Guardians of Holme

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Guardians of Holme is a single player action game. It was developed by MossTech Studio and was released on December 13, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fight off legions of Devil with traps! With a blend of deck building + Roguelite + Tower Defense, and a wealth of cards, relics and enemies, Guardians of Holme will give you a new experience every time you play.

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Single-Player

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive tower defense experience with various mechanics and strategies to explore.
It features a unique roguelite element that adds depth to gameplay, allowing for different character builds and play styles.
Despite its flaws, many players find it enjoyable and worth the price, especially with the potential for future updates.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with achievements and gameplay stability, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many mechanics feel unbalanced, leading to inconsistent difficulty spikes that can frustrate players.
It is often compared unfavorably to Dungeon Warfare, with criticisms of being a low-quality clone lacking in polish and originality.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay in "Guardians of Holme" features a core tower defense mechanic reminiscent of dungeon warfare, but suffers from imbalanced units, traps, and skills that can hinder the experience. While the game shows potential with solid mechanics and an appealing art style, its early access status reveals flaws that may stall gameplay progression. Overall, there is a vision for a more engaging experience that combines rich environmental elements with a 'pick your own adventure' approach.
- “Even though it's early access, its mechanics are solid!”
- “The core tower defense gameplay is very reminiscent of dungeon warfare; with pits on the map and towers that are capable of pushing or pulling enemy swarms to fall into.”
- “Overall, I can imagine the ideal version of the game which combines the environmentally rich tower defense gameplay with 'pick your own adventure' pathing.”
- “However, it does have some flaws that cannot be overlooked and will most probably stall gameplay at some point.”
- “So in terms of the tower defense core gameplay, it could do much much better.”
- “At first, pretty much every single mechanic you see exists in that game - but in Guardians of Holme the implementation is inferior.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it addictive and rewarding, others feel that the slow campaign pacing and extensive grinding can become overwhelming, leading to fatigue after extended play.
- “The campaign pacing is too slow and the grinding required is overwhelming.”
- “Grinding can be fun, but after 20 hours, I have decided to put this game aside.”
- “The campaign pacing is too slow and the grinding required is overwhelming.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported by users. Additionally, many players find the game to be overly easy, particularly in the initial levels, which may contribute to a less engaging experience.
- “Game is currently balanced far too easy (at least on the first two floors), game is also very unstable and constantly crashes/freezes.”
- “It is pretty buggy too.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics feature a unique art style that enhances gameplay, although some textures can obscure player traps, making them visually hidden yet still clickable. Overall, the visuals are considered fun and contribute positively to the game's mechanics.
- “The art style is visually appealing and adds a fun element to the gameplay.”
- “The graphics feature textures that can cleverly overlap with the player's traps, creating a unique visual challenge.”
- “The overall aesthetic of the game is engaging, with a nice art style that enhances the experience.”
- “There's texture/graphics in the map that can overlap with the player's trap and visually 'hide' the player's trap (you can still click it though).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from performance issues, particularly noticeable during crowded map scenarios, leading to stuttering. Overall, optimization remains a concern for players.
- “There are still some performance issues; the game stutters when the map is crowded.”