Testament: The Order of High Human

36%
Game Brain Score Based on 43 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Simplicity’s strength is a dangerous idea that can make or break a concept.
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"Testament: The Order of High-Human" is an action-adventure game with RPG and Metroidvania elements, set in the fantasy world of Tessara. As the immortal king, you must reclaim your lost power, confront your betrayer brother, and save the realm from madness. The game offers a unique swordplay experience in first-person view, diverse magical spells, a bow for enemy weaknesses, as well as mechanical puzzles and platforming trials.

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36%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a unique story that stands out from typical RPGs.
  • Combat becomes more engaging as players progress, with a variety of skills and strategies to explore.
  • The game runs well technically and offers a decent gameplay experience, especially for fans of indie titles.
  • The combat feels unbalanced and repetitive, with issues like limited resources and frustrating enemy mechanics.
  • Many players experience bugs and glitches, including problems with controls and navigation.
  • The game lacks a manual save option, leading to frustrating experiences with auto-saves and difficulty spikes.
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique elements and immersive qualities, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and lacking depth. Many feel that the narrative is disjointed, with unclear connections between plot points and insufficient character development. Overall, while the story has potential, it appears to need further refinement and clarity to fully engage players.

    • “The story is very unique compared to most other cookie-cutter story/quest RPGs.”
    • “I love the graphics, the scene settings, the story, and dialog.”
    • “Overall, it's a solid experience so far if you're a fan of indie titles that have a story to tell and can handle a little bit of roughness and lack of polish.”
    • “The story is terrible, poorly introduced, poorly explored, and poorly executed.”
    • “You are expected to go along with a lot of plot that is not explained to you, including lots of details of kings, kingdoms, gods, races, and other lore info that has random mentions and no real depth.”
    • “But its storytelling is heavy-handed, and even though you get a lot of it, you still have no real idea of what's going on or why.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and buggy, while others appreciate its decent mechanics and engaging levels. Combat is often described as lacking impact and being unintuitive, with a frustrating parry system and a cumbersome darkness mechanic that slows down the action. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements and unique features, many feel the gameplay is average and could benefit from more polish and streamlined mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is good once you know what you're doing and get used to the controls.”
    • “It's got great graphics, stability, fun engaging gameplay with various paths of how to approach each battle.”
    • “It's got its own little world and game mechanics, its own ideas and processes, and it's got a lot of fun very well designed levels and puzzles.”
    • “It's not even remotely close to Dark Messiah like some reviewers are pretending - overall a tedious gameplay!”
    • “The combat feels empty, swings have no real impact, the combos and mechanics of melee are unintuitive and don't favor just spamming in the end.”
    • “The darkness mechanic never really feels like anything more than a nuisance, turning the already slow and repetitive combat to a grinding halt.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, often described as the strongest feature. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the immersive visual experience, although some note that the game lacks depth in gameplay compared to its impressive visuals. While there are occasional technical issues, the graphics consistently enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The graphics are really great, and the sound and music are good.”
    • “I can't stop taking screenshots because the graphics are so good.”
    • “It's graphically very beautiful and runs very well.”
    • “I have played multiple other games with much higher graphics and system requirements than Unreal Engine 4 on the deck and had a lot less problems.”
    • “While Forspoken was plagued with graphics lockups very occasionally on the deck.”
    • “It's got decent gameplay, decent graphics, decent story, etc., but it's all just decent.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and repetitive, with easy puzzles contributing to a sense of monotony. The darkness mechanic is seen as an additional nuisance that further slows down gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

    • “This is the most tedious game I've ever played.”
    • “The darkness mechanic never really feels like anything more than a nuisance, turning the already slow and repetitive combat to a grinding halt.”
    • “Well, most of the time it is tedious but easy to do.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience, though some players feel that the fight music could benefit from more variety. While the sound effects are considered somewhat lackluster, the voice acting and overall musical composition are praised for their quality.

    • “The graphics are really great, and the sound and music are good.”
    • “The voice acting and music are very good in my opinion.”
    • “The music does the game right.”
    • “The sound effects are a bit dull, and while the music fits the game, it doesn't stand out.”
    • “The music during fights could use a bit more variety.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy gameplay, texture glitches, and unpolished mechanics. Players have reported delays in magic activation and problems when using controllers on PC, indicating a need for further refinement.

    • “Buggy gameplay, texture bugs, unpolished game!”
    • “Magic takes too long to activate, and there are also glitches when using controllers on PC.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, standing out as one of the few indie titles using Unreal Engine that delivers a smooth experience right from the beginning.

    • “The game feels optimized and is one of the very few indie Unreal Engine games that does it right from the start.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, while others felt it became overwhelming enough to warrant lowering the dialogue volume.

    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
    • “The witty banter between characters adds a delightful layer of comedy that enhances the overall experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking, with users finding the story mediocre and the dramatic scenes failing to evoke any significant emotional response.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its dialogue, which some users liken to the awkwardness of mobile ads, suggesting a lack of authenticity and engagement that detracts from the overall experience.

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