Grimgrad

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Try to survive the hardships of the Middle Ages and not anger the gods. A story campaign about Slavic deities and Survival mode. Lay roads, organize the mining and production of resources, and follow the needs of villagers. FEATURES: Easy to start playing, even if you are new to city-building games. Defeat pestilence, dirt, hunger, predators and weather while creating a comfortable environment…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

19%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game explores Slavic mythology, which is a unique theme not often seen in city builders.
The art and graphics are visually appealing, providing a decent aesthetic experience.
Some players find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, suggesting it has potential.

The game is poorly balanced and feels abandoned, with no updates or clear development roadmap for over a year.
Gameplay can be tedious and stressful, with constant issues like contamination, water shortages, and unclear mechanics.
There are significant bugs and limitations, such as lack of control customization, limited building options, and repetitive gameplay.

graphics
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered better than previous iterations, offering a range from low to high settings; however, the game suffers from a lack of essential mechanics and customization options, such as camera movement speed adjustments and control remapping.
- “This has better graphics, yes, but it lacks a lot of core mechanics.”
- “There is also no combat, you cannot adjust camera movement speed, you cannot remap any controls, and there is only one graphic setting of low to high.”
gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking essential core mechanics despite improved graphics, suggesting that it may not meet the expectations of players looking for a robust experience. For a more detailed analysis, viewers are encouraged to check out a linked video.
- “This has better graphics, yes, but it lacks a lot of core mechanics.”
- “This has better graphics, yes, but it lacks a lot of core mechanics.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its creativity and exceptional writing, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “And don't get me wrong, the story is very creative and written exceptionally well.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often criticized for its low-quality sound, reminiscent of 90's video game audio. This retro style may appeal to some players, but many find it lacking in modern production values.
- “The music sounds like a 90's game in low quality.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and stressful, often feeling overwhelmed by persistent issues that lack clear solutions. This leads to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “I found this game to be tediously dull and stressful because you are constantly faced with issues that you are not sure how to fix.”