The Adventurers

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The Adventurers is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Eternal Vigilance Entertainment and was released on November 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by classic tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Lead a diverse party of adventurers as they explore an ever-changing world, engage in strategic combat, and manage the complexities of adventuring life. Take on costly quests, battle mythical creatures, and discover many wonders, as you make a …

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and is reminiscent of classic SSI goldbox games, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
The developers are active and responsive, regularly updating the game and taking player feedback into account, which bodes well for its future development.
The voice narration and overall writing are well-received, adding a charming touch to the gameplay experience.

Combat can become tedious and repetitive, especially at later levels, with some encounters feeling insurmountable and lacking strategic depth.
There are several bugs and issues, including save problems and unclear mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game currently lacks a compelling overarching story and character depth, making quests feel generic and less engaging.

story
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The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around accepting and completing quests for various settlements, which often involve combat or simple tasks like delivery. While the quest system allows for some variety and player reputation development, many players feel the narrative lacks depth and cohesion, with repetitive battles and limited character customization detracting from the overall experience. There is potential for a more engaging story as players progress, but currently, it feels underdeveloped.
- “Note: contracts are currently unique and continuous, meaning they follow a series of quests and don't refresh after some time due to narrative purposes.”
- “The basic premise of the game is forming a band of adventurers to accept and perform quests for settlements in a territory.”
- “You can improve your reputation with towns by doing their quests and even take over enemy forts and develop those too (though that part is only partly implemented so far).”
- “There is no story, there is limited character customization, battles feel very repetitive, random encounters are often enough to wipe out your entire party, etc.”
- “No greater story has developed but I'm sure it will as I journey forth.”
- “A little light on overall content (needs more quest variations, classes, etc.) but has a solid foundation.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a hexagonal grid turn-based battle system that offers depth and complexity, particularly in gearing up and leveling characters, which players find rewarding. While the core mechanics are enjoyable, some users note that the game is still in early access and could benefit from a tutorial to clarify controls and mechanics, as well as additional tactical features and fantasy classes to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is fun but may require further refinement and expansion to reach its full potential.
- “Once you get a feel for the gameplay loop and know when/how to upgrade gear, then switch back if you want a more challenging experience.”
- “The game mechanics add enough depth and complexity to the overworld and the fighting is good.”
- “Gearing up and leveling your party is both interesting and rewarding, and I've found that although the mechanics seem quite simple, my party has abilities that can work together quite well, and I can only imagine what it will be like when more classes are introduced.”
- “While I did not expect AAA-type gameplay, the game itself is lacking.”
- “Some feedback would be to add a sort of tutorial fight with some tooltips just to familiarize yourself with the buttons and the mechanics.”
- “The descriptions are a bit confusing and run counter to current 5e mechanics - is strength the only thing that alters damage?”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as having a nostalgic pixel art aesthetic, reminiscent of old-school titles, though some players feel it lacks the polish of more modern games like "War Tails." While the customization options for character appearance are appreciated, there are calls for improved graphical quality to enhance the overall experience and potential of the game. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with room for improvement but also a solid foundation.
- “I liked the pixel art aesthetic a lot.”
- “Graphics/art style – good customization of your party in terms of looks (visual only) and background (which impacts stats).”
- “Fun game, old school; if it had War Tails-type graphics, it would be a bigger hit.”
- “27 minutes in and I feel like I'm playing Battle Brothers with crappier graphics.”
- “The game is kind of 8-bit; they won't be limited by the expansive cost of the graphics side of level design.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly as battles become repetitive and slow-paced at higher levels. The necessity to rest frequently after quests adds to the frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The battles are also very reminiscent of the Gold Box games and become just as tedious at later levels.”
- “Moving so slowly and having to rest after each quest, or possibly several times over the course of a long contract, is tedious and unfun.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with users noting its surprising awesomeness and beautiful, chill ambiance, complemented by enjoyable voiceovers.
- “The music is surprisingly awesome, and I love the voiceovers.”
- “The music and ambience are chill and beautiful.”
stability
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The game features an appealing aesthetic and engaging mechanics, but users report significant stability issues, including freezing at the loading screen and bugs in the crafting system.
- “Looks cool and fun, but it freezes at the loading screen.”
- “There is also a crafting option in towns (basically, you get the town's blacksmith to break down unwanted gear and commission weapons and armor with the materials), though currently, it is a little buggy.”
atmosphere
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The pixel art style effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing a sense of age and character to the world with its rough edges.
- “The pixel art really lends itself to the developers' vision, giving it some rough edges that enhance the atmosphere and age of the world.”