Well I was all excited to play this game when I read the discussion groups on the web. And I really enjoyed it until... Until it got so incredibly slow that I could not get through a minor battle in less than 10 minutes. It also lost any charm after a certain point as side-quests became few and far between, then non-existent. Just go from one major boss battle to the next. I finally quit playing as it was just too tedious going from battle to battle just to level up, then another 10-15 minutes trying to beat the boss who is ridiculously strong and ends up killing every party member just before his health runs out. Such a bummer as this was so fun to begin with. I'm sorry to say I would not recommend this game even at the really cheap price I paid for it (I think $2 or something like that).
Arvale
- Release Date:
- Aug 14, 2015
- Developer:
- Jaybot7
- Publisher:
- Aldorlea Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Description
This installment of "Arvale", a Steam exclusivity published by Aldorlea Games (Millennium, Asguaard, The Book of Legends, Girlfriend Rescue etc.), combines all four previously released episodes, making it a full, stand-alone game worth about 20 hours of gameplay.
If you're experiencing lag with the game:
- Open the folder and look at the properties of game.exe
- check the option to "run as administrator"
Storyline
Duncan Forsythe is the royal gardener of Entoque Castle. He spends his days battling nasty flower beds, hunting down poisonous weeds, and occasionally doing his Royal Majesty’s laundry.
Meanwhile, the buzz around the castle is that Duncan once saved the world. This is news to Duncan. He can’t remember a thing that happened over the last few years. He definitely doesn’t remember saving the world. Unfortunately, he may have to – lest the world get thrown into turmoil yet again. Dark forces are rising, and the key to defeating them lies in Duncan’s memory – the memory that is now scattered throughout the world of Arvale.
Take him on an epic quest to retrieve those memories and thwart certain doom for the entire world, all the while battling monsters, exploring dungeons, challenging dragons, rescuing fair maidens, gathering friends and foes, and strangely enough, talking with wheelbarrows.
Features
* Large, immersive, visual world with a huge variety of locations.
* Interact with hundreds of amusing characters in the story
* Laugh. A lot. Arvale is known for its fun, hilarious dialogue
* Overachieve with many side-quests
* 2 hours of original music
* Many playable characters give a unique storytelling experience.
* Over 20 hours of Adventure game time!
* Equip your character with ever-cooler weapons, including swords, spears, whips and more
* Wield magic spells against your enemies, ranging from fire, ice and lightning spells to the stranger and more intriguing Filibuster and Minecraft.
* Battle evil beasts of all kinds, from tiny rats and bats to werewolves, demons, and ogres.
* Interact with thousands of non-player characters to learn more about the world and give you some entertainment along your way – a lot of those NPCs are pretty dang funny.
* Laugh. A lot. Arvale has become known for its fun, hilarious dialogue, and this game is no exception.
* Watch original cutscenes that unveil your character’s story. Since Duncan doesn’t know any more about it than you do, you’ll both be amazed by what you learn – and by the cool visuals.
* Overachieve with the option of many side-quests to collect more items and battle more monsters
Best-selling Games by Aldorlea Available on Steam
- Millennium
- Asguaard
- Moonchild
- Girlfriend Rescue
- Vagrant Hearts
- Undefeated
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User Reviews
On sale for pretty cheap so I thought I'd give a chance. No regrets so far. Something I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet is the Music! I'm not sure where these tracks came from, but many of them (the castle music and the first town in particular) are fantastic. Happy that the creators took the time to procure (or hire/make? I have no idea since there are no title credits) great tracks, a total must have for an RPG and in this case, it definitely ticks off that box. Looking forward to the rest!
Very laggy EDIT: Even on fast desktop computers
I play Witcher 3 on this PC on Ultra settings and don't lag. This POS game lags unimaginably. It is literally unplayable. For a single-player RPG, on a 2d engine, this is unacceptable. I see a lot of comments about the snark, and the fun of the game. Apperantly this is a recent bug or glitch that the developer has not fixed. I will edit this review if the dev ever updates and fixes this game. P.S. Horking with compatibility settings did not work for me. It may work for you. YMMV
As a big fan of the original Arvale series (playing on my pocket pc long long time ago:)) I have to admit it is a great sequel of them with unique humour and awesome 16bit jrpg retro style!
I can't believe this, ARVALE!!!! I played this thing to death on my WIndows Mobile phone (like a decade ago) long before smartphones were even a thing. Loved the humor then and I'm glad to see it's still totally in tact. Also excited to see its a brand new game and keeps the story going with Duncan (although... where did his beard go?). Cant wait to see if there are any other of my favorite guys (Silk? DeMenchev?), and yes.. my old friends the wheel barrows!
I think charming is the right word. Graphics, while clean, seem so tiny and old to be laughable till after I started playing, I realized the it's all part of the charm for this game. Where it really shines is game story and playability. Funy jokes and all aside, it feels like a grand rpg experience with as much polish as anything else Ive played recently.
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Fun game. Never takes itself too seriously. Can talk to Wheelbarrows (and other inanimate objects) :)
Very boring. Arvale 1/10 Heisen
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: 1.6 GHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
FAQ
How much does Arvale cost?
Arvale costs $0.99. Currently 90% off!
What are the system requirements for Arvale?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8/10 Processor: 1.6 GHz Memory: 128 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 200 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
What platforms is Arvale available on?
Arvale is available on Windows PC.
Is Arvale worth buying?
Arvale has 60% positive reviews from 84 players.
When was Arvale released?
Arvale was released on Aug 14, 2015.
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