BoardLand

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 192 reviews
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  • graphics
  • replayability
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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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  • Windows
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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging concept that combines strategy with a cute art style, making it enjoyable to play.
  • It's a free game that offers a fun and relaxing experience, with mechanics that are easy to learn but still provide depth.
  • Many players see great potential for expansion, expressing a desire for more content, levels, and challenges in future updates.
  • The game is criticized for being too short, with most runs lasting under an hour, leaving players wanting more.
  • The tutorial and in-game explanations are often vague or poorly written, leading to confusion about mechanics and gameplay.
  • Some players find the game too easy and lacking in replayability, suggesting that it feels more like a demo than a full game.
  • gameplay34 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by engaging and easy-to-learn mechanics, complemented by a charming art style that blends hand-drawn 2D assets with 3D elements. While the game is enjoyable and offers a unique roguelike experience, many players note its short length and lack of depth, suggesting that it feels more like a demo than a fully realized product. Overall, it presents a fun, bite-sized experience that is particularly suitable for beginners, but could benefit from additional complexity and risk to enhance its strategic elements.

    • “Fun and quick game with an interesting mechanic.”
    • “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.”
    • “The tutorial is bad at teaching the game mechanics.”
    • “It's a small game that really only seems to exist as a proof of concept for some rather novel 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.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which combines hand-drawn 2D assets with a 3D board, creating a visually appealing experience. While some players noted that certain graphical elements could use further polishing, the overall aesthetic is considered simple, cartoonish, and expressive, contributing positively to the game's engaging mechanics. Despite its short length, the visuals leave a lasting impression, with many players expressing a desire for more content that matches the delightful art style.

    • “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.”
    • “It shows real promise; the art style and animations are really cute and well drawn.”
    • “Great visuals, cute and short but very replayable.”
    • “Maybe at moments I felt like some graphical elements could be polished a bit more, but it didn't bother me much.”
    • “There is a lot of room for improvement, like graphics quality or game length, but the overall concept works and the graphics style fits.”
    • “There is a lot of room for improvement, like graphics quality or game length, but the overall concept works and the graphics style fits.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game offers moderate replayability, appealing to players who enjoy completing achievements and exploring various monsters, akin to titles like Peggle and Slay the Spire. While it provides a fun, visually appealing experience that can last a few hours, some players find it may become repetitive due to its low difficulty and limited character options. Overall, it is a short, enjoyable game with potential for replay, but may not sustain long-term interest.

    • “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.”
    • “Little replayability.”
    • “I wish there were more playable characters and dice.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is well-received, featuring a pleasant loop that complements the cute art style and creates a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique concept and express a desire for additional musical content in future updates.

    • “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.”
    • “I hope it gets some more development and maybe another song to play in the background.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely regarded as very funny, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is minimal, with users noting that it lacks a plot, reducing it to a simple yet enjoyable card game experience.

    • “If there is no plot in the content, it is just a simple card game that is quite fun.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Reviews suggest that while the game may have some glitches, they are often viewed as charming quirks rather than significant issues, contributing to a unique gaming experience.

    • “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.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a strong resistance to microtransactions and loot boxes, with players expressing a desire to combat pay-to-win mechanics. The sentiment reflects a collective push for fairer monetization practices in gaming.

    • “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.”
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