D.W.A.R.F.S.
- March 20, 2014
- ZSK Progres s.c.
Get on SteamD.W.A.R.F.S. is an abbreviation for Dapper Wacky Although Rather Fierce Squad.Welcome to the Magic Forest! Whenever there is trouble, every single animal,big or small, can count on the dwarves’ help. Although it may seem like thesquad prefers relaxation to work, the dwarves are the greatest rescue unit inthe Magic Forest, and they are always ready for action!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute and colorful graphics, with charming character designs and environments.
- There is a variety of characters with unique abilities that can be combined to solve puzzles, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game has a decent backstory and is a complete product, not an alpha version.
- The controls are awkward, with slow character movement and frustrating camera angles that hinder gameplay.
- The game lacks clear direction and objectives, leading to aimless wandering and confusion about what to do next.
- Puzzles often rely on trial and error, making the gameplay feel tedious and clunky due to small action buttons and a lack of hotkey options.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking clear direction and engaging plot hooks, leaving players feeling disconnected from its eclectic mix of elements like dwarves, animals, and trolls. While some find the backstory intriguing, many agree that the overall narrative feels unfinished and poorly expressed, resulting in a less immersive experience.
“Is an interesting adventure/puzzle game with a decent backstory.”
“The game itself felt unfinished with no storyline in place.”
“There's not even a lot of story -- none that's clearly expressed, anyway -- and not much instruction or direction.”
“The game has no early plot hooks and the weird mix between dwarves, the forest, animals, trolls, and ladybugs does not connect for me.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a trial-and-error approach, where players must click on various abilities and hotspots to uncover keys that enable further exploration and progression. This repetitive method can lead to frustration as players navigate through the game.
“The gameplay mostly involves trial and error brute forcing by clicking every ability on every conceivable hotspot, mostly to recover keys that allow further exploration and hopefully progression.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics, characterized by hand-painted normal maps, have not aged well, leading to a perception of diminished visual quality over time.
“The hand-painted normal maps haven't caused the graphics to age very well.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as cute, contributing to a charming and lighthearted atmosphere.
“The music is cute.”
