Tales of Sintra: The Dark Vortex
- February 26, 2024
- Ippo Games
Get on SteamEmbark 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics, particularly in terms of lighting and textures, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- The music and story are well-crafted, providing a compelling narrative that stands out in the genre.
- The puzzles are engaging and require players to be aware of their environment, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The combat system is considered the weakest aspect of the game, with some players finding it clunky and lacking challenge.
- Many players experienced technical issues, such as being unable to move or interact properly, leading to refunds.
- The difficulty level can be inconsistent, with some players finding the initial levels too easy and later levels too hard.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 been noted, impacting the overall experience.
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as very good, with many distinct songs featured in each level, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the quality and variety of the soundtrack, which complements the interesting story.
“The music is great; I don't know how many distinct songs there are in each level, but there are many.”
“The music is very good and the story is interesting enough.”
“I also like the music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with multiple users noting that they are good.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its immersive and engaging qualities.
“It's very atmospheric.”
