Time has passed, I have spent a lot of time on this game [MR30].
I write this new, updated version of the review as of the release of The Duviri Paradox.


What I will comment on is simply just my thoughts on The Duviri Paradox, and not about the rest of the game.

But the rest of the game has a nice, intriguing story with great gameplay that will keep you hooked like it kept me for more than 5 years. If you disregard the """lore""" and really just the existence of The Duviri Paradox, you can enjoy a nice grindfest.

Going back to the review, this is about The Duviri Paradox, and I wrote my review like this as it appears this is DE's path forward, insofar as this downgrade of an update took many years and delays to make and it seems they were proud to push it to us in its current state.



It sucks. I'm not gonna spoil anything, I will just say:

1. There's been many questions. None have been answered.
2. The new gameplay is exceptionally janky.
3. The concept behind the new gameplay is senseless. The roguelite elements are also senseless. Half of it is rehashed old gameplay.
4. The story is a complete mess, is nothing but "wow, cool words!", and nothing of substance.
5. The audio and art are great, big kudos to the art & sound team.


The worst part of all? This took years to make. It was overhyped as hell. And they tried to pre-order merchandies for this.



Remember kids: Whenever you see a pre-order, you know it's gonna be bad.



A shame. I simply quit the game instance after I finished a "spiral". It really sucks.

I do not know who was responsible for this, but whoever it was, fire them.

Time has passed, I have spent a lot of time on this game [MR30]. I write this new, updated version of the review as of the release of The Duviri Paradox. What I will comment on is simply just my thoughts on The Duviri Paradox, and not about the rest of the game. But the rest of the game has a nice, intriguing story with great gameplay that will keep you hooked like it kept me for more than 5 years. If you disregard the """lore""" and really just the existence of The Duviri Paradox, you can enjoy a nice grindfest. Going back to the review, this is about The Duviri Paradox, and I wrote my review like this as it appears this is DE's path forward, insofar as this downgrade of an update took many years and delays to make and it seems they were proud to push it to us in its current state. It sucks. I'm not gonna spoil anything, I will just say: 1. There's been many questions. None have been answered. 2. The new gameplay is exceptionally janky. 3. The concept behind the new gameplay is senseless. The roguelite elements are also senseless. Half of it is rehashed old gameplay. 4. The story is a complete mess, is nothing but "wow, cool words!", and nothing of substance. 5. The audio and art are great, big kudos to the art & sound team. The worst part of all? This took years to make. It was overhyped as hell. And they tried to pre-order merchandies for this. Remember kids: Whenever you see a pre-order, you know it's gonna be bad. A shame. I simply quit the game instance after I finished a "spiral". It really sucks. I do not know who was responsible for this, but whoever it was, fire them.