Tales Of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage
- October 16, 2023
- Winter Wolves
Get on SteamIn "Tales of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage," players assist Lydia, a moon elf princess, as she travels to her arranged marriage with High Cleric Marian of the Human Empire. Accompanied by Elenor/Saren, they must protect Lydia from enemies within the empire and among the elves, as well as from supernatural foes. Along the way, they'll encounter old friends and new faces, including Myrth the druid and Rei, her brother. Successful completion of the journey will ensure the marriage proceeds without incident.
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Reviews
- The game successfully continues the story of Elenor and Saren, providing a narrative follow-up that fans of Loren will appreciate.
- The character development and political intrigue add depth to the story, making it engaging and enjoyable despite being shorter than its predecessor.
- The mix of new and established characters creates a rich cast, allowing for various romance options and meaningful interactions.
- The game suffers from inconsistent character portrayals and a lack of polish in the art and UI, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the romance options are underdeveloped and lack the emotional stakes present in the previous game.
- The story is seen as a downgrade from Loren: Amazon Princess, with some players expressing disappointment over the absence of beloved characters and a perceived 'woke agenda' in the narrative.
- story38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the rich character development and the refreshing political intrigue that diverges from typical hero narratives. However, some critiques highlight inconsistencies in character portrayal and writing quality, as well as dissatisfaction with certain visual elements and the quest tracking system. Overall, while the narrative offers engaging moments and depth, it also faces criticism for execution and coherence.
“Ultimately, it still managed to get me invested in its rich characters and excellent story. I was very happy to return to the setting of Aravorn after all this time.”
“I love the 'political intrigue' spin for this story; it made a refreshing change from Loren's 'heroes off to save the world' story and 'Seasons of the Wolf' escape from slavery and journey home. Both were good, it's just nice to have some variety.”
“A worthy new chapter of Saren/Elenor's story where we'll get to know deeper old characters and make new friends or lovers.”
“The story itself was...okay.”
“This felt immediately obvious playing as an Elenor who was continuing a romance with Rei; the way Elenor acted with him, to others, and in the story felt like it was written by varying writers.”
“And ultimately, as she was my vehicle during this whole story, I didn't feel like she was getting the kind of character development she deserved.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game starts off slow, with some initial writing feeling stilted, but improves significantly as the story progresses, revealing more depth and moments for the characters. However, some players feel that the main character, who serves as the player's perspective, does not receive the level of development they expected or deserved throughout the narrative.
“It took me a little while to get back into the characters, but as the game progressed, I saw more and more moments of character development and story.”
“Ultimately, as she was my vehicle during this whole story, I didn't feel like she was getting the kind of character development she deserved.”
“And ultimately, as she was my vehicle during this whole story, I didn't feel like she was getting the kind of character development she deserved.”
“It took me a little while to get back into the characters; some areas of the writing initially felt a bit stilted, but as the game progressed, I saw more and more moments of character development and story.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, often eliciting reactions of confusion and disbelief rather than genuine laughter, particularly towards the end where it seems the creators may have run out of ideas. This leads to moments that are perceived as absurd or nonsensical, resulting in a mix of amusement and frustration.
“I found myself laughing and going, 'What the heck, that's so stupid!' or just going, 'What??' often near the end, like if they just ran out of ideas and were just pulling drama out of nowhere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of beloved characters like Loren and Draco, and noting that the new characters, such as Myrth and Rei, appear to have a different art style that clashes with the established aesthetic.
“The most beloved characters of Loren: Loren, Draco, Chambara, Dora, and Ramas are all gone, leaving us with what I consider the B characters of Myrth, Rei, and the wizard, who seem to have a very different art style compared to the other characters.”
