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 unique and charming concept, reminiscent of older games, with a cozy gameplay loop that many players find enjoyable.
- The developer is actively working on updates and fixes, showing responsiveness to player feedback and a commitment to improving the game.
- The visuals and music create a comforting atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players who enjoy simulation games.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, including issues with inventory management and unresponsive controls.
- The day/night cycle is excessively fast, making it difficult to complete tasks and manage time effectively, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Many players find the interface clunky and the mechanics unintuitive, with a lack of clear instructions and guidance on gameplay elements.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as a mix of charm and frustration, with clunky controls and awkward mechanics that can detract from the experience. While players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and engaging story, they note issues such as confusing cooking mechanics, bugs, and an unbalanced day/night cycle that hinder task completion. Overall, the gameplay has potential but requires improvements to enhance user 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.”
“It added a cool layer of depth to the gameplay.”
“Really cozy gameplay loop and super charming characters!”
“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 on 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.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and unique, particularly with its twist of running a coffee shop as a vampire, which many players found refreshing. However, repetitive dialogue and unclear quest descriptions detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with quest completion. While the narrative hooks players, some feel that the mechanics could be deeper to enhance the storytelling.
“Pros: awesome story.”
“The game's story had me hooked from the start, especially with the unique twist of running a coffee shop as a vampire.”
“It's a nice cozy farming sim, very refreshing with a nice story to it.”
“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.”
“There were a few quests like 'speak to farmer part one' that I still haven't figured out how to complete, so maybe having a little more description in the quests would be good.”
“The quests lack some information - I couldn't find the farmer on the day I was supposed to.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the farming, hunting, fishing, mining, and crafting elements, which contribute to a relaxing and routine gameplay experience. However, some users note that the game has bugs and areas for improvement, while others express a desire for more engaging content compared to other farming sims. Overall, the active developer support on Discord is seen as a positive sign for future updates.
“If you like farming sims that are all about routine, this might be a good try for you, although there are still a lot of bugs and things to improve on 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the art style and visuals, while others criticized the poor interface, glitches, and performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is overshadowed by technical problems that hinder gameplay.
“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.”
“Bad graphics, poor interface, and no reference info along with broken tutorials break an okay concept.”
“I had a few issues with things being thrown out of bounds and unable to retrieve, and glitches in the graphics that made me unable to play at times.”
“I also had hoped the graphics looked far better than they did.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that render it nearly unplayable, including issues with inventory management and graphical errors. Many users express disappointment, highlighting that while the concept is intriguing, the clunky performance significantly detracts from the overall experience.
“But there are so many bugs and glitches it makes it unplayable.”
“I had a few issues with things being thrown out of bounds and unable to retrieve, and glitches in the graphics that were making me unable to play at times.”
“You had a very interesting concept here, but it is way too clunky and buggy to be fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful piano compositions, contributing to a comforting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate this refreshing change of pace, highlighting the synergy between the music and visual design.
“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 of pace from what I usually play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by an engaging and amusing introduction featuring the protagonist, Brocula, who wakes up from an accident and must navigate a quirky storyline centered around repaying a debt. This blend of humor and creativity sets a lighthearted tone for the gameplay.
“It starts with a very interesting, humorous, and impressive introduction about our broccoli waking up due to an accident and having to work to pay off a debt.”
