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.
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 features traditional Chinese instruments, enhancing the overall atmosphere and appealing to those familiar with the genre.
- The dialogue is rich and showcases ancient Chinese language, making it a unique experience for players who appreciate linguistic 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 criticized for being too fast-paced and unbalanced, leading to a lack of tactical depth and making battles feel trivial.
- The graphics are outdated, resembling designs from a decade ago, which detracts from the overall visual experience of the game.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been described as having a solid overall structure but lacking depth and character development, particularly for supporting characters. While the plot follows a familiar adventure trope, it fails to deliver significant twists or emotional engagement, especially when compared to its predecessor. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity, with potential for a more compelling storytelling experience.
“Having played the developer’s previous RPG series, I was looking forward to some good story and classic Chinese RPG game.”
“While this game's plot is pretty good, it pales in comparison to its predecessor.”
“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 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.”
“Not to say there's anything wrong with this type of story (indeed, the original trilogy used this trope to great effect), but there's very little twist and turns, which is a shame because there was a lot of potential in the story to be told in a much more effective way.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % 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.”
“However, the music does get repetitive quite quickly, and it seems they reused a lot of old songs from the previous games.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with reviewers noting that aside from the main character, the supporting cast feels underdeveloped and primarily serves as combat aids rather than fully realized individuals with their own stories.
“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 there isn't much character development to explain their stories. It feels like, apart from the main character, everyone else in the party is just thrown in to support the players in battle.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers expect high-quality graphics, including impressive 3D models and realistic scenery, from AAA games.
“Yes, I expect amazing graphic models and 3D realistic scenery from a AAA game.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that detract from immersion.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional delivery in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for moments that evoke strong feelings. However, one character, the older general, received mixed feedback due to awkward line delivery, which detracted from his emotional impact at times.
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
“I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments in the story; it really connected with my own experiences.”
“The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, leading many to skip battles in the final dungeon rather than engage with them, indicating a lack of challenge and enjoyment in the combat experience.
“In the last dungeon, I just skipped pretty much every battle, not because it was hard, but because it got tedious.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the gameplay feel more like a chore than fun.”
