YAR: Forgotten Throne Review Summary

Excellent voice acting and atmosphere: The game is noted for its excellent voice acting, which enhances the overall atmosphere. The combination of good voice acting and atmospheric elements creates an immersive experience.

Unique Slavic fantasy setting: The game features a distinctive Slavic cultural and mythological setting, which includes elements of Russian folklore and fairy tales. Players appreciate the unique atmosphere and storytelling style rooted in Slavic traditions.

Enjoyable and immersive gameplay: Players find the gameplay enjoyable and immersive, with a variety of activities and dungeons to explore. The game is praised for its depth and engaging mechanics.

Classic RPG style with Gothic similarities: The game evokes a classic RPG style, reminiscent of the Gothic series. Players enjoy the nostalgic vibes and the similarities to old-school RPGs.

Engaging and varied quests: Quests in the game are well-developed, interesting, and often multi-step, providing a variety of engaging content for players. The quests are praised for their depth and quality.

Game lacks polish and refinement: The game is frequently described as raw, unpolished, and not worth the price. Players mention that it feels unfinished and needs significant improvements.

Combat system is flawed: The combat system is criticized for being slow, clumsy, and poorly designed. Players also mention issues with combat mechanics and damage mechanics.

Presence of numerous bugs: Players encounter many bugs, ranging from minor issues to significant problems that affect gameplay.

Lack of content: The game is criticized for having a lack of content and not enough life simulation elements, making it feel incomplete.

Inventory sorting issues: Players report issues with sorting items in the inventory, including the lack of sorting options and auto-sorting features.

Similar to Gothic series: The game is frequently compared to the Gothic series, with players noting similarities in combat systems, progression, and overall vibes. It blends elements from Gothic and other games like The Witcher and Valheim.

Quest-based progression: The game features a progression system heavily based on quests. These quests are often multi-step and inspired by games like The Witcher and Gothic, with some including humor and folklore elements.

Slavic mythology theme: The game incorporates Slavic mythology and folklore, creating a unique setting that differentiates it from other RPGs. This theme is reflected in the quests, atmosphere, and overall gameplay.

Open-world and exploration: Players appreciate the open-world design and the emphasis on exploration. The game encourages a spirit of discovery and offers a vast world to explore.

RPG mechanics: The game includes various RPG mechanics such as character development, interaction mechanics, and a dynamic combat system. Players train with teachers and use skill stones for character progression.

Mixed optimization feedback: Players have varying opinions on the game's optimization. Some report average or good optimization, while others experience FPS drops and performance issues.

Frequent crashes and freezes: Multiple players report that the game crashes frequently. There are also mentions of the game freezing during gameplay.

Long loading times: Players have noted that the game has long loading times, which affects the overall gaming experience.

Compatibility with Linux: There is a mention of the game being compatible with Debian (testing) through proton experimental, which could be useful for Linux users.

Mixed purchase recommendations: Players have varying opinions on whether the game should be purchased. Some recommend it, especially for RPG fans, while others advise against it in its current state.

Wait for full release: Some players suggest waiting for the full release or buying the game on sale rather than purchasing it at its current state.

Save game frequently: Players advise to save the game frequently and not rely solely on quick saves to avoid losing progress.

Support the project: There are reviews that seem to be more about supporting the project rather than providing specific feedback on the game itself.

Session length: 0.5h.

Retro RPG Enthusiast: Prefers games with traditional RPG elements and a retro feel. Motivation: Nostalgia and appreciation for classic RPG mechanics. Stance: sale.

Linux and Proton: The game is compatible with Linux through Proton Experimental, indicating that it requires some tweaks to run properly. There are no major issues reported, but the need for Proton Experimental suggests that it does not work out of the box with standard Proton.

Early Access Feedback: Players are providing feedback on the game being in early access.