Tales of the Orient: The Rising Sun
- February 27, 2015
- Green Sauce Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Tales of the Orient: The Rising Sun" , embark on an epic journey to Edo-period Japan and aid Satsu and Miyamoto in preserving their homeland. Experience three distinct gameplay modes and engaging match-3 puzzles, with the added challenge of limited moves in Challenge mode. Construct an ancient Japanese village and enjoy the stunning scenery while listening to relaxing, history-inspired music. Dive into a story of honor, courage, and adventure, helping a geisha and a samurai save the day.
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay loop that combines match-3 mechanics with town-building elements, providing a relaxing experience.
- Variety in gameplay modes (swap, chain, pop) and the ability to rotate the board adds depth and keeps the game interesting.
- Beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with level loading and lost progress, which can be frustrating for players.
- Some gameplay mechanics can feel inconsistent or unpredictable, leading to confusion during matches.
- The price point is considered too high for the content offered, with many reviewers suggesting it should be cheaper.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging loop of resource collection through match-3 levels, allowing players to gradually build and develop their town. Reviewers also highlight the enjoyable mechanics, beautiful graphics, and relaxing soundtrack, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“I love the gameplay loop of slowly building up a town with resources collected through match-3 levels, and this game utilizes that mechanic to an extent.”
“Love the graphics, music, gameplay, and even getting those harder achievements!”
“A beautiful game with awesome gameplay, and the soundtrack is just so relaxing and fits the mood for the game.”
“So how about the gameplay then?”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing atmosphere and ability to enhance the overall experience, with some tracks standing out as particularly engaging. However, a few users noted that the background music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's colorful visuals and immersive gameplay.
“The setting is fine and the soundtrack unexpectedly goes hard sometimes.”
“Visuals are nicely colorful and the music sets the right relaxing atmosphere.”
“A beautiful game with awesome gameplay, and the soundtrack is just so relaxing and fits the mood for the game and the Nippon land. I give this game 10 out of 10. I hope to see more games from this developer soon, and hopefully they provide the soundtrack too; it's that good.”
“The background music gets boring after a while.”
“The setting is fine, but the soundtrack unexpectedly goes hard sometimes.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around helping geisha and samurai rebuild a destroyed village, offering a charming and stress-free experience for fans of Japanese culture. While the narrative is considered simple and somewhat bare bones, it remains engaging through the mechanics of building and upgrading the village, which adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay.
“This is a charming game, no stress and a fairly interesting story if you like Japanese culture.”
“The game also has a storyline that is enjoyable to experience.”
“Additionally, this game has a storyline, but it's not very impressive.”
“The story is bare bones, but they keep it interesting by having you purchase buildings for your village.”
“The storyline consists of building up a village; each building you complete gives you extra moves to use when you want to.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, with some players noting that they were a significant factor in their purchase decision. However, a few reviews suggest that while the graphics are decent, they may not be the primary draw for players seeking cutting-edge visuals.
“The game's graphics are very beautiful and make the game very relaxing to play.”
“The graphics alone were a big reason I purchased the game.”
“Love the graphics, music, gameplay, and even getting those harder achievements!”
“The graphics are decent.”
“Let's face it, you're probably not playing this game for the cutting-edge graphics, so what do you expect?!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding can be tedious, particularly when aiming for achievements like "complete 200 levels," but the game offers a 'relaxed' mode that allows for unlimited moves, making it more accessible for those who find the grinding aspect frustrating.
“My only complaint goes to the 'complete 200 levels!' achievement, as it's tedious to obtain.”
“If you find this tedious or annoying, it has an easy 'relaxed' mode letting you make unlimited moves.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users labeling it as unfinished and plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a poor overall experience.
“Don't waste your money on this unfinished, buggy product!”
“The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced frequent glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by vibrant visuals and a soothing soundtrack, creating a relaxing and immersive experience for players.
“The visuals are beautifully colorful, and the music creates a perfectly relaxing atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its vibrant world.”
“Every element, from the sound design to the art style, contributes to a captivating and enchanting atmosphere.”
