The Great Plague Exodus
- February 5, 2021
- Priory Games
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Get on itch.io StoreThe Year is 1665 and the Great Plague has struck London. Guide your family through the darkest period of English history as you flee across the country. Navigate 100s of random events that challenge your ethics and your drive to survive.
Reviews
- The game has a good balance between text and gameplay, effectively capturing historical events.
- The storytelling and ability to progress in different ways are well-executed, providing a fun experience.
- The visuals and soundtrack are praised, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including a game-breaking 'next day' button that often fails to work.
- Many players find the game overpriced for the amount of content and gameplay it offers, with some completing it in under an hour.
- The tutorial and explanations are lacking, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for being overpriced given its numerous bugs, including random activity changes and occasional freezes. While some players find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall stability is considered lacking, with glitches present but not game-breaking in most instances.
“This game is overpriced for how buggy it is.”
“The glitches seem to cause the chosen activity to change randomly from time to time, along with occasional freezes.”
“The game is a bit buggy, but these issues are not game-ending in most cases.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with many praising the sound and artwork design for their quality and aesthetic appeal. However, some users felt that the art style was lacking, indicating a disparity in visual satisfaction among players.
“Kudos to the sound and artwork design; very nicely done.”
“The artwork is great, and so is the soundtrack.”
“Good visuals and aesthetics.”
“The art style is kind of lacking.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-balanced with historical accuracy, but some users feel that the value for money is lacking, as the experience does not justify the price for the limited gameplay duration.
“It has a good balance between text and gameplay, and it follows historical events of that time pretty well.”
“But my personal guideline is that a game costs either $1 per hour of gameplay, or that the experience makes me think about it for a while after I'm done with it.”
“But one hour of gameplay for a game that is a little over $7 is not a good look.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's storytelling is praised for its excellence, offering players various ways to progress and survive. The solid storyline is complemented by a well-received musical score, enhancing the overall experience.
“The storytelling and ability to progress and survive in different ways is excellent.”
“The storyline is solid and the music is really good.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting that the soundtrack complements the solid storyline and enhances the overall experience.
“The storyline is solid, and the music is really good.”
“The artwork is great, and so is the soundtrack.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks challenge and meaningful choices, resulting in minimal replayability. The absence of difficulty and engaging mechanics makes it unlikely for players to return for additional playthroughs.
“There was no feasible way I could die, no challenge, and certainly no real replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
