The Adventurers

About

"The Adventurers" is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a high-fantasy world, reminiscent of classic tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. Lead a diverse party of adventurers, managing their complex needs while engaging in strategic combat against mythical creatures. The ever-changing world and evolving threats require cunning tactics and adaptability, making every encounter a new challenge to overcome in your epic saga.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The pixel art aesthetic is visually appealing and adds charm to the game.
Combat can be engaging and strategic, especially when utilizing stun and pin abilities effectively.
The game has a solid foundation with potential for growth, and the developers are actively working on updates.

Crafting elements are limited and lack meaningful differentiation between items, making them feel pointless.
Random encounters can be frustratingly difficult and often lead to unwinnable situations, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Character and quest development is shallow, with little personality or unique storylines, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around repetitive quests that involve slaying monsters or escorting characters, with little overarching narrative development. While players can improve their reputation and engage in random events, the lack of quest variety and character customization leaves the story feeling underdeveloped. Overall, the foundation is solid, but there is a clear demand for more engaging content and a deeper narrative.
- “There are quests in every town and random events that can occur as you wander the world; some of the random events can occasionally turn into quite fierce battles, although they do seem tailored to your party to some extent.”
- “You can improve your reputation with towns by doing their quests and even take over enemy forts and develop those too.”
- “The adventurers is a tactical RPG/mercenary simulator where you acquire quests from towns which usually involve going to a location and slaying monsters or bandits.”
- “There is no story, there is limited character customization, battles feel very repetitive, random encounters are often enough to wipe out your entire party.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
Gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, with mechanics that add depth and complexity, reminiscent of D&D. However, players note the need for a tutorial to better understand the controls and mechanics, as well as clarity on how attributes affect gameplay. While the core experience is enjoyable, there is room for improvement with the addition of more tactical features and fantasy classes in future updates.
- “The game mechanics add enough depth and complexity to the overworld, and the fighting is good.”
- “More tactical features could be added later in development, and I assume the addition of fantasy classes will liven up the gameplay once your mage starts slinging fireballs and your cleric starts buffing the party.”
- “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. 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.”
- “The descriptions are a bit confusing and run counter to current 5e mechanics - is strength the only thing that alters damage?”
- “Some feedback would be to add a sort of tutorial fight with some tooltips just to familiarize yourself with the buttons and the mechanics.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics of the game feature a pixel art aesthetic that some players appreciate, noting good customization options for character appearance and backgrounds. However, comparisons to other titles suggest that the graphics may feel less polished, with some users expressing a desire for more variation and depth in design. Overall, while the art style has potential, it may not meet the expectations set by more graphically advanced games.
- “I liked the pixel art aesthetic a lot.”
- “[*][b] Graphics/Art Style [/b] – good customization of your party in terms of looks (visual only) and background (which impacts stats).”
- “The game has a charming 8-bit style that allows for creative level design without the high costs associated with more advanced graphics.”
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, frequently freezing at the loading screen and experiencing bugs in the crafting system. While the visuals and gameplay are appealing, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Looks cool and fun, but it freezes at the loading screen.”
- “There is also a craft 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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and ambience in the game are consistently described as chill and beautiful, creating a soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music and ambience is chill and beautiful.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The pixel art effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing a sense of age and character to the world with its rough edges. This artistic choice aligns well with the developers' vision, creating a unique and immersive experience.
- “The pixel art really lends itself to the developers' vision, adding some rough edges that enhance the atmosphere and age of the world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, particularly due to slow movement and the need to rest frequently after quests, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- “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.”