To The Capital

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To The Capital is roguelike game with battles as in old jRPG in a medieval setting with pretty graphics.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple yet challenging experience, making it accessible for players looking for a casual roguelike.
The graphics, while basic, are well-polished and contribute to the game's charm, along with a good soundtrack.
The gameplay mechanics, including item variety and the balance between speed and growth, provide an intriguing challenge for players.

The combat system is overly simplistic, with only one attack option leading to repetitive battles and a lack of strategic depth.
The encounter rate is excessively high, resulting in frequent interruptions that can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, with procedurally generated areas feeling repetitive and uninspired.

story
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story is centered around themes of perseverance and unexpected challenges, emphasizing that one should not give up despite adversity. However, the narrative execution is criticized for being poorly developed, relying on procedural generation for repetitive environments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game features a classic JRPG structure with a time-sensitive mission and various gameplay elements, it lacks depth and could benefit from a more engaging storyline and character development.
- “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.”
- “For $2 you get Pokémon with a difficult yet intriguing storyline.”
- “The developer wasn't able to work out how to write a proper story or do any level design, so they decided to cover that up by using procedural generation algorithms to stamp out samey, repetitive areas.”
- “With a party, more developed story, skill tree, etc., this game could truly blossom - but now, I wouldn't waste the cash.”
- “Unfortunately for you, the council knows of your mission and has put out word that you are not to reach the capital alive.”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the simple and polished retro pixel art as a charming aspect, others criticize it as lazy and lacking quality. Overall, the visuals are seen as a divisive element, with some finding them nostalgic and others deeming them inadequate.
- “I liked the graphics though, reminds me a little bit of Knights of Pen and Paper (of course KOPAP is way better).”
- “The graphics are simple and work fine; well polished, this game has graphics as one of its main charms.”
- “Graphics are terrible retro pixel graphics showing the developer is lazy or incompetent, or didn't bother hiring an artist.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly simplistic and prone to glitches, while others describe it as addictive once the mechanics are mastered. Overall, it relies solely on basic controls, using only arrow keys and space for navigation, which may appeal to those seeking a straightforward experience.
- “Gameplay is very simple and works fine. In this game, you won't use any mouse clicks or interaction, needing only arrow keys and space to navigate through menus and levels.”
- “The gameplay is really bad... hell, the game was released in 2016.”
- “Addictive like nibbling on a full box of crackers, but the gameplay could be utterly broken by some interface glitch.”
- “After you get the mechanics, the hardcore becomes easy.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, providing a calming experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding for gold and experience can be time-consuming, potentially hindering progress as they encounter stronger enemies. Balancing the need to grind with the urgency of advancing in the game is a key challenge.
- “You can't just sprint to the goal without slamming into enemies out of your league, but grinding for gold and experience takes too long, leaving you insufficient time to progress.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for levels, but the rewards felt minimal and unfulfilling.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the enhanced replayability offered by new game options, which encourage multiple playthroughs and varied experiences. This addition allows for different strategies and outcomes, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- “The game offers incredible replayability with its diverse new game options.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting thanks to the various choices available.”
- “I love how the different paths and endings encourage me to replay the game multiple times.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel tedious.”