Year 500

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Year 500 is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by The Breakers Entertainment and was released on May 5, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Year 500 is a third-person, hack-n-slash adventure game featuring swordplay, magic casting, and an engaging story set in a fantasy world. Reclaim your memory, oppose and defeat evil, and save the kingdom by any means necessary.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The 2D art and character designs are charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The voice acting is exceptional, adding depth to the characters and making the story more engaging.
The game showcases a lot of passion and effort from its creators, resulting in a unique and enjoyable story.

Gameplay mechanics are inconsistent, with issues like a jarring camera and bugs that disrupt the experience.
Boss fights lack challenge and mechanics, making them feel less engaging as players progress.
The game feels rushed in certain areas, lacking proper introductions and depth in character development.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Gameplay reviews highlight several areas for improvement, including the need for more challenging boss encounters and better functionality of game mechanics. Players noted issues such as disappearing mouse controls and a desire for more engaging instruction methods. While some environments, like the desert, were praised for their design, the overall combat experience felt lacking in threat and variety as players progressed.
- “The desert was well designed, and the mechanic took me a while to actually figure out.”
- “This fight is interesting, with the mechanic being thrown in as an addition.”
- “The main piece of criticism I have is that the functionality of the gameplay mechanics could use some work. Dark Oden and Weiss could have been more challenging to fight against. I wish we got to see more of Oden's pals at the camp, and gahhh, I just wish the game could have been longer!”
- “I feel pausing to explain mechanics might be a tad unnecessary, and that a more live instruction would be better.”
- “A few nitpicking things: the bosses don't have any mechanics that are a must dodge, which makes them have almost no threat once you start getting higher in your upgrades. You can just stand and trade blows.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The soundtrack is generally praised for its quality, but players express a desire for more relaxed music in the camp areas, as the ongoing hype tracks can detract from the sense of safety and tranquility they seek in those moments.
- “The soundtrack is also just as wonderful!”
- “When entering the camp, new music that's a bit more relaxed would be appreciated, as the constant hype music can pull away from the feeling I get when I'm in the camp of safety.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is praised for its uniqueness and engaging characters, keeping players interested throughout. While some noted its brevity, the overall narrative experience is enhanced by strong voice acting, making it a standout aspect of the game, especially considering its free-to-play model.
- “The story is unique, the characters are charming, and I was interested in the story throughout my entire time of playing.”
- “This game is really good for a free-to-play title, and it seems like it was made by a small team. I really enjoyed the story, even though it was short, and a lot of the game has really good voice acting.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging visual presentation, highlighting the appealing character designs, expressive talk sprites, and well-crafted cut scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- “The loading screen, the character talk sprites, the cut scenes, the character designs, and all of the 2D art captivated me from the very first moment.”