Bronze Age
- September 25, 2017
- Clarus Victoria
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamBronze Age is a resource management game set in the Stone and Bronze Ages, allowing players to lead their people from these time periods to prosperity. The game features exciting gameplay with over 30 events, including natural disasters, enemy raids, and changes in ruling dynasties, and a detailed research tree for technology and culture development. Players can choose their starting date and try the new survival mode for an added challenge.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and simple gameplay experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it suitable for casual gamers.
- It features a variety of random events that can create unique playthroughs, adding an element of unpredictability and replayability.
- The low price point makes it an accessible option for those looking for a quick and entertaining strategy game.
- The technical execution is poor, with no fullscreen support and outdated graphics that resemble a browser game rather than a polished PC title.
- Gameplay heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustrating experiences where strategy feels undermined by luck.
- The game lacks depth and replayability, with many players feeling that it is too simplistic and can be completed in a very short time.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simplicity and depth, with some players appreciating the minimalist design while others find it too basic and luck-based. While the turn-based strategy and tech trees show potential, the user interface detracts from the experience, making it feel more like a web page than a game. Overall, the gameplay offers a fun yet challenging experience, though it may lack longevity and depth for some players.
“Bronze Age has great gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple yet addictive.”
“There is a gem of originality and great gameplay screaming here.”
“Which is a shame because the effort that went into the turn-based strategy gameplay, deep tech trees, and number crunching is all wasted.”
“For gameplay purposes, the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static text/images... it might as well be a web page.”
“It explains why the challenges, levels, and even the game mechanics are so simple (and, admittedly, luck-based).”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the artwork as amateurish and low-quality, detracting from the overall experience. Others appreciate the colorful and nostalgic visuals, noting that while they may be simplistic or old-school, they do not hinder the fun gameplay. Overall, the visual quality appears to vary significantly, impacting players' enjoyment differently.
“Colourful with nice graphics.”
“At first I thought it would be quite a quick game, but I can't stop playing now attempting the harder levels. While the graphics might be a little old-school, it doesn't change that it is a very fun game to pick up and play in a spare 10 minutes.”
“Simple enough graphics but can be challenging.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's all just amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
“At first, I thought it would be quite a quick game. I can't stop playing now, attempting the harder levels. While the graphics might be a little old-school, it doesn't change that it is a very fun game to pick up and play in a spare 10 minutes.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to its short length and repetitive gameplay, with many players finishing it in under two hours. While some find value in achievement hunting and multiple difficulty levels, the general consensus is that it lacks substantial replay value, making it feel more like a casual experience akin to clicker games.
“For other people, this detracted from the gameplay, but for me, it gave me a chance at replayability due to achievement hunting—it's impossible to achieve all the goals/explore all the options in one go.”
“On the other hand, at the listed price, and for what you get, it's a step up from a clicker game, and I'll rate it as worth it, perhaps mostly because it's replayable in the same way clicker games have their allure for casual time-wasting.”
“Although this game is very minimalist and it may or may not have replayability, I recommend this game at the current price or even better on sale.”
“The game is cool and all, but it is so short that you can finish it in less than 2 hours and ask for a refund, but not because it's that bad of a game, but simply because it has very little replayability.”
“Quite short, however, and I don't feel like there's a lot of replay value, so it definitely isn't worth a lot.”
“Replay value is not the highest, since it starts to feel super repetitive quickly.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to their overall experience.
“The music is pretty good.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. However, players note that the narrative is brief and may be hindered by technical issues, such as the inability to play in full screen or upgrade certain features.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story ends very soon, leaving you wanting more.”
“The narrative feels rushed and lacks depth.”
“There seems to be a bug that prevents me from upgrading stonework to level 2, which affects my overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be humorous, highlighting its comedic elements and overall fun experience.
“It's a funny game with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“The humor is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood during intense moments.”
