The Revenant Prince
- August 10, 2017
- nominagames
Get on Steam"The Revenant Prince" is an action-packed adventure game where players take on the role of Troy, a prince brought back to life with a mission to save the world from evil. The game features a vibrant world with oddities and strange individuals, where players can choose to kill or show mercy to enemies, with their decisions potentially affecting the story's outcome. Real-time battles and the ability to unleash godlike powers to freeze time and obliterate foes add to the excitement.
Reviews
- The game features a captivating and deep story with multiple endings that encourages exploration and moral choices.
- Combat mechanics are unique and innovative, combining real-time action with strategic elements, making battles engaging and intense.
- The art style and animations are well-crafted, creating an immersive world that enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- There is a lack of direction and clarity in some areas, making it difficult for players to navigate and complete quests.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the inventory system and enemy scaling, could use improvement for a smoother experience.
- story35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and offers a mix of familiar themes and unique twists, with a focus on player choices that enhance replayability. While the narrative is generally well-crafted and features captivating moments, some characters lack depth and certain plot points feel incomplete. Overall, it presents a deep and rewarding experience, particularly for fans of pixel adventure stories, despite some inconsistencies in dialogue and character development.
“The game's story is captivating enough to make you want to play through the whole thing and has a great amount of replayability.”
“Captivating story with lots of replayability where your choices matter.”
“This game is deep, a hidden gem, a must play if you are into the pixel adventure story genre.”
“The story in the beginning is confusing and filled with mystery and unknowns.”
“1-2 characters' story not getting enough closure.”
“The characters in the game aren't as memorable as I would have liked, but the story is concise enough for you to follow everything that happens and make you feel for the characters.”
- music10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its variety and beauty, enhancing the overall experience, especially in vibrant locations like the city of Rollando. Many reviewers highlight the soundtracks as a standout feature, with some tracks being described as amazing, though there are minor concerns about missing music in certain areas. Overall, the music consistently receives high ratings, averaging around 8/10.
“The music is actually wonderful and there's a variety of tracks for the different places you visit, so that's pretty cool.”
“You will really get a feel for this when you reach the city of Rollando, which is a massive beautiful city, and combined with the music makes it a wonderful area to explore.”
“Some of the soundtracks in this game are beautiful and amazing.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the visuals are stunning, the soundtrack feels uninspired and forgettable.”
“The background music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, particularly during battles, with many users noting impressive animated sprites and a high level of customization that elevates the visual experience beyond typical RPG Maker titles. Overall, the graphics are rated around 8/10, showcasing a diverse range of character designs.
“Awesome battle graphics.”
“There seems to be a lot of custom graphics, lots of animated sprites.”
“Honestly, it doesn’t even feel like an RPG Maker game graphically.”
“Wide array of character graphics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Undertale features unique and quirky gameplay mechanics, particularly in its battle system, which involves switching between different weapon types and managing durability. The captivating story enhances replayability, encouraging players to explore various paths and outcomes. The game begins in a linear fashion, effectively introducing players to its mechanics while setting the stage for deeper narrative exploration.
“Undertale is a cutesy, quirky game with weird game mechanics that can get deep and dark if you decide to pursue the darkness.”
“During fights, you can scroll between three types of weapons (there are also subtypes, explained thoroughly during gameplay), and knowing when to use which type is crucial to actually win the fight.”
“The game starts out in a snowy area and is fairly linear as it introduces the story and teaches you the game mechanics.”
“But let’s explain the fighting mechanics a bit since they are a bit unusual.”
“There is yet another mechanic you need to watch for but usually can be ignored – durability.”
“Regarding the battle mechanics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a captivating story that encourages multiple playthroughs, with choices that significantly impact the narrative, enhancing its replayability. Players who typically avoid replaying games have found themselves drawn back to experience different outcomes.
“The game's story is captivating enough to make you want to play through the whole thing and has a great amount of replayability. I've literally never played the same game twice in my life, be it New Game+ or other mechanics alike, when it comes to games that have a story.”
“Captivating story with lots of replayability where your choices matter.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, as it rewards player curiosity with a variety of random items, amusing conversations, and quirky locations, creating a rich and entertaining experience filled with oddities and laughter.
“What I also loved about it was that the game rewards the player for being curious and gives you all these random items, funny conversations, and strange places to find when you look around the world.”
“Many weird and funny things to see in the world of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“It's a bit too grindy.”
“The grinding feels excessive and tedious.”
“I found the grinding to be a major chore.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs and overall art are praised for their coolness, there is little mention of depth or growth in character development, suggesting that visual appeal may overshadow narrative progression.
“The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters evolve based on player choices, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
“The depth of the characters is impressive; their growth and relationships are portrayed in a way that feels authentic and engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous glitches and errors that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is plagued by too many glitches and errors.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the beauty of the world, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.
“They really help create a great atmosphere and enhance the beauty of the world.”
