To The Capital

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To The Capital is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Kormishenkov Anton and was released on December 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story3 negative mentions

Simple yet challenging gameplay with a roguelike feel that appeals to players who enjoy puzzle-solving and strategic planning.
Good variety of items and equipment to acquire, adding depth to character progression.
Effective music and sound design that enhance the atmosphere and immersion, providing moments of relaxation and motivation.

Very high encounter rate leading to repetitive and grind-heavy combat that diminishes player engagement.
Lack of combat depth with only one attack option and no skills or diverse strategies, making battles monotonous.
Basic and bland pixel art with minimal animation and polish, along with several UI and design issues, detracting from the overall game experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story presents a challenging mission with a time limit and engaging RPG elements, though some users find it repetitive and lacking depth due to procedural generation and underdeveloped narrative. While it has potential with a richer storyline and character development, current execution feels limited for some players.
- “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 Pokemon with a difficult yet intriguing story line.”
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are simple and retro-inspired, eliciting mixed opinions: some find them charming and well-polished, while others consider them low-quality or indicative of minimal effort. Overall, the visuals are adequate but not exceptional.
- “The graphics are simple and work fine; well polished, this game has graphics as one of its main charms.”
- “I liked the graphics though; it reminds me a little bit of Knights of Pen and Paper (of course Kopap is way better).”
- “Visuals aren't horrible, but I'm sure most will agree they're not exactly good.”
- “Graphics are terrible retro pixel graphics, showing the developer is lazy or incompetent, or didn't bother hiring an artist.”
- “The graphics are simple but work fine and are well polished; this game has graphics as one of its main charms.”
- “The graphics are simple but work fine and are well polished; this game has graphics as one of its main charms.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple and relies primarily on keyboard controls, providing a straightforward experience. However, some users find it addictive while others criticize it for interface glitches and lack of depth, with difficulty becoming easy once mechanics are mastered.
- “After you get the mechanics, the hardcore becomes easy.”
- “Addictive like nibbling on a full box of crackers.”
- “The gameplay is really bad... hell, the game was released in 2016.”
- “Addictive like nibbling on a full box of crackers, but gameplay could be utterly broken by some interface glitch.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music calming and soothing, providing a relaxing experience that helps them feel at ease.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game requires a balanced approach, as players must contend with tough enemies without overinvesting time in farming gold and experience, which can hinder overall progress.
- “You can't just sprint to the goal without slamming into enemies out of your league, but grinding out gold and experience too long won't leave you enough time to make it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enhanced replayability through various new game options, providing fresh experiences with each playthrough.