Tracery of Fate

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"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.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The graphics and visual style are impressive, creating an immersive dark fantasy atmosphere.
The combat mechanics are engaging, requiring skill and timing, and the game offers a good mix of exploration and puzzles.
Playing in co-op mode enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable and dynamic.

The tutorial is lacking in depth, leaving players confused about game mechanics and progression.
There are significant performance issues, including lag and hit detection problems, especially on certain VR hardware.
The game can feel directionless and punishing, with constant health drain in the starting area, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, detailed environments, and immersive visual style, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Many users highlight the well-designed maps and realistic textures, with some noting minor areas for improvement. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing both gameplay and atmosphere.
- “Graphically it's a treat for the eyes, maps are well designed (the 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 decent; the controls are easy and responsive.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and enjoyable co-op features, making it fun for players, especially in a multiplayer setting. However, some users noted inconsistencies and frustrations with certain mechanics, such as weapon throwing and climbing. Overall, the game combines dynamic action with RPG elements, though some players found the campaign directionless and janky at times.
- “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.”
- “The mechanics and the very essence of the game are so well thought out that you can get stuck for a few hours and not see how time flies!”
- “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.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The game's story is engaging and unfolds as players progress through the world of Alfira, featuring interesting quests and a well-developed narrative. While some reviews note that the plot may not receive extensive attention, it is generally praised for its excitement and depth, complemented by good voice acting and immersive gameplay. Overall, players find the storyline compelling enough to recommend the game to others, despite some technical issues.
- “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.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, featuring a dark, medieval world filled with atmospheric locations, dungeons, and breathtaking graphics. Players appreciate the combination of gloomy ambiance, pleasant music, and engaging gameplay, which enhances the overall experience. The post-apocalyptic elements further contribute to the game's unique and captivating atmosphere.
- “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.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report stable performance and commendable graphics on lower-end PCs, others experience significant stuttering and performance drops, particularly when adjusting visual settings. Users appreciate the ability to tweak options like ambient occlusion to improve performance, but many still encounter lingering issues with lighting and transparency effects. Overall, the optimization appears to be a work in progress, with both positive and negative experiences reported.
- “Levels are very clearly drawn, and the effects do not even look bad. The FPS is stable; I have no problems with performance at all. Already at this stage of the game, everything works well. Commendable!”
- “The optimized motion sensor sees the capture target, and you fight with a sword and a shield. I really enjoy these actions in general. The game is good, and I'm glad I bought it. I advise everyone to try it.”
- “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 (transparency/focal plane issues on the 'healing/recharge altars,' for example). 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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and voice acting in the game are highly praised, contributing to a gloomy atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the pleasant soundtrack and its integration with the gameplay, although some note that the game is still in early access and may improve further.
- “Music and voice acting are top notch.”
- “Gloomy atmosphere, pleasant music, elaborate and interesting gameplay with a fighting game.”
- “An interesting first-person VR game, interesting graphics, interesting music, but the game is still incomplete, and the current one is in early access, which means that it will become even better than it was.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, especially when playing cooperatively with friends, which leads to amusing moments and creative tactics against funny skeleton enemies. The lighthearted interactions and engaging gameplay contribute to a fun experience, making it a highlight for many users.
- “A huge plus is the cooperative mode with a friend; it 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 good, and the FPS is stable. I have no performance issues at all; everything works great at this stage of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting only minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, which is surprisingly better than the typical expectations for an EA title.
- “I encountered a few glitches, but nothing major or game-stopping; less than expected for an EA game.”

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