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 vibrant artwork and unique psychedelic style enhance the game's appeal, making it visually engaging.
- The game offers enjoyable and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of classic board games and old-school RPGs.
- There is a variety of characters and items, allowing for some strategic elements in gameplay despite its simplicity.
- Combat mechanics are overly simplistic and heavily reliant on RNG, leading to a lack of tactical depth and predictability.
- The game feels incomplete and repetitive, with limited story depth and no additional modules or content planned for the future.
- Many players found the gameplay to be unchallenging and lacking in complexity, resulting in a lack of investment in character outcomes.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging but lacks depth, with some players noting it feels incomplete due to the game's discontinuation. While the initial module serves as a promising prelude, the overall narrative is considered straightforward and not particularly complex. However, the unique races and classes, along with appealing artwork, contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for players.
“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, so 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.”
“The story is involved enough but not particularly deep.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant, psychedelic artwork and immersive old-school aesthetic, which effectively evoke a "board game" feel. Players appreciate the unique character design and visuals, contributing to an engaging experience, despite some reservations about gameplay. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that enhances the game's charm.
“The vibrant artwork gives the game a unique psychedelic look.”
“Great visuals, lore, and character design.”
“Love the artwork and story.”
- 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 arcs is impressive, allowing players to connect emotionally with their journeys.”
