The two parallel worlds of Oricai and Anticai are faced with the same devastation caused by Calamities. You must see the world through the eyes of Lucia, a teenaged girl thrown into a war torn continent in the world of Oricai, as the world around her if being consumed by darkness.
The game features cute characters and an engaging storyline that some players found enjoyable.
The developer is responsive and helpful when players encounter issues.
Some players appreciated the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RPGs like FF6.
The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing lag and crashes during gameplay.
The writing and plot are criticized as generic and unengaging, failing to hold players' attention.
Many players feel that the game is a low-effort asset flip with poor graphics and gameplay quality.
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The story has been criticized for being generic and simplistic, failing to engage players despite the presence of cute characters and some engaging elements. Many reviewers noted that the plot lacks depth and fails to capture attention, making it difficult to stay invested. Additionally, some players mentioned that side content is hard to access, which could enhance the overall narrative experience if better integrated.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I have to come back to a compelling story... an RPG is all about story and character development, but like a book, you need to grab the attention of the reader or prepare to lose them.”
“Cute characters and an engaging storyline.”
“The plot is painfully generic.”
“I understand it was made with RPG Maker, but the storyline just couldn't hold my attention and I found myself forcing my way through it.”
“The starting storyline was lacking.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game is generally described as okay, providing a relaxing experience, but it lacks the intensity needed for combat and dungeon scenarios. While the art and story are appreciated, there is a consensus that more fitting music could enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music enhances the overall experience and sets the perfect mood for gameplay.”
“Adding appropriate music could really help for fights and dungeons.”
“Art is cute, story is simplistic, and music is okay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for its poor quality, often described as laggy and choppy, even on capable hardware. Additionally, the retro pixel art style is seen as low-quality and unoriginal, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's mechanics and performance.
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and lack of full HD support or graphics customization options, which many players find unacceptable for modern gaming standards.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant lag and choppy gameplay even on capable hardware, such as the RTX 2060. Despite the game's overall appeal, these performance issues detract from the experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring during interactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
“It really becomes a killjoy when a game just freezes on every interaction you do.”
“It really becomes a killjoy when a game just freezes on every interaction you do.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in RPGs is crucial, as it parallels the importance of a compelling story in literature; both need to engage the audience effectively to maintain their interest. Without strong character arcs, players may feel disconnected and lose investment in the narrative.
“I have to come back to the compelling story... an RPG is all about story and character development, but like a book, you need to grab the attention of the reader or prepare to lose them.”