Gods and Idols

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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 498 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a unique and intriguing concept of growing your own planets and managing resources.
The visuals are beautiful and the universe is vast, providing an immersive experience.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.

The game is currently plagued by server issues, making it difficult to connect and play.
There is a lack of meaningful tutorials and documentation, leaving players confused about gameplay mechanics.
Many features are incomplete or missing, leading to a feeling of emptiness and limited gameplay.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
67%
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 placeholders and minimal content. While the potential for engaging resource management and planet-building exists, the experience is hindered by slow pacing, technical issues, and a lack of clear objectives, leading to a repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay loop. Overall, players express hope for future updates 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.”
- “Very limited gameplay at the time of writing this review.”
- “While the graphics are amazing, the gameplay itself is minimal and lacking.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many users noting that they are on par with AAA titles. However, there are concerns about optimization, as some players experience lag and low frame rates even on high-end systems. While the visuals are impressive, minor graphical glitches and missing elements detract from the overall experience, indicating that further polish is needed.
- “The graphics are quite impressive, though some of the minor icons are in need of some polish – or even an image at all.”
- “So far the game is amazing and the graphics are just beyond beautiful!”
- “The graphics and detail put into the entire galaxy are pretty amazing.”
- “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%
23%
The game's story is currently underdeveloped, with players expressing confusion about the overarching narrative and objectives. While there are hints of a storyline involving a central 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 aspect is seen as lacking depth and coherence, with players primarily focused on building and resource management rather than engaging with a compelling 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report no crashes and appreciate the developers' efforts to address bugs and glitches, others highlight persistent issues such as UI glitches and minor gameplay bugs. The focus on fixing minor graphical issues over adding new content has led to frustration among some users, who feel the game lacks polish in certain areas.
- “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.”
- “Controls 7/10; some screens do not have close or back buttons or minor glitches.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, with many users highlighting it as one of the best soundtracks they've experienced in gaming. The combination of casual classic ambient tunes 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 current monetization model is free-to-play with no microtransactions implemented at this stage, which has been positively received by players who appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics. However, there are indications that future in-game purchases may be introduced, likely limited to cosmetic items or minor enhancements, rather than significant advantages in gameplay. Overall, the initial reception suggests a cautious optimism regarding monetization practices.
- “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 the lowest settings, despite the graphics being visually appealing. While the game runs smoothly otherwise, users express hope for future performance patches to improve the experience, especially given its early access status.
- “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 solved and a performance patch or two are launched, I reckon it'll be a good game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 of needing extra lives to progress through the grinding.
- “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 captivating outer-space atmosphere complemented by hauntingly beautiful music that enhances the overall experience, though some players note that 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!”