Tracery of Fate
- July 29, 2022
- Sign Narva
Get on Steam"Tracery of Fate" is a 2D action RPG with pixel art graphics and a dark, atmospheric world. Battle against diverse enemies with a variety of skills and weapons, and uncover the mysteries of the cursed land of Narva. With multiple endings and high replayability, every playthrough offers a new experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
- Combat mechanics are engaging, requiring timing and strategy rather than just mindless swinging, making battles feel rewarding.
- Exploration is encouraged, with multiple paths and hidden treasures, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The tutorial is inconsistent, providing initial guidance but then leaving players confused about how to progress, particularly with item activation.
- Players experience frustrating gameplay due to constant health drain in the starting area, which hampers exploration and enjoyment.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor hit detection, awkward controls, and performance problems, especially on certain VR headsets.
- graphics33 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, detailed environments, and immersive visual style, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Many users highlight the well-designed maps and realistic graphics, particularly in VR, while some note minor areas for improvement. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing both the atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
“Graphically it's a treat for the eyes, maps are well designed (second area is amazing so far).”
“Excellent graphics and visual style make you completely immerse yourself in the game.”
“The atmosphere of the middle ages and such graphics are simply breathtaking.”
“The graphics in the game are satisfactory for me, but some objects should be improved (they are too uniform in terms of color).”
“The graphics are at a decent level, all textures and models look nice, quite comfortable controls, the user interface is good, many settings in the menu, the sound environment in the game is also at a good level, story seems to be interesting.”
“The graphics are cute.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and enjoyable co-op features, offering a mix of hack-and-slash fun and RPG depth. While many players appreciate the graphics and atmospheric levels, some express frustration with certain mechanics, such as weapon throwing and climbing, which can feel inconsistent or janky. Overall, the game provides a dynamic experience that can be addictive, especially when played with friends.
“The gameplay mechanics are smooth and very unforgiving, but not quite souls-like as in most cases you won't die for a single mistake.”
“Dynamic and engaging gameplay, atmospheric levels, and nasty (in a good way) enemies.”
“The game integrates arcade action and RPG depth with its progression system and satisfying shooter mechanics.”
“When the game went on sale, I gave the full version a try and still couldn't stomach the janky gameplay and directionlessness of the campaign.”
“I am trying to get comfortable with the mechanics while my eyes are blotted, my health is trickling, and skeletons sling arrows at me with more accuracy than Robin Hood.”
“Not sure which, but it's pretty inconsistent and makes the weapon throwing mechanic a bit frustrating.”
- story17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging plot and interesting quests that unfold as players progress through the world. While some users note that the game is still in beta and may have minor issues, the narrative and immersive experience are praised, with many appreciating the depth of the world and the variety of gameplay elements. Overall, players find the storyline compelling and enjoyable, enhancing their gaming experience.
“Also in this wonderful game, there is an exciting plot, interesting quests, and a well-developed world!”
“You dive headfirst into the story and give yourself over to it completely.”
“A little attention is paid to the plot here, but do not forget that the game is in beta.”
“The world of Alfira is almost dead, but it has its own story, which unfolds for you with every new step.”
“As for the plot and gameplay, I will say that the game satisfied me.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its epic and immersive atmosphere, featuring dark, atmospheric locations and dungeons that evoke a strong sense of the medieval and post-apocalyptic settings. Players appreciate the combination of gloomy visuals, pleasant music, and engaging gameplay, all contributing to a captivating and dynamic experience. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently described as breathtaking and integral to the game's appeal.
“Epic dark world furnished with atmospheric locations and dungeons.”
“The atmosphere of the middle ages and such graphics are simply breathtaking.”
“Gloomy atmosphere, pleasant music, elaborate and interesting gameplay with a fighting game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on lower-end PCs, others report stable frame rates and satisfactory performance. Players appreciate the ability to adjust settings to mitigate problems, such as turning off ambient occlusion to resolve shadow issues, but note that certain graphical enhancements come at a high performance cost. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on hardware and settings used.
“The optimized motion sensor sees the capture target, and you fight with a sword and a shield. I like these actions in general; the game is good, and I'm glad I bought it. I advise everyone to try it.”
“Levels are very clearly drawn, and the effects do not even look bad. The FPS is stable, and I have no problems with performance at all. Commendable!”
“Kudos to the developers for giving us control over performance settings. Turning off ambient occlusion largely resolves shadow issues, and while enabling post-processing fixes most volumetric and lighting issues, it does come at a performance cost.”
“On paper it has the stuff I'm looking for, but to get stumped 1 hour in and my eyes hurting because of how much stuttering happens is just unacceptable.”
“This means decreased performance to fix most of the issues. Turning on post-processing fixes most of the volumetric and lighting issues but comes at a huge performance cost, with some remaining issues like transparency and focal plane issues on the 'healing/recharge altars.' Shadow issues seem largely resolved by turning ambient occlusion off, so kudos to the devs for giving us that control.”
“Performance on low-end (VR-ready) PCs is lacking.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, contributing to a gloomy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of top-notch voice acting and a compelling soundtrack, although some note that the game is still in early access, suggesting potential improvements in the future.
“Music and voice acting are top-notch.”
“Good controls and soundtrack.”
“Gloomy atmosphere, pleasant music, elaborate and interesting gameplay with a fighting game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, particularly when playing cooperatively with friends, which leads to amusing moments and creative tactics against quirky enemies like skeletons. The combination of engaging gameplay and funny interactions enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for groups.
“A huge plus is the cooperative mode with a friend, which adds interest and funny moments :)”
“Test it with your friends, it's funny :} +rec”
“Funny skeletons make it enjoyable to fight against them. My friend even developed a tactic: I protect him from the blows, and he takes them down! The levels are very well designed, the effects look great, and the FPS is stable. I have no performance issues at all; everything works perfectly at this stage of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with only minor glitches noted that do not significantly impact gameplay, which is surprisingly positive for an EA title.
“I encountered a few glitches, but nothing major or game-stopping; less than expected for an EA game.”
