Castle Woodwarf 2
- July 2, 2019
- Domo76
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of tycoon and strategy games.
- It has a charming aesthetic with nice graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it suitable for short gaming sessions.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 3 hours, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor screen resolution options and unresponsive controls, which hinder the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content it offers, especially compared to the free original version.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice visuals and retro pixel art style, while others criticized the lack of modern graphical options and resolution settings. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a preference for more contemporary designs.
“I mean it's a good game, don't get me wrong. The graphics are nice, the gameplay is good, the soundtrack is really beautiful and relaxing, and the voice acting is the same, but it suits different dwarfs.”
“It's short and sweet; the graphics are okay.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and appealing graphics, but it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, with players expressing disappointment over the limited levels and the separation of house upgrades from the main gameplay experience. While there is some resource management involved, it is considered shallow and does not significantly enhance the core gameplay.
“I mean it's a good game, don't get me wrong. The graphics are nice, the gameplay is good, the soundtrack is really beautiful and relaxing, and the voice acting is the same, but it suits different dwarfs.”
“There's some lightweight resource management as you have a cap on units, and you also need to allocate some of your units to gathering supplies and gold, but this is a very shallow addition to the core gameplay.”
“It's just really sad; if the game had more levels and gameplay, it would definitely receive positive reviews.”
“But it offloads the house/castle upgrade to a meta system outside of the gameplay.”
“There's some lightweight resource management, as you have a cap on units and need to allocate some of your units to gathering supplies and gold, but this is a very shallow addition to the core gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game diverges significantly from the original, presenting a segmented level structure that may lead players to overlook the narrative. While it attempts to weave a storyline through missions, the focus on collecting crystals and stars for upgrades often overshadows the plot.
“It's very different from the original, as now the game is segmented into different levels, while it tries to follow a story that, if you're just playing the game, you'll probably end up skipping.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a fun experience with decent replay value, though some players feel it lacks longevity and depth, which may limit its overall replayability.
“Fun game, and decent replay value!”
“Not much longevity, depth, or replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the need to hoard in-game currency to purchase unbalanced and powerful upgrades, which can disrupt game balance.
“I don't like the idea of hoarding and grinding the in-game currency, so I can afford very unbalanced, powerful power-ups.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful and relaxing soundtrack, which complements the overall experience alongside the graphics and gameplay. Additionally, the voice acting is noted to be fitting for the different dwarfs, enhancing the immersive quality of the game.
“The soundtrack is really beautiful and relaxing, perfectly complementing the gameplay.”
“The music enhances the overall experience, making it a joy to play.”
“The voice acting and music are both excellent, adding depth to the characters.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of dwarfs on the surface is highlighted as a standout feature in the first episode, showcasing a meticulous and engaging approach to gameplay mechanics.
“What made the first episode special was the maniacal optimization of dwarfs on the surface.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game to be relatively stable but note that it has some bugs that affect gameplay, making it feel somewhat too easy at times.
“In general, it is a bit too easy and a bit buggy.”
