Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
- June 14, 2016
- Amaterasu Software
Get on SteamUnforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade is a challenging action RPG with roguelike elements. Fight your way through hordes of enemies in a dark fantasy world, with ever-changing levels and permadeath. Upgrade your skills and gear to survive the trials, and uncover the mysteries of the crusade.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a great variety of characters and abilities, allowing for interesting and unconventional combinations.
- Battles are engaging and satisfying, with challenging bosses that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- It provides a nostalgic feel for fans of old school JRPGs, making it a fun casual game to play in short sessions.
- The gameplay can feel overly linear, consisting mainly of alternating between battle zones and safe zones.
- Some players find the difficulty frustrating, particularly with certain bosses that can lead to abrupt difficulty spikes.
- There is a lack of detailed enemy information, which can make battles confusing and less engaging for some players.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story revolves around themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges, as players recruit fighters to combat corruption and evil across the world. While the narrative is straightforward, it emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is fairly simple: you recruit your fighters in an inn and march across the world to rid the land of corruption and evil.”
“The story is fairly simple; you recruit your fighters in an inn and march across the world to rid the land of corruption and evil.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive grind that leads to frustration, detracting from overall engagement and enjoyment.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and make for a smooth experience.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“As for the gameplay, it is pretty much a grind from here on out.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, providing a calming experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic interactions between characters, particularly the amusing antics of the dog and chicken, which many players find entertaining.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, especially the interactions between the dog and the chicken.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and the absurd situations the characters find themselves in.”
“The comedic timing in this game is perfect, making even the simplest moments incredibly funny.”
