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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
    14% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    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
    17% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    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
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    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
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    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
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    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. Common tags for DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale include turn-based, indie, roguelite, family friendly, pixel graphics and others.

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.

Similar games include Tactical Nexus, Crystal Project, The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Vaporum: Lockdown, DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder and others.