The Foretold: Westmark Legacy
- April 30, 2024
- Nodbrim Interactive
Get on Steam"The Foretold: Westmark Legacy" is a gothic horror adventure deck builder set in the corrupted peninsula of Burrmouth. As paranormal investigator Herbert Westmark, you'll explore the map and uncover the mystery behind missing people, accompanied by a parasite demon named Ambrose. With a unique card puzzle mechanic, players must think carefully before making each move to survive the dark corners outside of town. The game is inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, and Mary Shelley, and features a stunning hand-drawn art style.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Gorgeous art style and immersive atmosphere, complemented by great voice acting.
- Engaging gameplay with a unique deck-building mechanic that offers depth and replayability through different paths and difficulties.
- Charming narrative that draws players into a Lovecraftian world, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game is very short, with a main campaign that can be completed in just a few hours, leading to feelings of disappointment regarding value.
- Numerous bugs and technical issues, including frustrating save mechanics and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress.
- Repetitive gameplay and a steep difficulty curve, exacerbated by RNG elements that can lead to frustrating experiences during runs.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging combat mechanics and a unique card system that offers a fresh take on the genre, but it suffers from a lack of content and overwhelming complexity. While the atmosphere, art style, and voice acting are praised, many players find the steep learning curve and difficulty level detract from the overall experience, making it feel less enjoyable. Despite its polished presentation and intriguing narrative, the game struggles to balance its mechanics, leading to mixed reviews on its gameplay quality.
“Have so far streamed a normal playthrough on my channel and don't think this game deserves all the negative reviews it has collected... charming grimdark card battler/deck builder with an interesting story and combat mechanic against a variety of cosmic horror entities.”
“Learning curve is a little steep, but I'm super pleased to see a genuinely fresh card game mechanic--don't worry, you get better cards that give you better board control over time!”
“Pros: creepy and mysterious atmosphere, great immersion, great art style, the voice acting is great, grimdark game with a serious tone but doesn't take itself too seriously, the narrative gameplay is really unique.”
“Whilst I do quite like the combat mechanics, there is a serious lack of content in the game.”
“Devs put so much effort into making a card game, but there is little gameplay in it.”
“This game has a unique concept ruined by obscure mechanics and an obscene difficulty.”
- story7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an interesting narrative set against a backdrop of cosmic horror, complemented by solid voice acting. While some players find the story brief and somewhat choppy, many appreciate its depth and the engaging atmosphere it creates. Overall, the combination of a charming grimdark theme and enjoyable combat mechanics enhances the storytelling experience.
“Have so far streamed a normal playthrough on my channel and don't think this game deserves all the negative reviews it has collected... charming grimdark card battler/deck builder with an interesting story and combat mechanic against a variety of cosmic horror entities.”
“The voice acting and story were also really enjoyable.”
“Also appreciate that there's a proper story here instead of something vague and merely suggested.”
“But starting again after unlocking a more difficult version of exactly the same story doesn't compensate for its brevity.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
“While there are interesting concepts, the execution leaves much to be desired, making the narrative feel disjointed.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its gorgeous art, immersive sound design, and compelling Lovecraftian narrative, creating a creepy and mysterious environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique blend of serious themes with a touch of humor, contributing to a polished and engaging atmosphere, despite some gameplay issues. Overall, the setting and artistic elements significantly elevate the game's appeal.
“It has a great setting, which oozes atmosphere, along with a Lovecraftian narrative that's very compelling.”
“They did a great job with the art and atmosphere of the game.”
“Pros: creepy and mysterious atmosphere, great immersion, great art style, the voice acting is great, grim dark game with a serious tone but doesn't take itself too seriously, the narrative gameplay is really unique.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their creepy and mysterious atmosphere, drawing comparisons to the art style of Darkest Dungeon, which enhances immersion. The overall aesthetic contributes to a grim yet engaging tone, complemented by strong voice acting and a unique narrative gameplay experience.
“The story and graphics are cool.”
“Art style and setting are very similar to Darkest Dungeon, which was an attractive aspect.”
“Pros: creepy and mysterious atmosphere, great immersion, great art style.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to its different paths and the addition of a new map, making it a worthwhile experience at a lower price. The combination of gorgeous art and immersive atmosphere further enhances the desire to replay the game. Overall, it is considered short yet engaging, with significant replay value.
“Gorgeous art, immersive sounds and atmosphere, short and replayable with different paths. They added a new map at half price, highly recommended!”
“The Foretold: Westmark Legacy is a short but engaging game with a good amount of replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game has stability issues, citing it as buggy and highly annoying.
“Yes, but it's buggy and highly annoying.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruined my experience.”
