Trail of Ayash
- September 16, 2024
- Nowsky
Get on Steam"Trail Of Ayash" is an open-world game centered around indigenous tribes and their battles for territory and diplomacy. The game features pre-rendered intro and trailer videos and has been developed by a small team of two people. In this unique world, players must navigate not only tribal politics but also supernatural creatures that inhabit the land, adding an extra layer of depth and challenge to survival. Note: The game is not based on real tribes or historical events.
Reviews
- The game has a unique setting and strong potential, especially considering it was developed by only two people.
- Despite its rough edges, the game is playable and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs like Gothic.
- There is a solid foundation for exploration and gameplay, with some players appreciating the effort put into voice acting and the game's world.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including issues with fast travel, disappearing items, and unreliable saving mechanisms.
- Combat and movement mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and unpredictable outcomes during battles.
- The game lacks polish and optimization, resulting in performance issues and a general feeling of being unfinished, making it hard to recommend at its current state.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic CRPGs, featuring old-school mechanics enhanced by modern graphics and sound, though it suffers from some awkwardness and janky mechanics. While some players appreciate its nostalgic feel, many criticize the lack of fluidity, poor combat mechanics, and overall average execution, suggesting that significant improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
“The game is like the Risen series with old school gameplay, enhanced by new graphics and 3D sounds.”
“I feel that the gameplay is well put together, if a little rough around the edges in terms of movement and combat, and has strong vibes of CRPGs like Gothic.”
“But normally I can get through all of that as long as the story or gameplay is solid.”
“Here, the gameplay is awkward and the story is boring and bland.”
“The gameplay needs to be more fluid, the sound effects need to be adjusted, they desperately need to add more voice actors to their roster and they need to get that lighting down.”
“Add some hit detection during combat, add some more combat mechanics like making it possible to hit enemies even if they're not targeted, get rid of that framerate dropping and you'll actually be a decent enough game.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being generic and unoriginal, relying on clichéd Native American tropes without offering depth or engagement. Players have reported numerous bugs that disrupt quest progression, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, the writing is considered subpar, contributing to a lackluster gameplay experience.
“But normally I can get through all of that as long as the story or gameplay is solid.”
“Instead, it feels like it just uses the familiar Native American tropes from popular culture to hide what otherwise is a very generic story.”
“Here, the gameplay is awkward and the story is boring and bland.”
“But that story was boring, the writing sub-par, and overall the gameplay and the journey I just went on was very average and not very interesting.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for poor optimization, especially when compared to titles like Horizon Zero Dawn 2, which runs more efficiently on high-end hardware. Users noted that the game demands significantly more from graphics cards, leading to increased fan noise and performance issues, despite its modern visuals. Overall, while the graphics may appear updated, they fall short in optimization and quality compared to other contemporary games.
“The game is like the Risen series with old school gameplay, enhanced by new graphics and 3D sounds.”
“But for Unreal Engine, it looks so bad and still the graphic card fan is very loud, going to max speed. Compared to Horizon Zero Dawn 2, where the 4080/90s graphic card is silent as a mouse, it's really poorly optimized.”
“I am not comparing this game with Horizon Zero Dawn 2 in graphic quality, but in terms of optimization, this game is far behind the graphic quality of HZD2 and requires about three times the hardware.”
“The game feels like the Risen series with old-school gameplay but with new graphics and 3D sounds.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting that it demands significantly more hardware resources compared to similar titles like Horizon Zero Dawn 2, leading to loud fan noise and performance issues. Many players report that a large portion of the game is plagued by bugs, indicating a pressing need for future optimization and gameplay fixes.
“I am not comparing this game with HZD2 in graphic quality, but in terms of optimization, this game is far less demanding on hardware than HZD2.”
“Hopefully, there will be optimization and general gameplay fixes in the future.”
“But for Unreal Engine, it looks so bad and still the graphics card fan is very loud, going to max speed. Compared to Horizon Zero Dawn 2, where the 4080/90s graphics card is silent as a mouse, it's really, really poorly optimized.”
“I am not comparing this game with Horizon Zero Dawn 2 in graphic quality, but in terms of optimization, this game is far behind. It feels like it requires three times the hardware of Horizon Zero Dawn 2!”
“Overall, it is very poorly optimized, and 75% of the game is plagued with bugs.”
