Atonement: Scourge of Time

Boring as hell. Don't recommend this at all.

Atonement: Scourge of Time is a traditional turn-based fantasy RPG that works within a modest independent-game framework while reaching for a surprisingly grim and substantial narrative. Developed by Astronomic Games and published by New Reality Games, it favors world-building, character perspectives, tactical resource management, and a sense of impending catastrophe over flashy presentation. Its RPG Maker roots are readily apparent, but the game makes a genuine effort to establish an identity through its setting and combat ideas rather than simply repeating the conventions of similar retro-inspired adventures. The world is already in severe decline when the story begins. Centuries have passed since the death of the last king, centralized authority has effectively disappeared, and much of civilization has fractured into isolated communities. Once-important cities have vanished, dangerous creatures and criminals dominate the wilderness, and tensions among the world's different races have grown increasingly hostile. This background creates a convincing sense that the player is exploring the remains of a society rather than a prosperous fantasy kingdom waiting to be saved. The absenc…

I went into Atonement: Scourge of Time expecting another basic RPG Maker game, and honestly, it surprised me a little. The presentation definitely shows the game's budget, and the combat isn't going to reinvent turn-based RPGs, but there's a decent game underneath all of that. What kept me playing was the atmosphere and the way the story is told. The whole world feels like it's already falling apart rather than being the usual fantasy kingdom where everything is waiting for the hero to fix it. I also liked the idea of following two different groups of characters. Seeing the same world from different perspectives makes some events feel less black-and-white, and there are enough character moments to make the journey worth following. The writing can be a bit uneven and occasionally feels overly dramatic, but there were still plenty of moments where I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Combat is pretty straightforward, although there's more to think about than just picking the strongest attack every turn. Managing your resources and deciding when to spend them on stronger abilities becomes especially important in harder fights. Some encounters are noticeably tougher than …

10/10

Not bad would recommend faaaaak

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