Children of Orc

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Children of Orc is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc. and was released on December 20, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lead your civilization of Orc Children, stranded on a planet. Build infrastructure, explore continents, and instruct your peers. Children of Orc mixes the point-and-click adventure game with real-time-strategy. You control one single Orc and will have to instruct your tribe on how to explore and exploit your habitat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept of commanding orcs to build and gather resources, providing a unique gameplay experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking to try a casual strategy game.
The developer is responsive to feedback and shows potential for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and lack of optimization, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
Many players find the game to be simplistic and lacking in depth, with minimal content and unclear objectives.
The requirement to purchase additional content to unlock the full game is seen as a negative aspect, leading to frustration among players.

graphics
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users finding them lackluster and below average, often describing the minimalist low-poly art style as underwhelming and reminiscent of repurposed assets. However, some players appreciate the charm of certain character designs, such as the cute orcs. Overall, the visual presentation does not meet contemporary standards.
- “Graphics: nice, the orcs are cute in an overlord type of way.”
- “The implementation is lackluster for starters, with a minimalist/low poly 'art' style used instead of contemporary PC graphics, leaving underwhelming visuals.”
- “The graphics are decent, but mostly below average as they feel like assets purchased and repurposed into a game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and slow pace, often feeling unfinished and repetitive, particularly in a 4X grand strategy context. While players can manage the pace by holding the tab button, the mechanics may require external guidance for those unfamiliar with them. Players control an orc tasked with rescuing others and managing resources, but the overall experience may not meet expectations for strategic complexity.
- “Gameplay is very easy; you control an orc (referred to as 'player orc') and initially get dropped on a planet where you need to rescue your fellow orcs from prisons. After that, you can assign them tasks such as retrieving lumber or stone, and get them to build bridges to other islands or constructions.”
- “If you do not wish to figure out the mechanics by yourself, which can take a little while, I recommend watching a YouTube video for how to play the game.”
- “The gameplay doesn't seem to go anywhere beyond a certain point, either, making this feel somewhat unfinished. Building bridges around the place to pick up one magic item as quick as you can isn't really what people think about when they think about what should be a 4X grand strategy/RTS game.”
- “The gameplay is terribly slow, but you can make it more manageable if you're willing to hold the tab button for hours.”
- “If you do not wish to figure out the mechanics by yourself, which can take a little while, see a YouTube video for how to play the game.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as calming and pleasant, providing an interesting contrast to the chaotic scenes involving orcs. However, some users find it can become repetitive and annoying over time.
- “The background music is nice to listen to; it is quite calming and an interesting contrast to the orcs panicked inside cages scattered across the globe.”
- “The music is calm, but it quickly becomes annoying.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and feels repetitive.”
- “The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received criticism, particularly for older hardware like the i7-920, which struggles to launch the game. Additionally, users with Nvidia Optimus laptops must manually configure the executable to run with the dedicated GPU, indicating a lack of seamless optimization for various systems.
- “I can't launch the game because my i7-920 is too old, but most games on Steam work with decent performance (not high-end games from 2018, but anyway).”
- “Not optimized for Optimus laptops; you need to manually run the executable with the GPU if using NVIDIA Optimus.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky visuals, particularly the amusingly unattractive orc character, and a blend of creepy yet funny sound effects, such as the orc's scream when it falls. Overall, the lighthearted tone contributes to a relaxing gameplay experience.
- “Right now you start as a funny-looking orc.”
- “The game itself is simple enough to play, with a nice look and feel that is somewhat relaxing, although the orcs are a little ugly. The scream your player orc makes as it drops is both creepy and funny at the same time.”
grinding
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which draw players into the immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.
stability
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The game shows potential but currently has several bugs, resembling an alpha or beta state. However, the developer is actively engaged, responsive to feedback, and provides helpful support.
- “Showing a lot of promise, but it's a bit buggy at the moment (think alpha or beta, so expect bugs). The developer is quite active, listens to feedback, and is very helpful.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay, which really detracted from my overall enjoyment.”