Tails of Glimmervale
- May 25, 2024
- Corebreak
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam
Get on itch.io Store"Tails of Glimmervale" is a "cozy souls-like" game where you play as the lynx adventurer Willow, exploring the war-torn land of Glimmervale to uncover its secrets and battle challenging bosses. The top-down 2D pixel art world provides a backdrop for slashing through enemies and their camps, with your journey culminating in an epic finale. The game combines challenging combat with a heartwarming story of hope and adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and adorable characters, creating a cozy atmosphere.
- It offers a short but enjoyable experience with a simple yet compelling story and engaging combat mechanics.
- The developers have put a lot of heart into the game, evident in the creative art design and clever dialogue.
- The gameplay is incredibly basic, with only one attack and limited enemy variety, leading to repetitive combat.
- The map is bland and lacks landmarks, making it easy to get lost and difficult to navigate.
- There are significant issues with polish, including glitches, lack of audio feedback, and broken quest systems.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cozy and simple yet engaging, with a desire for deeper exploration of the protagonist and world. While players can engage with quests to progress, the quest system has notable issues, such as a broken tab and a lack of map functionality, which may hinder the experience for some. A casual mode is available for those who prefer to focus on the narrative without the challenge of combat.
“I don't have much experience with souls-like games, but the game is very cozy, with a simple yet compelling story.”
“On the other hand, if you only want to follow the story without wasting time with challenging foes, there is a casual mode.”
“Personally, I would love to know more about our protagonist or the world where this story takes place.”
“Quests tab is broken because it opens quests each time you load the game.”
“There is a map, but it does not display quests and cannot be moved around.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features well-implemented mechanics and challenging boss fights, though it lacks a leveling system and complex mechanics, focusing primarily on stamina management. While it offers a short adventure with some elements reminiscent of the souls genre, it is not overly challenging, showcasing a heartfelt design through its beautiful art and gameplay.
“The mechanics that have been implemented work well, and the boss fights are challenging enough.”
“It's apparent a lot of heart has been put into it, from the beautiful art to the gameplay itself.”
“Don't expect a leveling system or complex mechanics beyond managing your stamina in fights.”
“Despite minor souls genre mechanics, this is a short and not very challenging adventure.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it merely passable, while others praise it as soothing and blissful, contributing to a cozy atmosphere that complements the game's charming art style and characters. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience for many players.
“On the other hand, the soundtrack of this game is pure bliss.”
“Great art style, soothing music, amazing puns.”
“Nice art, fun characters, cozy music, great vibes.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cute art style and adorable characters, contributing to a visually appealing experience. The consistent graphical design complements the gameplay, while the soothing soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere.
“The game has a good and consistent graphical style, as well as a well-thought-out combat system.”
“Great art style, soothing music, amazing puns.”
“The art style is cute, the characters are adorable, and the soundtrack is passable.”
