Cleric and Goblins
- August 27, 2023
- TechnologyCafeSingularity
Get on Steam"Cleric and Goblins" is a VR action game with procedurally generated dungeons and physics-based combat. After a cleric guides you through a mysterious forest, you must rescue her from goblins in a dungeon, using your knife and wits to navigate traps and claim the best loot. The game features decision-making and immersive adventures.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a surprising variety of weapons and randomly generated dungeons, providing some fun and unique gameplay experiences.
- Players appreciate the physics-based movements of characters, which can lead to humorous moments during gameplay.
- The ability to upload custom VRM models as player characters adds a creative and personal touch to the game.
- The combat mechanics are janky, with issues like unreliable hit detection, weapons getting stuck, and attacks often bouncing off enemies.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and general physics problems that detract from the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the game lacks polish and requires significant updates to improve the controls and combat system.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is described as simple and enjoyable, complementing its fun gameplay loop; however, some reviewers express reservations about recommending the game due to issues with the combat mechanics.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a fun loop complemented by a straightforward storyline; however, the combat mechanics are criticized, leading to a lack of overall recommendation for the game.
“I think the developer has found a fun gameplay loop with a simple storyline.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the physics-based movements of the goblins and the cleric, resulting in amusing and unpredictable interactions that enhance the overall comedic experience.
“The goblins and the cleric have physics-based movements that lead to hilarious moments.”
“The goblins and the cleric have physics-based movements that lead to hilarious moments.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, particularly with enemy AI, which complicates combat and makes it frustratingly difficult to land effective hits.
“The combat is surprisingly hard, partly due to how buggy the goblins are, but it's also really hard to get an effective hit on them.”
