Guards of the Gate
- April 8, 2017
- princegamestudio
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable hexagonal turn-based combat and a charming graphic style that enhances the overall experience.
- Experimenting with different team combinations and the roguelite elements, such as statue bonuses, adds a layer of fun and replayability.
- It's a casual game that provides a relaxing distraction, making it suitable for players looking for a simple yet tactical gaming experience.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with certain classes being significantly stronger than others, leading to a lack of diverse strategies.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly due to limited skills and items, and the overall experience feels shallow after a few hours.
- There are several bugs and a poor AI that detracts from the enjoyment, making battles feel less engaging and rewarding.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a short duration of around 10 hours, with limited progression and a lack of new mechanics or rewards as players level up. While the turn-based combat and hexagonal style are enjoyable, the absence of hotkeys, numerous bugs, and a sense of randomness detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the gameplay lacks depth and satisfaction.
“To summarize, it is a really nice turn-based game with hexagonal style combat and simple exploring elements with rogue-lite gameplay.”
“Fine graphics with simple, but fun game mechanics.”
“Decent graphics, but no gameplay.”
“Given the short duration of the game, mechanics such as skill and talent leveling up seem pretty pointless.”
“It takes around 10 hours to get all of the current batches, and after that, the gameplay does not offer anything new at all.”
“Gameplay-wise, there are no hotkeys, there are plenty of bugs, and it doesn't feel rewarding at all, but rather random.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and style, with many players appreciating the vibrant visuals and unique hero designs. While some users highlight the superb graphics, especially on larger screens, others note that the visuals complement the enjoyable gameplay mechanics. However, a few reviews mention that the graphics alone do not compensate for a lack of engaging gameplay.
“The graphics are superb! I love playing on my 43-inch 4K screen, and combined with the soft background music, I can easily get lost in the game for hours.”
“I really appreciate the unique graphic style and the creative ideas behind the heroes.”
“The graphics are fine, paired with simple but fun game mechanics.”
“Decent graphics, but no gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with players noting that it primarily focuses on combat rather than narrative or character development. There is minimal plot progression, and the gameplay is centered around defeating enemies across small maps without any significant adventure or exploration elements.
“There is barely any story, just go and kill stuff on each level until you kill the last boss.”
“Actually, there is no story, no adventure and very small maps at the moment.”
“This isn't a game you get for story, plot, puzzles, character customization, open world exploration, etc.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers emphasize that the game requires a robust reward mechanism to enhance replayability, such as unlocking new content or modifiers after completing the story. They highlight the importance of diverse characters and team combinations, as well as varied strategies, to keep players engaged in a turn-based tactical environment.
“This is very important because, for a turn-based tactics game to be replayable, it must have various strategies and approaches.”
“It needs a reward mechanism to promote replayability, like new items or modifiers after completing the story or arena, with different characters or team combinations.”
“This is very important, because for a turn-based tactics game to be replayable, it must have various strategies and approaches.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that the grinding in the game becomes monotonous and tedious over time, leading to a loss of engagement during battles.
“The battles become boring and tedious very quickly.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soft and immersive, enhancing the overall experience and allowing players to become deeply engaged for extended periods.
“The graphics are superb, and combined with the soft background music, I can easily get lost in the game for hours.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making every moment feel immersive.”
“I love how the music adapts to the gameplay, creating a dynamic experience that keeps me engaged and excited.”
