Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 143 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • music
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In "Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot" , create and customize your army of dwarves, leading them in strategic combat against orcs, trolls, and dragons. Every dwarf warrior is unique, with adjustable gear and formation impacting their roles and abilities. Your army starts small, but with strategic decisions and battles, you'll gain experience, gold, and recruits to triumph. Join their Discord for more updates.

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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop with a variety of team and weapon combinations, making it enjoyable to experiment with different strategies.
  • There is a strong sense of progression and depth, with extensive skill trees and meta-progression elements that keep players engaged over time.
  • The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game and addressing player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The user interface is clunky and cumbersome, making navigation and item management tedious, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game can feel excessively grindy, with slow meta-progression and a lack of meaningful rewards for time spent, leading to frustration for some players.
  • There are significant difficulty spikes that can abruptly end runs, making it feel unbalanced and discouraging for players trying to progress.
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a solid and addictive core loop that involves team building and combat, appealing to both casual and strategic players. However, some users express frustration with repetitive mechanics, a convoluted skill tree, and vague systems that can lead to grinding without significant rewards. Despite these issues, many reviewers appreciate the fun items and customization options, indicating that the gameplay has strong potential for improvement.

    • “The core gameplay loop is great and I recommend this game.”
    • “This game has a strong gameplay loop, fun items, and good flexibility on build options.”
    • “The gameplay loop of building your team, sending them in to fight, and repeating is very addictive.”
    • “I don't mind wasting my time, but don't add mechanics that make me waste my time grinding instead of mindlessly playing.”
    • “The skill tree for this game is insanely stupid, locking fun classes and mechanics away, forcing you to play for hours to unlock them.”
    • “It's like this game has unnecessary mobile phone grind mechanics but without the microtransactions.”
  • grinding20 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express frustration with the mechanics that complicate the grinding process, leading to a low reward-to-effort ratio and a sense of stagnation when facing difficulty spikes. While some appreciate the grind as a time-wasting activity, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to streamline the experience and make it less burdensome.

    • “I don't mind wasting my time, but don't add mechanics that make me waste my time grinding instead of mindlessly playing.”
    • “Feels extremely grindy with a low reward to effort ratio.”
    • “After some time, you hit a really hard wall and you need to start grinding hard for achievements to get upgrades.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players praise the soundtrack as excellent and recommend the OST, others find the repetitive nature of the short tracks due to the quick gameplay loop somewhat detracting. Overall, the fantasy-themed music complements the simple game design, but not all players engage with it fully.

    • “Simple game design with fun fantasy music.”
    • “The music in the game is great, but because of the quick gameplay loop, you'll be hearing the same 20-30 seconds of each track cut in on each other over and over as they switch back and forth.”
    • “Great gameplay loop, superb music, and an active developer.”
    • “I can't comment on the music as I turned it down to 0 pretty quickly to listen to a book instead of the game sounds.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its endless opportunities for experimentation and the enjoyment of discovering new combinations. Many consider it a prime example of a game that encourages repeated play.

    • “The replay value is definitely there.”
    • “Endless replayability, and it's so fun to find new combinations that work!”
    • “This game is the definition of replayability!”
    • “The replay value is there.”
    • “Oh wait, I can! This game is the definition of replayability!”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's cute 2D graphics and engaging art style have received positive feedback, with players appreciating the variety of functions that enhance gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute to a compelling experience that encourages repeated play.

    • “The cute graphics and gameplay keep me saying 'just one more run.'”
    • “Such a good and engaging game; I love the 2D art style and all of the different features compared to the demo.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players finding the overall experience stale and unengaging. The repetitive and uninspired combat detracts from any potential comedic elements, leading to a sense of boredom rather than amusement.

  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, the game is considered mostly stable and bug-free, though some users have noted questionable design choices, particularly in the user interface. Despite these minor issues, players feel the game is worth its asking price.

    • “The game has been mostly bug-free, and despite some questionable designs (like the UI), it is very much worth the asking price.”
    • “I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without crashing or major glitches.”
    • “The consistent performance and lack of bugs make this game a reliable choice for players.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is perceived as lacking, with users comparing it to an unfinished mobile game that features no ads, suggesting a need for more engaging or rewarding monetization methods.

    • “It feels like an unfinished mobile game with zero ads.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money just to enjoy basic features of the game.”
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