Tales of Agaris
- March 14, 2021
- Metthink
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an interesting plot and character development, making it engaging for players who enjoy JRPGs.
- It's free to play, providing good value for those looking for a short gaming experience.
- The combat mechanics and character leveling are well-received, with generous gold and XP drops.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in under two hours, which may leave some wanting more content.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with NPC interactions and the game crashing under certain conditions.
- The graphics and world design feel underdeveloped, with many NPCs lacking meaningful dialogue and the overall environment appearing empty.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is seen as a promising start to a trilogy, effectively immersing players in the world of Agaris and its characters, despite some players finding it generic and poorly translated. While the narrative has emotional depth, it suffers from repetitive events and a lack of meaningful side quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players express a personal connection to the story, even if it is not fully polished.
“A good beginning to a trilogy, the game builds and develops the world of Agaris and really gets you involved with the story going forward!”
“I have feelings for the characters from Heroes of Time and its story.”
“Maybe it might not be a polished game at all, but I personally cared for the story and the series.”
“B) a generic story (oh, someone summoned a bad guy...you must save the world).”
“Language and story: uhm... I played it in English... it's... it's understandable...? It's not really well translated though and in one town Portuguese language comes through... I am not making fun, I am just saying that there are mistakes, but you can still get the gist of it.”
“Lastly, I was hoping for a side quest or something like that when talking to NPCs, but there's only donation that doesn't actually affect the story whatsoever.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based combat and a compelling plot, with positive elements such as character leveling and equipment variety. However, some users note that the overall gameplay experience is relatively short, taking around half an hour to complete, making it more suitable for casual play.
“Pros: good game with an interesting plot, free to play, good character leveling, interesting equipment and dialogue, good combat mechanics.”
“The real gameplay of this game might only take around half an hour, so it's a good game to pass the time.”
“The real gameplay of this game might only take around half an hour, so it's a good game to pass the time. You can even request a refund after you're done, considering the time needed to complete the game is less than 2 hours.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by several issues, including buggy chests, problems with full-screen mode, and repetitive events and dialogues. Players also report difficulties in recalling mission details after extended breaks from the game. Overall, these factors contribute to a less than stable gaming experience.
“Cons: lots of buggy chests after opening them.”
“The game fails to expand to full screen mode.”
“I constantly press Alt+Enter, and there are repeated events and dialogues if you go back to the same place.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game is relatively quick, with some reporting that extensive grinding can be completed in under two hours.
“Even after extensive grinding, it still didn't take more than 2 hours.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent countless hours grinding, but the rewards just weren't worth the effort.”
