The Deal
- November 13, 2016
- Orfeas Game Studio
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"The Deal" is a first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a mercenary fighting in a futuristic, war-torn world. With a variety of weapons and customization options, players must complete objectives, defeat enemies, and make their way through challenging levels. The game features single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to team up with friends or take on others in fierce online combat.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and engaging experience with a good balance of exploration and combat, allowing players to progress without excessive grinding.
- The characters are well-developed with strong personalities, and the dialogue is entertaining, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The soundtrack is memorable and enhances the gameplay experience, making it a nostalgic and enjoyable RPG for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from a lack of originality, relying heavily on RPG Maker assets, which can make it feel generic and uninspired.
- The main storyline is predictable and lacks depth, which detracts from the overall experience and engagement with the game.
- Technical issues such as poor graphics scaling, lack of saving options, and audio problems can hinder the gameplay experience.
- story46 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as predictable and linear, often following a typical "save the world" narrative, which some players found disappointing. However, the engaging characters, humorous dialogue, and enjoyable side quests significantly enhance the overall experience, making exploration and quest completion more appealing than the main storyline itself. While the main plot may lack depth, the lighthearted tone and quirky character interactions provide a fun and entertaining backdrop for gameplay.
“The characters and story are engaging, the dialogue is funny (I wasn't sure it was going to be at first but it definitely picks up) and the battles are balanced very nicely.”
“The story is unique and fun; I love the characters' quirks.”
“A simple, straightforward, and yet entertaining story that's easy to follow with a journal to check if you forget where you're at.”
“The main story is unfortunately rather predictable and goes in that usual 'save the world' direction.”
“The main storyline needs to be the main draw of the game and it just isn't right now.”
“I couldn't find the plot for the life of me.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its memorable and relaxing qualities, with many players noting that the soundtrack lingers in their minds long after playing. However, some criticisms include the volume being too loud during battles and a lack of smooth transitions between tracks when moving to different areas. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its art and gameplay.
“The soundtrack gets stuck in my head even years removed from playing the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The arts are amazing, as well as the music.”
“Music is too loud during battle.”
“Music and sound effects overall are too monotonous for my preference; hence there should at least be a 5% jump between the volume setting instead of the 20% available.”
“I didn’t like that sometimes when you go to another map or cutscene, the music doesn’t fade away, but just stops and the next track starts playing (minor detail, I guess).”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the smooth visuals and nostalgic design reminiscent of classic RPGs, others criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, particularly its lack of full HD support and small character sizes. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable for a 2D RPG, but they may not satisfy dedicated modern gamers seeking high-quality visuals. Despite this, many players find the gameplay engaging enough to overlook the graphical shortcomings.
“Graphics - smooth and looks good on large screen.”
“I highly recommend this game for the updated graphics, good sound and music, many side quests from the camp and regular places, and a smooth fighting system.”
“The game was lighthearted with fun dialog, it had good graphics for a 2D RPG and there are a lot of quests and loot.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“On the downside, I found that the graphics were all rather small.”
“The graphics are not impressive, but the gameplay is addictive.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the game's balance, noting that it rewards fighting and exploring without requiring excessive grinding for progress. While some find the leveling system a bit tedious and feel that character strength doesn't scale well against tougher monsters, the consensus is that the game avoids grind-heavy mechanics, making for a more enjoyable experience.
“I do love the fact that there's no grinding.”
“No grinding which was nice too.”
“Quite tedious, but not a game breaker.”
“But for me, I think the character is still not strong enough after so many level ups and acquiring many legendary weapons. The monsters seem to be stronger than when I first played, and besides, the experience you get from fighting the strong monsters is not enough, making it hard to farm (level up) faster than it should.”
“There is an incredible balance within the game where fighting and exploring are well-rewarded, yet the game does not require mass grinding in order to make progress.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, particularly in the context of JRPG mechanics like trading cards and upgrades. However, many criticize it for being generic and poorly executed, often likening it to low-quality RPG Maker titles with subpar graphics and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while there are elements that some players appreciate, the consensus leans towards disappointment in its execution.
“Good JRPG with easy gameplay and trading cards.”
“Good graphic quality game for JRPG, and also good gameplay.”
“There are cards, upgrades, and flawless gameplay.”
“I think in this case, given the length of the game, it's possibly something that Simprose/Aldorlea grabbed from someone who perhaps tried to genuinely make a game with RPG Maker. The gameplay is well over 15 hours if anyone can be bothered: spoiler, almost nobody did. But it's not at all great, still painfully generic, and still, well, everything that's wrong with RPG Maker.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“The graphics are not impressive, but the gameplay is addictive.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of this game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with a price point of around $7 deemed unrealistic given the low quality and reliance on stock assets. Reviewers express frustration that such shovelware undermines the reputation of amateur developers and highlight the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.
“The deal has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $7 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
“It's horribly basic, and although it has fewer than usual grammatical and spelling errors, it's full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets. Little real game development has taken place here; this is just a cash grab, it's shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the banter among characters to be pleasant rather than annoying. The storyline is simple yet engaging, featuring genuinely funny jokes and witty dialogue that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The story line is fun, it is simple and the jokes are actually funny, so kudos.”
“The characters and story are engaging, the dialogue is funny (I wasn't sure it was going to be at first, but it definitely picks up) and the battles are balanced very nicely.”
“The bantering kids part isn't annoying humor; it is pleasant.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the character designs and find the character development engaging, highlighting the integration of spells and music into the gameplay as positive aspects.
