The Sacred Stone
- April 5, 2021
- Panzer Gaming Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"The Sacred Stone" has received a massive update with new AI, enemies, play mechanics, levels, and a player character. Originally released with hack-and-slash combat and a lengthy storyline, the game now also features an open world style. The developers aim to release it on PS4 and Nintendo Switch in the future. Please note that due to the significant updates, recent reviews may not accurately represent the current state of the game.
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping the player to cope with personal struggles.
- The music in the game was relaxing and uplifting, contributing to a positive emotional experience.
- There is potential for the game to improve with further development, as some players see promise in its early access state.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and unresponsive controls, making it nearly unplayable.
- The graphics and UI are poorly designed, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience with a lack of clarity.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and content, resulting in a disappointing overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are initially impressive, showcasing a vast world filled with dangerous monsters, earning high praise with scores of 9 out of 10. However, many users argue that despite the visual appeal, the overall gameplay experience does not live up to the graphical quality, leading to disappointment for those who prioritize substance over style.
“You'll log into the game and be teased with what looks to be amazing graphics and a vast world to explore with lots of dangerous monsters to defeat!”
“Graphics & sound: 9 out of 10 (yay.. this is for all the graphics 'horizons')”
“Graphics & sound: 9 out of 10 (yay.. this is for all the graphics 'horizons')”
“To the people who play this game 1 or 3 hours and give it a positive review just because of the graphics when you know you don't ever want to actually play this game... you should be ashamed of yourselves for dishonesty and helping 'sucker' more people in who will quickly regret spending any money on this... money that could have gone toward a real toilet plunger or maybe a bottle of Tylenol instead.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting the camera, user interface, and controls, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the stability has been rated poorly, with many users highlighting the game's horrid controls and combat mechanics.
“This game is unbelievably buggy.”
“You'll notice the bizarre, unconventional camera and the unfriendly, buggy UI.”
“Controls & bugs: 2 out of 20 (horrid controls, buggy combat, buggy UI).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and lacking substance, with significant technical issues such as crashes occurring early on. Additionally, the presence of a prominent banner indicating that this is not the final product raises concerns about the game's readiness for release.
“Very clunky hack and slash with no real merit, but you can't miss the big banner at the top of the screen that says 'not the final product build 12.5 4/1/2018 build will be released soon.' It's even in the gameplay trailer!”
“Within the first 15 seconds of gameplay, it crashes.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
