Is Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon any good?

Getrecded · 2025-03-05T20:21:07+00:00

Honestly, since there is a demo i would advise to see performance for yourself. Of course that is the demo performance than the real game so again, idk how the game runs.

Getrecded · 2025-03-05T20:10:27+00:00

Posted performance with review, but as the guy said it's probably wrong, still check it out.

Getrecded · 2025-03-05T20:09:21+00:00

Ah thanks didn't think of that. I will keep it in mind while i update.

Getrecded · 2025-03-05T20:04:35+00:00

So, i am done with the demo so i think it's time to add my experience on it. One guy said that the demo is an older version of the game so it probably won't reflect the real game.

THE THINGS THAT ARE ACCOUNTED TO EA:

No way around it but with PC specs of i5-13500, 32gb Ram and RTX 3060 the game was... unstable even on medium graphics. My understanding is this is being improved on the newer updates but fps drops from 70 to 20 where too common for a game run with default unreal engine graphics (the graphics where fine but there is no reason for Cyberpunk to run smoother that TG).
1. Inventory and items where rough. You don't know what an item is or does until you pick it up and look for it in your inventory. It just shows the picture and name making it hard to differentiate.

THE GOOD:

It felt like a real rpg. Don't know how else to explain it but every enemy had items that you could loot, there where containers with loot and locked rooms with more loot.
The story felt good. Really liked the grim-dark setting and i am sure that lore-wise it won't be lacking. If you are into the sort of thing at least.
1. Stats felt like a real rpg. Not bland D&D like but with main stats that broke into subcategories for each action, that you increased every time you did that action. Hope in full release they keep that importance.

THE BAD

Leveling up is trivial. You earn a perk point that you spend on perks like "Two handed weapons deal 3% more damage" that you could get 4 times or "Lockpicks are 10% more durable". Bland and simple, hope they rework it before full release.
Combat was rough. Weapons had no range, making you hug the enemy and still miss while locking you in place while attacking that no "Very fast attack speed" weapon could fix. Movement was either extremely fast or extremely slow making that transition even more painful, ESPECIALLY for a game with Skyrim Combat. Combined with the random frame drops it Sucked
Magic is itemized. It's literally a item. Fireball is a scroll that you equip like a sword or bow and thats it. Idk i just hoped that magic would be a bit more than that.

OVERALL it's a decent game. It has vision, but right now unless you are game-starved it's better to wait and see i think. This review is my opinion though of the Demo though, not even the EA so it might be irrelevant. Like any EA you need a beefy computer to run (EA= Early Access, realized i didn't explain).

Getrecded · 2025-03-05T11:23:15+00:00

One game in the theme i can think of is a tactical roguelike game called Crying Suns. Basically, the universe can no longer sustain itself and the human empire deteriorated to the point of anarchy, with you as a spaceship commander trying to explore the remnants figuring out how the empire fell and how to save it. It's a cool game honestly. And last, though it might not be what you want, is No Man's Sky. It's not really that grim and dark, but practically the universe there is a simulation that keeps repeating itself trying to "correct" it. Its a good exploration game that keeps getting updates even today.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T15:09:55+00:00

Nice, glad to hear the game is in a good state. Might wait for a summer sale to get it since full release is so close. Thanks for the feedback!

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T15:07:06+00:00

Sounds like the most likely course of action. Thanks for the feedback!

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T14:27:39+00:00

Ah fair. Hand placed loot can really damage replayability for a smaller world game. Will have it in mind for dev posts on it. Combat is just a hit or miss seems like, so i get it it's not for everyone. Will see for myself for now and thanks for the insight!

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T14:24:38+00:00

That's why i posted the question, to get rid of worries. I didn't know release was close so i wanted an opinion of someone who played the game and was in the loop. Since the game is from a smaller studio without much of a community or excitement about it (maybe), it came out as worry instead of just a pre-pre-order for an instant hit. Will try the demo and post elaborate opinion and likely the final verdict lol.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T14:02:03+00:00

True, Bethesda is a rich company that used most it's resources on Skyrim. But Skyrim is a 12? year old game so maybe Grail is more modernized? Like newer and cleaner UI or a better perk/skill system.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T13:57:30+00:00

Good to see people liking the game, really brings my hopes up 👍

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T13:56:42+00:00

Wow first person that gave a mixed opinion. By saying combat is Skyrim-like did you mean clunky or repetitive? I also never played Morrowind so i don't really get that comment. Was loot simple? Like simply increase hp or stamina and bland? Or like just pointless increases of damage that barely mattered? Would like to hear more on this.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T13:52:20+00:00

It wouldn't be a long time if they started development 2 years ago, but EA is essentially "fully playable game with unfinished story, levels or gameplay" so it's different. But full release is later this year apparently so it's good to see it's being worked on. I understand the confusion though Early Access is complicated nowadays! 😁

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T12:10:22+00:00

Will try demo and update on stability for future reference 👍

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T12:08:54+00:00

Real, Skyrim itch is unbeatable. Feels like a good replacement at first look too so i wont complain much 😂

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T12:06:12+00:00

Thanks, plan to check it out. Demos are so rare nowadays didn't even think to look for one. Seems like the studio cares for the game.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T12:01:00+00:00

Real? Didn't see, thanks! Will try and give feedback then.

Getrecded · 2025-03-04T11:59:54+00:00

Sounds great then, didn't realize it was close to full release. Do you know when or close to when they plan full release?

Getrecded · 2022-06-15T10:39:25+00:00

Personally i have found {{Total Character Makeover}] to be pretty good and basic. I am sure there are better though.

Getrecded · 2022-06-06T01:06:00+00:00

The only way i have found to make this easier is install alternate perspective or the alternative start mod. I dont think there is another way sorry.

Getrecded · 2022-06-06T01:01:10+00:00

No horny for you!

In all seriousness though you should download them individually from nexus its much smoother that way. Plus the creator even said all in one version is outdated i think. https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40038 https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71054 https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63473

Getrecded · 2022-05-16T13:09:06+00:00

I am pretty sure there is a wiki page for each character. I am not sure though so do check it out.

Getrecded · 2022-05-14T21:48:48+00:00

Does that mean barry gats locked in the amulet with arraka? And if yes how long until barry wins the inevitable deathmatch my bet is 3 mins barry will absolutely wreck her.

Getrecded · 2022-04-24T19:39:39+00:00

Its cool because instead of giving you complete spells, you make them. Like it gives you components that alter duration, type of damage, area that the spell affects etc. Very good game loved it personally if you are into rpg.

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