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"Dwarven Realms" is a third-person ARPG that features innovative gameplay through its dynamic itemization system and strategic combat. With a community-centric development approach, the game offers a unique skill tree for diverse weapon professions, ensuring an immersive and personalized experience for each player. Players can expect constant updates aligned with community feedback, enhancing the overall gameplay and providing a labor of love from the developers.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,478 reviews
gameplay232 positive mentions
grinding340 negative mentions

  • Addictive gameplay loop with endless grinding and loot collection.
  • Great mix of ARPG mechanics and survivor-style gameplay, providing a unique experience.
  • Active development and community engagement from the developers, with regular updates and improvements.
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited enemy variety and lack of meaningful progression.
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues, especially in higher levels.
  • Character wipes at the end of each season can be frustrating for players seeking long-term progression.
  • gameplay
    574 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a blend of action RPG and horde survival mechanics, offering an addictive and engaging experience with a satisfying core loop of combat, progression, and loot collection. While many players appreciate the intuitive mechanics and smooth gameplay, some criticize the repetitiveness and grindiness that can set in after extended playtime, along with a lack of depth in character builds and skill diversity. Overall, the game is seen as fun and worth the price, especially for those who enjoy casual yet rewarding gameplay, though it still requires improvements in mechanics and clarity.

    • “Engaging gameplay: the mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up yet challenging enough to keep you invested.”
    • “Gameplay loop is so satisfying, it's super easy to get into, and I don't have to play through 50 hours of story to start enjoying the game.”
    • “Dwarven realms is a game perfect for players who love action-packed gameplay and the thrill of battling through large groups of enemies.”
    • “The only thing is that it becomes grindy and repetitive when you have about 25 hours of gameplay.”
    • “Also, the gameplay needs to be improved; it must be possible to make some more variety, so the game is more than just running around in circles.”
    • “But the gameplay itself is incredibly stale... it's grindy as hell, but there's no reason to want to go through with the grind.”
  • grinding
    342 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's grinding mechanics are a central focus, with many players noting that while it can become repetitive and tedious after extended play, the experience is often enjoyable if one appreciates mindless farming and character progression. Some reviews highlight the cathartic nature of combat and the thrill of loot collection, while others criticize the lack of depth and variation in gameplay. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy grinding for incremental power increases, though it may not satisfy players seeking a more narrative-driven experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The only thing is that it becomes grindy and repetitive when you have about 25 hours of gameplay.”
    • “Pretty meh, the game is fine at first but then it gets repetitive quite quickly; there's no interesting thing to do, it's just grinding for grinding. You don't do much different at level 3 than at level 15, you just activate auto attack and then just kill tons of things to access the boss.”
    • “But the gameplay itself is incredibly stale... it's grindy as hell, but there's no reason to want to go through with the grind.”
  • graphics
    218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are dated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, often comparing them to mobile games or even Atari visuals. While some appreciate the charming art style and immersive environments, others criticize the poor optimization and low resolution, leading to performance issues. Overall, the graphics may not meet modern standards, but many players find that the enjoyable gameplay compensates for these shortcomings.

    • “Beautiful graphics: the art style is charming, capturing the essence of a vibrant dwarven world with attention to detail that enhances immersion.”
    • “The graphics in the game are amazing and the environments are so detailed.”
    • “The visuals are dope, making every dungeon crawl feel epic.”
    • “The graphics are barely one step from a mobile game; it plays like a mobile game with no real depth or strategy, and it runs terribly, even on good hardware.”
    • “On low everything graphics, it looks like a blurry Atari game (no exaggeration) and still struggles a little over 30fps.”
    • “Clunky and boring combat, with boring loot, boring crafting, boring enemies, identical-feeling 'builds', a gigantic but incredibly uninspired passive tree, and graphics so bad and charmless that I'm left wondering if this is a school project.”
  • story
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is largely criticized for its lack of a meaningful story, with many players noting that it offers little more than repetitive grinding and combat without any narrative depth or character progression. While some appreciate the straightforward action and gameplay loop, the absence of quests, lore, and a cohesive plot leaves many feeling that the experience is soulless and devoid of context. Overall, it caters primarily to those seeking a mindless action RPG rather than a story-driven adventure.

    • “Rich lore: the storytelling in the game adds depth to the characters and settings, making each quest feel meaningful.”
    • “Has a lot of depth after you complete the 'campaign'/'story'.”
    • “The story is also really interesting and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “No story, no exploration, just the end game.”
    • “The world tells no story and progression is empty of meaning.”
    • “It's an ARPG with all of the story/adventure stripped away.”
  • optimization
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including frequent lags and low frame rates even on high-end systems. Despite some players finding enjoyment in the gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during intense combat scenarios. Many reviewers express a desire for better optimization and balancing, indicating that the current performance does not meet expectations for a game of its type.

    • “The talent tree is pretty large and, while there are definitely 'optimized builds', you can go it alone or check out their Discord for help.”
    • “The game is really good; I was pleasantly surprised at the level of depth the game offers the further you progress. I've had no performance issues other than the occasional frame drop when nuking a particularly large pack of enemies and would recommend it to ARPG enjoyers.”
    • “Only con right now is the optimization; there are lots of effects which can cause lag even on high-end systems, but the devs are more focused on content building at the moment, so it's understandable.”
    • “The game is so unoptimized, walking around your hideout can't reach over 60fps.”
    • “Optimisation and performance is terrible in this game. I have a 7800x3d and 4070ti; an indie game like this should work flawlessly on my rig. It does not. When I'm in rapture farming (where you spend 99% of your gameplay time), my fps are 15-20, which is unacceptable.”
    • “Avoid, do not buy; it's just horrifically optimized. All you do is spam hunt for gear and then farm materials over and over, and the combat is about 2 fps in some points with all the good AoE builds.”
  • stability
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and a multitude of bugs affecting gameplay, including issues with combat mechanics and graphical glitches. Many describe the experience as feeling unfinished and janky, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion. While some acknowledge that bugs are expected in early access, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant improvements to its stability and optimization.

    • “Either fatal error or just freezes and crashes with no window informing you why it crashed.”
    • “Very buggy, (collisions, attacks, spells, UI, every aspect of the game is buggy).”
    • “But in reality this is a buggy and confusing mess!”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and forgettable, while others appreciate its ability to complement gameplay. Many users express a desire for more engaging and epic tracks, noting that the current soundtrack lacks variety and impact. Overall, while the music can enhance the gaming experience, it often feels insufficient for a more immersive atmosphere.

    • “This game is great to play while vibing to some music.”
    • “Loving the soundtrack.”
    • “I love to just turn on the music and grind.”
    • “I can't actually recall what the music sounds like during a rupture; it's that forgettable.”
    • “The music kind of sucks.”
    • “Would it kill you to put music in the game?”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its simple yet addictive gameplay loop, extensive character customization, and diverse playstyles facilitated by a large passive skill tree. While some players appreciate the depth and seasonal content that enhance replay value, others note that the streamlining of certain elements may detract from the complexity that typically contributes to long-term engagement. Overall, many users find the game to have endless replay potential, making it accessible and enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.

    • “Combining Dynasty Warriors with Diablo 2, this game has amazing replayability and it is so easy to get lost in the grind in the best way possible.”
    • “The seasons and ladder system makes the game replayable and there is enough content to keep you occupied for a good while.”
    • “I haven't played it long, but I've watched friends play it and you can customize your character's abilities/equipment to create unique playstyles, which adds a lot of replayability value.”
    • “The problem with it is that it has streamlined literally everything and in the process removes a lot of the texture and complexity that makes these kinds of games so replayable.”
    • “Some full-price games do not offer this playtime and replayability opportunities!”
    • “The crafting is simple, the stats are easily understandable, and the skill tree makes it so that you can have a decent amount of customization and/or replayability.”
  • monetization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and upfront payment, while others criticize the presence of costly cosmetics and a poorly executed monetization strategy reminiscent of mobile games. Despite the potential for a subscription model, many feel that the game leans too heavily on ads and microtransactions, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, players express disappointment in the monetization approach, viewing it as a cash grab that undermines the game's original intent.

    • “No microtransactions!”
    • “And seasonal gameplay with no shoddy microtransactions!”
    • “My friend mentioned this game on his stream and I hopped right on.”
    • “A single player, indie, vampire survivor-like game with around $500 worth of day-one microtransactions (one of them costs $100, so not all that micro).”
    • “It seems like the game wants to have a monetization model like a clicker/idle game, but it doesn't land and it just sucks the fun out of the game.”
    • “Just a little disappointing that this feels like yet another EA game that was just a cash grab or fell flat on the original idea.”
  • humor
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious voice acting and amusing gameplay elements like funny ragdoll physics and quirky mounts, such as riding a chicken. While some attempts at humor may fall flat, the overall comedic tone is well-received, with players enjoying the absurdity of build diversity and the occasional amusing bugs. The lighthearted approach contributes to a fun and engaging experience.

    • “The dwarf guide is very humorous.”
    • “It really is a lot of fun and the voice acting is absolutely hilarious.”
    • “The leveling felt nice, the mounts were funny (I ended up riding a chicken around) and just a ton of monsters spawning and slashing them all down.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its supportive community and active developer, which fosters a sense of belonging. Despite initial reservations about the graphics and gameplay, many describe the experience as rewarding and enjoyable, highlighting the game's depth and the developer's approachability as key emotional factors. Overall, it is seen as a hidden gem that resonates with players on a personal level.

    • “He was open to talking for a bit, and made me feel like a part of the community.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is facilitated through the allocation of stat and skill points at each level, allowing for customization and growth. However, players may need to engage in trial and error or seek advice from the community to optimize their choices effectively.

    • “The game offers stat points and skill points at every level, which greatly enhances character development. Players may need to experiment through trial and error or seek advice in the Discord community.”
    • “Character development feels overly reliant on trial and error, making it frustrating to progress without clear guidance.”
    • “The system of allocating stat points and skill points every level lacks clarity, leading to confusion and a less enjoyable experience.”
    • “I often find myself lost in character development, as the trial and error approach can be tedious and discouraging.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the atmosphere as being highly realistic, contributing to an immersive gaming experience. This attention to detail enhances the overall engagement and believability of the game world.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, with every detail contributing to a sense of unease and wonder.”
    • “The rich and vibrant atmosphere draws you in, creating a captivating experience that lingers long after you put the game down.”
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