Gnomes and Knights
- October 3, 2024
- Terletski Games
Get on Steam"Gnomes and Knights" is a low-poly, medieval dark fantasy game where you search for gnomes in a procedurally generated world. With various characters, unexpected plot twists, and multiple endings, your choices determine the outcome. The game promises a unique experience each playthrough, with the goal of finding gnomes and becoming a true knight.
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Reviews
- The game features a stunning visual style and a great original soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- It offers a unique and humorous premise of capturing gnomes, which can be enjoyable for those who appreciate its quirky nature.
- The game has replayability with different paths and endings based on player choices, providing some depth despite its simplicity.
- The gameplay loop is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal objectives and a short overall experience.
- Many players found the controls frustrating, with issues like unresponsive buttons and a confusing minimap.
- The game may feel overpriced for the amount of content it offers, leading to disappointment among some players.
- music13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its originality and atmospheric quality, with many players expressing a strong appreciation for the soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall experience. While some noted the gameplay could be lacking, the stunning visuals and engaging music kept them invested. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some players even wishing for a separate release of the music.
“The visuals and music are so stunningly beautiful that you'll keep playing just to soak it all in.”
“The cutscenes are phenomenal, and the soundtrack is so good, I wish they’d sell it separately.”
“It's very atmospheric, the music is great (the original one, not the meme track), the UI is downright gorgeous.”
“Even though I am drawn to the music, visuals, and it has some neat references, I can't recommend this game because there isn't much of a game to begin with.”
“Also, while I was playing, I realized this was basically just those TikToks of the guy chasing the other guy pretending to be a gnome, and then I went to get a link and it plays the same music. So yeah, they for sure just made a game based on that, so that's cool.”
“Meme music?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and atmospheric design, creating an immersive aesthetic experience that captivates players. Many reviewers express a desire for the visuals to be utilized in a more expansive format, such as an open-world RPG, rather than the current gameplay style. Overall, the combination of visuals and music contributes to a highly enjoyable experience, earning high marks for its artistic presentation.
“The visuals and music are so stunningly beautiful that you'll keep playing just to soak it all in.”
“The creators of this game should absolutely make an open-world RPG in this art style.”
“10/10 atmosphere and visuals.”
“Even though I am drawn to the music and visuals, and it has some neat references, I can't recommend this game because there isn't much of a game to begin with.”
“I really like the visuals of the game, just wished it was used for an RPG instead of a game of cat and mouse.”
“But I personally enjoyed it, especially the atmosphere and the aesthetic. I love the design of the game overall, just wished there were more to it.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its stunning visual design, immersive music, and retro dark fantasy vibes. Many reviewers feel that the overall aesthetic and ambiance contribute significantly to the experience, although some express a desire for more content to complement the atmosphere. Overall, the game's atmosphere is consistently rated as exceptional, often receiving perfect scores.
“Incredibly atmospheric - though as everyone else states this would greatly suit an RPG.”
“It's very atmospheric, the music is great (the original one, not the meme track), the UI is downright gorgeous. The gameplay loop is a tad repetitive, but the overall length of this game compensates for it (you can explore all the locations).”
“Cool game with atmospheric retro dark fantasy vibes.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as short and repetitive, deeming it unworthy of its price. However, others appreciate the atmospheric elements and beautiful UI, suggesting that the overall experience and exploration can offset the gameplay's shortcomings.
“It's very atmospheric, the music is great (the original one, not the meme track), the UI is downright gorgeous. The gameplay loop is a tad repetitive, but the overall length of this game compensates for it, allowing you to explore all the locations.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay loop is too short to justify the price for this game.”
“Gameplay is boring and the entire gimmick is a dead meme. 0/10.”
“The gameplay loop is a tad repetitive.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its dark comedic elements, with many players finding the deaths amusing. However, some users anticipated a more joke-centric experience, suggesting that the humor may not align with everyone's expectations.
“Most of the deaths are funny to me.”
“I expected a game filled with funny jokes.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a minimalistic story that may not engage players deeply, but it compensates with impressive visual presentation.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, and some have experienced technical issues, such as the game breaking during level transitions.
“It's just kind of tedious, and the game broke on the load into level 4.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really kills the enjoyment.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is considered short and lacks significant replayability, even when exploring all three paths; however, it is appreciated as a valuable experimental experience.
