Terrible Beast from the East
- January 3, 2019
- Sleeping Hero
Get on SteamThe Terrible Beast From The East is an Online 2D Adventure RPG where you must fight invasions of monsters together with friends & strangers in order to save the last human city!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style, design, and general aesthetic are well-done and coherent, reminiscent of classic cartoons.
- The game is addictive and offers a nostalgic gameplay experience similar to classic RPGs and arcade games.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for the price, especially for those who appreciate its derivative material.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including a game-breaking skill reset issue that leads to loss of skill points.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.
- The game lacks content and variety, leading to a repetitious experience without sufficient difficulty options.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their well-executed art style and coherent design, reminiscent of a polished 1940s or 1950s cartoon aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the impressive backdrops and diverse enemy types, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
“The art and aesthetic are phenomenal, think a more cleaned up 40's or 50's cartoon style with great backdrops and enemy types.”
“The art style, design, and general aesthetic are well-done and coherent.”
“The art and aesthetic are phenomenal, think a more cleaned up 40's or 50's cartoon style with great backdrops and enemy types.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic side-scrolling mechanics reminiscent of classic RPGs and arcade games like Dungeons & Dragons by Capcom, providing a familiar and enjoyable experience for players.
“Loved the game, it's an amazing side scroller with familiar mechanics from other RPGs.”
“Gameplay is nostalgic, reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons and Capcom arcade games.”
“First look at the gameplay was impressive and engaging.”
“Gameplay feels nostalgic, reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons and Capcom arcade games.”
“The gameplay lacks innovation and feels outdated.”
“Gameplay mechanics are clunky and frustrating, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that lead to character resets, invisibility, and game freezes, rendering it unplayable for some users. Despite these problems, some players still feel it offers value for the price.
“Resets my skill points all the time and my character becomes invisible and unable to move. The whole game freezes, unplayable!”
“Lacks content and is still buggy, but honestly, worth the price.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game fosters a sense of community, as players frequently interact in the hub world, seeking and offering assistance for missions. This collaborative environment enhances the overall narrative experience, encouraging teamwork and social engagement among players.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users consistently express that the system requires additional optimization to enhance performance.
“The system needs to be further optimized.”
