ColdRidge

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"Coldridge is a casual, single-player game with outstanding gameplay that combines board game mechanics, gambling, and roguelike elements for a unique experience. Players explore and prospect for rare resources, take on risky contracts, and find the best item synergies to beat their high scores. With meticulous move planning and 50+ items, 4 characters, and multiple objectives, there's always a new build to discover in this 2-hour game."

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

Coldridge offers a unique blend of strategy and push-your-luck mechanics, making each playthrough engaging and exciting.
The game features beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment.
It provides a relaxing yet challenging experience, perfect for players who enjoy strategic planning and resource management.

The RNG elements and difficulty scaling can lead to frustrating experiences, especially in later chapters where contracts become harder to fulfill.
The storytelling and character development are lacking, with some players finding the narrative dull and unengaging.
The gameplay loop can feel repetitive and may not offer enough depth or content to justify its price for some players.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of strategic planning and risk-reward mechanics, offering a challenging yet engaging experience that keeps players returning. While some find the gameplay loop repetitive and lacking depth, others appreciate its unique approach to resource management and exploration, likening it to a board game. Overall, the visuals are praised, but opinions vary on the game's ability to maintain long-term engagement.
- “The progression system is rewarding, though a little slow at times, and while the story isn't the most exciting, the gameplay itself is so fun and challenging that it doesn't matter.”
- “It has a wonderful mix of push-your-luck mechanics and strategic planning that make each playthrough different and exciting.”
- “Every move had me thinking carefully about how to balance my resources and tackle contracts, and the risk-reward mechanics are so satisfying.”
- “The gameplay loop is boring, repetitive, and just not enough to make me want to overcome the difficulty.”
- “The gameplay loop is too short and not engaging enough for me to justify $15.”
- “I was under the impression this was an exploration/puzzle game, but it's more of a 'hidden item that isn't hidden' type of game with no real gameplay, challenge, or reason to keep going.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
27%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style and soothing aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some reviewers note that the graphics are not on par with larger titles, they still appreciate the clean and effective design that enhances gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, though opinions vary on their value relative to the game's price.
- “The graphics are lovely, and while the storytelling could be better, the gameplay more than makes up for it.”
- “It's a simple concept that is rather addicting and calming, especially given that they choose to make their graphic elements more cartoonish and vivid.”
- “Clever resource strategy roguelike with clean, effective graphics.”
- “$15 is honestly maybe a bit high for what you get, and I think if it didn't have the decent graphics it would probably be a $5 game, but it's not bad or anything.”
- “Graphics aren't a huge priority for me in games, and these graphics are alright, but it's a small game so don't expect to see Civ 6 level or any of the other big 4X games.”
- “Graphics aren't a huge priority for me in games, and these graphics are alright, but it's a small game so don't expect to see Civ 6 level or any of the other big 4X games.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The game's story revolves around a cowboy setting where the player character, an enslaved Indian, navigates a narrative filled with debt and expeditions. While some players appreciate the thematic elements and how the story influences gameplay, many criticize the writing as dull and cheesy, leading to an overall uneven delivery that detracts from the experience. Despite its flaws, the engaging gameplay and aesthetic appeal somewhat compensate for the lackluster storytelling.
- “Although the dialogue was pretty cheesy, I enjoyed the storyline and how it affected gameplay.”
- “It has an engaging story with a lovely aesthetic.”
- “The story adds some nice flavor, even though the dialogue is a bit painful to click through.”
- “Unfortunately, the writing is dull and I couldn't tell you what the story is about; I'm just clicking through it now.”
- “Game overall has a good idea and is interesting at the start, but due to a poorly written story and lack of end game loop, the game is not worth the money spent.”
- “I don't recall much of the plot being presented, but I piece it together as something about cowboys enslaving Indians (player character) and forcing them to perform their expeditions with a large debt.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and authenticity, particularly appealing to fans of westerns, with many reviewers expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately. It complements the game's art style and narrative elements, creating a soothing and immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “And wonderful music, being a fan of westerns, while putting the game together I was delighted that the background music was extremely authentic.”
- “I would gladly buy the OST separately.”
- “Loved the music, the art style, and the narration.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game offers decent replay value, with theoretical high replayability due to its roguelite elements. However, many players find the random nature of the gameplay and lack of exciting progression diminish the incentive to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Decent replay value.”
- “Even though it has roguelite elements, the progression isn't particularly exciting, and I don't think it's going to be endlessly replayable.”
- “In theory, the replayability is high; however, I don’t see the point in going back to have a very random struggle again.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive qualities, likened to a board game enriched with surprises and clever mechanics that enhance the excitement of each turn. However, some players express a disconnect between the appealing atmosphere and their overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “I love the atmosphere, the art, and how each contract feels like a clever gamble, making every turn exciting.”
- “It’s like stepping into a board game but with way more atmosphere and surprises.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its engaging and challenging gameplay, which emphasizes the importance of resource management and optimization. Players find that effectively optimizing resources is key to success in the strategy and puzzle elements of the game.
- “All in all, a fun and challenging strategy/puzzle game that necessitates managing resources and optimization.”