Dwerve: Prologue

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 181 reviews
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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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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game combines tower defense mechanics with RPG elements, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
  • The pixel art and sound design are charming and well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The prologue is entertaining and leaves players eager for the full release, showcasing interesting mechanics and a compelling story.
  • The combat mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The dialogue-heavy sections can disrupt the pacing, making the experience feel tedious at times.
  • Some players found the game to be too linear and predictable, lacking opportunities for exploration and discovery.
  • gameplay33 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay has received positive feedback for its fun and innovative mechanics, particularly the combination of tower defense and RPG elements. Many players found the prologue engaging and praised the intuitive controls, while some noted minor issues with pacing and navigation. The unique gameplay loop and charming art style have left players excited for the full release.

    • “Very intuitive and yet innovative gameplay.”
    • “Fun and unique 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 low-quality games that have big-breasted women in their ads and drag you by your hand into their frustrating gameplay loops, hoping you are one of those players who will keep playing and spend money.”
    • “Keep in mind, however, that this is the absolute core mechanic of your game and it should work flawlessly and be fun at all times.”
    • “This seems to be on purpose for mechanics, but wow it feels like I'm taking forever to get from point A to B.”
  • story32 mentions

    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 or basic, others appreciated its depth and excitement, particularly in the prologue. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, though some players expressed concerns about potential pacing issues due to excessive dialogue.

    • “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.”
    • “Good animation and good storytelling.”
    • “The story was pretty formulaic and the writing was okay.”
    • “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.”
    • “If the story about how a young lad needs to save his father and village, which we've seen in every other game, is actually so important, how about just having the text appear while you're walking or something so you don't lose control of your character?”
  • graphics11 mentions

    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 during battles. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “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 it 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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players express concerns that grinding in the game may become overly tedious, particularly when it involves repetitive tasks like breaking barrels and bushes for rewards. While some remain hopeful that developers will improve this aspect, the current experience suggests a potential imbalance between enjoyment 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.”
  • music3 mentions

    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 that some feel the soundtrack could be enhanced further. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “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.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for resembling low-quality titles that rely on exploitative gameplay loops to entice players into spending money, drawing unfavorable comparisons to games with misleading advertising and shallow content.

    • “In its current form, this part of the game resembles those low-quality games that use flashy ads to lure players in, only to trap them in frustrating gameplay loops, hoping to extract money from them.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to take advantage of players rather than enhance their experience.”
    • “It’s disappointing to see a game with such potential resorting to aggressive monetization tactics that overshadow the actual gameplay.”
  • stability1 mentions

    While "dwerve: prologue" shows great potential and offers a fresh take on tower defense games, it is currently plagued by significant bugs that render it unplayable for many users.

    • “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 for the time being.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay, which really detracted from my overall enjoyment.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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.”
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