Torches of Fate

About

Torches of Fate, a love letter to old school 16 bit RPGs. Made with the RPG Maker MV engine embark on an epic journey throughout the land of Alga to find the source of the monster outbreak plaguing the land. It will be up to you to lead our cast of characters on their journey to save and explore Alga!

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features great artwork and custom sprites, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Dungeons are well-designed with interesting puzzles and exploration incentives, rewarding players for off-path exploration.
The story is engaging with a mix of comedic and somber moments, and the characters build each other up positively.

The combat soundtrack can become repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
Some maps can feel tedious, and the combat difficulty can spike unexpectedly in optional areas.
There are issues with text in cut scenes that can break immersion for players.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The story is engaging and features a mix of comedic and somber moments, enhanced by charming illustrations and story screens that foster camaraderie among players. While the main narrative is solid, much of the depth comes from optional quests and dungeons that encourage exploration and offer powerful rewards, though the writing could benefit from more proofreading. Overall, the game balances a lighthearted tone with meaningful content, making the journey enjoyable and rewarding.
- “The overall story is engaging and there are some very comedic and somber moments.”
- “The bosses were all amazing looking and the story screens were often adorable and touching - cheers to the illustrators.”
- “By unlocking new tools over the course of the story (jumping on/off ledges, smashing rocks/walls, and - my absolute favorite - being able to walk over water), the player is encouraged to revisit previously cleared areas, and there's (almost) always something new to discover.”
- “The story doesn't take itself too seriously and features a lot of funny dialogues, but it really could have used more proofreading.”
- “This applies mostly for optional areas that aren't required for the main story.”
- “There are a lot of optional quests and dungeons to take on (and well hidden secrets to find), and (not) completing them essentially determines the difficulty of the main quest, since the equipment gained from the optional dungeons totally breaks the game (in a positive way).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, particularly the character artwork and custom designs. Reviewers highlight the impressive dungeon design and the visual rewards tied to exploration as standout features. Overall, the game's artistic elements significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “The artwork for the characters is great.”
- “The game's greatest strengths are its dungeon design and its exploration incentives/rewards (and there's some really great custom artwork, too).”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players note that the combat soundtrack can become repetitive over time.
- “The music is enjoyable throughout the game.”
- “The combat soundtrack can get repetitive.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game's emotional depth, highlighting the impressive design of the bosses and the touching, adorable story screens that enhance the overall experience. The artistic contributions of the illustrators are particularly commended for adding to the game's emotional resonance.
- “The bosses were all amazing looking, and the story screens were often adorable and touching - cheers to the illustrators.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that certain maps, particularly one in particular, can lead to a tedious grinding experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “Some of the maps, one specifically, can feel very tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a lighthearted tone and witty dialogues that contribute to its charm; however, many users noted that the writing could benefit from better proofreading to enhance the overall experience.
- “The story doesn't take itself too seriously and features a lot of funny dialogues.”