Brocula
- May 9, 2024
- Destroyer Doggo
- 3h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Brocula" is a single-player Role Playing game that takes about 3 hours to beat. Players step into the shoes of Brocula, a vampire adjusting to a modern world of capitalism, where he must work part-time jobs, repair his ancestral castle, and tend to crops and fishing. Additionally, players manage a cult, restoring a church and conducting rituals.
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Reviews
- The game has a charming concept and beautiful pixel art, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- The developer is very responsive to feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes, showing dedication to improving the game.
- The gameplay is relaxing and offers a variety of tasks, making it a good fit for players looking for a chill experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and clunky mechanics, making it frustrating to play at times.
- The day/night cycle is too fast, limiting the time players have to complete tasks and explore the game world.
- Inventory management is problematic, with items often sliding away or becoming inaccessible when the inventory is full.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as cozy and charming, with a pleasant loop that many players enjoy; however, it suffers from clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and numerous bugs that detract from the experience. Players have noted the need for clearer tutorials, particularly for cooking, and expressed frustration with the fast-paced day/night cycle that hampers task completion. While the visuals are praised, the overall mechanics are seen as shallow and in need of improvement to enhance the gameplay experience.
“I'm enjoying it, it's very chilled out and I like that type of gameplay, but it does need some improvements that the dev(s) may have already heard by now.”
“Really cozy gameplay loop and super charming characters!”
“There were a lot of small bugs and gameplay quirks I found when I played yesterday, but I logged in this morning to see that the dev is working on fixing those or has already fixed them.”
“The controls can be a bit clunky at times and were a little confusing to begin with, but once I got the hang of it, it didn't distract too much from the gameplay.”
“While playing the garage job minigame, it's very easy to accidentally click things, then proceed to get stuck behind them because of the mechanics of the way objects in the world behave.”
“With the fast day and night mechanic, the time went too fast to accomplish tasks--I returned the game.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its interesting narrative, but players have noted issues with repetitive dialogue and a lack of clarity in quest descriptions, leading to confusion and incomplete tasks. While the overarching plot is engaging, the mechanics and quest design could benefit from more depth and refinement.
“Pros: awesome story.”
“The story is interesting, but the mechanics are a little shallow.”
“Some of the dialogue keeps repeating like the bats telling you about the bus, the farmer going on about the same story, and the constant reminders of the birds destroying the crops.”
“Some of the dialogue keeps repeating, like the bats telling you about the bus, the farmer going on about the same story, and the constant reminders of the birds destroying the crops.”
“Several quests that should have been marked as completed just aren't.”
“The quests lack some information - I couldn't find the farmer on the day I was supposed to.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the farming, hunting, fishing, mining, and crafting elements provide a relaxing routine, many note that the game suffers from bugs and lacks polish compared to other titles. Despite these issues, the active engagement of the developers on Discord offers some reassurance for future improvements. Overall, it appeals to fans of farming sims but may not meet the expectations set by more polished alternatives.
“If you like farming sims that are all about routine, this might be a good try for you. However, there are still a lot of bugs and things to improve in this game.”
“I have seen $3 adult farming games that are better made than this.”
“They are still in the shop, but I've been farming like a mad lad, so I don't have a reason to go in there.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as aesthetically pleasing with a unique art style, but many users express disappointment in their overall quality, particularly on the Steam Deck, where performance issues detract from the experience. While the visuals are appreciated, they are overshadowed by mechanical frustrations and unmet expectations.
“The concept is great, the mini games are unique, and I love the art style.”
“I love the visuals and the gameplay.”
“It's very aesthetically pleasing.”
“I also had hoped the graphics looked far better than they did.”
“I love the visuals and the gameplay, but at the current time, it's awful to play on Steam Deck.”
“It's very aesthetically pleasing and mechanically frustrating.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the beautiful piano compositions, has been praised for its comforting vibe, enhancing the overall experience and providing a refreshing change of pace for players. Reviewers express excitement about the game's potential growth and development.
“One thing about this game for sure is the piano music is beautiful. I'm excited to see what's next with this indie game and how it grows.”
“The visual design and music all have a comforting vibe that's just what I've been looking for as a change in pace from what I usually play.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being excessively clunky and buggy, detracting significantly from the overall enjoyment and potential of its interesting concept.
“You had a very interesting concept here, but it is way too clunky and buggy to be fun.”
