The Story Goes On
- June 10, 2015
- BrandyBuizel
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Get on Xbox Games Store"The Story Goes On" is a hack-and-slash adventure game with rogue-lite elements, where you explore repeating worlds and face tougher enemies to uncover the true story within. With over 50 items that change the way you play, the game encourages exploration and experimentation, as items can be combined for unique effects. As you progress, the world evolves, introducing new bosses and challenges. Each playthrough offers a new adventure, full of opportunities to become the hero worth writing about.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and enjoyable music, creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
- Many players found the game to be a fun and relaxing experience, with some even describing it as a hidden gem.
- The mechanics and systems in the game are creative, providing a pleasant experience with interesting puzzles and character abilities.
- The game is criticized for its lack of difficulty, making it feel too easy and unchallenging for players who enjoy roguelikes.
- Many players noted that the combat is repetitive and lacks depth, with enemies posing little threat and power-ups being underwhelming.
- The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, which can detract from the overall experience and enjoyment.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in "The Story Goes On" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its moral themes and progression despite its simplicity, while others criticize the lack of depth and clarity in the plot. The game features engaging story dungeons that enhance the experience, but many feel that the overall narrative is underdeveloped and lacks immersion. While some players find the evolving story enjoyable, others believe it could benefit from a more substantial storyline.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“When I died in this game, I felt like the story actually went on and I still progressed.”
“The development of the story throughout the game keeps getting better, and the gameplay that goes along with it makes it such a great experience.”
“The base plot with the author and whatever isn't very well explained or told and doesn't have any meaning, so it doesn't even feel like an actual story is being played out through this.”
“It's not difficult at all, so the gameplay isn't interesting; the world design and plot just aren't there, so there's no story or sense of immersion to glean from this either.”
“There's not really a story in this game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it too easy and lacking depth, as many power-ups feel irrelevant or even game-breaking. However, others appreciate the solid combat mechanics and creative systems, noting that the gameplay improves alongside the story development, making for an enjoyable rogue-like experience. Overall, while the premise is intriguing, the execution of gameplay elements leaves room for improvement.
“There's so many little but fun mechanics and systems in the game that just all adds up to a pleasant experience.”
“A solid rogue-like with an interesting premise and creative mechanics.”
“The game's main advantages include that the basic combat mechanics feel great and the controls are all very solid.”
“No difficulty at all, beat the game on my first try and quit after experiencing some kind of looping mechanic.”
“Pretty much none of the power-ups matter; I don't really know what half of them do. Some crash your game (black hole gun), some slightly increase your damage, but most do nothing that is relevant to the gameplay.”
“So in a game where the entire focus is the gameplay, the gameplay just isn't engaging or interesting in the slightest.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing, featuring an above-average orchestral soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some users find it decent, they note that it may not be particularly memorable, with many preferring to play alongside their own music. Overall, the effort put into the game's audio complements its artistic elements well.
“I really appreciate all of the effort that went into this game; the artwork, the music, and how self-aware the game is.”
“It's quite atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing, with an above-average orchestral soundtrack and an interesting art style making use of parallax scrolling.”
“The music is decent, though not too noteworthy.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing qualities, featuring a unique art style that utilizes parallax scrolling. The cartoonish visuals, combined with an engaging orchestral soundtrack, enhance the overall experience, while the innovative puzzles and secrets add to the visual appeal.
“I really appreciate all of the effort that went into this game; the artwork, the music, and how self-aware the game is.”
“It's quite atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing, with an above-average orchestral soundtrack and an interesting art style making use of parallax scrolling.”
“Great intuitive secrets with amazing and innovative puzzles along with cute graphics and a good variety of loot.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players find it lacking in world-building and thematic depth, others appreciate its aesthetic appeal, highlighted by a strong orchestral soundtrack and a unique art style reminiscent of titles like Zelda and Binding of Isaac.
“It's quite atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing, with an above-average orchestral soundtrack and an interesting art style making use of parallax scrolling.”
“There's no sense of atmosphere, world building, or thematic consistency; you're just playing through simply drawn, generic dungeons filled with fodder enemies.”
“The atmosphere reminds me of a mix of Zelda and Binding of Isaac.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by cute and funny elements, such as the scarecrow, though it may lack a strong personality. Additionally, the writing is noted for its humor, reminiscent of "Enter the Gungeon," where item descriptions are both amusing and informative.
“The scarecrow is super cute and funny, even if it lacks a distinct personality.”
“+ Humorous writing.”
“I got spoiled by Enter the Gungeon because that game has so many items, and their descriptions are humorous while giving you an idea of what the item or weapon does.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding can be frustrating, particularly when it involves scripted deaths or character limitations that hinder progress, as experienced in the final battle.
“I died twice before farming deaths for the achievement, once because a death is scripted and once because I used a character without a normal dash for the final battle.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game lacks sufficient item variety, which diminishes its replayability, a key feature typically expected in rogue-like titles.
“There's also not a lot of item variety to add replayability that a rogue-like should have.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported encountering glitches and bugs that negatively impacted their gameplay experience, suggesting that stability issues are present in the game.
“From the time I've played so far, I have come across two glitches and bugs that ruined my run.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I've experienced several instances of lag and freezing, which severely disrupts gameplay.”
