3 people found this review helpful
Recommended
1.1 hrs last two weeks / 343.1 hrs on record (7.2 hrs at review time)
Posted: 26 Dec, 2018 @ 4:21pm
Updated: 20 May, 2019 @ 3:06pm

Early Access Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pkHn0AeWZc

It's honestly excellent. I had written a review before this that mentioned some issues, but they've all been improved or completely fixed. The developer is very dedicated and the game makes you feel like a badass.

The various options you have with multiple weapons, shields, as well as having a lightning spell to either zap enemies or imbue your weapons, being able to slow down time, telekinesis to control objects, the ability to grapple your enemies and bring them in for a stab or use them as human shields... So many systems that give a lot of replayability and allow you to set your own style.

If you grab say, a spear, you can slide your hands along the handle and adjust them just as you want. This also allows you to stab quickly, trombone style.

Sepaking of stabbing, it feels so real and meaty. It's almost unnerving how real it feels to stab someone, and how it feels to pull your blade back out with just the right amount of stickiness.

The telekinesis is a lot more advanced than I thought. You can whip objects into your hand, rotate them midair, push and pull them (basically remote stabbing / whacking people) and even spin your weapons at high speed, turning them into floating blender deathtraps.

The lightning magic helps as a stopgap to stun enemies so you can come in for the kill. To be used strategically because it burns though mana.

The holster UI for the shoulder spots is very well done, reminding you what you're carrying on your back.

It's an early beta, but it's being developed passionately and frequently. The gameplay is already very satisfying, and the planned roadmap is extensive.

I'd previously written about poor enemy AI and expressionless NPC faces. The AI is improving, and now they even follow you with their eyes. Their attack animations are very varied and interesting, and they even dodge you in some crafty ways.
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7 Comments
Bassem 6 Jan, 2019 @ 12:24am 
Updated my review and switched to positive. The beta improves the game a lot.
SetheChosenOne 5 Jan, 2019 @ 5:24pm 
"The combat is sadly very lackluster" I would really have to disagree, it gives the game MUCH more replayability imo.
Frozenflame1986 3 Jan, 2019 @ 11:42pm 
I appreciate the help Bassem!
Bassem 3 Jan, 2019 @ 3:34pm 
I'd say get it but switch to the beta. I'll release a video with tips and tricks soon and flip my review to a positive, which will delete these comments I think.
Frozenflame1986 3 Jan, 2019 @ 3:01pm 
right on. I'm just wondering if I should get the game or not.
Bassem 3 Jan, 2019 @ 9:10am 
Nope, it's got a lot of issues like I said. A new beta is out that addresses a lot of them though.
Frozenflame1986 2 Jan, 2019 @ 8:58pm 
so what you're saying is, your first thought was reactionary, its a good game, you're sorry?