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DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale

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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Caravel Games and was released on February 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale takes the DROD franchise in a new direction by combining the puzzling elements of DROD with the RPG fare of player stats, one-on-one monster duels, and loads of treasure for the taking. Tendry's Tale is an innovative concept that is not your typical RPG at all, but a puzzle game! What makes DROD RPG different from the typical role-playing experience is that it contains no …

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • DROD RPG offers a unique and challenging puzzle experience that requires careful resource management and strategic planning.
  • The game features a friendly interface with unlimited undo options and fast save/load capabilities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • Highly recommended for fans of puzzle games, it provides tons of replay value with additional user-created levels available for download.
  • Players may find themselves needing to restart the game multiple times due to the difficulty and potential for unwinnable states, which can be frustrating.
  • The game can feel like trial-and-error rather than pure puzzle-solving, as players must often learn through repeated attempts.
  • Some players may struggle with the game's steep learning curve and complex mechanics, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck.

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of RPG and puzzle mechanics, requiring players to engage in trial-and-error and frequent backtracking, which some may find frustrating. While the interconnected nature of the game offers a unique experience, the necessity to restart for optimization can detract from the enjoyment, particularly for those who prefer a more straightforward approach to puzzles and RPGs. Overall, it appeals to players who appreciate strategic planning and optimization within a complex gameplay framework.

    • “In Puzzle Quest, you do RPG things using puzzle mechanics.”
    • “In DROD RPG, you do puzzle things using RPG mechanics.”
    • “But that's not the gameplay I was expecting -- to me, trial-and-error is the antithesis of puzzle games and redo-from-start is the antithesis of RPG games.”
    • “Saving often and backtracking is an inherent part of the gameplay.”
    • “The whole thing is a giant interconnected puzzle that uses deterministic RPG mechanics.”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a rich backstory and engaging voice acting, making it story-heavy for a puzzle game, yet relatively light for an RPG, lacking complex narratives and side quests. While it provides a charming narrative experience, it primarily serves as a side story within the broader context of the DROD series. Overall, players appreciate the depth of the story despite its simplicity compared to traditional RPGs.

    • “It's a good RPG and a great side story to DROD that shows how things are on the side of one of Beethro's enemies.”
    • “The story elements are delivered through voice acting and will make you love Tendry for his panache!”
    • “This game is story heavy for a puzzle game, but story light for an RPG: there is no complex story to read or numerous anecdotes and side-quests.”
    • “The story elements are delivered through voice acting and will make you love Tendry for its panache!”
    • “This is a numbers game wrapped in a pleasant interface, an original soundtrack, and a deep backstory sprinkled over all the DROD games.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is centered around resource optimization, specifically focusing on managing hit points effectively. Players find it to be a fun and unique experience in the optimization genre.

    • “DROD RPG is a really fun and unique optimization game.”
    • “The game is a resource optimization game, where the resource to optimize is your hit points.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its replayability, with users highlighting its excellent puzzle design that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Excellent puzzle game with tons of replay value.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highlighted as an original soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing the pleasant interface and deep backstory present throughout the DROD series.

    • “This is a numbers game wrapped in a pleasant interface, an original soundtrack, and a deep backstory sprinkled over all the DROD games.”
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DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale was released on February 12, 2016.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale was developed by Caravel Games.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale is a single player game.

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