Way of Retribution

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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.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,230 reviews

graphics73 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of Dark Souls, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing for a mobile game.
The community is friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The controls are often unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
There are frequent crashes and connectivity issues, especially after updates.
The game lacks a proper map system, making navigation difficult and tedious.

graphics
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful, dark souls-like aesthetic and smooth animations, particularly on higher-end devices. However, several users note issues such as lag, glitches, and a need for optimization, especially on lower settings, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive for a mobile game, there is still room for improvement. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a strong point, but they require further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are phenomenal, the ambiance is on point and it's controller compatible!”
- “Amazing graphics for a mobile game, immersive gameplay.”
- “Graphics & music are amazing and add to a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “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. All in all, I didn't have any fun when I played it, so I uninstalled it. Fix those problems and I will get the game again; it seems like it could be fun, just needs lots of improvement.”
- “The graphics is very plain; even when I set the graphics to the highest quality, it still looks plain.”
story
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and nostalgic vibes reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s dungeon games, while others criticize it for being vague and lacking depth. Many users express a desire for clearer quest guidance, more diverse missions, and a more engaging narrative, as they often find themselves lost or confused about objectives. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story is seen as an area needing significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “Developing a game can be a hurdle, but this is one of the best I find so far in terms of story and the late 90's and early 2000's dungeon game vibes.”
- “The story is good.”
- “The graphics and the story are what makes a dream or a game become real at your criteria.”
- “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.”
gameplay
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
49%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its souls-like mechanics and immersive atmosphere reminiscent of Dark Souls, while others criticize it for bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of depth in combat mechanics. Users have noted the need for improvements such as faster rolling, better enemy AI, and additional mechanics like parrying and backstabbing to enhance the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, highlighting its potential with further refinements.
- “Beautiful graphics, good controls and incredibly fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and atmosphere is wonderful to me.”
- “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 it 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. Most areas seem big and empty, and I feel like after a while you guys just started slacking.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
80%
8%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more dynamic and varied soundtrack to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during exploration and boss fights. While some praise specific tracks, like the main menu theme, others find the current music dull and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. There is a strong call for improvements to the soundtrack to better align with the engaging musical elements found in the Souls series.
- “Graphics and music are amazing and add to a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “The music is awesome.”
- “The main menu soundtrack is stuck in my head ever since I started playing the game.”
- “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.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and features impressive graphics, but it suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezes, and control problems, particularly during boss fights and exploration. Many players report that these bugs significantly detract from the overall experience, making gameplay frustrating at times. While some users find the glitches manageable, the consensus is that the game requires urgent updates to improve stability and performance.
- “The developer of this game is the worst developer I have ever seen. They don't respect their customers, lots of bugs, glitches, and a 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 has become hell, not by mechanics but by the 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, etc.”
- “Whenever I try, it says loading, but then shows a static screen and freezes that way.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in this MMORPG to be excessive and tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Many express frustration with the slow progression, high costs for upgrades, and the frequent resets of equipment levels, which can lead to a sense of futility in their efforts. While some appreciate the game's graphics and potential, the overwhelming grind often leaves them feeling lost and irritated rather than engaged.
- “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 damn 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.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent lag, crashes, and unresponsive controls, particularly on low-end devices. While some players appreciate the gameplay experience, they express frustration over forced loading screens and outdated graphics, calling for improvements in performance and additional features. Many reviewers believe that with better optimization and enhancements, the game could reach its full potential as a top mobile title.
- “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. The game 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'm impressed that you helped your game stand on its feet, and I'm glad to see that you produced your own story. A suggestion though: please add a jump button and more optimized gameplay for battles. I mean, I can't even parry or stun the enemy.”
- “I hope this game will be optimized for low-end devices since it's laggy on my phone.”
- “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 can perform heavy and normal attacks as 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.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its dark, realistic tone and impressive graphics, which contribute to an engaging experience. However, many users feel that it lacks sufficient ambient sound and music, suggesting that enhancements in these areas could elevate the overall atmosphere. Despite these critiques, the gameplay is often described as wonderful, with a strong connection to console gaming.
- “Also like the dark, realistic atmosphere.”
- “The gameplay and atmosphere is wonderful to me.”
- “Graphics & music are amazing and add to fantastic 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.”
- “An empty version of Dark Souls; it needs atmosphere and background music, loot drops, HUD customization, and some bug fixes. Maybe with all this fixed, someday we can really call this game a 'true' Dark Souls mobile.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
12%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on ads, which some players tolerate as a means to keep the game free, though many express frustration with the frequency and effectiveness of these ads, particularly during gameplay. While there are in-app purchases available, they are generally viewed as non-essential, and players appreciate that the game is not pay-to-win; however, the lack of an option to remove ads for a one-time payment is a common complaint. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and content, the aggressive advertising and misleading rewards from watching ads detract from the experience for many users.
- “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 ads. 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.”
- “Game started perfectly, but now the newer updates are horrible cheap cash grab grind fests.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is marred by frustrations related to gameplay mechanics, such as weapon upgrades resetting and hitbox inaccuracies, which detract from the overall experience. Players express disappointment over control delays and the lack of a parry button, indicating that these issues hinder immersion and emotional engagement with the game. Despite some positive elements like graphics and multiplayer features, the technical flaws significantly impact players' emotional connection to the game.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the decent variety of weaponry and the 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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the character development enjoyable but express a desire for more depth and expansion in this area.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be quite entertaining, with one reviewer specifically noting the amusing experience of playing a challenging game like Dark Souls on Android. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “Lol, that's so funny! Now I can feel like I'm playing Dark Souls on Android. Thanks, pal!”