Zoria: Age of Shattering Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-29
  • Turn-based combat praised
  • Enjoyable overall experience
  • Crafting system is deep
  • Buggy game experience
  • Excessive loot overload
  • Repetitive combat system
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Archetypes

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
408
70%
30%
150
61%
39%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
94%
Unhelpful reviews
5%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
446
Negative points
484
Gameplay points
380
Perf. points
18
Rec. points
98
Misc points
0
Point
Turn-based combat praised
Description
Multiple reviews highlight the turn-based tactical combat as enjoyable, rewarding, and well-designed, with specific mentions of flanking and backstab bonuses. This is a core strength of the game.
Importance
74%
Enjoyable overall experience
Description
General enjoyment of the game is expressed, with players finding it great, fun, and fantastic. This broad satisfaction underpins many specific praises.
Importance
45%
Crafting system is deep
Description
Players consistently note the crafting system as vast, meaningful, and substantial, allowing for the creation of good equipment and items. It is a major, well-received feature.
Importance
42%
Retro CRPG style appreciated
Description
Players appreciate the old-school style that evokes classic RPGs like Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate, and Icewind Dale. The retro aesthetic is a deliberate draw for fans of the genre.
Importance
26%
Worldbuilding and lore excellent
Description
The game's worldbuilding and lore are frequently praised as great, excellent, and rich, contributing to an immersive experience. This is a standout element for many players.
Importance
24%
Exploration is rewarding
Description
The game's world is described as rewarding to explore, with plenty to do, see, and discover. Constant rewards encourage thorough exploration.
Importance
23%
Many recruitable characters
Description
Players enjoy the ability to recruit many characters and send them on missions for resources. The variety of classes and skill sets adds depth.
Importance
23%
Good story and quests
Description
The story is described as good, fascinating, and well-paced, with quests that are thought out and varied. Narrative elements contribute positively to the experience.
Importance
22%
Excellent value for price
Description
Many reviews state the game is worth every penny, absolutely worth the asking price, and a good purchase. This indicates strong perceived value.
Importance
18%
Impressive for small team
Description
Multiple reviews express amazement at what a small team, specifically 3 developers, has delivered. This context enhances appreciation for the game's scope and quality.
Importance
17%
Responsive developer support
Description
Developers are noted as responsive to issues and have improved the game significantly over the past year. This builds player trust.
Importance
16%
Smooth performance and runs well
Description
Players note that the game runs smooth, plays well, and has smooth gameplay. Technical performance is satisfactory.
Importance
13%
Graphics are decent
Description
Graphics are described as nice, not the best but not ugly, and pretty good. They are acceptable and fit the game's style.
Importance
9%
Base building mechanics
Description
Base building mechanics are present and appreciated as a feature, though feedback is brief. This adds another layer of strategy.
Importance
9%
Inventory management simple
Description
The shared bottomless bag inventory system is praised for its simplicity and convenience. It removes a common frustration.
Importance
9%
Can save anywhere
Description
The ability to save almost anywhere is noted as a positive quality-of-life feature, giving players flexibility.
Importance
9%