Transcendence Legacy - Voidswept
- April 4, 2022
- Xurzerth
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamTranscendence Legacy - Voidswept is a single-player space exploration and combat game. Journey through the galaxy, discover new solar systems, and engage in battles against alien fleets. Utilize a variety of weapons, equipment, and skills to upgrade your ship and survive in the unforgiving depths of space. Experience an immersive story with rich lore and multiple endings.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style and immersive environments, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
- The battle system is engaging, allowing for strategic gameplay with a focus on exploiting enemy weaknesses.
- The music is atmospheric and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the nostalgic feel of the game.
- The story lacks depth and worldbuilding, often feeling generic and failing to build on its initial intrigue.
- Character development is minimal, with bland personalities and uninteresting backstories that fail to create a connection with players.
- The game has issues with enemy encounters, as enemies chase the player too aggressively, leading to frequent and sometimes unnecessary battles.
- story33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as straightforward and somewhat cliché, revolving around two amnesiac characters navigating a monster-filled world in search of answers. While some players appreciate its simplicity and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs, many criticize the lack of depth in character backgrounds and motivations, leading to a bland narrative experience. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative journey.
“I enjoyed playing around with the battle system, and the story is simple yet refreshing in my eyes.”
“The story in this game is quite straightforward, two people who have amnesia wake up in a foggy forest (Clymene and Zarth) because the place they wake up is filled with monsters due to a catastrophe; they both decide to work together to walk through the place and look for a way out, so they finally meet with Schar, a former knight who used to work for a kingdom that had been destroyed by monsters.”
“I really enjoyed some moments, especially when I was in the village and the story scene.”
“The story is short and linear; I was kind of disappointed when I thought we would progress and adventure through the world by visiting various cities.”
“Talk about story mode started with a normal cliché amnesia guy in the middle of nowhere. At least at first, you would love to know more about the character, but the problem comes afterward when we get party members with a lack of motivation. For example, you meet someone in the dungeon who asks to join you, but he ends up joining you instead. Other future party members join without any motivation or background, leading to a lack of knowledge about each character's background and origin.”
“The main story is relatively short, and I already beat all the optional content in under 10 hours.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric quality and suitability to the game's themes, while others find it average or mismatched with certain scenes. Battle music is generally considered decent, though it can detract from immersion due to frequent encounters. Overall, while some players enjoy the soundtrack, others feel it doesn't consistently enhance the gaming experience.
“Great game, and the music is spectacular!”
“It has good music and is very classical.”
“The music presented is very suitable and follows the game's theme.”
“It's just that maybe the drawback is that I don't really like the music during the battle, but it's not something that is enough to wait.”
“On certain parts of the game, the background music doesn't match with the atmosphere/mood of the situation.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Octopath Traveler, though some players lament the lack of exploration due to the fast travel system. While the game offers a fun battle system and varying difficulty levels, it may not satisfy those seeking a deep narrative or character development. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile RPG experience, especially given its affordable price.
“Overall, I enjoyed the game despite the gripes I have with it. I think it's an enjoyable RPG experience with some fun battles and mechanics that are worth playing, but if you are looking for an in-depth story and characters, it might not be the game for you.”
“The gameplay itself is very well made.”
“I would recommend this game because the price is quite cheap and worth it for the content, gameplay, art style, and music.”
“While the fast travel mechanic was useful, I was sad to find it teleported you to each new dungeon, as opposed to going on an adventure with your party and exploring a world map.”
“The game has simple gameplay, no competitive elements, only a game that focuses on idling.”
“I would understand why they chose that direction based on the gameplay itself; it's been discussed whether it should be DLC content from a bigger game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, created with RPG Maker, feature well-designed character sprite portraits, though the enemy portraits could be improved by using battle monster sprites instead. While the game runs on integrated graphics and has modest requirements, the overall art style is appreciated, especially considering its affordable price and engaging content.
“The graphics in this RPG Maker game are impressive, especially the character sprite portraits. However, I would have preferred if they used the battle monster sprites instead of the smaller character sprites for the enemies.”
“I would recommend this game because the price is quite cheap and worth it for the content, gameplay, art style, and music.”
“The graphics resemble those of an RPG Maker game; while the character sprite portraits are good, I'm not a fan of the enemy portraits. They could have used the battle monster sprites instead of the small character sprites.”
“The game runs with integrated graphics, which significantly impacts the visual experience.”
“The graphics are limited by the hardware, with only 512MB of VRAM from the AMD Radeon.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is largely enhanced by its immersive music, effectively drawing players into the scenes. However, there are moments where the background music fails to align with the mood of the situation, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music is very atmospheric; it did a good job immersing me into the scenes.”
“In certain parts of the game, the background music doesn't match the atmosphere or mood of the situation.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, failing to draw me into the game's world.”
“The lighting and sound design are inconsistent, which detracts from the immersive experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues with the game, noting frequent freezes that require them to use alt-tab to exit, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I love this game, but it freezes up and I have to alt-tab just to quit the game. So sad.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance across various hardware configurations. However, some users report occasional frame rate drops and minor stuttering, particularly in graphically intensive scenes. Overall, while the optimization is commendable, there is room for improvement to ensure a consistently seamless experience.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the game run seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
“The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every frame counts.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are longer than the actual gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game can appear overly grindy due to unnecessary battles, which detracts from the overall experience, even if the developers did not intend for it to feel that way.
“The game feels excessively grindy, making every battle feel unnecessary.”
“Grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience.”
