Tales of Novariel

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Tales of Novariel is a single player open world hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Finnchen123 and was released on June 7, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

IMPORTANT: The game is currently playable but in a really basic state. It is currently not under active development anymore! The land of Novariel is a vast and peaceful one. But one day slimes in different colors and clothing appeared and made the once peaceful world a dangerous one. Create your hero and fight against the slimes! Free the cities, help the lost citizens and explore a vast wor…

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a fascinating world with a deep atmosphere that can draw players in.
It is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The developer seems to be aiming to improve the game, indicating potential for future updates.

The game is abandoned and lacks meaningful content, with poor graphics and gameplay mechanics.
Many features, such as quests and progress tracking, are broken or incomplete.
The overall experience is frustrating, with a lack of motivation to play and minimal replayability.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as among the worst on Steam, citing a lack of detail and poor visual quality. In contrast, others praise the graphics and design for their impressive quality and attractive atmosphere, highlighting a significant divide in player opinions.
- “The graphics, details, and general atmosphere make the game very attractive.”
- “The graphics and design are really impressive.”
- “There's no motivation to play the game, and the graphics are awful.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “No real graphics, no real combat beyond clicking 1 - 4 on a keyboard after pressing E to interact with enemies that just sit there.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect of the game features varied missions that provide an immersive experience, although some players have encountered issues with untracked quests that hinder completion. Notably, "Tales of Novariel" is praised for its mesmerizing atmosphere and deep narrative, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “The missions are varied and offer an immersive experience.”
- “Tales of Novariel is remarkable with its mesmerizing atmosphere and deep story.”
- “You have to find cities, or if you get NPC quests in the forest and certain map coordinates that don’t track, making the game unable to be completed.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating graphics and meticulous attention to detail, creating an immersive world. Players find the deep atmosphere and engaging story of "Tales of Novariel" particularly remarkable, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics, details, and general atmosphere make the game very attractive.”
- “Every detail is carefully crafted, and the game world has a deep atmosphere.”
- “Tales of Novariel is remarkable with its mesmerizing atmosphere and deep story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is somewhat limited, with certain sections of the game offering opportunities for replay, but overall shortcomings in controls and design can hinder the experience.
- “There are some difficulties in replayability.”
- “Some parts of the game may be replayable.”
- “However, some shortcomings in replayability and controls can detract from the experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players are captivated by the engaging gameplay and diverse design styles, which contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “Gameplay and design styles are among the elements that draw the player in.”