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The Village

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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The Village is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by vwistrand and was released on July 31, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Village - is a game that links some traditional occidental cultural's elements (poetry, classical music and myth) and standard 2D rpg features (mainly influenced by SNES and PS1's 2D rpg).

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and excellent soundtrack that evoke a nostalgic retro charm.
  • Engaging and rewarding gameplay with a variety of playable characters and unique abilities.
  • Captivating story and immersive atmosphere reminiscent of classic SNES-era RPGs.
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in dark areas and maze sections.
  • Starting instructions and guidance are unclear, causing initial confusion for players.
  • Some aspects of the main story can feel confusing or hard to follow.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its variety of unique playable characters, fluid combat, and rewarding exploration, offering a nostalgic yet fresh RPG experience. It features challenging puzzles, smooth performance, and a satisfying progression with new locations and mechanics. Overall, it combines solid gameplay with engaging story elements and charming retro-inspired design.

    • “I also loved the variety of playable characters and how each one has unique abilities that keep the gameplay fresh.”
    • “The game has a great sense of progression, constantly introducing new locations, characters, and mechanics that make exploration enjoyable.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging but rewarding, with clever puzzles and tough enemies.”

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for being engaging, surprisingly deep, and well-told, complemented by beautiful pixel art and an excellent soundtrack that sets the tone effectively. However, some players feel a bit lost in the main storyline despite its overall appeal.

    • “The story is surprisingly deep, and the music perfectly sets the tone for every moment.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty fun and the story gets more and more interesting the more you play the game!”
    • “The village has all the characteristics that a good old school RPG should have: very nice and poetic graphics, beautiful soundtrack, solid gameplay, a good story, and a reasonable difficulty.”
    • “On the other hand, we are a bit lost in the main story.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and how well it complements the retro pixel art and storytelling. It effectively sets the tone for the game’s moments, enhancing the overall nostalgic and poetic atmosphere.

    • “The pixel art is beautiful, the soundtrack is excellent, and the story kept me engaged from start to finish.”
    • “The story is surprisingly deep, and the music perfectly sets the tone for every moment.”
    • “The game is really beautiful: the maps, the music and the texts.”

  • atmosphere

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

    Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, describing it as lovely, wonderful, and a key highlight. The immersive ambiance enhances the overall experience and is a primary reason for recommending the game.

    • “The atmosphere is also lovely for a pixel game, and the story is good too!”
    • “The village is a really interesting game with a nice atmosphere.”
    • “I was in this for the atmosphere - the absolutely wonderful atmosphere!”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their retro SNES to PS1-era style, appealing to fans of classic RPG aesthetics. They are well-designed and complement the gameplay and maps, all while maintaining very low system requirements.

    • “If you are a fan of retro RPGs with SNES-PS1-era graphics, this game is a must play.”
    • “Good graphics, gameplay & maps, also super low system requirements.”
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The Village is a open world role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes. Common tags for The Village include indie, 2d, exploration, action rpg, retro and others.

The Village is available on PC and Windows.

The Village was released on July 31, 2021.

The Village was developed by vwistrand.

The Village has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Village for its gameplay.

The Village is a single player game.

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