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Dwarven Skykeep

70%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization
70% User Score Based on 134 reviews

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"Dwarven Skykeep" is a card-based tower defense game where you, as a mage, construct a magical tower to find the lost citadel of Dwarves. With a limited deck capacity, you'll acquire new cards throughout levels to build your tower, place rooms, spellcast, and repair. Strategic decisions are crucial in building rooms efficiently and choosing the right cards for your deck to shape your late-game strategy.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews
story8 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and charming animations that enhance the overall experience.
  • It offers a unique blend of base building, deck management, and tower defense mechanics that can be engaging and fun.
  • The humor and quirky writing add a delightful touch to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of lighthearted fantasy themes.
  • The controls are clunky and awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with hitboxes and mouse navigation issues.
  • The game heavily relies on RNG, which can result in soft failures and make progress feel overly dependent on luck rather than skill.
  • There are numerous bugs and design flaws, including confusing tutorials, poor UI, and spelling/grammar errors that detract from the overall quality.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as cute and humorous, featuring a wizard named Dr. Sevendar Kness and his interactions with a raven, set in a chapter-based adventure that reveals a larger narrative. However, the writing quality is criticized for being weak, and many players find the quests tedious and chore-like rather than engaging. While the story has its fun moments, the overall experience is marred by poor optimization and gameplay mechanics that can detract from enjoyment.

    • “Nice and cute, story-puzzle adventure!”
    • “This is a funny little adventure game played in chapters that reveal a bigger story.”
    • “You play as Dr. Sevendar Kness, a wizard, and Raven is a bird you’ll interact with as the story progresses.”
    • “The writing is a seriously weak attempt at storytelling and grammar.”
    • “And all of it involves dreary clicking here and there just to advance the story.”
    • “Between missions there's a lot of standard overworld fare, complete with tower-loads of wacky postmodern self-aware humor of a flavor I've not quite seen before.”
  • gameplay
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Dwarven Skykeep is a unique blend of base building, deck management, and tower defense, offering a mix of tactical challenges and RNG elements that can be both engaging and frustrating. While the game features charming characters, beautiful pixel art, and a cozy atmosphere, many players note that the mechanics can feel disjointed and difficult to navigate, with some basic flaws that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains fun and addictive, particularly for those who enjoy its innovative approach to gameplay.

    • “You have deep combinational game mechanics and an endless stream of tactical problems coming at you.”
    • “Dwarven Skykeep is a unique base-building RPG that blends deck-building mechanics with tower defense gameplay.”
    • “Great addictive gameplay in the form of building a base, but with the card mechanics.”
    • “Crucially, the mechanics differ a little from the original game - where the deck building and management worked - to this game, where they largely are a pain.”
    • “But it's been pointed out that there are basic gameplay flaws that haven't been addressed yet.”
    • “I only played in Goblin World when the demo was available, but now I am in Shadow World, where the gameplay changed a lot.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style, which contributes to a cozy and endearing atmosphere. Many players appreciate the detailed artwork and how it complements the game's music, creating a pleasant overall experience. However, some critiques mention that while the art style is appealing, the execution of the game itself may fall short, affecting the overall enjoyment.

    • “Endearing art style and characters.”
    • “Dwarves, beer, magic towers, and beautiful pixel art graphics.”
    • “Cosy vibes, rather easy to learn base mechanics, beautiful pixel art aesthetic and lovely music will make this game an awesome weekend afternoon.”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, featuring a mix of cute animations, hilarious voice acting, and a plethora of jokes and references that cater to fans of postmodern and nerdy humor. While some players found the humor engaging and entertaining throughout the adventure, others noted that the dialogue could become tedious, leading them to skip it. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute positively to its whimsical fairytale atmosphere, though the execution may not resonate with everyone.

    • “An amusing game, cute humor, a delightful fairytale world.”
    • “Great pixel art, great sound design and music, hilarious voice acting.”
    • “Just about everything has a comedic bent, so it'll probably irk anyone who doesn't get the humor, but if you do, it'll keep you entertained the entire time.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a magical and cozy vibe that complements the pixel art and sound design. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that enriches the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and immersive. Overall, the combination of lovely music and engaging visuals contributes to a delightful gaming experience.

    • “Music envelopes you with the mood.”
    • “An unusual, yet interesting game with lovely music and a rather endearing setting.”
    • “Cosy vibes, rather easy to learn base mechanics, beautiful pixel art aesthetic and lovely music will make this game for an awesome weekend afternoon.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its enchanting blend of pixel graphics and fitting music that creates a magical ambiance. The multifaceted strategy elements further enhance the immersive experience, making players feel engaged right from the tutorial.

    • “I have just passed the tutorial, and I'm already in love with the atmosphere.”
    • “At first glance, it's an interesting multifaceted strategy with construction; the pixel graphics look nice, and the music creates the perfect magical atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably poor, particularly in the train levels, which are criticized for being heavily reliant on RNG and designed for expert players, often necessitating a walkthrough for completion.

    • “But it's also horribly optimized (train levels), designed for experts/requires a walkthrough (three tower mission), and is almost entirely RNG dependent (again, train levels).”
    • “But it's also horribly optimized (train levels), designed for experts/requires a walkthrough (three tower mission), and is almost entirely RNG dependent (again, train levels).”

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