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Xecryst Remains

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85%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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Xecryst Remains is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Krysle Quinsen and was released on February 21, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

A Round-Based Action-RPG. Fight through gradually harder horde while doing a mission with randomized elements. Fight with the various playstyle in original free-movement combat along with an AI controlled or online co-op up to 7 players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
character development1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a lot of fun co-op potential and can be surprisingly enjoyable once you get the hang of it.
  • It features a unique combat system that feels fluid and engaging, especially in multiplayer settings.
  • Despite its rough edges, the game shows great potential for future development and improvement.
  • The game suffers from poor performance issues, including frequent crashes and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The user interface is confusing and poorly designed, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with limited mission objectives and enemy models.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players finding them average yet enjoyable, while others express disappointment, noting that they have seen better in shorter games. A few users experienced technical issues that affected the visual quality, but overall, there are positive remarks about the graphics when settings are properly adjusted. The consensus suggests that while the graphics are not groundbreaking, they can be appealing and contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Fun game, play with friends, amazing graphics.”
    • “I love it, the graphics, the mechanics.”
    • “The concept technically isn't new but it feels fresh and if a triple-A company were to make a game like this, improving the graphics, balancing, and enhancing the descriptions, it would surely be successful.”
    • “However, the graphics; I have seen better in a very short game.”
    • “I can't comment on the game plot because if a game looks bad graphically, I just don't use it.”
    • “For a while, the graphics were totally hosed (nothing but garbage on the game window) until I went into 'options' and reset everything to the defaults.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic action RPGs, while others criticize its poor explanations, confusing menus, and lackluster combat. Although the mechanics can be engaging and unique, many users feel that the overall experience is marred by a lack of clarity and polish.

    • “I love it, the graphics, the mechanics.”
    • “It reminds me of simpler times in terms of action RPGs and wave-based gameplay.”
    • “It feels like getting into random field-based dungeons (soon with friends) and playing a fun, precise action RPG, with actually unique character development options and gameplay.”
    • “Poorly explained, bad combat, terrible UI and menus, few enemy models, and bland gameplay.”
    • “I could try to explain the game mechanics here, but I haven't understood them fully myself yet.”
    • “Could be better if the gameplay wasn't too sloppy.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, with limited plot development and primarily two types of mission objectives that focus on timed challenges. While some players appreciate the exploration of a randomly generated world, others express disappointment in the lack of a compelling backstory or engaging narrative elements.

    • “I'm a guy who loves a good backstory, but I'll let it slide because there is an entire randomly generated world for us to explore.”
    • “There isn't much in the way of plot in the game.”
    • “- More mission variety: as of now there's really only two kinds of objectives, both are just running down a clock.”
    • “And misdirection on the quest somewhat.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this free-to-play game is highly praised, with users calling it the best original soundtrack available on Steam. Reviewers appreciate how well the music complements the overall experience, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.

    • “The best OST Steam has to offer in this magnificent free-to-play experience.”
    • “Love the music, by the way! <3 It fits perfectly.”
    • “Also, the music is great.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is criticized for frequent disconnects and inconsistent performance, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, a low player base further exacerbates these issues, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “This is a seemingly deep game with potential to be very cool, but sadly I cannot recommend it due to frequent disconnects ruining the play experience, as well as a low player base and inconsistent performance.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the unique character development options in the game, highlighting the engaging and precise action RPG mechanics that enhance the experience, especially in cooperative play within diverse dungeons.

    • “It feels like getting into random field-based dungeons with friends and playing a fun, precise action RPG, featuring truly unique character development options and gameplay.”
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Xecryst Remains is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Xecryst Remains is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Xecryst Remains.

Xecryst Remains was released on February 21, 2019.

Xecryst Remains was developed by Krysle Quinsen.

Xecryst Remains has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its character development but disliked it for its graphics.

Xecryst Remains is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Rune Knights, Dungeons of Sundaria, Killsquad, Superfuse, Gatewalkers and others.