrorized the city and taken over the castle within, with their dark magics. All attempts to slay them has failed. Only a true hero can answer the call of the people and stop the witches, once and for all. Then one day, a traveler arrives at the inn. Could they succeed where others ha…
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Reviews
- Simple to learn and play, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- 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 each.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive, as all characters experience the same dungeon and encounters.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and awkward menu navigation, detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is notably short and linear, often feeling rushed and simplistic, with a basic premise involving a traveler confronting two witches. While each character class offers slight variations in narrative, the overall focus remains on casual gameplay rather than deep storytelling, making the experience feel more like a series of quests than a cohesive narrative. Players seeking a rich story may find the content lacking, as the game prioritizes combat and strategy over plot development.
“The story is short, but the game is long (training character, farming items, etc).”
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 through three duos, but the repetitive mechanics and lack of significant story elements make it hard to recommend. Overall, while the game shows potential for improvement in future installments, it currently falls short in delivering engaging gameplay.
“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 that 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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics feature charming artwork and custom character models, enhancing the RPG experience, though some users note the lack of a gallery and limited CGs. While the visuals are generally appealing, there are occasional choppy transitions that detract from the overall presentation.
“The graphics are nice, featuring a lot of custom artwork for character models.”
“The game showcases 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 only a few CGs in the game.”
“While the game features a neat idea for an RPG with 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 a better presentation.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game's storylines are brief, the overall experience can feel lengthy due to the need for grinding, such as character training and item farming. Completing all storylines may take around 8 hours, but individual character paths, like the warrior's, can be completed in about 2 hours, including grinding.
“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).”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic mismatch between the character difficulty ratings and their actual performance, with the "beginner" character Seraphine struggling significantly while the "advanced" character Maiya breezes through the game. This contrast adds a layer of comedic absurdity 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 is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout your adventure.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the absurd situations and clever puns make every quest feel like a comedic journey.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and satisfactory, contributing positively to the overall experience without being particularly standout.
“The soundtrack is incredibly pleasant and enhances the overall experience.”
“I really enjoyed the music; it was not bad at all and added a lot to the atmosphere.”
“The music in the game is delightful and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
