Goblins & Grottos

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 43 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • graphics
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Goblins & Grottos is a strategy game where you manage a goblin clan, dig labyrinthine caves, and craft items to sell or trade with other clans. Your choices affect your reputation, resources, and relationships with other goblin tribes. The game features a variety of resources, crafting options, and multiple difficulty settings to keep players engaged.

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Reviews

53%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and humorous writing that appeals to fans of MMO culture and fantasy tropes.
  • The level editor allows for creative gameplay, enabling players to design and share their own levels, adding significant replay value.
  • The puzzles are engaging and rewarding, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages exploration and clever use of traps.
  • The physics and controls are often described as floaty and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players report bugs and glitches that can disrupt progress, including issues with checkpoints and unpredictable mechanics.
  • The game can feel tedious due to its reliance on trial-and-error gameplay, with some puzzles being overly complicated or poorly designed.
  • story19 mentions

    The game's story is described as humorous and engaging, offering a fresh, tongue-in-cheek perspective on MMO tropes and fantasy narratives, particularly from the viewpoint of a goblin seeking revenge. While the plot is entertaining and the puzzles are enjoyable, some players feel the campaign is too short and wish for more content, especially given the game's early access status. Overall, the narrative is complemented by charming artwork and clever references, making it a fun experience despite some minor flaws.

    • “I found it a good mix of entertaining and challenging, and I'm eager to see where the simple but fun story goes.”
    • “A very humorous, meta, and interesting story that takes a fresh perspective on the MMO genre and twists it into a fun single-player experience.”
    • “Now imagine a world that makes fun of fantasy tropes and memes in every action with clever jokes and situations and features a story of revenge told from the other side of fantasy: the goblin side!”
    • “Don't be fooled by the slick trailer -- the story is thin on the ground and the voice acting is a straight-up misdirect.”
    • “It's still an early access game: you'll go through some part of the story without thinking twice and you'll be stalled for a couple of hours on some other levels.. but the developers are constantly working on it, rebalancing things, readjusting levels, fixing minor issues.”
    • “The official story is currently ten levels long, but will clearly be continued in the future (as I said above, the game is currently in early access).”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it genuinely funny and well-executed, particularly in character dialogue and references to MMO culture. Others feel the humor can be forced or cringeworthy, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these differences, many appreciate the game's cleverness and its ability to entertain through a blend of humor and engaging puzzles.

    • “The speech from the characters is really funny, but the levels really make you think.”
    • “Very funny, well done!”
    • “I love the concept of being the anti-hero, and found the enemy players' banter humorous.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and pleasant art style, which effectively enhances the overall experience. However, many reviewers note that despite the high-quality visuals and engaging design, the game's underlying issues, such as poor coding and frustrating gameplay, detract from the overall enjoyment. While the art style is a standout feature, it is often seen as a mere polish on a flawed game.

    • “The game shows off its really quite wonderful art style by having these large, sprawling maps for you to explore and maneuver around... which is great in and of itself, and was really what I was looking for.”
    • “Puzzles are fun, engaging and satisfying to master and the art style is also perfectly fitting with the entire style of the game.”
    • “Reasonably high quality indie graphics, sound, and concept disguise a poorly coded frustrating mess.”
    • “The charming art style only added to that impression.”
    • “Far from original, but charming and suitable-to-the-story artwork.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    Gameplay in "Goblins and Grottos" is a mixed bag; while it features a unique and humorous concept, many players criticize the floaty physics and broken mechanics that hinder the experience. Some find enjoyment in the chaotic nature of the gameplay, which can lead to unexpected moments, but overall, the lack of precision and predictability in object interactions detracts from the platforming experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers a fun story mode and an easy-to-use level editor, appealing to those who appreciate its tongue-in-cheek humor and classic internet references.

    • “A really good game, original, fun gameplay, and a lot of sense of humor!”
    • “Story mode together with an easy-to-use editor for unlimited gameplay.”
    • “All in all, I highly recommend this game if you're looking for a tongue-in-cheek funny game that pokes fun at all manner of game genres, has numerous classic internet references a la Leeroy Jenkins, and has a rather interesting story to boot.”
    • “If you can forgive frustrating mechanics, the concept is unique enough to check out, but right now, as far as I am concerned, the challenge is not designed as much as a chaotic physics engine that doesn't know whether it's coming or going.”
    • “It's also very hard to anticipate where objects will land with the throw mechanics, and there's no visual wind-up 'tell' that you are actually about to throw an object, or how far it's going to travel.”
    • “All in all, I highly recommend this game if you're looking for a tongue-in-cheek funny game that pokes fun at all manner of game genres, has numerous classic internet references a la Leeroy Jenkins, and has a rather interesting story to boot with a few notable flaws, namely admittedly outdated platforming gameplay.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for being excellent, catchy, and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall experience without becoming irritating, even if some find it a bit repetitive. Players appreciate the availability of the soundtrack for free download, highlighting the developers' thoughtful gesture. Overall, the music enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout feature among similar titles.

    • “The music in this game is excellent.”
    • “A catchy and memorable soundtrack.”
    • “The music is a bit repetitive but not irritating.”
    • “I have yet to get tired of any of the music, which is really important in a game like this, I think, and a real accomplishment.”
    • “The developers have also made the soundtrack available to you to download for free, if you are so inclined, and that's another small gesture that I really appreciate.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and glitchy, with issues that can disrupt gameplay and require restarts, leading to lost progress. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these flaws, others feel that the bugs detract significantly from the overall quality.

    • “However, the level design is a bit messy and boring in my opinion, and the biggest flaw to me was how buggy the whole thing was.”
    • “Puzzles that can be buggy and levels that glitch, requiring restarts and loss of several minutes of progress.”
    • “The game is perhaps a little buggy, but it's not unplayable.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, suggesting it detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement.

    • “This doesn't make the game more difficult or challenging; it just makes it more tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a highly amusing and humorous tone, which is best appreciated through gameplay videos available on the store page.

    • “The atmosphere in the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
    • “The game's ambiance is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel alive and vibrant.”
    • “It's easier to watch the store page videos for actual gameplay to get a real feel of the atmosphere within the game, which is a highly amusing game full of humor.”
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