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Last updated: 2025-08-17

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Summary
  • Masterpiece indie classic, faithful improved remaster
  • Excellent new soundtrack, but original is missed
  • Enhanced combat and quality of life features
  • Challenging new optional boss fights
  • Short completion time, impactful experience
  • New content is somewhat underwhelming
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Categories

RPGTurn-based CombatPuzzle SolvingSingle-player StoryExplorationCharacter ProgressionEnvironmental Storytelling

Emotions

Satisfaction26%Disappointment12%Excitement10%Nostalgia9%Joy6%
Reviews
(sample size)
369
Helpful reviews
43%
Unhelpful reviews
57%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
549
Negative points
187
Gameplay points
84
Perf. points
1
Rec. points
122
Misc points
71
Point
Masterpiece & Indie Classic
Description
The game is widely celebrated as a masterpiece and a significant indie RPG, with players commending its unique story, world-building, and overall charm. Many express deep personal connection and appreciation for its impact on the genre.
Importance
97%
Excellent New Soundtrack
Description
Players overwhelmingly praise the new soundtrack, noting its quality, atmospheric contribution, and ability to honor or even surpass the original. Specific new tracks and battle themes are highlighted as particularly strong.
Importance
68%
Faithful & Improved Remaster
Description
The remaster is highly regarded for its faithful recreation of the original while introducing meaningful improvements. Players appreciate the polished experience, new content, and enhanced gameplay that make it the definitive version.
Importance
57%
Enhanced Combat & QoL
Description
The updated combat system and quality-of-life features are a major highlight. Players find the combat more engaging, strategic, and visually polished, with specific praise for the new crit system and improved UI.
Importance
47%
Challenging New Bosses
Description
The new and optional bosses are a welcome addition, providing fresh challenges and interesting mechanics. Players enjoy the increased difficulty and the way new content integrates seamlessly with the game's lore.
Importance
41%
Support for Creator
Description
Players are very happy to finally support Mortis Ghost, the original creator, and acknowledge the excellent work done by Mortis Ghost and Fangamer on the remaster.
Importance
15%
Steam Release & Puzzles
Description
The official release on Steam is a significant positive, making the game more accessible. Players also appreciate that the puzzles remain challenging and are not simplified.
Importance
10%
Official Translation Clarity
Description
The official translation is highly valued for clarifying story elements and resolving ambiguities from previous fan translations, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
Importance
8%