Tears of Adria

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Tears of Adria is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Ark Island Studio and was released on November 16, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

What is Tears of AdriaTears of Adria is a roguelite map explorer game that focus on party building with a auto-battle combat. This game unfolds in multiple paths for your adventure: begin with a single hero and grow your army, or opt for a stealthier tactic with a band of six Rangers, capable of shooting down enemies before they even have a chance to move. Alternatively, you can immerse yourself a…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

replayability4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game combines unique elements of RPG and auto-battlers, offering fresh ideas and a lot of replayability.
Players appreciate the depth of team composition and character progression, making each playthrough feel different.
Despite its rough edges, the game is fun and engaging, especially in multiplayer, and has a lot of potential for future improvements.

The inventory management system is flawed, with items disappearing and limited storage options causing frustration.
There are several bugs and typos present, which detract from the overall experience and indicate a need for further refinement.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the unwanted imp, can be irritating and negatively impact player enjoyment.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet filled with secrets to discover, appealing to a niche audience. While it features enjoyable character progression and party creation mechanics, some players find certain elements, like the imp mechanic, awkward and frustrating, feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game blends elements reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons with Heroes of Might and Magic, but its execution may not resonate with everyone.
- “The gameplay itself is pretty simple, but there's a lot to uncover and secrets to find.”
- “This is a very good game; however, it is quite niche in its gameplay style.”
- “The game adds fun character progression and party creation mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is really awkward.”
- “The absence of any warning about this imp on the Steam page feels like a deliberate omission to trick players into an unexpected and irritating gameplay mechanic.”
- “The imp doesn't enhance the gameplay; it sabotages it.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its combination of auto-battles and open world exploration, allowing for diverse builds and random elements that keep each playthrough fresh. Players appreciate the potential for both single-player and multiplayer experiences, enhancing its charm and longevity. Overall, it is recognized for its unique blend of genres that contributes to its enduring appeal.
- “Auto-battles combined with open world exploration give it a lot of charm and endless replay value.”
- “Great replayability, lots of different builds and the randomness makes every game different.”
- “Mixing fantasy RPG with auto battlers gives you a really unique game that might look a little rough around the edges, but it has a ton of replay value in both single and multiplayer (PvP or co-op).”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is enhanced by a diverse map and quests that feature characters with varying moral alignments, adding depth to the narrative. However, players have expressed frustration with the potential to lose important quest items, which can detract from the overall experience. While the main storyline can be completed quickly, fully exploring all quests significantly extends gameplay time.
- “The map, quests, equipment, and characters being good, bad, or neutral, along with certain gear or quests requiring a specific disposition or race, are all refreshing for the genre.”
- “The game can easily be 'beaten' in 60 minutes once you are skilled, but to complete every quest on the map would take ages.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received negative feedback, with users expressing hesitation to purchase the game due to its unappealing visual quality. Overall, the visuals are considered subpar and detract from the overall experience.
- “When I saw the graphics for the first time, I hesitated to buy it because, to be honest, it is not good looking.”
- “When I saw the graphics for the first time, I hesitated to buy it because, to be honest, it is not good looking.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently express dissatisfaction with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as both tedious and poorly executed.
- “This is shoddy and grindy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been criticized for falling flat, with many players feeling that the developers' attempts at cleverness detracted from the overall gaming experience rather than enhancing it.