Guardians of Victoria

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Guardians of Victoria is a single player action game. It was developed by Tall Story Studios and was released on April 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fans of challenging platformers will love this Steampunk remake of traditional runners! Guardians of Victoria features chase mechanics, upgrades, training, and 3 unique playable characters across Victoria's sky city, who's story will be changed forever!

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Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Guardians of Victoria features a charming steampunk aesthetic with beautifully designed environments and characters that immerse players in its unique world.
The gameplay offers a refreshing blend of character abilities, allowing for strategic play and experimentation as players switch between the three protagonists.
The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite some repetitiveness.

The game suffers from sluggish and unresponsive controls, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and inconsistent performance.
Numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor collision detection, and graphical glitches, detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.
The level design can be confusing, with cluttered visuals that make it difficult to distinguish between platforms and obstacles, resulting in unfair deaths.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is thematically consistent, featuring a Victorian-era classical style that complements the atmosphere, but it suffers from limited variety and can become repetitive and grating over time. While some players appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight amidst gameplay issues, others find it annoying and poorly integrated, with reports of overlapping tracks and sound mixing problems. Overall, the music elicits mixed reactions, with some enjoying its unique charm while others criticize its execution and fit within the game.
- “The soundtrack also deserves a mention.”
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “The music uses classical-like music from what you'd expect from a Victorian era, so it's fitting.”
- “The music, while thematically consistent, can become grating over time due to limited variety and harsh sound mixing.”
- “The music is draining and annoying.”
- “Everything looks like inappropriate art and stuff glued together, even the music drives me crazy.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Guardians of Victoria" offers a captivating steampunk aesthetic and engaging mechanics, but is marred by technical issues, bugs, and uneven level design that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the challenging and fair gameplay, many criticize the lack of polish, confusing controls, and a repetitive soundtrack that disrupt immersion. Despite moments of brilliance, the gameplay loop often feels hollow and frustrating, making it difficult to sustain long-term engagement.
- “Guardians of Victoria surprised me with its charming blend of steampunk aesthetics and fast-paced runner mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is refreshingly challenging yet fair.”
- “The variety of enemies you encounter keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “This makes progression feel hollow, as the core mechanics never evolve beyond their initial limitations.”
- “However, the lack of technical polish, the uneven level design, and the shallow implementation of its mechanics prevent it from realizing that potential.”
- “Unfortunately: the gameplay is full of bugs.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Guardians of Victoria" present a mixed bag; while the steampunk aesthetic and hand-drawn visuals are praised for their charm and intricate detail, many players report significant graphical glitches, frame drops, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. Some appreciate the artistic style, but others find it flat and distracting, with poorly designed backgrounds that complicate gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as both a highlight and a hindrance, leaving players divided on their quality.
- “Aesthetically, the game carries a certain charm.”
- “The hand-drawn visuals capture Victorian London beautifully, with intricate details in the backgrounds and character designs that feel both stylish and immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the steampunk aesthetic is impressive, with beautifully designed environments and characters that bring this alternate Victorian era to life.”
- “Graphical glitches, frame drops, and a lack of polish in animations give the game an unfinished quality.”
- “The default game resolution in windowed mode is extremely low, and I can't help but think this game screams 'graphic design is my passion.'”
- “The art style is flat with copied environments across the levels.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, describing it as both heartwarming and capable of causing emotional distress. Many express a deep investment in the narrative, leading to moments of laughter and tears, highlighting its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings despite its seemingly cursed appearance. Overall, it is characterized as an "emotional damage simulator" that effectively engages players on a personal level.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “Surprisingly wholesome for something that looked cursed.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Guardians of Victoria" is set in a visually stunning steampunk world, where players navigate a city suspended above the clouds, facing the threat of collapse while exploring themes of resilience and ambition. The narrative is praised for its creativity and immersive quality, making it a standout feature despite some gameplay issues. Overall, the story is engaging and adds depth to the action-adventure experience.
- “One standout feature of Guardians of Victoria is its immersive storyline.”
- “Its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and immersive storyline make it a must-play for fans of steampunk and action-adventure games.”
- “Developed by Tall Story Studios and published by New Reality Games, it transports players into the soaring industrial world of Victoria, a city suspended high above the clouds, powered by mysterious technologies and plagued by the threat of collapse.”
- “Its premise—melding endless running with exploration and steampunk storytelling—shows creativity and ambition beyond many small indie projects.”
- “They had some kind of story worked out.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous graphical glitches, frame drops, and unpolished animations that contribute to an unfinished feel. Many players experience significant bugs affecting gameplay, such as falling through floors and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration. While performance has improved somewhat, issues like freezing in menus persist, leaving the overall impression of a "buggy mess."
- “Graphical glitches, frame drops, and a lack of polish in animations give the game an unfinished quality.”
- “This game is a buggy mess; you fall through floors, platforms aren't really platforms and are missing the proper physics, and text is hidden behind the level design so you can't read it.”
- “Even the developer voted this game down, which already on its own tells enough whether you should play this buggy mess or not.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization remains a significant concern, with players experiencing input delays and inconsistent performance, even on capable hardware. While recent updates have improved performance, issues like freezing in menus persist, highlighting a missed opportunity for a smoother gaming experience.
- “Performance: the game runs much better now; however, it can still freeze for a few seconds in the menu.”
- “Even players with capable hardware report noticeable input delays and inconsistent performance, suggesting optimization issues that were never fully addressed.”
- “Yet for those seeking precision platforming, smooth performance, and refined challenge, it stands as more of a missed opportunity—a noble but flawed attempt to ascend to the heights its world so vividly depicts.”
- “Performance: the game runs much better now, however it can still freeze for a few seconds in the menu.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fitting yet repetitive soundtrack that enhances the thematic elements of a mechanical world filled with tension and beauty. While there are moments of brilliance where the setting and gameplay align, these instances are too infrequent to maintain player engagement. Overall, the orchestral and industrial soundscapes create an immersive experience, though it lacks consistency.
- “It complements the game’s atmosphere perfectly, mixing orchestral swells with subtle industrial tones.”
- “The soundtrack, while repetitive, fits the thematic atmosphere of brass, smoke, and tension, immersing players in the strange rhythm of a mechanical world teetering between beauty and chaos.”
- “There are flashes of brilliance in its atmosphere and moments when the setting and gameplay align beautifully, but those instances are too fleeting to sustain engagement.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to negative perceptions among users.
- “What a terrible cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as potentially amusing, with players noting that it could deliver comedic elements regardless of its genre.
- “This game is packed with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every level a joy to play.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue that adds to the overall fun.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The inclusion of three protagonists enhances the game's replayability by providing variety, though some players feel it doesn't significantly elevate the overall experience. Overall, the game offers an exciting experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The variety offered by the three protagonists adds some replay value, but it isn’t enough to fully elevate the experience.”
- “This adds another layer of excitement and replayability to an already thrilling experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is enhanced by the hand-drawn visuals that vividly depict Victorian London, featuring intricate backgrounds and stylish character designs that contribute to an immersive experience.