Gnomes Garden New home
- June 1, 2017
- Toyman
Gnomes Garden: New home — a continuation of the exciting fantasy strategy game about the world of gnomes. Obtain the Crystal of Eternal Light and return prosperity!
Reviews
- The game offers a good mix of chill gameplay and challenging levels, making it enjoyable for both casual and advanced players.
- The tutorial is effective and the game allows players to take their time on levels, which is great for those who may struggle with the timers.
- Fans of the series will appreciate the familiar mechanics and improvements, such as better cursor visibility and strategic planning elements.
- Some players may find the game frustrating, especially younger audiences trying to achieve three stars on every level due to challenging timers.
- There are minor bugs and issues, such as loading not being centered properly and occasional worker overlap that doesn't affect time.
- The game may not feel significantly different from previous entries in the series, leading to a sense of repetitiveness for long-time fans.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as basic and somewhat irrelevant, serving primarily as a light context for gameplay rather than a central focus. Players appreciate the ability to progress through the story regardless of their performance in previous levels, and find the narrative to be a fun, quick read that doesn't detract from the overall experience.
“The game is great; the tutorial is informative and not confusing. You have sufficient time to complete levels I've seen so far (I'm only halfway into the 2nd 'arc', just a little after unlocking time stop), and the story, although mostly irrelevant, is a fun quick read without wasting too much time.”
“Cute little game, with a very basic story to give some context.”
“You can continue on with the story regardless of how many stars you earned for the previous levels, as long as you finish the level before moving on to the next.”
“In the new home, I see a few mislabeled quests ('serve food on the table' when it should have been 'clear out a giant or troll').”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a balanced blend of relaxed mechanics and engaging challenges, allowing players to enjoy the experience without constant focus. However, there is a noted issue with a mechanic that enables players to bypass traditional resource collection, which may unintentionally streamline the process too much.
“A good mix of chill gameplay that doesn't require a ton of attention and challenge.”
“The only real complaint I have is a slight, probably unintentional mechanic where after a goblin picks up a resource, a fireman can be used to 'collect' that resource, saving time from making workers walk to and back from resource-producing points.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for being visually appealing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“It's a fun game with nice graphics, okay music and sounds, and it controls well.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered to be okay, complementing the fun gameplay and nice graphics, but it does not stand out as a highlight.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features nearly 50 levels filled with humor, providing around 12 hours of entertaining gameplay that keeps players engaged while they aim for 100% achievements.
“Almost 50 levels of funny entertainment! It took me about 12 hours to beat them and achieve 100% completion.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game combines witty dialogue with absurd scenarios, making every moment a joy to experience.”