Braveland

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Braveland is a single-player, historical turn-based strategy game with a good story and awesome gameplay. It features phenomenal graphics, a fantastic soundtrack, and humor that will make you laugh. The game offers a hand-drawn world, various warriors and creatures, intense boss fights, and 50 battles, providing hours of entertainment. You can find the game and its sequel, Spaceland, on Steam.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 447 reviews

story19 positive mentions

replayability6 negative mentions

Fun and simple gameplay reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic.
Charming graphics and a light-hearted story that adds to the overall enjoyment.
Great for casual gamers or those new to turn-based strategy games.

Very short campaign, taking only about 3-4 hours to complete.
Lacks depth and complexity, making it feel repetitive and linear.
Limited unit variety and no real strategic choices in battles.

story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
79%
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The story in the game is largely criticized for being simplistic, generic, and linear, often described as a basic revenge tale with minimal depth or engagement. While some players found it amusing or charming in its straightforwardness, many noted that it lacks significant plot development and feels more like a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the consensus is that the story serves merely as a functional element to guide players through the game, rather than a standout feature.
- “The story is fine.”
- “It presents you a cute, classic storyline: a happy farmer boy loses his family and farm to bandits and sets out on a bold journey for revenge, but it turns out there is something more sinister going on and the happy guy wants to deal with it.”
- “Simple, fun, decent story, and enjoyable playthrough!”
- “The main story is very short (~5 hrs or so to complete hard difficulty run), is bland and shallow with weak writing or quests.”
- “The storyline is dull and uninteresting; it's one of those turn-based basic games, where it's focused on the combat and character elements rather than on the levels of story.”
- “The story is linear, as in the screenshots, you follow the path on the world map (that's the part I would say is similar to Clash of Heroes).”
gameplay
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and lack of depth, often compared to classic titles like Heroes of Might and Magic and King's Bounty, but with more limited mechanics and fewer unit types. While some players find it enjoyable for casual play and appreciate its straightforward turn-based combat, many criticize it for being repetitive and lacking strategic complexity, leading to a relatively short playtime of around 4-7 hours. Overall, it offers a charming aesthetic and easy-to-learn mechanics, making it suitable for newcomers to the genre, but may disappoint those seeking a more challenging experience.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and short enough that it doesn't have the opportunity to become a grind.”
- “Not a ton of depth, but the units are well-crafted, the artwork is nicely done, and the gameplay is a lot of fun if you enjoy these types of strategy games.”
- “Gameplay: unlike the aspect of the story, the gameplay itself is enjoyable for a turn-based strategy game.”
- “In terms of story, gameplay, and visuals, it's very simplistic.”
- “There's a general lack of units, skills, items, etc. Lacks mechanics like cover, and doing well in battles largely comes down to buying more men with gold.”
- “The gameplay is so shallow that it feels a bit pointless.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as simple, cartoonish, and appealing, with a charming art style that complements the lighthearted gameplay. While some reviewers noted that the visuals lack depth and innovation, they are considered pleasant and suitable for a casual gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are functional and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite their simplicity.
- “The most distinguishing feature of this game is the graphics – all sceneries and characters are nicely drawn and animated in a cartoonish style that is cute and precise at the same time.”
- “The visuals I have to admit are pretty to look at – all sugary with a cherry on top that doesn’t overstay its usefulness and the musical scores are brilliantly composed and well suited for this style of game.”
- “The graphics are pleasant, with a hand-drawn motif that is a bit more sophisticated than the retro-throwback style so many games employ these days.”
- “In terms of story, gameplay, and visuals, it's very simplistic.”
- “The storyline is really simple, there's not much depth to it, and the game plays like a mobile phone game; graphics aren't great and battles have no real strategy.”
- “With such simple graphics, it should work on a toaster, but it starts showing 2fps after 90 minutes of gameplay.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice, chill, and fitting the game's atmosphere, though some find it repetitive. Many reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its alignment with the game's art style, evoking a medieval or fantasy feel. However, a few players noted that the limited number of tracks can become annoying over time, despite the overall positive reception of the music.
- “The music is well produced and fits the game's art style to a tee, with a somewhat medieval/fantasy feel and a nice mellow overworld theme and battle music that conveys tension but keeps with the smooth and relaxing feel of the rest of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is superb and the art direction reminds me of some of 5th Cell's games.”
- “The art is nice to look at and the color palette is awesome; the music is pretty good, maybe the best part of the game.”
- “The music is kinda 'Sir John Backsword', although not really.”
- “+ uninspired soundtrack”
- “- music got really annoying to me (granted, I find myself unable to listen to game music most of the time).”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is criticized for its low replayability, with many reviewers noting that once the campaign is completed, there is little incentive to play again. While some mention a survival mode that may offer additional replay value, the consensus is that the game lacks depth and meaningful choices, making it a short experience that is best enjoyed on sale. Players recommend trying different difficulty levels, but ultimately, the game is seen as having minimal replay potential.
- “There's replayability to be had in attempting the other difficulty levels.”
- “There's a survival mode where you can play battle to battle, losing characters and buying new ones, and see how far you get.”
- “Replayability due to survival mode is given overall.”
- “I recommend playing this on hard difficulty right away to get the most out of your money, as there is zero replay value.”
- “The game has no real replay value once you beat it and have all the achievements, if that is your thing.”
- “Finished it in 3 hours, and I don't feel like there's much replay value.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dialogues, lighthearted cartoon graphics, and amusing character designs. While some feel the dialogue could be improved, the overall comedic elements contribute to a fun and engaging experience, making it suitable for both kids and adults. The game offers a good cost-to-fun ratio, with many finding it enjoyable and worth the price.
- “I like that there is no grind or farm, and there are touches of humor in some dialogues.”
- “All in all, if you are looking for a relaxing strategy game and enjoy some silly childish humor then this is totally worth the purchase!”
- “The graphics and sound are enjoyable, there are some neat references and humor to be found, but the story is quite basic.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the reviews indicate that the game features minimal grinding, with players appreciating the lack of tedious backtracking and the automatic replenishment of troops after battles. While some found the gameplay enjoyable and quick, others noted that it could become tedious, especially towards the end, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall pacing and replayability.
- “What I especially like about it is that you only recruit troops once, and if you lose them after the battle, they are automatically replenished on the spot for some gold—no tedious backtracking like in the mentioned bigger games.”
- “Also, because there’s no grinding to level up and earning extra gold, every combat counts.”
- “Extremely linear with no grinding to level.”
- “It took me 4 hours to finish it in hard mode (the last 3 feeling really tedious), and I'm pretty sure I'll never play it again.”
- “Other reviewers have mentioned how short the game is, but I found it too tedious to make it to the end.”
- “If you really wanted to, you could play through this game in a single sitting, though this would be a feat in itself considering how tedious the gameplay would become.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a light-hearted and fun vibe, enhanced by fitting music and decent graphics. The overall simplicity of the design contributes to this enjoyable ambiance.
- “The graphics are okay, and the music fits the atmosphere.”
- “Light-hearted fun; the overall simplicity creates a pretty light-hearted atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with minor glitches noted, particularly on Mac systems. While these issues detract slightly from the experience, they are not considered deal-breakers.
- “8/10 - it only loses 2 points for being short and having one or two minor glitches.”
- “I'm playing on a Mac, so there are a few glitches I encountered (I don't know if this is true for other OSes), none of which were deal-breakers, but there were a few other minor irritations.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the emotional aspect of the game lacks depth, often describing the experience as mechanical and devoid of genuine emotional engagement.