The Morrigan
- March 29, 2019
- The Pixel Mine Ltd
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"The Morrigan" is an action-packed, hack-and-slash game that immerses players in a dark fantasy world. As the titular character, a powerful witch, players must navigate treacherous environments and battle hordes of supernatural enemies. With a variety of weapons, spells, and abilities at your disposal, each level presents new challenges and opportunities for strategic combat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming low-poly art style that enhances the VR experience and creates an engaging atmosphere.
- Combat mechanics are satisfying and require skill, with a focus on proper weapon usage and timing, making it feel immersive and rewarding.
- The game offers a variety of content, including a campaign and an arena mode, providing players with multiple ways to enjoy the gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about replayability and value for money.
- There are several technical issues and bugs, including problems with controls, weapon handling, and occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Enemy AI can be underwhelming, with many encounters feeling too easy, which detracts from the overall challenge and excitement of the game.
- graphics95 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming low-poly art style that many players find endearing and well-suited for VR, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. While some reviews note that the visuals may appear simplistic or cartoony, they are generally praised for their creativity, unique themes, and effective use of lighting, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, with many players appreciating the artistic design and how it complements the gameplay.
“The graphics and performance were outstanding.”
“The art style is charming, and the puzzles are simple but there is a nice variety of them.”
“The artwork and style of this game are beautiful and it is clearly the labor of love.”
“The graphics, although passable, are lacking in vibrancy.”
“The graphics are pretty basic; everything has a cartoony style.”
“Low poly graphics in VR usually tell me 'low effort'.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable combat mechanics, a variety of engaging levels, and a mix of dungeon crawling with environmental puzzles and light RPG elements. Players appreciate the introduction of unique mechanics and the solid pacing, although some note a lack of polish and occasional bugs. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a good amount of content, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of the genre, especially in VR.
“The pace and scenery stayed solid, with fun mechanics introduced several times.”
“Combat works well mechanically and is enjoyable, and levels are fun to explore.”
“Very good gameplay design, concepts are slowly introduced and then played.”
“During the whole gameplay, I encountered 2 bugs in the later levels which were quite obvious, so I just restarted the level and did a speedrun to my last position, which was not too difficult as I already knew all the solutions up to that point and mostly levels are not too big.”
“The spear throwing mechanic was never introduced earlier, and it's very difficult to do because you use the same motion and input as sheathing a weapon on your back.”
“The water monster fight is alright, the sense of scale is terrifying, but feels underwhelming since it's got nothing to do with any of the other gameplay from all the other levels.”
- story44 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and immersive narrative that complements the VR experience. While some find the story minimal or straightforward, others enjoy the depth and visual storytelling, noting that it effectively motivates exploration and combat. Overall, the story serves as a solid foundation for gameplay, though some players wish for more character interaction and side quests.
“The story is very well done and keeps you wanting to move through one more level to see what's going on.”
“I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of the story and interaction.”
“The story is straightforward and the art style is interesting and avoids the uncanny valley by not going for realism but rather a stylistic and consistent design to both objects and characters.”
“Npc interaction and story are kept to a minimum though.”
“The story is minimal but it effectively serves as an excuse to stab skeletons in the head, which is probably all that anyone really needs.”
“There are only 2 hours of story.”
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning art style, effective lighting, and immersive VR experience, creating a captivating fantasy dungeon crawl. Reviewers note the game's ability to evoke a chilling yet engaging ambiance, complemented by diverse and well-structured levels that enhance exploration. While some technical issues exist, the overall aesthetic and atmospheric design contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the genre.
“The atmosphere is great; the game is pretty much on rails, but there is still enough room to explore around. It's not an open world, and it is very well structured level-wise, with all levels being different and avoiding repetitive content.”
“The game has a chilling atmosphere that fits perfectly with its theme.”
“I particularly like the atmosphere created by the graphic design of the game.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere is dull and doesn't evoke any real emotion.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many players completing all stages quickly and finding the experience repetitive. While some secrets may encourage a few additional playthroughs, the lack of procedural generation and short level design significantly diminish long-term engagement. However, it remains an enjoyable experience, particularly if purchased on sale.
“Other than those two things, it was a fun but short game that has some replayability.”
“The levels are also quite short, which favors replayability.”
“Replayability is limited; I finished all stages on the hardest difficulty on the first run, and the two arenas of waves of enemies do get repetitive after unlocking all the weapons that provide a sense of purpose. However, there are secrets in all levels that could make you come back to them. I personally returned to the two levels that still had secrets I had not discovered, but after three replays, I still did not find them. I don't know if the developers forgot to include them or if I'm just too stupid to find them.”
“It's not even procedurally generated, so replay value is basically gone.”
“Limited replay value, but it's inexpensive and worth picking up on a sale.”
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game exhibits several glitches and bugs, particularly in the final levels, which can detract from the overall experience. However, players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to reported issues, and despite these stability concerns, many still find the game enjoyable and comparable to other well-polished VR titles.
“Runs great, and if you liked Vanishing Realms, then you'll love this.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, with no noticeable bugs or crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
“Still has quite a few glitches and gaps in the level geometry, and I couldn't figure out how to beat the final boss.”
“Before trying to play this, I played hours and hours of Karnage Chronicles and with that game I experienced a total of zero glitches or freezes.”
“The final levels are buggy.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization received mixed reviews; while some players praised its outstanding graphics and smooth performance, others experienced significant performance issues even with high-end hardware, suggesting potential optimization shortcomings. The game's ability to create beautiful, stylized worlds with low polygon counts was noted as a positive aspect of its optimization.
“The graphics and performance were outstanding.”
“This game is a perfect example of how low polygon can mean beautiful, stylized worlds in VR that run smoothly.”
“I have a Reverb G2; it has a crazy high resolution, and despite having an RTX 3090, I was getting terrible performance.”
“But maybe not optimized.”
“Or maybe deoptimized.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while the dungeon music is criticized for sounding outdated and resembling stock music, the ambient tracks are praised for their precise alignment with the story progression. Additionally, the background music is noted to be subtle and non-intrusive during gameplay.
“The ambient music is very precise depending on what part of the story you are in; I noticed that detail, so pay attention.”
“It's all grey, barely any particles in the air. The in-dungeon music is not only pretty bad, but it sounds like stock music from the DOS days.”
“There is some subdued background music; it didn’t interfere much with the gameplay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat undermined by noticeable design flaws, such as poorly integrated elements and abrupt transitions in the environment, which detract from the overall immersive experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it very funny and complemented by appealing graphics.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, and the graphics are charming!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing and playful visuals make for a truly entertaining experience.”
