Goldenjar Fall - Definitive Edition
- September 19, 2023
- Ardeal Studio
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamAn ARPG game, intensely full of fantasy
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming hack and slash isometric ARPG style with a decent story and engaging gameplay.
- It has a large skill tree that allows for various gameplay adaptations and fluid motion for attacks and dodges.
- The early access version shows potential with beautiful level design and a creepy atmosphere that leaves players wanting more.
- The gameplay is repetitive and clunky, with slow movement and basic skills that have long cooldowns.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including poor voice acting and a lack of overall map, making navigation tedious.
- Combat feels sluggish and unresponsive, with many players experiencing frustration due to the lack of difficulty settings and limited health potions.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and boring, often citing issues like shaky mechanics, bugs, and frustrating boss battles. However, some appreciate the variety of skills, enemies, and the large skill tree that allows for customization, praising the fluidity of combat. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyment, the gameplay experience is marred by significant flaws.
“Great game, the gameplay is very good as well as the story that is generated from the beginning of the game.”
“Large skill tree so you can combine many options to adapt to your gameplay and fluid motions for attacks and dodge that will put your ability to the test.”
“It's... okayish, it has story, dwarves, different skills, different enemies and an acceptable variety of map mechanics.”
“Shaky mechanics, boring gameplay.”
“A lot of bugs, lore in different languages on some parts, gameplay has a lot of issues with the point and click on mobs, and annoying long boss battles.”
“I found it to be a highly repetitive hack and slash with frustrating gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally regarded as decent, featuring dwarves, various skills, and a range of enemies, with an acceptable variety of map mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that unfolds as they progress, describing it as short yet enjoyable, set in a challenging RPG environment. Overall, while opinions vary, the story contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
“Great game, the gameplay is very good as well as the story that is generated from the beginning of the game.”
“Challenging RPG with a shady environment worthy of a dungeon, with a short but cool story that you discover while advancing on your quest to destroy the darkness.”
“The story is nice.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, exacerbated by the lack of an overall map and inconvenient saving points, which contribute to a frustrating experience.
“My less than 1 hour of playing was greatly challenged by no overall map, odd saving points, and general tediousness.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, meeting expectations without standing out significantly.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating atmosphere characterized by beautiful levels and a creepy ambiance, enhancing the fast-paced hack and slash gameplay and leaving players eager for more.
“A fast-paced hack and slash with beautiful levels and a creepy atmosphere that left me wanting more.”
