Pyre

1. Deemer

   Jul 26, 2017

   10

   First off, if you can't stomach visual novels you'll want to avoid this. During the first four hours, the gameplay has far more RPG-styleFirst off, if you can't stomach visual novels you'll want to avoid this. During the first four hours, the gameplay has far more RPG-style management and dialogue than gameplay. After that, it starts to even out.
   
   Speaking of gameplay, this game is a unique experience in that it's a high-fantasy tackle-basketball game with RPG elements and a graphic novel structure. I won't spoil the story twist - which is great - but there's also an element of campaign management (think Banner Saga) thrown in partway through. It's strange, but well done and engaging.
   
   While the gameplay is solid, this game focuses more heavily on presentation. There's a huge cast of fantastically designed and (mostly) interesting characters that bounce off of each other wonderfully, and the art and music are outstanding. If you're looking for a unique experience or enjoy either visual novels or sports management games, you should definitely give this a shot.
   
   PROS:
   -Excellent art and scoring
   -Great setting and characters
   -Unique and interesting gameplay once it gets going
   
   CONS:
   -Slow start… Expand

   • 12 of 13 users found this helpful
2. Blackvomit

   Aug 4, 2021

   10

   Hands down one of the most unique and satisfying games I’ve ever played. Music and gameplay and story were flawless

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
4. Deadheadbill

   Jul 28, 2017

   9

   Great game. The handrawn art is visually arresting and the gameplay is lot's of fun. Also, your decisions really matter in this game unlikeGreat game. The handrawn art is visually arresting and the gameplay is lot's of fun. Also, your decisions really matter in this game unlike others.
   
   One bit of caution though. The game is a slow starter and doesn't hit it's stride until a couple of hours in. When I read some of the negative reviews I can tell they are from players who never bothered to get over that initial hump.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
5. Balrock1230

   Mar 13, 2019

   8

   To reduce this game on its basics, Pyre is FIFA, 20 times better with a story 1000 times better, characters more sympathetic than anyTo reduce this game on its basics, Pyre is FIFA, 20 times better with a story 1000 times better, characters more sympathetic than any footballer you know.
   
   Art style is awesome and gameplay is so much fun. For me its interesting, how you can create such a deep story around a fantasy sports game. Awesome game… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
6. tommydlbass

   Oct 17, 2021

   8

   Wonderful game. Is a mix of visual novel with a sport game so be prepeared. The story is really good and the world is very interesting. TheWonderful game. Is a mix of visual novel with a sport game so be prepeared. The story is really good and the world is very interesting. The only bad things I can come up are how easy the normal difficulty is (you can chose harder tho so not really fair from my part) and the trinket system that is not interesting enough.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. atlas007

   Aug 1, 2017

   6

   What began as a captivating story with memorable characters and colorful landscapes soon had my interest plateau when the game, divided intoWhat began as a captivating story with memorable characters and colorful landscapes soon had my interest plateau when the game, divided into two parts, travelling and 'the rites', was unable to keep my interest beyond the half-way point. The gameplay is a mix of occult with sports, sprinkled with some RPG elements, certainly unique but certainly not exciting.
   
   You play with your choice of three members for your team against another team of three, and to truly excel at the game you're expected to use all three members in synchronicity to perform quick passes, long range banishes and clutch saves. However, in my experience I could easily just use one character per round without any trouble leaving my other members standing idle probably contemplating how they're winning without any team effort on their part. Even when you do bother to utilize your teammates to the fullest, only being able to move one member at a time just doesn't click in what should be a fast paced sport/combat game.
   
   The game does have its positives, with fantastic visuals, great soundtrack, and the unique voice acting is perfect for every character. But with all that, when it comes down to it, it's core aspect just doesn't keep me itching to perform the next rite, nor care to hone my skills in the practice area.
   
   I had bought this because of the company's track record with Bastion and Transistor, but honestly I regret paying more than $10 for this.… Expand

   • 5 of 7 users found this helpful
8. Hackslashshoot

   Jul 11, 2021

   0

   I Loved transistor and bastion but this game oh man . I hated everything about it. Strong zero

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful

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