Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles
- December 22, 2016
- Creobit
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamGnomes Garden 3 — a new chapter in this exciting fantasy/strategy game. Head off into unknown lands and defeat the warlock!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Challenging yet satisfying gameplay with a variety of tasks and objectives.
- Charming and colorful graphics that enhance the game's immersive experience.
- Great for casual players and fans of time management games, offering a relaxing experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after extended play, with some levels feeling overly simplistic.
- The story is underdeveloped and lacks depth compared to other games in the genre.
- Some design choices, like random resource production, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their charming and colorful visuals, effectively bringing the game world to life. While some users note that the graphics are a step up from the original game, others find them simple and suitable for a younger audience. Overall, the visuals are well-crafted and adjustable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“The graphics and animations are well-crafted, with charming and colorful visuals that bring the game's world to life.”
“The graphics are better than I expected and are in between the original game and, say, Lost King.”
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
“The graphics were plain and simple.”
“While its cute graphics and simple gameplay are suitable for children, its randomized elements can make it unplayable.”
“The original game has a little bit of older looking graphics but not too old, if you know what I mean.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of challenging and satisfying elements, featuring a variety of tasks and new mechanics that differentiate it from previous entries in the series. While the cute graphics and simplicity may appeal to children, some players find the gameplay too basic and marred by randomization issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are ongoing technical problems that have affected the game's launch for some users.
“The gameplay is challenging yet satisfying, with a variety of tasks and objectives to complete.”
“Honestly, I was expecting almost the exact same game as the first two, but I was surprised to find that they did add a couple of new mechanics such as the gremlins (which really just replace the merrymaker), and the use of merrymakers as a sort of resource production booster.”
“While its cute graphics and simple gameplay are suitable for children, its randomized elements can make it unplayable.”
“Gameplay is almost exactly the same as the other games in the series, with a different story.”
“*** Please note: this series has a history of gameplay issues, such as the game refusing to launch even if you have played it before.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak, boring, and underdeveloped, while others appreciate its charm and whimsical elements, such as growing magical trees and battling trolls. Overall, it appears that the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, especially for those unfamiliar with previous installments in the series.
“There's a cute storyline including objectives like growing magical trees (my favorite) and getting rid of giant trolls.”
“No, there is nothing particularly new and different here, when compared to other time-management games, and the story is a bit weak and lacking in charm, in my humble opinion.”
“I thought the storyline was boring and underdeveloped.”
“Gameplay is almost exactly the same as the other games in the series, with a different story.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall immersion and experience, though some users find it merely satisfactory.
“The music and sound effects are also pleasant and fitting, adding to the overall immersion of the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game manageable, often achieving high scores and completing achievements without significant grinding. However, some users note that a second life may be necessary for those who wish to engage in grinding to enhance their experience.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“The game itself isn't too tricky; maybe 3-4 tries max at 1 or 2 levels, and I was able to get 3 stars on each level and pick up 100% achievements along the way without any grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, though some players may find value in replaying it to achieve all in-game accomplishments.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“There is some replayability in this game, meaning if you want to get all in-game achievements.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is occasionally compromised by slow-loading animations, which can cause brief freezes before the animations are skipped altogether.
“One hiccup - animations tend to take longer to load than to play them, so the game usually freezes for a tiny bit and then skips them.”
