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Xecryst Remains

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85%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
85% User Score Based on 68 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 68 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.
  • The developers are actively working on improvements, showing promise for future updates and enhancements.
  • The game suffers from a confusing interface and poorly explained mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand.
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues, including lag and low frame rates, detract from the overall experience.
  • There is a lack of content variety and mission objectives, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them average yet enjoyable, while others note that they could be significantly improved, especially if developed by a AAA company. A few users experienced technical issues that affected the visual quality, but overall, the graphics are considered decent and satisfactory for gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Decent graphics but nothing special.”
    • “I can't comment on the game plot because if a game looks bad graphically, I just don't use it.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of clarity in mechanics and a confusing user interface. While some appreciate the smoothness and nostalgic feel of the action RPG elements, others criticize the combat and limited enemy variety, suggesting that the overall experience feels bland and could benefit from improvements. Despite these issues, players find the game enjoyable once they invest time in understanding its systems.

    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay is pretty smooth; it's a bit hard to understand what you're meant to do, but if you take the time to figure it out, the game is playable and free.”
    • “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 story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with minimal plot and only two types of mission objectives that revolve around time constraints. While some players appreciate the exploration of a randomly generated world, others express disappointment over the absence of a compelling backstory or narrative.

    • “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, expressing their love for it.

    • “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 feel monotonous after a short while.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The sound effects are poorly mixed, often overshadowing the music and making it hard to enjoy.”
  • 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, alongside a low player base that further hampers gameplay.

    • “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, with 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.

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