Tropia

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Tropia is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Street Gaming Inc and was released on April 17, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Old school NES style RPG. It's called Tropia for a reason. We're not trying to make anything revolutionary. If you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to play a game almost just like the original...

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic 80s JRPGs, reminiscent of titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
Gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, featuring a mix of humor and creativity that enhances the overall experience.
The graphics and chiptune music are well-executed, providing a charming retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 5 to 6 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
There are some confusing elements, such as a lack of direction and minimal character interaction, which can detract from the overall experience.
Certain gameplay mechanics, like the absence of health bars for enemies and some spelling errors, indicate a lack of polish.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is straightforward and reminiscent of classic 80s JRPGs like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, appealing to fans of that era. While it lacks depth and complexity, it effectively serves its purpose in a nostalgic, 8-bit style game, with engaging dungeons and a few bonus features to enhance gameplay. Overall, the simplicity of the plot aligns well with the retro aesthetic, making it enjoyable for those seeking a classic experience.
- “The story is good for an 8-bit style game like this.”
- “It's reminiscent of Dragon Quest 1 for sure.”
- “There isn’t much in the way of a story along the way.”
- “Fairly short, a boss guarding some stuff, and your items needed to collect all of in a series to keep the story moving.”
- “The story is simple, but then we don't need a complicated plot in a game now do we?”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic chiptune style, reminiscent of classic 8-bit gaming and old-school titles like Dragon Quest. Reviewers find it catchy and a perfect complement to the game's overall aesthetic, showcasing a genuine love for retro sound design.
- “The music is right on par as well, and everything about it is a total work of love and nostalgia, completely bringing one back to those times when 8-bit gaming was supreme.”
- “The music is very catchy and very chiptune, it's very much like old school Dragon Quest.”
- “Great pixel art sprites and brilliant chiptune music.”
- “Never was fond of fake low-res music and sound.”
- “The music is very catchy and very chiptune; it's very much like old school Dragon Quest.”
- “Chiptune music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a classic open-world exploration experience with minimal direction, featuring turn-based battles and equipment upgrades reminiscent of NES-style graphics and inspired by titles like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. Players can enjoy a unique mechanic that allows for easy character switching, enhancing the overall experience.
- “If you enjoy that classic gameplay loop of exploring an open world with minimal direction, fighting turn-based battles, and upgrading your equipment, you'll have a good time.”
- “A cool mechanic in this game is the ability to switch characters with a button push.”
- “6 hours of gameplay, what do I think?”
- “Nes style graphics, Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy inspired gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of [b]tropia[/b] evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of Nintendo and Famicom titles, featuring NES-style visuals that enhance its RPG experience. Players appreciate the sentimental value of the character designs and settings, drawing inspiration from classic games like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.
- “Tropia is an RPG game that is guaranteed to bring you the nostalgic feel of Nintendo/Famicom style graphic presentation.”
- “The characters, setting, and graphics are all very sentimental for me.”
- “NES style graphics with Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy inspired gameplay.”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of old Nintendo/Famicom style, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “The characters and setting have a nostalgic feel, but the graphics lack modern polish.”
- “The NES-style graphics may feel outdated compared to contemporary RPGs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a delightful blend of humor, incorporating clever fourth wall breaks and a unique creative touch from the developers. Players appreciate the mix of familiar comedic elements with original jokes, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Really enjoyed the humor and the fourth wall breaking throughout.”
- “The game does this very well by providing a mixture of everything we've seen before, and incorporating the developer's own brand of humor and creativity into the mix.”
- “Nice bits of humor in the game here and there.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding, with some finding the process to achieve level 99 tedious and time-consuming, taking around twelve hours, especially after completing other game content. However, others note that the overall grinding isn't excessive and can be manageable.
- “To get the level 99 achievement, which is tedious, it takes maybe double that to about twelve hours or so.”
- “Already had completed everything else long before, so this felt unnecessary and quite grindy.”
- “It's not too long and doesn't require too much grinding.”