Dolmenjord
- November 17, 2022
- Allan Postal
Get on SteamDolmenjord is a puzzle game inspired by Norse mythology, where players help Vikings organize buildings and villages to conquer new lands. The goal is to place houses and walkways according to specified rules, with the difficulty increasing across 60 levels and 4 different climates. A casual mode is available for those seeking a more relaxed experience.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- Puzzles start off easy and gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The interface is user-friendly, and the game includes helpful features like hints and casual mode for a more relaxed experience.
- Some players find the game to be more about trial and error rather than thoughtful puzzle-solving, which can be frustrating.
- There is a lack of replayability, as once the levels are completed, there is little incentive to return to the game.
- The hint feature can be intrusive, popping up even when players are not stuck, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are consistently praised for their beauty and soothing quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside fitting music that complements the theme. Players appreciate the diorama-like visuals and optional weather effects, which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, even during challenging gameplay. Overall, the aesthetics and ambiance are highlighted as significant strengths of the game.
“The beautiful graphics and soothing music will help you to relax when playing the game, even if you are stuck on one of the levels.”
“Beautiful diorama-like graphics (one of my favorite things), optional weather effects (wouldn't mind a cloud toggle), pleasant if repetitive music, satisfying sound effects.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the music fits the theme perfectly and makes you feel there, in that village, while challenging your logic and reasoning!”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and fitting the theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a relaxing experience, even during challenging gameplay. Users appreciate the ability to adjust volume settings and note that while the music can be repetitive, it remains pleasant and complements the beautiful graphics effectively.
“The beautiful graphics and soothing music will help you to relax when playing the game, even if you are stuck on one of the levels.”
“Beautiful diorama-like graphics, optional weather effects, pleasant if repetitive music, and satisfying sound effects.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the music fits the theme perfectly and makes you feel like you're in that village, while challenging your logic and reasoning!”
“The music is pleasant but repetitive, which can become monotonous over time.”
“You have volume sliders for the music, general effects, and also for the lightning and thunder, which you can turn completely off.”
“While the graphics are beautiful, the music lacks variety and can feel dull after a while.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, primarily due to the absence of end game mechanics, map metrics, or a compelling story to revisit. Some players may find value in replaying harder levels, but overall, the lack of engaging content diminishes the incentive to replay.
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“Replayability is a maybe (if you want to redo the harder levels).”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging for short sessions, with tight mechanics and a straightforward design that offers a pleasant experience. However, it lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame content, map challenges, or a compelling story to draw players back.
“Gameplay is fun; it can keep me busy for 30+ minutes to 1 hour in one sitting.”
“The mechanics are very tight, the game is simple and straightforward, and the presentation is coherent and pleasant.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating Viking-inspired atmosphere, enhanced by its unique visual style and engaging spatial puzzles that involve fitting various house and road pieces into designated spaces. Players appreciate the immersive environment that complements the puzzle mechanics, making it a standout experience.
“An atmospheric puzzle game where you have to fit in a set of pieces into a space, the pieces being houses and roads of different shapes and sizes.”
“The atmosphere is Viking-inspired.”
“For me, this is my choice for the 'Outstanding Visual Style.' I enjoyed the game's atmosphere and its spatial notion puzzles.”
“The atmosphere is Viking.”
“The atmosphere has a Nordic feel.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, background, or engaging storyline, resulting in minimal replayability and no compelling endgame mechanics to draw players back.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with some expressing annoyance after only a short period of gameplay.
“This is just tedious, and I was annoyed after just 6 minutes while breezing through this game.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
