The Curse of Feldar Vale
- August 30, 2021
- Ian C Pook
Get on Steam"The Curse of Feldar Vale" is a first-person puzzle adventure game set in a mystical forest. Players must uncover the secrets of an ancient curse while navigating complex puzzles and exploring a richly detailed world. With a strong emphasis on narrative and atmosphere, this game offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The game successfully captures the essence of classic D&D tabletop experiences, providing a nostalgic feel for fans of the genre.
- Character creation and party management offer a lot of depth and customization, allowing players to strategize effectively during gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback and actively work on improvements, enhancing the overall experience.
- The turn-based movement system can be tedious, making exploration feel slow and cumbersome.
- Some mechanics, such as character leveling and experience gain, can feel unbalanced and frustrating, particularly during boss fights.
- The user interface and camera movement during enemy turns could use refinement to improve the overall gameplay experience.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its balanced elements and minimalist storytelling approach, though some players find the ending anticlimactic and express disappointment that exported characters do not carry over into the sequel. While the narrative has potential, concerns about limited replay value due to its linearity and pacing are noted.
“You can export your save to its immediate sequel, Mystery at Morgoth, and continue the story.”
“Story elements are perfect, not too little, not too much.”
“Only things I would change: a very non-climactic ending and, two, exported characters don't cross over into Wars of Quaedon: the story begins.”
“Could be a great game with some minor tweaks, but I don't see a lot of replay value when it takes so long to do anything and the story is always going to be the same.”
“Storytelling is quite minimalist, but seems good so far.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay features significant changes to mechanics, moving away from traditional D&D combat systems, which some players find clunky. While there are in-depth and configurable mechanics available, players can choose to engage with them at their discretion.
“There are in-depth mechanics, much of it configurable, though you don’t need to bother with that if you don’t want to.”
“The mechanics have been changed significantly, so don't expect a D&D combat simulator.”
“All of the mechanics are clunky.”
“There’s in-depth mechanics, much of it configurable, though you don’t need to bother with that if you don’t want to.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated, with suggestions to enhance the experience by listening to dungeon synth or the Baldur's Gate soundtrack alongside it. However, some players feel that the game would benefit from additional music tracks and voice acting to enrich the overall audio experience.
“Would have been better with voice acting and more music.”
“I would recommend listening to some dungeon synth or the Baldur's Gate soundtrack while playing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome movement system that requires individually maneuvering characters over large distances, making repeated encounters feel laborious.
“The movement system in the game is so tedious.”
“My main problem with this game is that the encounters are fairly large, which in itself is not bad; however, if you have to exit and come back, it is fairly tedious to move everyone individually.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, primarily due to its lengthy gameplay and a fixed storyline, which may deter players from returning. While some users acknowledge its lower price point as a factor, they feel that minor improvements could enhance its overall appeal.
“While it may not have the highest replayability, the experience is still enjoyable and worth playing through.”
“The game has potential, but I find the replay value lacking due to the lengthy gameplay and a fixed storyline.”
“Could be a great game with some minor tweaks, but I don't see a lot of replay value when it takes so long to do anything and the story is always going to be the same.”
“Yes, it isn't as replayable, but that's okay since it's not a AAA game at $60+.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic but effective, with users noting that they function well within the game's context.
“The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed, making every environment feel immersive.”
“The graphics are quite simplistic and lack detail.”
“The visuals feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
“The art style is unappealing and detracts from the overall experience.”
