Ashes of War features a wide variety of characters with distinct personalities and as of writing this review is trying to make an actual game, not just a visual novel (although the game elements are still very early in development).
So I will focus more on the story and the characters then the gameplay elements:
Overall score: I loved it 10/10
- I will admit that there are times when I just skip the story, either because it is bad or meh, but not this time. From the start, the story got me hooked, and I actually finished everything in one sitting, wanting more. It was pretty straightforward, but what stood out were well written characters that got me wanting more.
Story:
- The story is good, and is as the overview of the game sets it out. War between two factions, rebellion against incompetent military bureaucrats and your adventure begins! While the story itself didn't subvert my expectations or present some surprises, it is solid and provides a good background for the main showstopper of the game, which are the characters inhabiting this universe.
Characters:
- The characters is what captured my attention the most. They are well written, have their own quirks and personalities and they don't feel plastic or two dimensional. I never got a feeling that I could just sum them up in a phrase or a couple of words, and this is what for me at least made this game truly shine.
Conclusion:
- I hope that the creator continues down this route and keeps expanding the game. If there were any additional gameplay elements I think they will eventually blend in very well and provide a necessary pause before you continue exploring the true gem of Ashes of War, the inhabitants pursuing their own agenda, and their interactions with the main case.
Keep up the good work!
So I will focus more on the story and the characters then the gameplay elements:
Overall score: I loved it 10/10
- I will admit that there are times when I just skip the story, either because it is bad or meh, but not this time. From the start, the story got me hooked, and I actually finished everything in one sitting, wanting more. It was pretty straightforward, but what stood out were well written characters that got me wanting more.
Story:
- The story is good, and is as the overview of the game sets it out. War between two factions, rebellion against incompetent military bureaucrats and your adventure begins! While the story itself didn't subvert my expectations or present some surprises, it is solid and provides a good background for the main showstopper of the game, which are the characters inhabiting this universe.
Characters:
- The characters is what captured my attention the most. They are well written, have their own quirks and personalities and they don't feel plastic or two dimensional. I never got a feeling that I could just sum them up in a phrase or a couple of words, and this is what for me at least made this game truly shine.
Conclusion:
- I hope that the creator continues down this route and keeps expanding the game. If there were any additional gameplay elements I think they will eventually blend in very well and provide a necessary pause before you continue exploring the true gem of Ashes of War, the inhabitants pursuing their own agenda, and their interactions with the main case.
Keep up the good work!