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Gnomes & Goblins

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85%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 382 reviews
Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

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Gnomes & Goblins is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Wevr, Inc. and was released on September 8, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Embark on a dream-like journey in this fantasy adventure VR simulation. Encounter goblin inhabitants, become part of their society, and save them from their foe. Freely roam the enchanted forest to discover deeper layers of their mysterious ways and reap the rewards of this magical world.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 382 reviews
graphics28 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful, immersive, and highly detailed VR environment with excellent graphics and sound design.
  • Adorable and natural-feeling character interactions with goblins that create a magical and charming experience.
  • Great as an introductory VR demo for new users and enjoyable for all ages, providing a unique and heartfelt atmosphere.
  • Very short experience limited to a demo with minimal gameplay and progression, leaving users wanting more content.
  • Requires a large play area which restricts accessibility and lacks locomotion options for smaller spaces.
  • Experienced bugs and technical issues including difficulties picking up items to start, crashing, and occasional performance problems.
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals, detailed artwork, and immersive atmosphere, making the virtual world enchanting and engaging. Users appreciate the charming characters, rich environments, and smooth performance, though a few noted occasional screen lag. Overall, the graphics are considered some of the best and most aesthetically pleasing in VR.

    • “Very good graphics and an instantly lovable virtual world to get immersed in.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, it runs very smoothly, the mechanics are amazing!”
    • “When I read this demo was coming from Wevr and had a great creative like Jon Favreau guide it I had a feeling it would be a worthwhile experience but was really blown away at the quality of the artwork and attention to detail in the world that really puts you in an enchanted place.”
    • “Experienced a huge amount of screen lag when moving the head with no apparent way to adjust the graphics.”
    • “I did not even get a chance to admire the graphics once I was small.”
    • “This is the most phenomenal, beautiful experience I've had yet in VR, even though my graphics card can't quite keep up.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the story's subtle and magical fairy-tale elements, expressing excitement for a potential full-length narrative. While the current demo is brief and sparse on story, many hope the complete game will expand on these foundations to deliver a rich, interactive VR storytelling experience.

    • “Love the subtle story elements.”
    • “Short story: you're a person standing in the middle of a forest occupied by woodland creatures from fairy tales.”
    • “The fact that VR can bring such a magical feeling to you is unreal... a short demo, yes, but it leaves me wondering how much potential VR can be for storytelling.”
    • “I never made it past the main screen with my Quest 2 on Link.”
    • “I am glad there is this demo to advertise that 'do not buy the main game for Quest 2 headset.'”
    • “I don't know if the mechanics of the game will stay the same or if it will have a storyline accompanying.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its immersive, cozy, and visually stunning atmosphere, often described as fantastic and magical. However, some users note performance issues that can affect the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.

    • “Perhaps one of the most fantastic and immersive atmospheres to date.”
    • “The atmosphere and the interaction is magical.”
    • “The visuals are top notch for a VR title with a cozy atmosphere and cute design.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is noted for its smooth performance, appealing graphics, and easy-to-understand mechanics, though currently limited to brief interactions. While some users find the gameplay minimal at this stage, there is significant potential for expansion and deeper mechanics in the future.

    • “Very nice and good quality graphics in my opinion and easy to understand mechanics.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, it runs very smoothly, the mechanics are amazing!”
    • “"Gameplay" is limited to a few quick interactions.”
    • “There is limited gameplay right now, but the potential to build on the groundwork laid is enormous!”
    • “I'm hoping for some kind of teleporting or movement mechanic so that I can venture out further into the woods to see what else the houses hold.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game preview is widely praised for its touching and heartfelt interactions, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia and childlike wonder. Many users felt deeply moved, describing the experience as both beautiful and emotionally impactful.

    • “The goblin world preview is both beautiful and the interactions with the goblins are very touching and cute.”
    • “The end of the demo just blew me away - it made me feel like a kid again!”
    • “Can't say what the actual game will be but this short experience was amazing and made me feel like a little kid.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is currently experiencing notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and a lack of recent updates to address them. Despite its strong visuals and atmosphere, these stability problems impact the overall experience.

    • “Lately, it's been buggy for me but I haven't seen any updates, so I can't judge really until the release.”
    • “Buggy lately.”
    • “Very nice looking and atmospheric, but unfortunately very buggy as well.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highly effective, eliciting genuine laughter and joy reminiscent of childlike amusement. Some users appreciate the playful, lighthearted tone, while others suggest incorporating a bit more clever, Terry Pratchett-style wit for added depth.

    • “It had me laughing like a child.”
    • “My wife was laughing like a 6-year-old girl when the first interaction took place.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game performs adequately but could benefit from further optimization improvements to enhance the overall experience.

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Gnomes & Goblins is a casual simulation game with fantasy theme.

Gnomes & Goblins is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

Gnomes & Goblins was released on September 8, 2016.

Gnomes & Goblins was developed by Wevr, Inc..

Gnomes & Goblins has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Gnomes & Goblins is a single player game.

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