About Gretel
- November 13, 2020
- PAXERT GAMES
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamAs the Gretel, build, explore and survive in the dangerous forest. Fight to survive against mysterious Druids of the forest. If you can survive, maybe you can find out what happened to your twin brother and who kidnapped him. First of all, you must survive. You will get hungry, and you have to hunt. You have to build shelter by cutting trees in the dangerous forest. And craft tools to survive. Bu…
Reviews
- The game offers a beautiful and relaxing environment, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind.
- The crafting and building systems are engaging, allowing for a sense of accomplishment as players progress.
- The graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the immersive experience of exploring nature.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in the building and interaction systems, making gameplay frustrating.
- The combat mechanics are simplistic and often lead to unfair deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game world feels small and limited, with a lack of meaningful content and progression options.
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised as beautiful and impressive for an indie title, with many users highlighting the realistic environments and aesthetic details, such as diverse flowers. While some describe the graphics as decent or good, there is a consensus that they contribute positively to the overall experience, especially in the context of a $5 survival game. However, some players note that the graphics and animations are still in development and may improve with future updates.
“A fun and graphically beautiful survival game for $5.”
“First impression after 1 hour of gameplay, I can say that the graphics look very good.”
“The graphics of the game are realistic, especially the flowers, which are very diverse.”
“The graphics are decent.”
“A lot of the environment in this game is simply aesthetics.”
“If we look at the current state of the game, the graphics, characters, and general atmosphere are fine, even very fine for an indie game.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story appears to have potential with a mystery element, but players feel it lacks depth and engagement, making it difficult to invest time in. Many are eager for future updates to enhance the narrative, particularly in relation to nostalgic themes from their childhood.
“I am waiting for the story with great curiosity; let's see how they will touch the classic story of our childhood.”
“There seems to be a mystery story in there, but the game needs some TLC to make playing through it worth the time.”
“I didn't solve the plot mystery because I had run out of the technology tree and seen all of the locations mostly before I even thought to look at it.”
“The story has never been fully developed.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the combat mechanics acceptable but overall gameplay lacking. While the graphics are praised, many aspects such as controls, animations, and sound are noted as needing improvement, suggesting that the game could benefit from further development and support.
“First impression after 1 hour of gameplay: I can say that the graphics look very good.”
“The game mechanics, controls, animations, character and environment graphics, sound and music, and camera angles are not yet in their final version; I'm sure the game will improve significantly with enough support.”
“The combat mechanics of the game are okay for this type of game.”
“Gameplay - not really.”
“The game mechanics, controls, animations, character and environment graphics, sound and music, and camera angles are not yet in their final version. I'm sure the game will improve significantly if it receives enough support.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and beautiful natural environments, creating a strong sense of accomplishment as players progress. Reviewers highlight the impressive quality of graphics and character design, especially for an indie title.
“The atmosphere is great; the nature is beautiful, and there's a sense of accomplishment with progress in the game.”
“The game atmosphere is absolutely stunning.”
“If we look at the current state of the game, the graphics, characters, and general atmosphere are fine—indeed, very fine for an indie game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being highly unstable, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly in the building system, which restricts construction to specific areas without clear reasoning.
“Super buggy.”
“This game has a very buggy building system; you can't build in random places for no reason.”
“The overall stability of the game is disappointing, with frequent crashes and glitches.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as charming and cozy, providing a lighthearted and often amusing experience for players.
“Charming, cozy, and often funny.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the music in the game is still in development and not yet finalized, suggesting that improvements are expected as the game progresses with further support.
“The game mechanics, controls, animations, character and environment graphics, sound, and music are not yet in their final version. I'm sure the game will improve significantly if it receives enough support.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere and often feels out of place.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes a strong emotional response, likening the experience to being immersed in a snow globe beside a painting, suggesting a blend of beauty and nostalgia.
“The game made me feel like I was playing in a snow globe next to a painting, minus the snow.”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears, connecting me to the characters in a profound way.”
“Every choice I made felt heavy with consequence, immersing me in a world that tugged at my heartstrings.”
