Golem Creation Kit

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"Golem Creation Kit" is a frantic game inspired by classics like "Papers, Please" and "Doodle God." You play as a golem maker, racing against the clock to defend yourself from angry mobs using golems made from various environmental ingredients. With rich 16-bit pixel graphics and a subtle, enthralling story, the game offers wit, charm, and numerous secrets to uncover, all wrapped in a visual-novel style.

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Single-Player

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a charming story with well-developed characters and engaging writing, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
The golem creation mechanics, while simple, provide a fun and humorous experience as players experiment with different combinations of elements.
The developer is responsive and actively works on fixing bugs and improving the game, showing a commitment to enhancing the player experience.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs and lag, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes.
The interface and controls are clunky and frustrating, particularly the point-and-click mechanics that can feel tedious and unresponsive.
The game is primarily a visual novel with limited gameplay depth, which may disappoint players expecting a more traditional gaming experience.

story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The story in the game is generally well-received, praised for its engaging writing, humor, and depth, with many players enjoying the character interactions and unexpected twists. While some found the execution lacking or the gameplay mechanics overshadowing the narrative, the multiple endings and replayability add significant value. Overall, the whimsical and intriguing storyline, combined with charming visuals, makes it a highlight for many players, despite some reservations about its integration with gameplay.
- “This is amazing and relaxing puzzle game with a magnificent visual novel story, detailed pixel art, humor, and secrets.”
- “The story alone makes it all worth it, in my opinion.”
- “The story is whimsical, doesn't take itself too seriously; and warrants a few chuckles every now and then but nothing too outstanding as far as I've seen yet; though the writer of the game has a gorgeous grasp on creative writing; you can really picture the scenes read out to you; as they aren't drawn.”
- “Having said that, I have reservations about the execution of the story.”
- “The game is actually really short to beat and the replay value is close to none, even though there are slight differences in the story.”
- “The problem is that it has very little bearing on the plot - at least as far as I have seen, but I haven't seen all the branches - and seems to exist primarily to gate your progress.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the heavy reliance on visual novel text over interactive mechanics, leading to a disconnect between narrative and gameplay. While some appreciate the quirky mechanics and pixel art, others find the gameplay repetitive, buggy, and frustrating, particularly due to issues like lag and a restrictive timer. Overall, the game offers a unique experience but struggles with execution, leaving players divided on its value.
- “A very original little game with nice pixel graphics, good soundtrack, and curious mechanics.”
- “Fun and original gameplay, good stories, nice pixels, overall a game that deserves some attention.”
- “The gameplay itself goes something like this:”
- “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are initially confusing, the interface can be unfriendly, and the golem-crafting is at best a diversion, and at worst an unwelcome distraction.”
- “Sadly, I still suffer from laggy gameplay and a frustrating time limit. Whenever you fail a round, you have to start the day over by going through a load screen, waking up, skipping the dialogue (another load screen), watching villagers attack (load screen), and then finally trying to make the golem again. If you fail, you have to do it all over again.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game are a mix of retro pixel art that some players find charming and nostalgic, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking resolution options. While the visuals are described as winsome and fitting for the game's quirky style, there are complaints about the overall quality and lack of modern graphical features. Overall, opinions are divided, with some appreciating the aesthetic and others feeling it falls short of contemporary standards.
- “A very original little game with nice pixel graphics, good soundtrack, and curious mechanics.”
- “The graphics are winsome and the music is enchanting.”
- “Adorable characters and graphics, and a compelling story; this game should really get more attention.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “If developers want to get paid the same kind of money as real game developers who know how to do graphics properly, they need to learn how to do graphics properly.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a blend of quirky, whimsical, and occasionally absurd elements, with players enjoying the funny interactions and outcomes, particularly involving golems and the game's narrative. While some aspects may feel repetitive, the overall comedic tone, including amusing dialogue and scenarios, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. The humor is enhanced by the game's unique premise of using golems to fend off pesky villagers, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “I can't pretend that this game will appeal to everyone, but its combination of a humorous, mysterious, and occasionally creepy fantasy visual novel and a puzzle-crafting minigame that uses environmental elements and magic spell words to create golems was, to me, more than worth the asking price.”
- “As for the core of the game, the concept of getting rid of annoying bloodthirsty villagers who want to put your head on a spike by sending golems out to attack them is quite funny.”
- “Pro: fun concept, fun story, funny dialogue.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its enchanting quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, complementing the charming pixel graphics and retro art style. While most reviews highlight the soundtrack as a strong point that sets the mood effectively, some users noted technical issues, such as overlapping music during gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's quirky and engaging experience.
- “The graphics are winsome and the music is enchanting.”
- “The music serves to set the mood nicely in each different screen, while the art is polished where it needs to be and charmingly retro where it doesn't.”
- “Quirky game with very light but interesting gameplay, gorgeous art, good music and a pretty well-written story that is more than it seems at first.”
- “Graphics and music are meh, so don't worry about that.”
- “As of the time of the review, I had experienced a few bugs from double music during the tutorial, and errors when picking up certain items.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The stability of the game is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent crashes and numerous bugs that impact gameplay. While some players appreciate the glitches as part of the game's narrative, many feel that the issues detract from the overall experience. However, the developer is noted for being proactive in addressing these problems, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “I really enjoy the gameplay, but it's buggy enough that I'm getting crashes every single day of the game.”
- “Although other reviewers have pointed out that it is quite buggy, keep in mind before playing that those bugs can be part of the meta narrative of the whole game.”
- “Leaving glitches aside, [i]Golem Creation Kit[/i] isn't without other issues.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to uncovering every secret. This repetitive nature detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “It's tedious.”
- “Long story short, it is very tedious and annoying to find every secret.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, but players can explore different story outcomes with six distinct endings, providing some incentive to replay.
- “The story also has replayability, as there are 6 different endings to explore.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
- “The game is actually really short to beat, and the replay value is close to none, even though there are slight differences in the story.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play through it again since the outcomes don't significantly change.”
- “Despite the initial enjoyment, I found that there isn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of the Golem creation kit is criticized as a cash grab at around $5 USD, with users feeling it is not worth the price due to its defects and shortcomings, especially when compared to numerous free, higher-quality games available on Steam.
- “The Golem creation kit has a cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it frustrating for players who don't want to spend extra money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many in-game items are only available through microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's dialogue for its quality and wholesome moments, contributing positively to the overall emotional experience.
- “The dialogue is actually quite good and wholesome at times.”

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