Gods and Idols

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Gods and Idols is a multiplayer role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by JatteGames and was released on December 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In case you're curious about the game "Gods and Idols" , here's a brief summary: As an ascended being, once human but now a divinity, you must guide your followers, build and protect temples, and sculpt planets into hospitable worlds. However, mere benevolence won't be enough - you'll need to defend your empire from various enemies. Prepare to wield power through worship, craft lush wonderlands, and safeguard your believers in this strategic, immersive universe.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 496 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique gameplay where players manage gods and influence civilizations, providing a fresh take on strategy games.
Deep system for managing religion, myths, and cults adds strategic depth and complexity.
Atmospheric graphics and engaging mechanics create an immersive experience.

The game suffers from server issues, making it difficult for players to connect and play.
The interface can be confusing, especially for newcomers, leading to a steep learning curve.
Many features are still in development, leaving the game feeling incomplete and lacking content.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
68%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics that require players to navigate and discover systems independently, but many find it currently lacking due to its pre-alpha state, with numerous placeholders and minimal content. While the potential for engaging resource management and planet-building exists, the gameplay experience is hindered by slow pacing, technical issues, and a lack of clear objectives, leading to a repetitive and sometimes frustrating experience. Overall, players express hope for future updates to enhance gameplay, but caution against diving in at this stage.
- “The mechanics for building up stockpiles is wonderfully balanced, and keeping an eye on your population as well makes for great micromanaging.”
- “If you like games about managing resources and building almost mechanical worlds that are self-sufficient, then you will love this game.”
- “Though this game is not yet complete, it truly has a lot of potential; the play area is huge, the gameplay is creative, and I can't help but see this game as a soon-to-be amazing experience.”
- “Unless you enjoy debating with imbeciles, morons, and idiots on chat, this game has little to nothing to offer in the way of gameplay.”
- “Edit: this game has been in the same loop for the last 9 years, that loop being what the dev (jat) does. He is constantly improving upon existing mechanics, ones that he has non-stop improved upon, not for one, but 9 years, aka the development and management of a planet.”
- “While the graphics are amazing, the gameplay itself is minimal and lacking.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, often compared to AAA titles, with many players appreciating the artistic design of the universe. However, there are notable concerns regarding optimization, as many users experience lag and low frame rates even on high-end systems, alongside minor graphical glitches and missing assets. While the visuals are impressive, some players feel that further polish and content updates are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics and detail put into the entire galaxy are pretty amazing.”
- “So far the game is amazing and the graphics are just beyond beautiful!”
- “Graphics are beautiful, music is great.”
- “The devs like to spend their time recoding the game and fixing minor graphical glitches and minor things that you will never notice instead of adding actual content.”
- “Poor optimization, the graphics while pretty, never seem to get above 30 fps on the lowest settings; this is not exclusive to me or my low-end PC.”
- “I have a pretty nice setup with around 16GB of RAM and a good connection, still only get about 7 fps in the game on default graphics settings.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The game's story aspect is currently underdeveloped, with players expressing confusion about the overarching narrative and objectives. While there are hints of a story involving a purple gas cloud and an 8-page backstory for planets, many features, including quests and a main storyline, are not yet implemented. Overall, the narrative feels barebones and lacks direction, leaving players to focus more on gameplay mechanics than a cohesive story.
- “There is also a story to this, as far as I know, located in the purple gas cloud that spins around in the center of the universe.”
- “If you click on the planet, it gives you an 8-page story.”
- “Interesting story development.”
- “At that point, I had no idea what was going on, what my mission or goal could be, or how any of the game works.”
- “There is no main storyline, no evil among us; everyone wants to build up a nice happy relationship.”
- “Do not waste your time with this unless you want to play the role of producer, creative director, lead artist, product manager, story writer, and narrative copywriter.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some players reporting no crashes but encountering various glitches, particularly in the user interface and windowed mode. While there is optimism about the developers addressing these issues, concerns remain about the focus on minor fixes over substantial content updates. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a work in progress, with potential for improvement if the developers prioritize bug fixes.
- “The idea of the game is good, but who knows what else these glitches could do to my PC?”
- “The devs like to spend their time recoding the game and fixing minor graphical glitches and minor things that you will never notice instead of adding actual content.”
- “Got some hours into the game so far, but it's just starting to look like a glorified spreadsheet simulator with broken hyperlinks and random glitches.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, with many users describing it as the best soundtrack they've encountered in any game. The combination of casual classic ambient music with the vastness of space enhances the overall experience, making it both relaxing and immersive. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant strength of the game, contributing positively to its potential.
- “The best soundtrack I've seen in any game, period.”
- “It combines lovely casual classic ambient music with the vast expanse of space.”
- “The music is relaxing and fits the game.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's monetization model is currently free-to-play with no microtransactions, which has been positively received by players who appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics. However, there are indications that small in-game purchases may be introduced in the future, though they are expected to be cosmetic rather than game-breaking. Overall, the current state is seen as a welcome approach to monetization, avoiding the pitfalls of aggressive microtransactions.
- “I am really happy to say that it is literally impossible as the game is free and has no microtransactions at this point in development.”
- “However, I'm giving it a yes recommendation because it's free and has no microtransactions (yet), so there's no appearance of a money grab or long con.”
- “Just like what they mention on the front page of their official website, 'free to play, not pay to win.' This indicates that there will be small in-game purchases, likely for cosmetic items, but it won't allow players to gain unfair advantages.”
- “Despite not finishing the game, the developers have invited gamers to vote to riddle it with microtransactions via in-game currency.”
- “Just like what they mention on the front page of their official website, 'free to play, not pay to win,' it also tells many people that yes, there will be small in-game purchases most likely that can be made to help yourself or maybe just skin packs or something, but it's not going to be something that you can just buy a bunch of star fleets and start crusading across the universe attacking people.”
- “Ridiculously weak performance after advertisements like this!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with many players experiencing frame rates capped at 30 fps even on low settings, indicating widespread issues beyond individual hardware limitations. While the game runs smoothly otherwise and has a decent interface, it is currently hindered by server problems and requires performance patches to improve the overall experience.
- “Besides that, I have no other issues. The game runs smoothly and has a decent interface, although I would like some more lore on the ruins in the ring at the center of the galaxy.”
- “Currently, it's not the kind of game you can just pick up and play because, well, it's still in early access and it launched like an hour ago, but once the server issues are solved and a performance patch or two are launched, I reckon it'll be a good game.”
- “Poor optimization; the graphics, while pretty, never seem to get above 30 fps on the lowest settings. This is not exclusive to me or my low-end PC.”
- “Ridiculously weak performance after advertisements like this!”
- “Currently, it's not the kind of game you can just pick up and play because, well, it's still in early access and it launched like an hour ago. But once the server issues are resolved and a performance patch or two are launched, I reckon it'll be a good game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unclear, likening it to a browser-based farming MMO. The tutorial does not effectively guide users, leading to frustration and a sense that additional lives are necessary to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The tutorial is unclear; it was tedious to go through it.”
- “At the moment, it just feels like a browser-based farming MMO.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a stunning outer-space atmosphere complemented by hauntingly beautiful music that enhances the overall experience, though some players feel the melodies can become repetitive over time.
- “This game has a beautiful, easy-to-run outer-space atmosphere.”
- “The atmospheric music is captivating; the melodies will haunt you if you listen constantly.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by spontaneous moments that evoke laughter, such as a playful miscommunication about a reset that caused a brief panic in the chat, ultimately leading to a shared joke among players. This lightheartedness contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Someone started to say 'oh no it's a reset,' then everyone in the chat started to freak out. Immediately, another announcement popped up saying 'not a reset.' I just found that pretty funny, and my friend who was sitting right next to me shared a good laugh with me—literally LOL.”
- “The game's humor is spot on! The witty dialogue and unexpected situations had me laughing out loud multiple times.”
- “I love how the game incorporates puns and clever jokes into the storyline. It keeps the mood light and entertaining!”