Forge of Gods

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Forge of Gods is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Panoramik Inc and was released on May 6, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Forge of Gods is a free-to-play fantasy strategy game. Collect and upgrade heroes, build your own city, and battle against other players or epic bosses in this addictive game with stunning visuals and deep gameplay. Join the war of the gods now and prove your strategic skills!

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 852 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding68 negative mentions

The game was fun and engaging for a short period, especially for those who enjoy collecting and evolving creatures.
The graphics and art style are appealing, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The community aspect, including guilds and cooperative play, adds a layer of enjoyment and social interaction.

The game suffers from severe pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress without spending money.
Server issues and connection problems have rendered the game unplayable for many users, leading to frustration.
The energy system limits gameplay time, forcing players to wait or spend money to continue playing, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
85%
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The game's story is generally perceived as lackluster and uninspiring, with many players finding it flat and unengaging. While there are numerous quests and missions to complete, the narrative fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing, often leading to frustration with the game's mechanics and monetization strategies. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “It's amazing RPG, more story.”
- “But the game is made so damn good that it's super enjoyable to just follow the story and battle through all the maps and have fun with your friends in guild wars and help each other with leveling out your warlords, etc.”
- “Story quests (which are available in multiple difficulties) advance the plot and can give healthy doses of XP.”
- “The story doesn't give you much reason to continue playing and attempts to hook the player by stating something along the lines of 'if you get far enough, we'll tell you what's going on,' but that didn't interest me.”
- “Perhaps it gets better later, but after 40 minutes of playing, I just couldn't care less about advancing the plot or leveling up.”
- “The game is pretty easy to understand and is fun, until you realize leveling up your creatures to stay with the storyline is beyond time-consuming, trying to force its players into spending money.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitive mechanics and pay-to-win elements, which significantly limit progression without spending money. While some appreciate the initial addictive nature and graphics, others find the energy system restrictive and the overall experience shallow, often reducing to a grind. Overall, the game is seen as more suited for mobile platforms, lacking the depth expected from PC games.
- “If you want something with a different type of strategy gameplay, then this is for you.”
- “That gameplay is quite nice with all the designing and variety of monsters + simple combat system.”
- “I think the mechanics are great and collecting different monsters and evolving them is super fun and addictive.”
- “Units evolution and upgrade mechanics are done sloppily with so many limitations by the user interface, which itself is poorly designed, with only one positive side: very good graphics.”
- “The food/energy mechanic needs to be removed; there is a very good game here, but with it, it's a piece of garbage and pay-to-win gameplay.”
- “Thanks to the very primitive gameplay, this game gets boring rather fast.”
grinding
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively time-consuming and mentally exhausting. While some find the grind relaxing and enjoyable, others criticize the lack of quality-of-life improvements and the feeling of stagnation in progress, often leading to frustration. Overall, the game is characterized as heavily grind-oriented, with a mix of casual fun and a potential for burnout, especially for those unwilling to spend money to expedite progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming is extremely time-consuming and becomes mentally exhausting after thousands of hours playing the same levels.”
- “The sheer number of creatures and grinding you have to do is insane.”
- “It was fun in the beginning, but it gets old fast due to the grinding necessary to advance and nothing new to discover.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and cute art style reminiscent of classic RPGs, while others criticize the simplistic and cartoonish design, likening it to a browser game. Users noted issues such as poor animation, resolution bugs, and a lack of graphical options, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many found the graphics to be decent or even impressive for a mobile port, highlighting the game's unique atmosphere and production values.
- “I love this game; it should be in an art gallery because of how good the graphics are.”
- “For its type, the production values are good, with attractive graphics and design, fitting sounds, and music.”
- “The graphics are cute, mysterious, high quality, and very colorful for such a mobile port; I was really surprised how well this runs with Steam.”
- “The graphics are cartoonish and very simplistic; you may say it's a style, but when an elite one-shotting dragon looks like a gopher with tiny wings spitting chewing gum, it's not funny anymore.”
- “Despite the fact that the game starts in full screen mode, there are graphical glitches that imply the game is not made to be played as such.”
- “Graphics were ported along with gameplay, so expect to see huge pixels everywhere.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
41%
52%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on microtransactions that create a pay-to-win environment. Players report that significant in-game progress is nearly impossible without spending large amounts of money, with many features locked behind expensive paywalls and a convoluted currency system. Despite some positive aspects of the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of in-app purchases and aggressive monetization tactics detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “The game is constantly screaming 'buy me' with its ridiculous in-app purchases.”
- “This game's in-app purchases are not purely about skins but also about gems, which you can spend at premium crypts like amber and ruby. These crypts often drop rare and legendary creatures that are hard to obtain through the free-to-play format.”
- “Mobile app being sold on Steam, the 'DLC' is just what in-app purchases would be...”
- “The game is quite good, but there is no chance to be a top player without paying for microtransactions.”
- “It's got everything you think of when you think of scummy game practices: 'premium accounts', in-game microtransactions to upgrade faster, daily quests to keep you going slow unless you pay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game is generally described as decent but repetitive, with many users noting that the same tracks and sound effects can become tiresome quickly. While some appreciate the production values and find the music above average, others criticize the lack of variety in the soundtrack and suggest the option to mute music should be more accessible. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not be engaging enough for long-term enjoyment.
- “For its type, the production values are good, with attractive graphics/design and fitting sounds/music.”
- “The music is not bad at all; I have heard worse.”
- “The art style and music for this game are just above average.”
- “The same stages, tiles, music, and sounds all the time.”
- “- repetitive to a fault; the same stages, tiles, music, and sounds will get old fast.”
- “- they need a better soundtrack, but they give the option of muting just music, not everything.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and glitches, including a twitchy user interface and issues with the crafting system. While players have reported these problems and received responsive support from the development team, the overall experience remains marred by persistent technical flaws.
- “Game engine with glitches and major flaws.”
- “I have found several bugs and glitches in the game, which I have reported at Forge of Gods.”
- “The game is fun but it's also buggy as hell.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it entertaining and addictive. However, some critiques highlight that the cartoonish graphics can detract from the comedic effect, particularly when character designs appear overly simplistic or unbalanced. Overall, while the game has its funny moments, opinions vary on the effectiveness of its humor.
- “It was a very interesting and funny way of evolving units.”
- “It's a very funny game!”
- “Funny game/time killer... would say addictive!”
- “The graphics are cartoonish and very simplistic; you might call it a style, but when an elite one-shotting dragon looks like a gopher with tiny wings spitting chewing gum, it's not funny anymore.”
- “The jokes fall flat and often feel forced, making the humor feel more like a chore than an enjoyable aspect of the game.”
- “I expected clever writing, but the humor is juvenile and lacks any real wit, leaving me cringing more than laughing.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of poignant realization that evoke strong feelings. However, there is also a sense of disappointment due to stagnation and a desire for faster-paced gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment after extensive playtime.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The first 300 hours I spent were pretty enjoyable, but the lack of changes is heart-breaking.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking effort, particularly in its game engine and hardware requirements, resulting in a clumsy, touchscreen-based interface that feels unrefined, especially given its origins as a mobile port.
- “The developers should have put more effort into game engine optimization and tweaking hardware requirements.”
- “This is an unoptimized grind-fest ported from mobile, complete with a clumsy, touchscreen-based interface.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers generally find the game's replayability lacking, comparing it to mobile or Facebook games that prioritize quick profits over engaging content. Despite an initially promising concept, the overall entertainment value and incentive to replay are deemed insufficient.
- “Frankly, this seems like a mobile game or Facebook-converted game... quick buck, little entertainment or replay value - which is a shame. I found this game concept quite promising at first.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's graphics blend elements reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic III and Disciples II, creating a unique atmosphere that players find appealing.
- “The graphics look like a mix of Heroes 3 and Disciples 2, but with a unique atmosphere that I really enjoy.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “I love how the sound design complements the visuals, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”