Arisen Force: Life Devotee

Item: Arisen Force: Life Devotee
Rating: 86
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-03-14

Summary

Enjoyable combat, high-quality free-to-play experience.
Humorous content and distinctive pixel art style.
Fast-paced, dodge-focused, side-scrolling action RPG.
Unbalanced early game difficulty is frustrating.
Lacks content, resulting in short playtime.
Frequent crashes and bugs impact performance.

Categories

Action RPGReal-time CombatSingle-player StoryCharacter ProgressionAction PlatformerAI Companion SystemLinear Progression

Reviews (sample size): 1073
Helpful reviews: 78%
Unhelpful reviews: 22%
Protest reviews: 0%

86%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
14%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1414
Negative points: 873
Gameplay points: 132
Perf. points: 14
Rec. points: 365
Misc points: 64

Point	Description	Importance
Fun, enjoyable, and well-made Description The game is generally considered fun, enjoyable, and well-made, with many reviewers expressing surprise at its quality. The game is also described as addictive and easy to pick up, with a moderate level of difficulty that becomes more manageable as players progress. Importance 93%	The game is generally considered fun, enjoyable, and well-made, with many reviewers expressing surprise at its quality. The game is also described as addictive and easy to pick up, with a moderate level of difficulty that becomes more manageable as players progress.	93%
High-quality free-to-play experience Description A significant positive aspect of the game is that it is free-to-play, with many reviewers highlighting its high quality and substantial content for a free title. Some reviewers feel the game is better than some paid titles. Importance 77%	A significant positive aspect of the game is that it is free-to-play, with many reviewers highlighting its high quality and substantial content for a free title. Some reviewers feel the game is better than some paid titles.	77%
Satisfying and fluid combat Description The combat system is praised for its responsiveness, impact, and satisfying mechanics like dodging and parrying. Reviewers highlight the tight controls, fluid action, and rewarding challenge of encounters, making the combat one of the game's strongest features. Importance 52%	The combat system is praised for its responsiveness, impact, and satisfying mechanics like dodging and parrying. Reviewers highlight the tight controls, fluid action, and rewarding challenge of encounters, making the combat one of the game's strongest features.	52%
Responsive and dedicated developers Description The developers are commended for their responsiveness to player feedback, dedication, and consistent updates to the game. Adjustments to difficulty and controls, along with added content, demonstrate a commitment to improving the player experience. Importance 21%	The developers are commended for their responsiveness to player feedback, dedication, and consistent updates to the game. Adjustments to difficulty and controls, along with added content, demonstrate a commitment to improving the player experience.	21%
Evokes Black Myth; nostalgic feel Description The game is frequently compared to Black Myth: Wukong, with some reviewers stating that it fulfills fantasies that the other game did not. It also evokes nostalgia for older games. Importance 20%	The game is frequently compared to Black Myth: Wukong, with some reviewers stating that it fulfills fantasies that the other game did not. It also evokes nostalgia for older games.	20%
Humorous and meme-filled content Description The game incorporates humor through memes, easter eggs, and lighthearted storytelling. While this is mentioned frequently, the reliance on memes may limit the feedback's long-term value. Importance 16%	The game incorporates humor through memes, easter eggs, and lighthearted storytelling. While this is mentioned frequently, the reliance on memes may limit the feedback's long-term value.	16%
Distinctive pixel art style Description The game features a distinctive pixel art style, with some reviewers highlighting the quality of the lighting and shadows. The 2D side-scrolling gameplay is also noted as appealing. Importance 11%	The game features a distinctive pixel art style, with some reviewers highlighting the quality of the lighting and shadows. The 2D side-scrolling gameplay is also noted as appealing.	11%
Varied bosses, monsters, and skills Description The game features a variety of interesting and unique bosses, monsters, and skills. The level design is also noted as rich and varied. Importance 11%	The game features a variety of interesting and unique bosses, monsters, and skills. The level design is also noted as rich and varied.	11%
Well-made fan creation Description The game is recognized as a well-made fan creation, with the author's passion and hard work being appreciated. Some reviewers support the release of paid DLC and believe the game is worth more than its current price. Importance 11%	The game is recognized as a well-made fan creation, with the author's passion and hard work being appreciated. Some reviewers support the release of paid DLC and believe the game is worth more than its current price.	11%
Well-integrated and enjoyable music Description The game features well-integrated and enjoyable music that complements the scenes and battles. The overall production quality is also considered good. Importance 10%	The game features well-integrated and enjoyable music that complements the scenes and battles. The overall production quality is also considered good.	10%