Tales of Agaris

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Tales of Agaris is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Metthink and was released on May 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This game is a prequel to Heroes of Time, set 1000 years before the events of said game. The events here would approximate the "Middle Ages" of the universe of the Trilogy of Time. It can be interesting if you play this game before playing Heroes of Time to emerge on the trilogy.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has an intriguing plot and builds a compelling world, making it engaging for players who enjoy JRPGs.
It is free to play, which makes it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.
The character leveling and combat mechanics are enjoyable, providing a sense of progression and fun during battles.

The game is plagued with bugs, including softlocks and issues with abilities, which can significantly hinder the experience.
It lacks depth in its world-building, with many NPCs being unresponsive and the overall environment feeling empty.
The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around half an hour, which may leave players wanting more.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 the game itself 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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game to have high replayability due to its varied gameplay mechanics, multiple endings, and the ability to make different choices that significantly impact the story. Many reviewers appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game offers enough diversity to keep players engaged beyond the initial experience.
- “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
- “The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The gameplay mechanics don't change enough between playthroughs to keep it interesting.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based combat, character leveling, and an interesting plot, making it enjoyable for casual play. However, some users note that the overall gameplay experience is relatively short, typically lasting around half an hour, which may limit its long-term appeal.
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by several issues, including buggy chests, problems with full-screen mode, and repetitive events and dialogues when revisiting locations. Additionally, players may struggle to recall mission details after extended breaks from the game.
- “Cons: There are many buggy chests after opening them.”
- “The game fails to expand to full screen mode.”
- “I constantly have to press Alt+Enter, and there are repeated events and dialogues if you go back to the same place.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding in the game to be manageable, with some reporting that even extensive grinding can be completed in under two hours, suggesting a relatively quick and efficient progression system.
- “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 hours grinding, but the rewards just weren't worth the effort.”