Galactic Keep
- April 5, 2017
- Gilded Skull Games
Get on SteamGALACTIC KEEP is a sci-fi, tabletop-styled, role-playing game. Investigate exquisite maps in a richly described world, free to roam where you want, exploring for hours! Choose the path of your adventure in an open world filled with hidden surprises around every cavernous, loot filled, turn.
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Reviews
- The art style and visuals are highly praised, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The game features unique mechanics, such as item storage for different character types, adding depth to gameplay.
- Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school RPGs and board games.
- Combat mechanics are overly simplistic and lack strategic depth, often resulting in predictable outcomes.
- The game appears to be discontinued, leaving the overarching story incomplete and limiting future content.
- Repetitive gameplay and reliance on RNG can lead to frustration and a lack of engagement.
- story7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as incomplete due to its discontinuation, leaving players with an unsatisfying overarching narrative. While the first module serves as a promising prelude and features unique races and classes, the overall plot is minimal and straightforward. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the artwork and find the story enjoyable, considering it a fun distraction.
“The first module is a little short, but acts as a good prelude to a bigger story.”
“The story is nice and I've never seen races and classes like that; it's very unique.”
“Love the artwork and story.”
“Sadly, the game seems to be discontinued, so no more modules, and the overarching story is incomplete.”
“Unless I've missed some hidden complexity, the combat is about as straightforward as the card game War (in a bad way), and there is very little plot to speak of.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing art style and immersive aesthetics, which evoke a nostalgic "board game" feel. Reviewers appreciate the character design and visuals, noting that they enhance the overall experience of the dungeon crawler. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Great visuals, lore, and character design.”
“Love the artwork and story.”
“Have enjoyed it so far, as I like the art style.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its repetitive mechanics, including healing, movement, and combat, which detracts from the experience. It features straightforward dungeon crawling with simple single-character turn-based combat, but lacks depth and variety in levels.
“Mechanically, this is a straightforward dungeon crawler with simple single-character turn-based combat.”
“Let down by iffy, repetitive mechanics (healing, movement, combat).”
“Mechanically, this is a straightforward dungeon crawler, with quite simple single-character turn-based combat, and not a lot of levels.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's character development for its impressive visuals, rich lore, and well-crafted character design, highlighting how these elements enhance the overall narrative experience.
“The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their personalities and relationships.”
“The attention to detail in character design and lore creates a captivating experience that keeps me invested in their journeys.”
