Tales of Maj'Eyal - Ashes of Urh'Rok Review Summary

Name: Tales of Maj'Eyal - Ashes of Urh'Rok community summary
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Last updated: 2026-09-14

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New classes add replayability
Great DLC for franchise fans
High value for low price
Doombringer class underpowered and boring
New content too difficult for newcomers
Harsh start causes frequent deaths

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Helpful reviews: 71%
Unhelpful reviews: 29%
Protest reviews: 0%

86%
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Positive points: 79
Negative points: 35
Gameplay points: 74
Perf. points: 0
Rec. points: 22
Misc points: 29

Point	Description	Importance
New classes add replayability Description The expansion introduces two new classes—Doombringer and Demonologist—that integrate seamlessly with the existing system and offer unique playstyles. The Demonologist, in particular, provides a Pokemon-like feel and can be played legitimately, while both classes are strong and interesting. Importance 97%	The expansion introduces two new classes—Doombringer and Demonologist—that integrate seamlessly with the existing system and offer unique playstyles. The Demonologist, in particular, provides a Pokemon-like feel and can be played legitimately, while both classes are strong and interesting.	97%
Great DLC for fans Description Fans of ToME consider this a great DLC that provides more content and is worth buying to support the developer. It adds more to the main campaign than Embers of Rage and maintains the game's status as a bang-for-buck title. Importance 56%	Fans of ToME consider this a great DLC that provides more content and is worth buying to support the developer. It adds more to the main campaign than Embers of Rage and maintains the game's status as a bang-for-buck title.	56%
High value for low price Description Many reviewers highlight the extremely high amount of content relative to the price, calling it one of the best bang-for-buck games. The DLC is cheap and adds substantial value even if it adds less content than other expansions. Importance 52%	Many reviewers highlight the extremely high amount of content relative to the price, calling it one of the best bang-for-buck games. The DLC is cheap and adds substantial value even if it adds less content than other expansions.	52%
Rich lore and story Description The expansion adds substantial lore about demons, including a fleshed-out story for the demon race and their god Aroluk. Reviewers call it the best writing in the game, with powerful and compelling narrative that expands the demonic invasion mythology. Importance 52%	The expansion adds substantial lore about demons, including a fleshed-out story for the demon race and their god Aroluk. Reviewers call it the best writing in the game, with powerful and compelling narrative that expands the demonic invasion mythology.	52%
Deep and complex gameplay Description Players praise the amazing depth and complexity of the gameplay despite simple graphics. The turn-based tactical combat rewards precise decision-making and punishes complacency, appealing to those who enjoy complexity and masochistic difficulty. Importance 47%	Players praise the amazing depth and complexity of the gameplay despite simple graphics. The turn-based tactical combat rewards precise decision-making and punishes complacency, appealing to those who enjoy complexity and masochistic difficulty.	47%
Massive content and replayability Description The game offers hundreds of hours of replayability, multiple game modes, and a story mode that can be enjoyed for a month without getting bored. The expansion deepens complexity and replay value without reinventing the wheel. Importance 47%	The game offers hundreds of hours of replayability, multiple game modes, and a story mode that can be enjoyed for a month without getting bored. The expansion deepens complexity and replay value without reinventing the wheel.	47%
Demonologist durable and interesting Description The Demonologist class is noted for being more durable than the Doombringer and having more interesting skills. It merges summoning with close-quarters combat and uses demonic seeds to enhance gear, offering a unique and engaging playstyle. Importance 40%	The Demonologist class is noted for being more durable than the Doombringer and having more interesting skills. It merges summoning with close-quarters combat and uses demonic seeds to enhance gear, offering a unique and engaging playstyle.	40%
Fleshed out demon story Description The new fleshed-out story for the demons is fantastic and considered the best writing in the game. It provides more demonic lore to puzzle over and works well with the overall narrative. Importance 33%	The new fleshed-out story for the demons is fantastic and considered the best writing in the game. It provides more demonic lore to puzzle over and works well with the overall narrative.	33%
New race: Doomelves Description The expansion introduces the Doomelf race, which embodies corruption and adds thematic cohesion to the demonic theme. However, one reviewer notes that the race is horribly crippled, and a new starting area is provided for it. Importance 32%	The expansion introduces the Doomelf race, which embodies corruption and adds thematic cohesion to the demonic theme. However, one reviewer notes that the race is horribly crippled, and a new starting area is provided for it.	32%
Brilliant skills and spells Description The game features brilliant skills and spells that contribute to the enjoyable character building systems. There are multiple ways to build a successful character, adding depth and variety. Importance 26%	The game features brilliant skills and spells that contribute to the enjoyable character building systems. There are multiple ways to build a successful character, adding depth and variety.	26%
Retro oldschool graphics Description The game features retro, oldschool graphics that are described as lovely. This aesthetic appeals to players who enjoy reliving old PC glory days and playing a real roguelike. Importance 25%	The game features retro, oldschool graphics that are described as lovely. This aesthetic appeals to players who enjoy reliving old PC glory days and playing a real roguelike.	25%
Many unlockables and discoveries Description Players appreciate that there are many things to discover and unlock, with randomly generated equipment and legendary equipment that stays the same. The game includes various characters and settings that are fun to explore. Importance 25%	Players appreciate that there are many things to discover and unlock, with randomly generated equipment and legendary equipment that stays the same. The game includes various characters and settings that are fun to explore.	25%
More demons and fire Description The expansion adds more demons and fire content, which is appreciated by those who felt the base game did not have enough fire. It is an excellent DLC about demons. Importance 25%	The expansion adds more demons and fire content, which is appreciated by those who felt the base game did not have enough fire. It is an excellent DLC about demons.	25%
Demonic seeds enhance gear Description Demonic seeds allow players to enhance gear with traits harvested from slain enemies, adding deep build customization. Reviewers find the mechanic fun and offering many options for tackling monsters. Importance 20%	Demonic seeds allow players to enhance gear with traits harvested from slain enemies, adding deep build customization. Reviewers find the mechanic fun and offering many options for tackling monsters.	20%
New regions and enemies Description The expansion adds new regions steeped in ash and flame with demonic strongholds and corrupted creatures. New enemies rely on status effects, elemental attacks, and summoning reinforcements, keeping combat tense. Importance 20%	The expansion adds new regions steeped in ash and flame with demonic strongholds and corrupted creatures. New enemies rely on status effects, elemental attacks, and summoning reinforcements, keeping combat tense.	20%
Hardcore and wicked Description The game is just as hardcore and wicked as the original, appealing to players who enjoy a challenging experience. It maintains its status as a go-to game for playing a real roguelike. Importance 18%	The game is just as hardcore and wicked as the original, appealing to players who enjoy a challenging experience. It maintains its status as a go-to game for playing a real roguelike.	18%

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