Godsbane Idle

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Godsbane Idle is a single player role playing game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Godsbane Idle is an innovative idle RPG that blends deep customization with loot hunting, allowing players to progress even with limited playtime. Featuring a massive skill tree with over 700 nodes, multiple upgrade paths, and powerful item crafting, it encourages diverse builds and strategic growth. Face formidable foes like the seraphim while continuously evolving your character through frequent updates and community-driven improvements.

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Single-Player

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game features a complex skill tree reminiscent of Path of Exile, allowing for deep character customization and build variety.
Despite its slow progression, the game offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy incremental gameplay and long-term planning.
The developer is active in the community, frequently updating the game and responding to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.

The game has been criticized for its slow progression and tedious gameplay, with many players feeling that it lacks meaningful engagement over time.
There are numerous bugs and issues with saving progress, leading to frustration among players who find their efforts unrewarded.
The user interface is cluttered and confusing, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and effectively manage their inventory.

gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
77%
5%
The gameplay of the game is characterized as an idle grinder with a mix of RPG elements, offering a variety of mechanics and customization options. However, players frequently express frustration with the slow progression, lack of meaningful engagement, and confusing mechanics that lead to a feeling of incompleteness. While there are interesting ideas present, many feel that the game ultimately fails to deliver a fulfilling experience, often resulting in a monotonous gameplay loop.
- “Great idle game, lots of mechanics and lots of support on the Discord.”
- “The gameplay is fun, essentially having you manage a character in an RPG with a lot of customization options in terms of build variety.”
- “Each time you clear an area, you unlock at least one new mechanic, which always keeps the game fresh.”
- “The ideas are definitely there, but the core problem is how quickly the game slows down without offering much gameplay variety.”
- “You will spend a very long time to unlock new mechanics, and those mechanics will not substantially change the flow of the game or make your choices feel more meaningful.”
- “Despite a large PoE-like skill tree, ARPG-like itemization, and a lot of idle-style mechanics, the game is very unfulfilling and boring.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow, often leading to frustration over minimal gains. While some appreciate the nuances of farming for loot and skill progression, many feel that the overall experience is bogged down by the repetitive nature of grinding, particularly in the early stages. The complexity of item stats adds to the tedium, making the process feel more laborious than enjoyable.
- “Yet, so much of it is beyond tedious for the smallest of gains.”
- “Meaningless item farming.”
- “Progression is tedious and slow, at least in the introductory phase of the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's graphics feature a nice art style and create a strong atmosphere, but some players feel that later additions lack depth and that the retro aesthetic doesn't resonate well. There are calls for improved artwork and a better UI layout to enhance the overall visual experience.
- “The atmosphere in the game, especially the visuals, is good for this purpose.”
- “The art style is nice, even if it's not for me.”
- “They definitely need new artwork and to improve the UI layout, as the 'retro' feel they're pushing isn't quite working for me.”
- “They definitely need new artwork and improve the UI layout, as that 'retro' feel they're pushing isn't quite working for me.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The absence of music and sound effects in the game is viewed positively by users, as they believe it is preferable to having poor-quality audio. This consensus highlights a preference for silence over potentially distracting or unpleasant sound elements.
- “No music/sound effects - putting this one in the pros because it's far better to have no music or sound than to have bad music or sound.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong visuals and engaging themes, creating a compelling experience. However, some later additions are noted to lack depth in lore, which slightly detracts from the overall immersion.
- “The atmosphere in the game, especially the visuals, is captivating, although the later additions lack depth in lore.”
- “The game presents a more serious tone, creating a more interesting atmosphere and theme.”
- “The atmosphere in the game, especially the visuals, is good for this purpose, although the later additions to the game lack lore.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite some interesting design choices, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be present but not essential to its enjoyment, with some players finding it amusing despite the gameplay being lengthy and repetitive. While comparisons to other idle games suggest a lack of humor, the game's comedic elements still contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “This game is funny, but it's incredibly long. Even if you have killed 100+ enemies, it still feels like a marathon.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users noting it feels like abandonware due to the developer's disappearance and ongoing monetization efforts. Players report that significant bug fixes, optimizations, and additional tutorials are necessary to improve the experience, suggesting that while the potential for a great game exists, it is currently hindered by numerous issues.
- “It is all very fixable with optimizations and it does feel like there's a very good game buried in there somewhere, but at this moment in time, it is sort of a mess.”
- “This has become abandonware; the developer vanished and the Patreon is a money grab that is still running. The game needs at least 20+ hours of fixing, bug patching, and major optimizations. At least eight new tutorials are needed because there are a lot of things that are not even close to being explained, and they are just thrown at you expecting the player to magically understand them.”
- “It is all very fixable with optimizations, and it does feel like there's a very good game buried in there somewhere, but at this moment in time, it is sort of a mess.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The monetization model includes microtransactions for a resource called eternals, which can also be earned for free every 23 hours. However, players generally feel that the items available in the shop are not essential for gameplay.
- “There are microtransactions you can buy to get a resource called eternals (which you can get some for free every 23 hours), but nothing in the shop seems super necessary.”
- “Of course, you can make in-app purchases to enhance your experience.”
- “There are microtransactions you can buy to get one resource called eternals (which you can get some for free every 23 hours), but nothing in the shop seems super necessary.”
- “Of course, you can make in-app purchases to even do anything.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with no visual glitches and smooth performance even when not in focus, setting it apart from many idle games that struggle with these basic aspects.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the developer's genuine commitment to fostering a supportive community, highlighting their willingness to engage with feedback and enhance the game, which contributes to an emotionally positive experience.
- “I've yet to meet such a wholesome developer who is actively working with the community to both help players along and receive feedback to improve a game they're passionate about.”