Tales of Sintra: The Dark Vortex

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Embark on an epic adventure in a world threatened by a dark vortex that generates darkness, threatening to destroy everything in its path. Explore a rich and immersive story, where all life forms are in danger. Search for mythical weapons (two swords, a bow, and a shield) and obtain legendary spells by defeating their guardians. Enchant your weapons with these spells' power to face incre…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The graphics, audio, and art style are well-executed, creating an immersive experience.
The game features a compelling story and excellent music that enhances the atmosphere.
The puzzles and rune system for spells add depth to the gameplay, making it engaging and fun.

The combat mechanics are considered the weakest part of the game, with poor weapon handling and lack of challenge.
Many players experienced technical issues, including movement problems and clunky gameplay.
The difficulty level can be frustrating, with some players finding it too high even on medium settings.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The music in the game is consistently praised as great, with many distinct tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers note that the dynamic changes in music contribute to a tense atmosphere, complementing the game's graphics and story effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that adds depth to the game.
- “The music is great; I don't know how many distinct songs there are in each level, but there are many.”
- “The music changes, and the traps keep you in tension all the time.”
- “The graphics are good, and the music is great.”
- “The music changes and the traps keep you in tension all the time.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's story is praised for being engaging and well-crafted, distinguishing it from typical mindless rogue-like titles. Players appreciate the emphasis on narrative, with many expressing a desire for more story-driven experiences in gaming. However, some technical issues have affected gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The developer deserves credit for making a story-driven game and not just another brainless rogue-like.”
- “It has a great story.”
- “The story they tell at the beginning is awesome; I missed games with a story and not just ripping heads off!”
- “The developer deserves credit for making a story-driven game and not just another brainless roguelike.”
- “The last time I bought it, I had to immediately refund it because I wasn't even able to move with my Quest 3 (linked with cable to the PC).”
- “Using the Quest 3 with virtual desktop, this game was clunky.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality, with users highlighting the effective art style and shadowing that enhance the overall visual experience. Additionally, the audio complements the graphics well, contributing to an immersive fantasy atmosphere.
- “Graphics, audio, art style, and shadowing are all on point in this first-person fantasy game.”
- “The graphics are good and the music is great.”
- “The graphics are good.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received negative feedback, with users expressing that it is poorly designed and not enjoyable, despite offering several hours of playtime. Overall, many reviewers cannot recommend the game based on its gameplay experience.
- “I'm sorry, but the gameplay is just bad and I can't recommend it in good conscience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its immersive and engaging qualities.
- “It's very atmospheric.”

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