Goblins

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Goblins is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Neon Wizard Games and was released on March 17, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Command the Emerald Goblin Army, avenge and defeat the Ruby Goblin Army and win the Great Gold War. Recruit special classes such as: Mages, Bombers, Barbarians, Necromancers and more. Call for precise artillery strikes to cause maximum destruction. Master Battles through 20 unique and increasingly difficult Campaign maps. Challenge yourself further in Freeplay Battles by selecting the highest …

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graphics3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a delightful art style and engaging animations, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay offers a variety of units and strategies, providing a satisfying challenge during battles.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has made improvements based on player suggestions.

The game lacks meaningful single player content and has a very low active player population, making it difficult to enjoy as intended.
There are significant bugs and optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.
The game feels incomplete, with missing features like online multiplayer and a satisfying campaign conclusion.

graphics
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The graphics are characterized by low-quality, stylized, cartoony low poly 3D visuals, which some players find lacking for a top-tier Steam game. However, the artwork and animation are praised for their appealing art style, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic.
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and to be considered one of the best games on Steam, the graphics have to be some of the best on Steam.”
- “Artwork and animation is good.”
- “Pros: lovely art style.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylized/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
music
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The game's music features a limited selection of original soundtrack (OST) tracks for freeplay mode, with players expressing a desire for the option to use their own music files during battles. While the music enhances the experience, the lack of variety in track selection has been a common point of criticism. Overall, the music is enjoyable but could benefit from more customization options.
- “Has both campaign (is worth playing a few hours if you want to buy and upgrade all the troops) and freeplay modes (can select custom difficulty and what music you want to hear on which stage; the higher the difficulty, the bigger the XP & gold).”
- “Music tracks for freeplay mode are limited only to the game's OST (would be appreciated if you could select music from your own files during battles).”
- “Music tracks for freeplay mode are limited only to the game's OST; it would be appreciated if you could select music from your own files during battles.”
grinding
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Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some achievements require extensive grinding, the overall progression is well-paced and engaging. The variety of goblin types remains relevant throughout the game, enhancing the experience and mitigating the tedium often associated with grinding.
- “The progression is at a perfect speed; not too tedious to level up, and every goblin type you buy stays useful throughout the game. This is an amazing feat for 10 goblin variations; the old Age of War web game only had to balance 3, if I recall correctly.”
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding rather than monotonous, as each level brings new abilities and strategies to explore.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are designed to keep you engaged, with plenty of rewards and incentives to keep pushing forward.”
- “Some of the achievements will take hours of grinding, and I'm dreading them.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a variety of 20 different maps, though they primarily serve as backgrounds without significant impact on gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the world design and the diverse gameplay experiences it offers, highlighting the enjoyable variety within the game.
- “The world design, including the quirky characters, is my favorite part, but I'm really pleasantly surprised with the gameplay variety.”
- “The gameplay offers a refreshing mix of challenges and mechanics that keep each session engaging.”
- “The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to dive into the action and enjoy the experience.”
- “The 20 different maps feel more like backgrounds since they don't have any real effect on gameplay, unfortunately.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few hours.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly for users with mid-range graphics cards like the 1660 Ti, who reported experiencing low frame rates during intense gameplay scenarios, such as when numerous enemies spawn in freeplay mode.
- “Unoptimized to a degree; I was getting low FPS on epic settings with a 1660 Ti after a while in freeplay mode when the opposing force began spawning in larger numbers.”
- “The game struggles with performance, especially in crowded scenarios, leading to frustrating frame drops.”
- “Despite having a decent graphics card, the optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the game at higher settings.”
story
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The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with the developer relying on player interactions to compensate for insufficient storytelling and level design elements.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical tone, as players find themselves laughing and cheering while commanding their emerald goblin army against the ruby goblins in a comically exaggerated conflict known as the great gold war.
- “A delightful strategy action game that will have you laughing and cheering as you lead your emerald goblin army to victory over the ruby goblin army in the great gold war.”