Way of Retribution
Way of Retribution is a casual, yet beautiful and graphically sensational dark soul-like game, where players can choose to be a warrior or mage. However, the game is very grinding and contains several bugs that can hinder the overall experience. Dive into its rich history and engage in challenging combat as you progress through the game.
Reviews
- Overall excels what RPG online gaming is.
- Great graphics very souls-like and I love the game's arena system where players can fight 1v1.
- It's a fun MMORPG game, very addictive and I hope this game keeps getting updates and new content.
- There are bugs that need to be fixed, and the rolling system should be faster.
- I believe it's time for new areas to explore and more quest diversity because after a while there's nothing left to do.
- The game has connectivity issues and crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.
- graphics105 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the aesthetic as reminiscent of Dark Souls and noting smooth animations and decent textures. However, several users express concerns about graphical optimization, with reports of lag, frame drops, and a need for improved detail and lighting effects. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there is a consensus that enhancements are necessary to elevate the visual experience further.
“The graphics are phenomenal, the ambiance is on point and it's controller compatible!”
“Amazing graphics for a mobile game, immersive gameplay.”
“The best souls-like experience out there for Android with amazing graphics, I recommend this game.”
“The graphics could be much better but for a mobile game, this rocks!”
“Graphics are bad, controls are terrible, boss fights are impossible because the game is so laggy I can't even figure out what I'm supposed to do.”
“The graphics is very plain even when I set the graphics to the highest quality, it still looks plain.”
- story98 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and nostalgic vibes reminiscent of classic dungeon games, while others criticize it for being confusing, lacking depth, and having insufficient guidance for quests. Many users express a desire for more quest diversity, clearer objectives, and a more engaging narrative, as well as improvements in quest tracking and checkpoints to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the foundation of the story is seen as promising, significant improvements are needed to fully realize its potential.
“Developing a game can be a hurdle, but this is one of the best I have found so far in terms of story and the late 90's and early 2000's dungeon game vibes.”
“I'm impressed that you helped your game stand on its feet and I'm glad to see that you produced your own story.”
“The story is good.”
“Regretted wasting 10 minutes of my life in this game. After character creation, you will be put in a boring dungeon with no indication on what to do or where to go next, no map, no storyline.”
“The game is cool and all, but the story is really boring and dumb. There's no actual purpose, and it's not open world because it feels stuck inside what is basically a dungeon.”
“The story line did not end after killing the fallen king.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its souls-like mechanics and atmosphere, while others criticize its bugs, clunky controls, and lack of depth in combat mechanics. Users have noted that the game could benefit from faster rolling mechanics, improved enemy AI, and additional features like a parry system to enhance the overall experience. Despite its potential and enjoyable elements, several players feel that the gameplay is hindered by performance issues and a lack of engaging content.
“The gameplay and atmosphere is wonderful to me.”
“Beautiful graphics, good controls and incredibly fun gameplay.”
“The combat and gameplay are awesome.”
“In my first 5 minutes of gameplay, I encountered a game-breaking bug at the first boss which kept respawning for no reason.”
“What used to be a fun but challenging game has now turned sour as there have been rampant changes to how damage works, and distorted game mechanics all around.”
“I'm giving this a 2-star rating because this game is in a way similar to Dark Souls, but I feel that the mechanics are lacking here, which ruined the experience for me.”
- music28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a strong desire for improved and more varied music in the game, noting that the current soundtrack feels sparse and lacks the atmospheric depth found in similar titles like Dark Souls. While some praise the existing music as enjoyable, many feel it does not enhance the gameplay experience sufficiently, particularly during exploration and boss fights. Suggestions for adding background music and more dynamic soundscapes are common, indicating that the music aspect needs significant enhancement to match the game's potential.
“Graphics & music are amazing and add to a fantastic atmosphere.”
“The main menu soundtrack is stuck in my head ever since I started playing the game.”
“Those 5 stars are for the soundtrack.”
“Overall pretty neat game that needs more atmosphere and music.”
“Although I would like an increase in the soundtrack, it feels very dead while in the Souls series the music is very present.”
“The music and ambiance for exploring is kind of slow and dull, makes me sleepy, so the game is kind of hard to keep playing. Needs a less repetitive soundtrack.”
- stability28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly during boss fights and exploration. Many players experience issues with controls and animations, leading to frustration and a diminished gameplay experience. While some enjoy the game's overall design and concept, the persistent technical problems detract from its potential, indicating a need for urgent updates and fixes from the developers.
“The developer of this game is the worst developer I have ever seen, they don't respect their customers, lots of bugs, glitches, and nonsensical system of upgrading stuff is in the game and they don't correct it. No updates, no new content, and instead of correcting glitches and their own mistakes, the developer bans the players who used the bugs. I have seen this with my own eyes, and for this, I do not recommend this game to anyone.”
“What used to be a fun game is now plagued by glitches. I haven't opened the app for more than a minute without it glitching. These glitches include not being able to move, no animation, no teleportation between shrines, enemies not moving, and not spawning.”
“It's too glitchy... it freezes every few seconds.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express dissatisfaction with the time required to level up and upgrade equipment, especially when combined with mechanics that reset progress or lead to character loss. While some appreciate the game's graphics and potential, the overwhelming grind can make exploration tedious and diminish the sense of character progression.
“I would suggest lowering the need for co-op and grinding because some players just want to enjoy the story and finish the game.”
“Grinding is pointless as it takes hours to get one level and it can take longer if someone invades you and keeps killing you and you lose all your gold and experience.”
“Game is alright, feels a little bit like Dark Souls, I'm really starting to hate the reset to zero deal with the enchantment of items. Grinding that makes your players feel like they're walking 40 days in a desert isn't enjoyable; it's just irritating.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent lag, crashes, and unresponsive controls, particularly on lower-end devices. While some players appreciate the gameplay experience, they express frustration over forced loading screens and outdated graphics, calling for substantial improvements in performance and optimization to enhance playability. Many reviewers suggest that a shift to a more powerful engine and better resource management could elevate the game to its full potential.
“The game is good exactly what mobile gaming needs, but it should have been made with Unreal Engine. The Unity engine makes the game look way too old. It needs massive optimization and a huge world texture redo. The animations also need improvement. Just by optimizing the game and textures, this could easily be the best Android game ever made.”
“I hope this game will be optimized for low-end devices since it's laggy on my phone.”
“Please improve the graphics and also add optimizations for weak devices.”
“The performance is incredibly clunky and the controls are unresponsive; level design is non-existent and you are forced to play multiplayer.”
“This game needs to be optimized to avoid lagging, adding new weapons, putting offline mode, fixing crashes, increasing the number of items dropped from enemies, and adding a new class that you can use for heavy and normal attacks which can be a combo.”
“Ok, so after going back to playing this game and noticing that my character was deleted, I realized that the optimization for low-end devices is gone because the game keeps freezing even when playing on the lowest settings on my Samsung A11 device... this didn't happen before, please fix.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on ads, which many players tolerate as a means to keep the game free, though some express frustration over the frequency and placement of these ads, especially during gameplay. While there are in-app purchases available, players generally feel that the game is not pay-to-win, as progress can still be made without spending money. However, the lack of an option to purchase an ad-free version and issues with ad rewards have led to dissatisfaction among users, with some describing the monetization approach as aggressive and reminiscent of cash grab tactics.
“I like how combat works, various enemies/quests, and despite the presence of some in-app purchases, this is not a pay-to-win game; you really have to work for gold to buy gear.”
“There are in-game purchases, mostly consumables, but they are not needed to have fun.”
“Ads pop up in the middle of battle, and there's no paid version option to remove them. Magic weapons are labeled as swords, which is a little weird.”
“Personally, I would have paid for this game rather than deal with the ads.”
“Great game, lots of potential; however, the watch ad to get gold feature tricked me. I watched 3 ads and still didn't receive any gold.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its dark and realistic tone, with many players appreciating the graphics and music that enhance the experience. However, some users feel that it lacks sufficient ambient noise and background music, which detracts from the overall immersion. While the atmosphere is considered wonderful by many, there are calls for improvements to make it more engaging and dynamic.
“Also like the dark, realistic atmosphere.”
“The gameplay and atmosphere is wonderful to me.”
“Totally an amazing game with a great atmosphere!”
“Overall, it's a pretty neat game that needs more atmosphere and music.”
“But for God's sake, the game's atmosphere is too quiet, and the weapon sound effects sound awkward.”
“A little more ambient noise in the atmosphere would be welcome.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is marred by frustration due to gameplay mechanics, such as the lack of a parry button and issues with weapon upgrades resetting progress. Players express disappointment over hit detection problems and control delays, which detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the decent variety of weaponry and numerous classes available, which contribute positively to the game's replayability.
“There is a decent variety in weaponry and plenty of classes for replay value.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to play through again.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the random events and character interactions.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after the first playthrough, diminishing any replay value.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the character development enjoyable but express a desire for more depth and expansion in this area.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the choices I make influence the character's growth and relationships throughout the game.”
“The depth of character backstories and their evolution over time adds so much to the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, with one reviewer expressing amusement and appreciation for the experience of playing Dark Souls on Android.
“Lol, that's so funny! Now I can feel like I'm playing Dark Souls on Android. Thanks, pal!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; it had me laughing out loud at every turn!”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep me entertained.”