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The Summoning

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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The Summoning is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Event Horizon Software and was released on June 6, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

The call of magic and mystery is irresistible. Heed it and revel in the glorious excitement of The Summoning. "The power of the Shadow Weaver grows each day and the pall he casts over the world expands relentlessly. Even as I speak, we are under attack by his Hordes. There is no time to teach you more of the art of casting magic. And what weapons training you've received these last months wi…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Deep and ambitious dungeon-crawling experience with rewarding exploration and discovery.
  • Innovative combat system blending melee and magic, with evolving weapons and unique spellcasting mechanics.
  • Nostalgic charm with a rich atmosphere, memorable music, and a well-designed isometric interface for its time.
  • Game can freeze and crash, risking loss of progress if not frequently saved.
  • Steep learning curve with rigid controls and lack of in-game guidance, which can frustrate new players.
  • Lengthy and sometimes uneven pacing with obscure puzzles that require external manuals or guides to fully understand.

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The story is conveyed subtly through atmospheric details, character interactions, and environmental cues, encouraging players to explore and piece together the narrative themselves. This approach evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of challenging older games that demanded deeper player investment in the story.

    • “The narrative unfolds gradually, relying more on atmosphere and scattered interactions than direct storytelling.”
    • “Encounters with characters and environmental storytelling provide glimpses into the world, allowing players to piece together the larger picture at their own pace.”
    • “Times when games were actually challenging and hard to beat, forcing you to really invest in the story.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is effectively conveyed through a gradual narrative and subtle interactions, creating an immersive experience despite lacking the polish of modern RPGs. The presentation supports the mood and gameplay well, enhancing the overall ambiance.

    • “The narrative unfolds gradually, relying more on atmosphere and scattered interactions than direct storytelling.”
    • “While it lacks the polish of modern RPGs, the presentation effectively supports the game’s atmosphere and functionality.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game shows promising gameplay but is hindered by frequent freezes and crashes, affecting overall stability.

    • “Love this game, but at this point it still freezes and crashes.”

  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for seamlessly integrating puzzles into the core experience, enhancing player engagement and challenge.

    • “One of the game’s most notable strengths is how it integrates puzzles into its core gameplay.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through multiple endings and branching storylines, which make player choices meaningful and motivate repeated playthroughs to explore different outcomes.

    • “Multiple endings and branching elements add a layer of replayability, giving weight to certain decisions and encouraging further exploration.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this classic dungeon crawler is highly praised for its quality and cool vibe, with impressive sound design that stands out especially on the Sound Blaster audio hardware.

    • “A cool underrated classic dungeon crawler with some really dope music, the composer was killing it with the Sound Blaster.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the game's ability to deliver a deeply wholesome and emotionally rich experience despite its small size and age. The emotional impact is notable given its minimal storage requirements.

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The Summoning is a role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for The Summoning include magic, exploration, class-based, story rich, isometric and others.

The Summoning is available on PC and Windows.

The Summoning was released on June 6, 2023.

The Summoning was developed by Event Horizon Software.

The Summoning has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Summoning for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

The Summoning is a single player game.

Similar games include Veil of Darkness, Tatari, Monomyth, Moonring, Hexplore and others.