Garm Ruins

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 23 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • character development
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An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.Game Features Simple 2D action that can be played easily! Explore the intricate ruins to obtain new skills! Collect 70 different treasure items! Collect crystals to enhance your status! There are more than 70 areas to explore and …

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  • Windows
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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Charming and colorful character designs, along with appealing graphics and sound design, create an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • The gameplay features a solid mix of platforming and combat mechanics, with well-balanced boss fights that are challenging yet fair.
  • The game offers a rewarding exploration experience with numerous collectibles and unique biomes to discover.
  • The translation quality is inconsistent, with several minor errors and some untranslated lines that can hinder understanding.
  • The game can experience technical issues, such as lag and bugs that affect gameplay, including item pickups getting stuck and occasional crashes.
  • The map design lacks detail, making it difficult to track explored areas and navigate effectively.
  • story8 mentions

    The story revolves around an ancient civilization that sought refuge underground from a war, primarily conveyed through collectibles and descriptions, especially towards the end. While the plot is relatively straightforward, translation issues and minor typos can hinder comprehension, requiring players to re-read certain lines. Overall, players appreciate the narrative despite its flaws, particularly when focusing on exploration rather than combat.

    • “From what I could gather from the translation, the story tells a tale of an ancient civilization that tried to hide away underground from a war.”
    • “I had a fun time playing this game; I like the story and the skills you can unlock via defeating the various bosses.”
    • “Most of the story is in the collectibles, various descriptions, and a big chunk towards the end.”
    • “The translation isn't great, and much of the story you will need to take a guess on.”
    • “As the game was made by a small team who all speak Japanese as their first language, there are many minor translation mistakes and typos. There are even a couple of very minor characters whose dialogue is still in Japanese. However, this specific text is not relevant to the plot or any gameplay knowledge and can be ignored by the player without consequence. Due to the game's relatively simple plot, these translation issues do not make the story hard to understand, but they did cause me to have to re-read several lines in order to understand what they were supposed to say.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their detailed textures and stylish backgrounds, reflecting the developers' dedication to visual design. Overall, the graphical quality contributes positively to the game's appeal as a solid metroidvania experience.

    • “The graphical design of the scenery features a lot of texture in addition to stunning backgrounds.”
    • “There is clear heart and effort that has been put into this game, including the graphics.”
    • “This is a solid metroidvania with impressive graphical design that I can certainly recommend.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its colorful and cute furry character designs, which contribute to an engaging and whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the inventive level designs and puzzles that enhance the overall fun, making the characters feel lively and memorable within the metroidvania framework.

    • “In a similar vein, the character designs are colorful and cute, with a lot of personality, as one would expect from furry characters.”
    • “Really nice character designs, and really fun and inventive level designs and puzzle tricks; it was just so enjoyable and wonderful.”
    • “Cute little metroidvania with appealing character designs.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players expressing a strong appreciation for the soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience. Many hope for a public release of the music, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the gameplay elements.

    • “I wonder if the soundtrack will ever be released to the public; I truly like it.”
    • “I really like the combat, puzzles, and music.”
    • “Despite the previously listed flaws (which I have no doubt most will be resolved in a patch), I still believe 'Garm Ruins' to be a fantastic effort at a Metroidvania, with great music and cute characters.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is effectively established and is complemented by pleasant audio elements, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It works quite well in establishing the atmosphere and is pleasant to listen to.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its diverse biomes and unique mechanics, contributing to a robust and engaging metroidvania experience.

    • “There are plenty of biomes and mechanics unique to each one, making this a very solid metroidvania.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly fluid, allowing for seamless transitions between exploration and combat.”
    • “Each ability you unlock feels impactful, adding depth to the gameplay and encouraging experimentation.”
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