Braveland

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Braveland is a single player strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Braveland is a single-player, turn-based strategy game inspired by classic old-school tactics. It offers a concise but engaging experience with around 3 hours of gameplay, challenging players to carefully plan their moves and manage resources. Ideal for fans of traditional strategy games seeking a quick yet strategic adventure.

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Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable gameplay reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic.
Great art style and smooth controls, making it visually appealing.
Ad-free experience with no in-app purchases, making it a good value for casual play.

The game is too short, with a linear storyline and limited replayability.
Gameplay lacks depth and can become repetitive, with minimal strategic options.
Numerous bugs and UI issues, including unreadably small text and crashes on certain devices.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The game's story is widely criticized for being short, linear, and lacking depth, with many reviewers finding it boring and forgettable. Dialogue is described as poor, and the overall plot is deemed nonsensical and minimal, failing to engage players. While some appreciate the humor and simplicity, the consensus is that the narrative could benefit from greater complexity and length.
- “Although I do wish the story could be longer...”
- “Braveland has it all: simple but striking graphics, well animated characters, simple but effective character development, a Heroes of Might and Magic style system where your unseen hero can affect the battles indirectly and directly, a humorous story that doesn't take itself too seriously or take too long to tell you its tale, and it's fun!”
- “Would be great to have either random skirmishes or a longer storyline.”
- “The story is nonsensical and minimal.”
- “The dialogue is poor and the story is not even worth paying attention to.”
- “Too short, linear and quite boring story.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by its linearity and simplicity, with limited progression options and minimal replayability, leading to a lack of depth and challenge. While some players appreciate the old-school mechanics and find the game entertaining, many criticize it for being too straightforward and short, with a campaign lasting only a few hours. Overall, the gameplay is seen as basic and lacking complexity, despite some positive elements like art style and music.
- “The gameplay mechanics are simple & old-school, but in a good way.”
- “Great gameplay but short campaign.”
- “The art style and mechanics are both simple and fun but the game itself is rather easy.”
- “In terms of gameplay, you can only level up 10 times, with no way to train through random encounters; you are put on an almost entirely linear path (with little to no reason to return to past areas) and are very limited in your ability to purchase additional units or armor.”
- “There's a bit of progression but the game is almost entirely linear and there's not a whole lot of depth to it, both in terms of core gameplay or overall.”
- “No complexity at all, whether with story, combat, or gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their polish and charm, featuring nice animations and a cute art style, with some users highlighting the hand-drawn quality of the visuals. However, there are criticisms regarding the game's animation and user interface, particularly on mobile devices, which can detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are a strong point, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues and linearity.
- “Redeeming qualities: nice graphics, smooth controls.”
- “Polished, cute graphics.”
- “Has great, hand-drawn graphics (the world map is gorgeous, the characters are cute).”
- “Could use more work in animation, art style, and difficulty.”
- “Its only merit is the decent graphics and animations.”
- “The only upside was the music track and graphics.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
Overall, the game suffers from a significant lack of replayability, with many users noting its short campaign and straightforward gameplay as major drawbacks. Once completed, there are few, if any, incentives to revisit the game, leading to a consensus that it feels stale and lacks depth. Players express a desire for more open-ended elements, such as random loot and replayable battles, to enhance the experience.
- “Personally, I feel this would benefit from a more open-ended environment and more depth, such as random loot, replayable battles, and a higher level cap.”
- “Needs more game length or something to give replay value.”
- “The gameplay is good, but the negative parts are: lack of any replayability - once you complete the game there is nothing to do anymore; too straightforward which makes it very simple - even on the hardest difficulty there is little challenge.”
- “The campaign, as mentioned already, is incredibly short and has very little replay value.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game as it's pretty stale and has zero replay value.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant bugs and performance issues, particularly on specific devices like the Nexus 6. However, others note that while it could use some polishing, they experienced no major glitches. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization to enhance stability.
- “Could use some polishing, but it's solid and has no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it rarely lags or freezes.”
- “Very buggy on my Nexus 6; landscape not loading and during battles everything jumps around. I paid for this game, and I would expect it to work.”
- “What a stupid, buggy garbage.”
- “Buggy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and enjoyable, contributing to a fun experience without taking itself too seriously. While some reviews note that the plot and character dialogue may not be particularly memorable, the overall comedic tone and amusing scenarios, such as the hero's passive involvement in battles, add to its charm.
- “Braveland has it all: simple but striking graphics, well animated characters, simple but effective character development, a Heroes of Might and Magic style system where your unseen hero can affect the battles indirectly and directly, a humorous story that doesn't take itself too seriously or take too long to tell you its tale, and it's fun!”
- “But it's funny if the hero just sits while his troops go to war.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the fixed locations of stores on a linear map, which makes backtracking slow and tedious. This design choice detracts from the overall experience, as it can lead to repetitive and time-consuming gameplay.
- “Stores are at fixed locations on a linear map, and backtracking is slow and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “Repetitive tasks make the gameplay feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players found it to be a standout feature amidst a lackluster story and basic gameplay, others noted that the tracks were repetitive. Overall, the music was appreciated for its quality and contribution to the game's charm.
- “Gameplay is too basic for the genre, but the game is cute, has good music, and is entertaining.”
- “Boring story, boring gameplay, same track of music.”
- “The only upside was the music track and graphics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The monetization model is highly praised for being ad-free and devoid of in-app purchases, providing a straightforward and enjoyable experience without any additional costs or interruptions.
- “No ads.”
- “Short and sweet, ad-free and no in-app purchases.”
- “No in-app purchase nonsense.”
- “Short and sweet, ad-free, and no in-app purchases.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Braveland features effective character development within a humorous narrative, allowing players to influence battles both directly and indirectly through their unseen hero. The game's simple yet engaging graphics and animation complement its lighthearted storytelling, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Braveland has it all: simple but striking graphics, well-animated characters, simple but effective character development, a Heroes of Might and Magic style system where your unseen hero can affect the battles indirectly and directly, a humorous story that doesn't take itself too seriously or take too long to tell its tale, and it's fun!”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the heroes.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited options for character growth; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “The progression system is too simplistic, leaving little room for meaningful character development.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive graphics, but users report optimization issues, particularly with the GUI on FHD displays, making elements appear too small. Additionally, the gameplay is criticized for being overly linear.
- “Good game with great graphics, but it has some downsides. The GUI is not optimized for phones with FHD displays (like Nexus 5); everything is so tiny.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization issues make it frustrating to play, especially on older devices.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be too short, linear, and unengaging, leading to a lack of emotional investment. The repetitive gameplay and music further contribute to a dull experience, diminishing any potential emotional impact.
- “Too short, linear, and quite a boring story.”
- “Boring story, boring gameplay, same track of music.”