Gemlands
- April 9, 2022
- glimmerware
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Get on itch.io Store"Gemlands" is a nostalgic 3D platformer metroidvania-lite game, where players explore a central tower and mini-pocket worlds to restore residents turned into critters by the Dimensional Witch. Each zone contains NPCs, gems, and items to collect, with the option to access the Secret Isles for an added challenge. The game offers a complete experience in just a few hours, providing a concise yet engaging adventure for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a simple yet appealing art style that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a nostalgic old-school RPG feel, making it enjoyable for players looking for a relaxing and creative adventure.
- The developer is responsive to feedback, quickly implementing changes to improve gameplay, such as adding FOV options and audio settings.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including high CPU usage that can hinder playability.
- Some gameplay elements, like the boss fight, are criticized for being too short and easy, leaving players wanting more challenge.
- There are limited options for audio and video settings, which can detract from the overall experience.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and complements the lovely scenery, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, players appreciate the inclusion of sound sliders for both music and sound effects, allowing for customizable audio settings.
“Really soothing platformer, lovely music, and scenery.”
“They also added resolution options, windowed or fullscreen options, and sound sliders for both the music and sound effects!”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a simple yet appealing art style that has garnered positive attention from users.
“One look at the store page and I found myself loving the simple yet appealing art style of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users recommend exploring optimization tutorials specific to the game engine being used, particularly focusing on techniques for loading only relevant sections of the game based on the player's current location to enhance performance.
“Look up optimization tutorials for your game engine and try to find if there's a way to only load certain sections of the game at a time, depending on which section the player is in.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional reactions to the game, with some feeling disappointment and frustration due to technical issues like a locked field of view that negatively impacted their experience.
