Umbra: The Last Summoner

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"Umbra: The Last Summoner" is a turn-based RPG set in a mystical realm filled with hidden secrets and treacherous terrains. As the sole Summoner, recruit over 60 heroes to battle against more than 150 monsters and demons in an effort to save Umbra from an encroaching demon army. Tackle challenging quests, explore 15 distinct regions, and face formidable boss monsters to seal the rifts and push back the invasion.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

graphics8 negative mentions

The game features a fast and simple battle system that allows for quick progress and engaging gameplay.
Umbra: The Last Summoner offers a rich combination of strategy, plot, and a variety of unique monsters, making it appealing to fans of tactical RPGs.
The graphics and atmosphere evoke a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of early 2000s RPGs, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from shallow gameplay and a lack of strategic depth, making battles feel repetitive and formulaic.
Many players have reported bugs and issues with controls, as well as a frustrating grind that detracts from the enjoyment.
The story is considered forgettable and uninspired, failing to engage players and leaving them with little emotional investment.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
73%
13%
The story of "Umbra: The Last Summoner" is generally considered weak and uninspired, revolving around a predictable plot of stopping a returning demon. While the dialogue and individual NPC storylines are praised, the overall narrative lacks depth and direction, leading to a forgettable experience. Additionally, quest design suffers from vague instructions, further detracting from the immersion in the game world.
- “The dialogue is top-notch, and each NPC has their own storyline and motivations.”
- “The plot revolves around the return of a demon, and as the last summoner, you are tasked with stopping it.”
- “Epic battles + dialogues + quests + graphics = Umbra: The Last Summoner.”
- “Do not expect a deep story and plot.”
- “The story of the game is very weak.”
- “Overall, the story feels like a missed opportunity to immerse players in the game world.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
54%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the immersive atmosphere and decent visuals, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking polish, even at high settings. Many feel that the graphics do not meet modern standards, with specific complaints about awkward textures and a lack of detail. Overall, while some elements are praised, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the visual quality relative to the game's cost.
- “~the graphics and sound in the game are top-notch, allowing for a complete immersion into the world’s atmosphere.”
- “Epic battles + dialogs + quests + graphics = Umbra: The Last Summoner.”
- “- good graphics, but I would like to see more modern graphics.”
- “First impression: needs a lot of work in core gameplay & UI/graphical design (don't buy until this gets addressed)”
- “Even at ultra settings, the graphics feel outdated—the foliage and terrain textures look awkward, and the trees reminded me of RuneScape's early 3D models.”
- “The repetitive gameplay, poor visuals, frustrating grind, and lack of polish make it difficult to justify the cost.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay of "Umbra" is described as interesting and dynamic, but ultimately shallow and repetitive, particularly disappointing for traditional RPG and strategy fans. While the mechanics and interface are pleasant, the game suffers from poor visuals, a frustrating grind, and a lack of depth in combat and character progression. Improvements are needed in the leveling system and overall polish to enhance the experience and justify its cost.
- “Gameplay - interesting, dynamic.”
- “The mechanics and interface are very pleasant, the characters are beautiful, and the locations are well-designed.”
- “Before getting into the storyline and epic battles, you have a chance to familiarize yourself with the basic mechanics of the game and learn the controls and combat.”
- “After playing for some odd hours, I came away disappointed by the shallow gameplay, poor visuals, and frustrating grind.”
- “The repetitive gameplay, poor visuals, frustrating grind, and lack of polish make it difficult to justify the cost.”
- “Its shallow gameplay, poor visuals, frustrating grind, and lackluster story make it a subpar experience, especially at its current price.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive graphics and sound, creating a captivating world that players want to experience again. However, the repetitive music is noted as a drawback, failing to enhance the overall ambiance.
- “The graphics and sound in the game are top-notch, allowing for a complete immersion into the world’s atmosphere.”
- “I want to erase my memory to dive back into this atmosphere and dialogs ;)”
- “+ atmosphere (ohhhh)”
- “The music is repetitive and does little to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “I want to erase my memory to dive back into this atmosphere and dialogues.”
- “~the graphics and sound in the game are top-notch, allowing for a complete immersion into the world’s atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Umbra: The Last Summoner" effectively combines action, strategy, and RPG elements with a strong emotional investment, engaging players on a deeper level throughout their journey.
- “Umbra: The Last Summoner is a game that's got it all - action, strategy, RPG, and emotional investment.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is noted to be decent, but it is overshadowed by an overreliance on fanservice, particularly through the portrayal of female heroes in revealing outfits, which contributes to its mature rating.
- “The main character design is actually decent, but the game relies heavily on fanservice with many female heroes wearing revealing outfits, pushing it toward an M-rating.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and failing to enhance the overall atmosphere, leading to a lack of engagement for players.
- “The music is repetitive and does little to enhance the atmosphere.”