BoardLand

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BoardLand is a single player strategy game. It was developed by High Fish and was released on January 10, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Create your own strategy with the dice The dice is rolled! Are you going to move? Are you going to act? Different effects are applied to each die, and the numbers determine your behavior. How do you combine numbers to get the best results? Every time you pick a number, you'll have to choose carefully.Make a powerful board by strengthening the tiles. Tiles get more and more powerful! Every time y…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics and is easy to learn, making it accessible for new players.
It has a cute art style and engaging gameplay, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
As a free game, it offers good value and has potential for expansion into a more complex full version.

The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, leading to low replayability.
It suffers from optimization issues and a vague tutorial that can confuse players.
Many players feel it lacks depth and variety, making it feel more like a demo than a complete game.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics and a charming art style, making it enjoyable and easy to learn, particularly for beginners. However, many players note that the game is quite short, often feeling like a demo, and lacks depth due to its simplicity, which can lead to a brute-force approach. Despite these criticisms, the engaging gameplay loop and potential for future expansion have garnered positive feedback, suggesting a solid foundation for further development.
- “Very unique gameplay and cute art.”
- “The mechanics are pretty easy to get the hang of, and the art style is very cute, mixing hand-drawn 2D assets with the 3D board.”
- “Cute fun-sized game with a highly engaging gameplay loop.”
- “No option to speed up the gameplay.”
- “The tutorial is bad at teaching the game mechanics.”
- “Very promising core mechanic that just seems like a half-baked product right now, and with some serious polishing and digging deeper, could be a great game that is very interesting and has strategic depth.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic and cute art style, blending hand-drawn 2D assets with 3D elements, which some players find charming despite its basic visuals. While the overall aesthetic is appealing and well-executed, many reviewers note that the graphics could benefit from further polish and improvement, especially given the advancements in modern gaming technology. Overall, the visuals are described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's concept, though they may not meet the expectations of players seeking more sophisticated graphics.
- “It has simple, but nice graphics, and a well thought out game system with a lot of variety.”
- “The mechanics are pretty easy to get the hang of and the art style is very cute, mixing hand-drawn 2D assets with the 3D board.”
- “Great visuals, cute and short but very replayable.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “There is a lot of room for improvement, like graphics quality or game length, but the overall concept works and the graphics style fits.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low by many users, particularly after completing it fully, as there isn't much content to revisit. However, some players find value in pursuing achievements and exploring different monsters, suggesting a moderate level of replayability for those interested in completion. While it offers a fun, short experience, the lack of variety and challenge may lead to boredom over time.
- “It has good replay value if you want to grab all the achievements and see all the monsters.”
- “Fun 30~60 min experience with replayability.”
- “Great visuals, cute and short but very replayable.”
- “After completing it, there isn't really that much replay value.”
- “But the replayability is low because there isn't a lot to the game.”
- “Little replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, contributing to a chill atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the nice music loop and cute art style, though some express a desire for additional tracks to diversify the auditory experience.
- “Nice music loop, cute art, and a new concept I haven't quite seen before.”
- “I like the music, and also the art style; I felt really chill while playing the game.”
- “Hope it gets some more development and maybe another song to play in the background.”
- “The music will put you to sleep easily.”
- “I hope it gets some more development and maybe another song to play in the background.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally view stability as a mixed bag, with some embracing the occasional glitches as charming quirks that add character to the gaming experience. However, these inconsistencies may detract from overall gameplay for others.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are so many bugs that it feels like the game was released in an unfinished state.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, especially considering its straightforward design, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Shockingly unoptimized for such a simple game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as relaxing, enhancing the overall experience of this roguelite board game.
- “This is a roguelite board game with a relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely regarded as very funny, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and engagement of players.
- “Very funny.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a strong resistance to microtransactions and loot boxes, with players expressing a desire to combat the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics in games. This sentiment reflects a broader call for fairer monetization practices that prioritize player experience over profit.
- “Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”