Info about Aarklash: Legacy:

Official game description:
**In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.**  
Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time. At the heart of this conflict, a group of mercenaries, wrongly accused of crimes against the Lion of Alahan, is being hunted down. Convinced that they are in the right, and intent on fighting their enemies to the bitter end, they will set forth on an epic adventure where they will discover dark secrets. A path strewn with obstacles and many unfriendly characters awaits them. Go into battle and fight for your life! Your actions will determine the destiny of Aarklash…  
Inspired by the Confrontation figurines universe, Aarklash: Legacy is a tactical adventure game. The player will find himself at the heart of the intrigue, controlling a group of 4 characters and leading them into battle across the lands of Alahan, Acheron, and the Behemoth. Final victory for the mercenaries is gained by the use of a wide range of powers which are enhanced through looting items and managed via skills trees which can be reset at will. Interaction between the heroes is also important and real bonds will be created between them as the game progress. Both fun and action await you in Aarklash: Legacy!  
**Key features:**  
*   Take part in an epic campaign, mixing adventure and tactical combat, following a rich storyline that will transport you into the fantasy world of Aarklash.  
*   Thanks to the active pause system, choose the best tactics to succeed in battle.  
*   At any time in the game, dissolve your team and then recombine it by choosing 4 characters from the available 8.  
*   Through numerous and intense battles, make your heroes work together using group skills.  
*   A skill tree will allow you to change the skills of each of your characters. Find the best combinations to take full advantage of the possibilities of your group as a whole.  
*   Take on enemies and various organized groups, who also have their own skills!  
*   Loot objects from your enemies and progress your group throughout the game.

Release date: Sep 12, 2013

Categories: Tactical, Real-time with Pause, Party-based Combat, Character Progression, Skill Tree Progression System, Fantasy-themed Shooter, Story-driven Gameplay, Single-player Campaigns


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- High-quality graphics and atmosphere (weight 0.82): The game boasts beautiful and polished graphics with a distinctive art style. The visuals and atmosphere are well-maintained and contribute to the overall experience.
- Variety of puzzles and content (weight 0.76): The game includes a variety of puzzles that require thinking and add depth to the gameplay. The puzzles are well-balanced and integrated into the story.
- Good value for money (weight 0.7): The game is considered worth the full price and offers good value for money. It is recommended for its tactical fantasy gameplay and overall quality.
- Character synergy and progression (weight 0.49): The game emphasizes party synergy and offers a variety of character options with unique abilities. Character progression and skill trees allow for flexible and customizable playstyles.
- Diverse enemies and abilities (weight 0.05): The game features a variety of enemy types and abilities, adding to the complexity and challenge of the combat. Players can view enemy skills, which enhances strategic planning.
- Music and audio harmony (weight 0.03): The music in the game is in harmony with the gameplay, providing an appropriate and organic audio experience.

Common complaints:
- Unbalanced and frustrating difficulty (weight 0.93): The game's difficulty is described as unbalanced, with steep learning curves and frustrating spikes. Players find the combat encounters to be unnecessarily difficult and stressful.
- Excessive and frustrating puzzles (weight 0.93): The game is criticized for having too many puzzles, which are seen as unnecessary padding that slows down the gameplay. Many players find these puzzles frustrating and poorly designed.
- Weak and underdeveloped story (weight 0.92): The story is criticized for being minimal, uninteresting, and underdeveloped. Players find the narrative to be weak, poorly constructed, and lacking in meaningful content or memorable events.
- Repetitive and uninspired gameplay (weight 0.88): The gameplay is described as uninspired, repetitive, and lacking depth. Players find the combat system boring and the overall experience monotonous due to the linear level design and repetitive combat encounters.
- Poor voice acting and sound design (weight 0.87): The voice acting is described as terrible, boring, and questionable. The sound design is also criticized for being weak and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.
- Lack of true RPG elements (weight 0.86): Players feel that the game lacks essential RPG elements such as character customization, gear variety, and meaningful dialogue choices. This absence makes the game feel shallow and unengaging.
- Limited and irrelevant equipment (weight 0.85): The equipment system is criticized for being simplistic, limited, and irrelevant. Players find that the loot lacks variety and meaningful impact on gameplay.
- Confusing and unreliable gameplay mechanics (weight 0.29): Players report that the gameplay mechanics can be confusing and unreliable. This includes issues with character abilities, AI behavior, and overall game balance.
- UI and technical issues (weight 0.07): The game is criticized for various technical issues, including UI scaling problems, small font sizes, and bugs. These issues detract from the overall user experience.
- Limited character customization and progression (weight 0.06): Players find the character customization and progression systems to be limited and irrelevant. There is a lack of visual customization and meaningful character development.
- Non-functioning quick save feature (weight 0.05): The quick save feature is reported to be non-functioning, with players experiencing issues such as being placed back at earlier points in the game after loading a quick save.
- Drawn-out and lacking content in later acts (weight 0.04): Players find that the later acts of the game, particularly Acts 2 and 3, feel drawn out and lack meaningful content. This leads to a sense of monotony and disengagement.
- Poor localization and language barriers (weight 0.03): The game is criticized for its poor localization, particularly in non-English languages. This creates a language barrier for some players, affecting their overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Real-time with pause combat (weight 0.65): The combat system is real-time with a pause feature, allowing players to plan and execute strategies effectively. This mechanic is central to the gameplay, making battles engaging and tactical.
- Challenging puzzles and difficulty (weight 0.48): The game includes a variety of puzzles that require thought and reaction time. However, some puzzles may be less successful and frustrating. The difficulty is noted to be high, with significant difficulty spikes.
- Complex skill tree system (weight 0.45): The game features a detailed skill tree system with 8 different characters, each having 4 different skill trees. This results in a total of 32 skills and 64 skill options, allowing for extensive character customization and development.
- Engaging combat mechanics (weight 0.44): The combat mechanics are balanced and enjoyable, requiring strategic use of abilities and precise positioning. The game rewards clever use of debuffing and damage-dealing skills, making combat engaging and challenging.
- Party-based dungeon crawler (weight 0.36): The game is a party-based dungeon crawler with a linear narrative. It features a variety of character archetypes and interesting talent trees, blending elements of RPG and real-time strategy.
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.23): Each character in the game has a unique set of abilities, providing varied experiences and requiring different strategies. This diversity in character roles and abilities adds depth to the gameplay.
- Hidden areas and puzzles (weight 0.03): The game includes hidden areas with puzzle sections, adding an element of exploration and discovery. These puzzles often reward players with useful items or abilities.

Performance notes:
- Game suffers from crashes and bugs (weight 0.1): Several players reported experiencing crashes and various bugs, including pathfinding issues and problems with spells and party leader switching.
- Long load times (weight 0.09): Many players have noted that the game has long loading times, which can affect the overall gaming experience.
- Flawless performance on specific devices (weight 0.04): The game runs flawlessly on certain devices such as the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad T480.
- Screen size and compatibility issues (weight 0.04): Some players have encountered issues with screen size requiring manual adjustment and compatibility settings.
- Graphics launcher issues (weight 0.02): Players have found the graphics launcher to be a bit unusual or problematic at the beginning.

Recommendations:
- Worth buying, especially on sale (weight 0.34): Many reviewers suggest that the game is worth purchasing, particularly when it is on sale. It offers good value for the price and is recommended for those seeking deep tactical combat and strategic planning.
- Recommended for strategy and RPG fans (weight 0.33): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy strategic gameplay, RPGs, and tactical combat. It offers intense and challenging gameplay that appeals to fans of Western fantasy RPGs and hardcore players.
- Worth getting at full price (weight 0.02): Some reviewers believe the game is worth getting even at its full price, indicating that it offers substantial content and enjoyment.

Other player notes:
- Game feels slow (weight 0.05): The game has frequent pauses for strategy, which can make it feel slow. Players are advised to save frequently and use tips for gameplay strategies.
- Repetitive loading screen (weight 0.02): The game uses the same loading screen throughout, which can become repetitive and affect the gaming experience.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.27): Players appreciate the game's strategic and tactical combat systems, which are often paired with a compelling dark fantasy narrative. The unique mechanics, character abilities, and replayability also contribute significantly to the enjoyment, along with engaging character interactions and a well-designed skill tree.
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Players are frustrated by various gameplay issues such as repetitive enemies, limited character skills, and a lack of a real checkpoint system. The game's difficulty spikes, unbalanced battles, and an abundance of puzzles that disrupt the flow of combat also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.13): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of true RPG elements, weak story, and poorly constructed characters. Issues with voice acting, linear gameplay, and a lack of depth in both combat and story presentation also contribute to this sentiment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players find satisfaction in the game's engaging and challenging combat system, which is often paired with a compelling story and interesting characters. The tactical depth, character customization options, and rewarding gameplay also contribute to a sense of satisfaction.
- Satisfied (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the strategic gameplay, unique skills, and interesting characters. The tactical gameplay, customization options, and engaging story, along with beautiful aesthetics, contribute to this feeling of contentment.
- Engaged (weight 0.06): Players are engaged by the challenging tactical combat and interesting character abilities. The blend of traditional action RPG elements with dynamic combat, along with a charming atmosphere and strategic gameplay, keeps players invested.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited by the game's rewarding and enjoyable combat system, which offers tactical depth. The game exceeding expectations and providing great value for the price also contributes to this excitement.
- Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited by the diverse character abilities and tactical gameplay. Sharing the game with others and experiencing the engaging background and group dynamics also adds to this excitement.
- Hopeful (weight 0.03): Players are hopeful for the future of the game, expressing a desire for more attention to future works and the possibility of a sequel. They look forward to the next part from the developers.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by the unique story and fun combat. The high-quality graphics and good production value also contribute to this feeling of surprise.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed by the boring gameplay and poor story. The lack of character customization and annoying mechanics also contribute to this sentiment.
- Pleased (weight 0.02): Players are pleased with the game's value, finding it worth the full price. The improved gameplay and interesting universe also contribute to this feeling of pleasure.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the unique character designs and solid gameplay. Understanding the passion of the creators also contributes to this feeling of appreciation.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the unique gameplay mechanics and character design. These elements stand out and generate a strong positive response.}