Dwerve: Prologue

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Dwerve: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Half Human Games and was released on September 3, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Begin your apprenticeship as Dwerve! Tinker with a couple of the turrets! Meet your companions! Learn the basic strategies and tactics of turret-based combat. Hone your tower-defense dungeon-crawling skills so you're ready for the full game! Dwerve is a tower defense dungeon crawler RPG where you play as a young dwarf tinkerer who adventures into a ruined kingdom and unearths the lost technologie…

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Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of tower defense and RPG mechanics, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
The pixel art and sound design are charming and well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The prologue offers a satisfying introduction with interesting mechanics and a compelling story, leaving players eager for the full release.

The combat mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, making it difficult to place turrets and manage character movement effectively.
The game suffers from pacing issues, with excessive dialogue and slow movement that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly in later sections of the prologue, which may hinder the experience.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The gameplay has been widely praised for its fun and satisfying mechanics, combining tower defense and RPG elements in an innovative way. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, charming pixel art, and engaging gameplay loop, although some have noted a desire for improvements in navigation and dialogue pacing. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique mechanics and enjoyable prologue, leaving players excited for the full release.
- “The gameplay loop is fun and satisfying, the pixel art is adorable and the controls are pretty good!”
- “Very intuitive and yet innovative gameplay.”
- “Combines both RPG elements and tower defense mechanics, both of which are executed really well (at least from what I see in the prologue).”
- “Just trying to point out that in its current form, this part of the game resembles a lot of those games that have big-titted women in their ads and drag you by your hand into their gameplay loops hoping you are one of those suckers that will keep playing and cough up money.”
- “The combination of tower defense and RPG/battle mechanics and the 'can't attack but can use a boomerang' gimmick makes it very hard.”
- “This seems to be on purpose for mechanics, but wow it feels like I'm taking forever to get from point A to B.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
41%
9%
The story of the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising its engaging and compelling narrative, as well as its well-developed characters and beautiful animation. While some found the storyline to be somewhat formulaic and criticized the pacing due to excessive dialogue, others appreciated its depth and excitement, particularly in the prologue. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, promising a memorable experience for players who enjoy classic RPG narratives.
- “Dwerve looks to be promising; I find its story to be both in-depth and thrilling while it's just the prologue.”
- “The story is interesting and the cast of characters feel unique and personalized.”
- “Amazing story and beautiful game mechanics.”
- “I should also say that the very beginning was a bit confusing because I wasn't expecting to need to die to progress the story.”
- “I'm optimistic, but I could easily see the full game becoming 20% fun and 80% tedious storytelling.”
- “I know it's important to have a story, but too many dialogues will make the game a bit boring, especially when the base of it is the gameplay itself.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute and nostalgic art style, complemented by nice pixel graphics that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received for their charm and detail, some players find that the art can occasionally obscure gameplay elements, making it difficult to navigate and strategize effectively. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, though some minor issues have been noted.
- “Interesting lore about warsmith that supports the whole tower defense concept well, and the game has nice pixel graphics.”
- “Fun game with a cute, nostalgic art style.”
- “Placing the turrets is imprecise, as is character movement. Recalling the turrets is unintuitive and quickly turns into Russian roulette. The battles feel like they all have 'the right way' to set up towers, and then all the wrong stuff you try because you thought this game would let you be creative. The art style is 'cute' and all, but can make it kind of hard to see what's actually going on.”
- “And a fix was rolled out to disable some troublesome graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple yet detailed in all the right places.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for resembling low-quality titles that rely on exploitative gameplay loops to encourage players to spend money, drawing unfavorable comparisons to games with misleading advertising and shallow content.
- “In its current form, this part of the game resembles many low-quality games that rely on flashy ads and manipulative gameplay loops, hoping to entice players into spending money.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to lure players into a cycle of spending rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
- “It’s frustrating to see a game that could be great bogged down by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player enjoyment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While "dwerve: prologue" shows great potential and offers a fresh take on tower defense games, users report that it is currently plagued by significant bugs, rendering it unplayable.
- “This has tons of potential, and as someone who loves tower defense games, this is a refreshingly new idea. However, unfortunately, Dwerve: Prologue is unplayably buggy at the moment.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express concerns that grinding in the game may become overly tedious, with repetitive tasks like breaking barrels and bushes detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some are hopeful for improvements, the current experience suggests a potential imbalance between fun and monotony.
- “I'm optimistic, but I could easily see the full game becoming 20% fun and 80% tedious storytelling.”
- “It's a bit tedious to break barrels and bushes, but I'm sure the devs will smooth that out.”
- “They don't take long to break, but when there's a bunch and they all have the possibility of money, it becomes a bit tedious, especially when I have to wait on the windup for the boomerang.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in Dwerve is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm and excitement, which complements the game's unique tower defense mechanics. However, there are suggestions for improvement, indicating a desire for even better compositions. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Dwerve is both charming and fun to play; the game has a unique tower defense style that keeps the combat interesting, along with beautiful views and exciting music.”
- “✔️ Love the soundtrack.”
- “I won't give any recommendations for improvements, just develop it in this way; maybe you should find or compose better music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features witty dialogues that enhance the overall experience, complemented by a well-integrated tutorial that adds to the humor without being intrusive.
- “Really good game, funny dialogues, and a well-explained and subtly added tutorial.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players expressing excitement and anticipation for the full version.
- “Great atmosphere, can't wait to play the full version.”