Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 19 reviews
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  • gameplay
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Action role-playing, puzzle solving, and crafting combine in this sprawling open-world fantasy epic, which invites you to take on a range of sweeping quests, battle unforgettable adversaries, and experience the adventure of a lifetime. An interactive, physics-based world of wonder bursting with colorful characters and exotic islands filled with tricks, traps, and treasures to explore awaits your c…

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming Viking storyline with engaging dialogue and a pleasant art style reminiscent of classic adventure games.
  • The crafting system is versatile and adds depth to gameplay, allowing players to create various items and aids for exploration.
  • Exploration of the islands is enjoyable, with a variety of secrets and side quests that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress and unresponsive controls.
  • Combat mechanics are clunky and simplistic, making encounters feel unsatisfying and frustrating.
  • The overall experience feels unfinished, with shallow puzzles and a lack of polish that detracts from the potential of the game.
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story centers around Tyrim, a young boy on a quest to find the missing men of his village, set against a Viking-inspired backdrop. While the main storyline is engaging and reminiscent of classic platformers, players note that side quests often feel incomplete and lack satisfying resolutions. Overall, the narrative is described as decent but somewhat limited in scope, with issues related to quest coherence and menu navigation.

    • “The story is told in a nutshell: all the men in his home village have disappeared and Tyrim has set himself the goal of finding them again.”
    • “The game follows the story of Tyrim, a young boy living on a small, Viking-like island.”
    • “The main story is fairly interesting and keeps you going.”
    • “Sadly, the game feels unfinished; several quests I've seen in books don't look very coherent, and I'm uncertain if they can be finished at all.”
    • “Issues spread further when quests are added to your journal, which never really grows larger than 3 to 4 items.”
    • “Its open world, that is for sure, but once you get to playing it, you will realize quickly that it is sort of on rails with a story.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in "Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim" is generally praised for being delightful and enhancing the overall experience, with some reviewers highlighting its pleasant background quality. However, there are mentions of the soundtrack feeling unfinished and lacking standout moments, which detracts from the game's potential. Overall, while the music contributes positively, it may not fully elevate the game's experience.

    • “The music was also delightful and helped build the overall experience.”
    • “+ pleasant background music”
    • “+ fantastic music”
    • “Cornerstone: the Song of Tyrim is a game with potential, but it lacks highlights.”
    • “The problem is the Song of Tyrim eventually becomes crippled and feels unfinished.”
    • “Cornerstone: the Song of Tyrim is an adventure game with a similar art style and environment as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by established mechanics that emphasize quick traversal across spaces, complemented by a cartoony visual style and island-exploration narrative reminiscent of "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker." Players particularly enjoy the engaging windsurfing mechanic, which stands out as a highlight. However, performance issues arise during book-style cutscenes, contrasting with smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.

    • “Another highlight is the windsurfing mechanic on one of the islands - it felt so fun and lifelike that it could have been the focus of an entire game in itself.”
    • “I do not have great gaming equipment (I'm looking at you Intel HD Graphics) but still I was able to play this game with high settings and even anti-aliasing without any slowdown in gameplay.”
    • “While that's not a bad thing on its own, once again, the game is based on established mechanics where the player wants to get across spaces fairly quickly.”
    • “The cartoony visual style, island-exploring storyline, and simple physical puzzles are strongly reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, but the core gameplay is substantially different.”
    • “Unfortunately, the book-style cutscenes went to a crawl no matter the settings I chose, but I noticed that a single core was used at full capacity during those, while all of my cores were put to work during gameplay.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of *Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim* are praised for their vibrant, cel-shaded art style reminiscent of *The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker*, providing an appealing visual experience. Players report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game's adventurous exploration.

    • “I loved the Wind Waker art style, so to me this game was pure eye candy.”
    • “Feels much like Zelda: The Wind Waker in some aspects, such as the cel-shaded graphics and the boat travel.”
    • “Nice looking graphics and art style.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The cel-shaded graphics are reminiscent of older titles, which may not appeal to everyone.”
    • “While the art style is charming, it doesn't push any boundaries and feels somewhat generic.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game exhibits minor glitches, indicating that while stability is generally acceptable, there are occasional issues that may affect the experience.

    • “There are minor glitches.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue, which has consistently elicited laughter from players, making it a standout feature.

    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the dialogue, which had me laughing out loud on several occasions.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty banter that kept me entertained throughout.”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the hilarious character interactions and absurd situations that unfolded.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting that its performance is very impressive.

    • “The performance is very impressive.”
    • “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for a seamless experience.”
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