The Forgotten Concluder
- April 26, 2023
- Kunpo Games
Get on Steam"The Forgotten Concluder" is a recently released RPG that tells the story of Shen Zijun and his companions. With a script of 400,000 words and numerous puzzles and hidden elements, players can explore the game world and uncover its intricacies through the power of words. The game's development was a 20-year journey for a team of veteran developers in their fifties.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures classic Wuxia RPG vibes, reminiscent of beloved titles from the past, providing a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.
- The music is well-composed and introduces players to traditional Chinese instruments, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The dialogue is rich and showcases the beauty of ancient Chinese language, making it a unique experience for those who appreciate literary depth.
- The story lacks depth and character development, making it feel flat and unengaging, with many characters serving only as battle support.
- The combat system is poorly balanced, with an overly fast ATB bar that disrupts tactical gameplay, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The graphics are outdated, resembling models from a decade ago, and the dungeons are repetitive, diminishing the exploration experience.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered solid but lacks depth and character development, particularly for supporting characters, which diminishes its overall impact. While the plot follows a familiar adventure trope, it is criticized for its predictability and lack of twists, especially when compared to its predecessor. Despite these shortcomings, some reviewers still find the overall structure acceptable and appreciate the basic storyline.
“Having played the developer’s previous RPG series, I was looking forward to some good story and classic Chinese RPG elements.”
“This is a very typical young man going on an adventure and finding out there is more to him than meets the eye story.”
“However, I would still list its plot as a positive point as it was solid overall.”
“In my opinion, the huge flaws in this game are the story and character development.”
“The overall structure of the story is okay, but it doesn't have much depth to it and lacks character development. It feels like, apart from the main character, everyone else in the party is just there to support the players in battle.”
“Not to say there's anything wrong with this type of story (indeed, the original trilogy used this trope to great effect), but there are very few twists and turns, which is a shame because there was a lot of potential for the story to be told in a much more effective way.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, particularly for its nostalgic themes that fans of previous installments will recognize, and it serves as a great introduction to traditional Chinese music and instruments. However, some players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and relies heavily on reused tracks from earlier games.
“Music is also pretty good, and for those of us who have played the previous games, we will definitely recognize a number of themes (ah, the nostalgia).”
“This is a really good introduction for anyone interested in Chinese music or Chinese instruments, as this game provides a great selection of the typical instruments you hear in ancient Chinese music.”
“This game offers a fantastic selection of traditional Chinese instruments, making it an excellent introduction for anyone interested in Chinese music.”
“However, the music does get repetitive quite quickly and it seems they reused a lot of old songs from the previous games.”
- character development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that character development in the game is lacking, with a focus primarily on the main character while supporting characters feel underdeveloped and serve mainly as combat aids. The overall story structure is deemed acceptable, but it lacks depth and fails to provide meaningful backstories for the characters.
“In my opinion, the huge flaws in this game are the story and character development.”
“The overall structure of the story is okay but doesn't have much depth to it and not much character development to explain their story. It feels like, apart from the main character, everyone else in the party is just thrown in to support the players in battle.”
“In my opinion, the huge flaws in this game are the story and character development.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently express high expectations for graphics in AAA games, emphasizing the need for impressive graphic models and realistic 3D scenery.
“I expect amazing graphic models and 3D realistic scenery from a AAA game.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, bringing the game world to life.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every environment feel unique and vibrant.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional delivery in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for moments that require depth and feeling. However, one character, the older general, has been noted for awkward line delivery, which detracts from the emotional impact in some scenes.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the final dungeon, leading many to skip battles rather than engage with them. This sentiment suggests that the grinding experience may detract from overall enjoyment.
“In the last dungeon, I just skipped pretty much every battle, not because it was hard, but because it got tedious.”
