Clicker Guardians

About

"Clicker Guardians" is an idle clicker game with RPG elements, where you join forces with warriors, mages, and rogues to battle monsters and bosses. With a crafting system and various upgrades, you can customize your character and companions, while a variety of fantasy enemies keep the gameplay interesting. The game supports both active and passive playstyles and offers plenty of content to progress through.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a colorful voxel art style and engaging graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Clicker Guardians offers a mix of idle and active gameplay, allowing players to customize their builds and enjoy a variety of playstyles.
The crafting system adds depth to the game, enabling players to create and upgrade equipment, which can be rewarding.

The game is heavily criticized for its aggressive microtransaction model, making it feel pay-to-win and detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Many players report significant issues with game balance, including nerfs to player progression and frustrating RNG mechanics in crafting and loot drops.
Technical problems, such as server connectivity issues and bugs affecting gameplay, have made the game unplayable for some users.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
9%
The gameplay of Clicker Guardians is a blend of idle mechanics and RPG elements, appealing to both active players and idle game enthusiasts. While the graphics and depth are praised, some players find the gameplay loop cumbersome and lacking in innovative features, particularly during game ascensions. The inclusion of skill trees and item creation adds strategic depth, but the initial character selection can lead to frustration if players feel locked into their choices.
- “Now, for my overall review: the game strikes a perfect balance between idle and interactive gameplay, catering to both active players and enthusiasts of idle gaming like myself.”
- “Clicker Guardians stands out as a triumphant addition to the clicker 'idle' genre, presenting a delightful blend of traditional mechanics and innovative features.”
- “The graphics were stunning and the gameplay was smooth and intuitive.”
- “The crux is that there is simply no interesting feature or game mechanics that happen with each game ascension.”
- “Playing the game feels far too cumbersome considering how simple the premise of the gameplay loop is, even for an idle game.”
- “My biggest recommendation to the devs is to focus on a gameplay loop.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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10%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their bright, colorful, and charming retro voxel aesthetic, reminiscent of Minecraft and appealing to fans of both clicker and RPG genres. Reviewers highlight the immersive atmosphere created by the visuals, complemented by pleasing music and sound effects, although some note that there is potential for improvement in crafting elements. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's allure and enjoyment.
- “The graphics were stunning and the gameplay was smooth and intuitive.”
- “Different kinds of equipment are only for visuals.”
- “The graphics, reminiscent of Minecraft, coupled with aesthetically pleasing music and battle sounds, create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Clicker Guardians has a bright and colorful art style with a retro voxel aesthetic.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting its flexibility for both idle and active playstyles, which allows for multitasking, such as reading manga while grinding. The initial enjoyment of the grind is highlighted, although some players find themselves engrossed late into the night. Overall, the grind is seen as a fun and engaging element of the gameplay experience.
- “There is quite a lot more, but even while I'm grinding on my idle build, it's 3 AM and I should be sleeping...”
- “Whether you prefer grinding idle or actively playing like a clicker fiend, the game accommodates both playstyles.”
- “I love the grindiness, and it's great for an idle.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality, particularly in certain stages and its ability to enhance the atmosphere, others feel that it doesn't compensate for the game's shortcomings. Overall, the music is described as aesthetically pleasing and immersive, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The graphics, reminiscent of Minecraft, coupled with aesthetically pleasing music and battle sounds, create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Everything so far is A+; music, graphics, style, pacing, crafting, learning curve, and creativity.”
- “The music in a clicker game isn't that bad; the mine theme goes hard.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as aggressive, leading to concerns about its potential as a long-term project versus a quick cash grab. Reviewers express skepticism about the developers' intentions, particularly given the game's status as a re-imagining of a previous title.
- “Monetization seems aggressive (for game version 0.1 it definitely is).”
- “I don't have experience with Quantumfrog outside of this game, so I cannot speak to whether or not this will be a long-term project for them or a quick cash grab, especially since this project is a 're-imagining' of another project of theirs, 'Epic Guardian'.”
- “Just another cash grabber, ignore this trash.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story captivates players, drawing them in with engaging twists and turns that keep them invested for hours. However, a recent patch has severely impacted gameplay, breaking daily quests and leaving some players frustrated with the lack of fixes.
- “I found myself lost in the storyline for hours on end, eagerly anticipating the next twist or turn.”
- “They did a patch that completely broke the entire game and the ability to do the daily quests, which they won't fix.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by graphics similar to Minecraft, combined with aesthetically pleasing music and battle sounds, resulting in an immersive experience for players.
- “The graphics, reminiscent of Minecraft, coupled with aesthetically pleasing music and battle sounds, create an immersive atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its perceived shortcomings, with players finding it amusingly poor rather than genuinely entertaining. This self-deprecating humor seems to resonate with users, highlighting a unique charm in its flaws.
- “Hilarious how bad this game is.”