ENYO

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ENYO is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Arnold Rauers and was released on August 31, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

ENYO is a tactical roguelike where you play as the Greek goddess of war, Enyo, on a quest to recover three legendary artifacts. Combat is based on pushing and pulling enemies into hazards, with the goal of creating powerful chain combos for high scores across three game modes. Despite its accessibility, ENYO requires strategic maneuvers and mastery of weapons for success.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay67 positive mentions

monetization63 negative mentions

Engaging and fun gameplay that combines turn-based strategy with puzzle elements, reminiscent of chess.
Great art style and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
High replayability due to the variety of enemies and strategic depth.

Controls can be unresponsive and lead to accidental moves, causing frustration.
Lack of clear explanations for enemy mechanics, requiring trial and error to learn how to defeat them.
Frequent ads can disrupt gameplay, making it less enjoyable.

gameplay
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its tactical depth, unique mechanics, and engaging puzzle elements, offering a satisfying challenge that encourages strategic thinking. However, many players express frustration over unclear enemy mechanics, inconsistent controls, and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered enjoyable and addictive, with a visually appealing art style and a rewarding learning curve once players grasp the mechanics.
- “Racking up a combo has never been more satisfying, and coming to thoroughly understand all the mechanics and enemy interactions is something magical - especially when it all comes together as you set up a wild combination of your moves and predicted enemy moves to string together a line of creative kills.”
- “Overall, a very challenging game with chess-like strategy and unique mechanics, allowing for a good brain workout and hours of entertainment.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet challenging, and the art is absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The gameplay is broken and buggy.”
- “The nuances of the mechanics are unclear; higher levels will introduce new enemies with no introduction - you'll often die just learning their quirks, and the reliance on the randomly generated terrain often disrupts any flow - forcing you to chase and manipulate an enemy across the map in order to kill it.”
- “Much of my time was spent brute force learning the enemies and weapons, leading to many frustrating losses due to unknown or unintuitive mechanics.”
monetization
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal and optional ads that do not disrupt gameplay, allowing for a more enjoyable experience. However, some users have criticized the presence of intrusive ads, particularly those that are unskippable and frequent, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the game offers a fair monetization model with a low-cost full version, the execution of ads has been a point of contention among players.
- “Usually I don't leave reviews, but this game is fun and challenging, even without paying, and the free version has no ads other than optional ones for continuing a game.”
- “Amazing game, fun with huge depth to the combat system and no ads, worth it.”
- “Excellent game with no ads or in-app purchases.”
- “The incessant advertising does not help.”
- “Fun gameplay ruined by very obtrusive ads.”
- “I'm sure this is a great game, but there are so many ads it's hard to play for any period of time.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and vibrant art style, often described as beautiful, charming, and reminiscent of various artistic influences, including cartoonish and ancient Greek aesthetics. Many reviewers highlight the seamless integration of graphics with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, although a few note that some aspects could benefit from optimization. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in its genre.
- “It features incredible artwork and outstanding graphics.”
- “The graphics and overall aesthetic go together well.”
- “Beautiful and clean graphics.”
- “The graphics and lack of variety leave something to be desired.”
- “Kinda weird for a small and simple game like this, when even graphically intense games have faster response times.”
- “The gameplay is pretty fun though, it gets hard in a not too annoying way (though I haven't even beat floor 5) the graphics are pretty meh, they get the job done but certainly aren't exactly pretty.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting features such as randomly generated maps, increasing difficulty, and simple yet engaging mechanics. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide endless fun and challenge, making it a standout choice for mobile gaming. Overall, the combination of unique design and immersive gameplay contributes to its high replay value.
- “For the game itself, it has infinite replayability specialized for mobile devices if you'd just like to kill some time.”
- “The randomly generated maps and the simplicity of the mechanics make this game highly replayable.”
- “Deceptively complex strategy and great replayability.”
- “Endless replayability.”
- “Love the replay value and all that it has to offer.”
- “Graphics and gameplay fit the game style, and the game is pretty difficult with lots of replayability.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Many players appreciate the combination of great sound effects and a unique soundtrack, although some express frustration over the inability to play their own music simultaneously. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that complements the game's artistic style and gameplay.
- “The art, music, and gameplay are all extremely well done.”
- “Clearly a lot of thought has gone into all its elements (gameplay, artwork, music, etc) in order to produce a taxing, yet atmospheric and engaging experience.”
- “Addictive little roguelike with a lot of depth, beautiful art style and great music.”
- “My only fault with this game is you can't play your own music at the same time.”
- “Great game, but I find it stupid how it stops my music from playing whenever launching the app.”
- “This is a great game and you should definitely play it (although I agree with the critique that we should be able to play our own music too).”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly at higher levels. Common issues include freezing, unresponsive controls, and unwinnable situations caused by glitches, which detract from the overall experience. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the prevalence of these stability problems indicates a need for significant improvements and polish.
- “Gameplay is a 5, I only rate it a 3 because on higher levels with lots of enemies, the game freezes pretty frequently.”
- “The game is honestly great, but it's extremely buggy and full of glitches; one glitch in particular makes some enemies go invisible, making the game impossible to beat.”
- “Extremely buggy: invisible enemies, controls that don't even work, I keep swiping and nothing happens; you can't even bring up the pause menu. I can't get past the tutorial because of this; needs a lot of extra polish.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a general desire for a more developed story within the game, with several users expressing that the lack of narrative detracts from their overall experience. While the gameplay is praised for its mechanics and strategic elements, many feel that the addition of a campaign mode or a more engaging storyline would enhance the game's appeal and provide greater motivation for players. Overall, the game's artistic elements are appreciated, but a stronger narrative component is seen as a missed opportunity.
- “Very cool game and, as always, love the art style and the story that the art tells.”
- “I feel like this is one of those games which has every possibility to be one of the best, and is lacking in something that many other games with weak bases have gotten on point, and that is content; it needs a little more story, more motivation like customizable elements that you'd have to earn coins for. Apart from that, the gameplay is very unique and addictive.”
- “It's a really fun tactical strategic game; it could do with a bit of a storyline, but it's a great time waster.”
- “The only things that stop it from a 5 for me are that it lacks a story (which may be a personal problem) and there is no difference in kind.”
- “I feel like this is one of those games which has every possibility to be one of the best, and is lacking in something that many other games with weak bases have gotten on point, and that is content. It needs a little more story, more motivation like customizable elements that you'd have to earn coins for.”
- “Maybe have a 'campaign' mode with different missions and subsequent pools of enemies and traps.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, others experience significant issues such as high battery consumption, overheating, and occasional bugs. Additionally, the need to restart from the beginning after losing at higher levels adds to the frustration, indicating that further optimization is necessary for a more seamless experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its performance could benefit from improvements.
- “And after leaving it for a while, I came back to it because it runs smoothly and works great!”
- “It's a very well made and unique game, good performance on my OnePlus One, and apart from the odd 'doesn't want to log into Google Play' and 'can't play music while in game' bug... it's a perfect game :)”
- “Game is fun, but it has some performance issues.”
- “The concept is good but lacks in execution and performance. It's also quite difficult, as every time you lose at a higher level, you need to start from scratch, which makes it even more challenging.”
- “Needs some optimization; it drains my battery (I have a OnePlus 3) because my phone gets so hot trying to optimize the graphics.”
- “There are slight performance issues and occasionally confusing mechanics.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, particularly due to the need to restart from the beginning of each set of floors after dying. This design choice contributes to a confusing and unsatisfying experience, as it can feel like a never-ending cycle of effort without reward.
- “Frustrating and tedious.”
- “It makes the game needlessly frustrating and tedious because when you die on a floor, you have to start over from the beginning of each set of floors (10 floors per set).”
- “The resulting experience is confusing, tedious, and unsatisfying.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound and often heartbreaking, though some express frustration with the controls, which can lead to unintended deaths during critical moments.
- “This can be heartbreaking.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character development for its simplicity and effectiveness, highlighting the beautiful use of ancient Greek iconography in the designs. The modern chess-like gameplay complements this aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Simple and effective gameplay, and the use of ancient Greek iconography for the character designs is especially gorgeous.”
- “It's like modern chess; I love the simplicity and the character designs.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted and whimsical suggestions, particularly in the context of slaying creatures, which adds a playful tone to the gameplay experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its thoughtful integration of gameplay, artwork, and music, creating a challenging yet immersive and engaging experience for players.
- “Clearly a lot of thought has gone into all its elements (gameplay, artwork, music, etc.) in order to produce a taxing, yet atmospheric and engaging experience.”