The Legends of Tynedale
- February 24, 2022
- Ed Den Gaming
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Legends of Tynedale," a Zelda-inspired action-adventure game, player Geordie embarks on a journey to uncover the dark secrets of Tynedale, conquering complex dungeons, battling monsters, and unlocking powerful weapons. Explore an unlockable world filled with challenging puzzles, epic bosses, and hidden mysteries. Help Geordie achieve what his grandfather could not and reveal Tynedale's ultimate truth.
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Reviews
- The game is a charming and enjoyable RPG that captures the essence of classic action-adventures, reminiscent of beloved titles like Link's Awakening.
- The developer is highly responsive and dedicated to improving the game, quickly addressing bugs and player feedback.
- The world is filled with secrets, engaging puzzles, and a lively atmosphere, making exploration rewarding and fun.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with hitboxes and progression blocks.
- Some sound design choices, such as character noises and repetitive music, can be annoying and detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of a world map and helpful dungeon maps can lead to confusion and frustration when trying to locate items or navigate the game.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are basic yet serviceable, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers. While not groundbreaking, the charming British aesthetic and engaging dungeon design contribute positively to the overall experience.
“It's nothing revolutionary, but it doesn't have to be; it's a solid wandering dungeon crawler with a charmingly British aesthetic and engaging dungeon design.”
“The graphics and music remind me of the good old classics of this genre.”
“The graphics and sound are basic, but serviceable.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its engaging world and well-developed characters, making quests enjoyable rather than tedious. Players express excitement about the narrative's progression and future developments.
“I enjoyed the world and the characters; the quests never felt like a chore, and I can't wait to see where this story goes!”
“So I have completed the main quest, and this game is brilliant.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes nostalgia for classic titles in the genre, but it is hindered by repetitive tracks and some poor sound design choices, such as in the snake room.
“The graphics and music remind me of the good old classics of this genre.”
“It suffers from short, repetitive music and sometimes unfortunate sound design choices (like the snake room).”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable, receiving a score of 9 out of 10, with only a few minor glitches reported, indicating a solid performance overall.
“This title in particular gets a 9 out of 10 only because of its small amount of glitches, which overall is pretty good.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is consistent with expectations for a game similar to Link's Awakening, offering a familiar experience that aligns with the classic style and mechanics of the genre.
“In terms of gameplay, it's more or less exactly as one would expect from a Link's Awakening-like.”
“The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and rewards curiosity with hidden secrets.”
“In terms of gameplay, it's more or less exactly as one would expect from a Link's Awakening-alike.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the innovation that would keep players engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky, making it difficult to enjoy the overall experience.”
