Gorgon Shield
- July 29, 2024
- Whiskeybarrel Studios
Get on SteamEver yearn to return to the magic of the first time you played an arcade RPG like Gauntlet 2 or Golden Axe? Recapture the magic in Gorgon Shield, from Oliver Joyce, creator of the beloved Swords and Sandals series! Up to four heroes ride on a giant shield in a tower in their quest to vanquish the mighty gorgon Medusa. Fight, heal, gain treasure, rise upwards. Each hero will eventually fall and …
Reviews
- Gorgon Shield offers a unique and addictive gameplay loop with a charming retro aesthetic and engaging mechanics.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on improvements, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game features a variety of heroes and class synergies, allowing for creative strategies as players ascend the tower.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes that can lead to loss of progress, which significantly detracts from the experience.
- Optimization issues result in inconsistent frame rates, making some scenes unplayable and frustrating.
- While the game is enjoyable, it lacks depth in certain mechanics, such as the equipment system, which could enhance gameplay variety.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fun and engaging loop with unique mechanics, though it is relatively short and lacks depth for extended playtime. While the game features interesting systems and roguelite elements like randomized loot and town-building, some players feel that certain events and mechanics clutter the core experience rather than enhance it. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from more complexity and depth to sustain long-term engagement.
“Fun gameplay loop, only issue I've run into is graphic stuttering and freezing in some cases.”
“Although not too detailed, Gorgon Shield offers a variety of interesting mechanics and systems for the player to tackle to overcome the final boss, Medusa.”
“I love everything from the unique party management mechanic, the roguelite progression systems, to the fast-paced arcade action.”
“Although there are a variety of mechanics and systems in the game that are well thought out, they just aren't deep enough to offer a player tens of hours of gameplay, which is commonly found in many good modern roguelike games.”
“When it comes to randomly encountered NPCs and events such as the labyrinth or the snakes and ladders, although they are promising, they did not add much to the gameplay in my case but just cluttered the core gameplay loop of the game.”
“I just wish there was more to the equipment system so the gameplay would be deeper.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting poor graphical quality reminiscent of PS1 games despite high processing demands, leading to issues like graphic stuttering and freezing. While the gameplay loop is enjoyable, the optimization flaws detract significantly from the overall experience.
“Certain heroes deal multiplied damage every few attacks, resulting in a behavior that can be optimized.”
“The game's mechanics allow for deep strategic planning, enabling players to optimize their builds for maximum efficiency.”
“I love how the optimization options let me tailor my gameplay experience, making each session feel unique and rewarding.”
“Bad optimization.”
“The graphics are what you would find on a PS1 game, so requiring this much processing power makes no sense and is only a result of horrible optimization.”
“Fun gameplay loop, but the only issue I've run into is graphic stuttering and freezing in some cases.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of PS1-era visuals, leading to criticism regarding poor optimization given the high processing power required. Players have reported issues with graphic stuttering and freezing, which detracts from the overall experience despite the enjoyable gameplay.
“The graphics are what you would find on a PS1 game, so requiring this much processing power makes no sense and indicates horrible optimization.”
“Fun gameplay loop, but the only issue I've run into is graphic stuttering and freezing in some cases.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic retro vibes, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to its addictive quality.
“It gives me such nice retro vibes with the art and music, and it's really addictive.”
