Guildmaster: Gratuitous Subtitle
- December 7, 2020
- JimMakesGames
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features hilarious dialogue and a charming sense of humor that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and well-balanced, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The nostalgic turn-based tactical combat and engaging character progression make it a fun and accessible game for fans of the genre.
- The inability to save during battles can be frustrating, especially for players with limited time.
- Some players found the combat to be overly simplistic and felt that later missions became excessively difficult.
- There are occasional issues with clarity in the game's graphics, making it hard to identify entrances and exits in certain areas.
- story35 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a lighthearted and humorous narrative that unfolds through a series of fourteen varied quests, each featuring unique enemies and engaging dialogue. Players take on the role of a guildmaster, navigating through missions filled with fantasy antics and entertaining character interactions, reminiscent of a comedic skit. While the plot is not overly serious, it includes a few notable twists and a satisfying conclusion, though some players desire more depth and scripting within the missions themselves.
“Play through the saga of the guild as its eponymous guildmaster, with fantasy hijinks ensuing and quests being completed!”
“The creativity of the humor and story doesn't wane as the game progresses; the dialogue maintains solid high-quality entertainment all the way through (even through the ending).”
“After every quest, you will see that some of your guild members have something to say, and when you talk to them about the previous mission, they have a hilarious conversation of some sort every time.”
“The missions don't have a lot of scripting or special events until near the end, but each mission does feature a new enemy type.”
“I'd prefer to see more dialogue in missions, like character barks, and less outside of it.”
“Also, the game could use a little padding, I think, just to extend it a bit; not every mission needs a new enemy, but I would also like to see a bit more scripting or special events in missions.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious dialogue and quirky charm, reminiscent of titles like "A Bard's Tale" and "West of Loathing." Players appreciate the clever writing, often crafted by a comedian, which adds a delightful layer of entertainment between missions. While some find the humor a bit heavy-handed, it generally enhances the overall experience, making the game both fun and engaging.
“The humor is reminiscent of a bard's tale or West of Loathing, and is a lovely little thing to break up the game's questing.”
“The quirky and hilarious dialogue is primarily presented in the form of conversations between the guildmaster and their guild between quests.”
“The creativity of the humor and story doesn't wane as the game progresses; the dialogue maintains solid high-quality entertainment all the way through (even through the ending).”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and humor, offering a satisfying blend of simplicity and depth in a tactical RPG format. Players can expect around 10 to 20 hours of enjoyable content, with a well-balanced experience that makes it both fun and relaxing. Overall, the game is recognized for its charming graphics and original systems, making it a standout title deserving of more attention.
“The base game offers about 10 hours of gameplay, the extra modes bump that up to 20 hours or so.”
“A relatively simple, but ultimately deep tactical RPG gameplay.”
“An impressive gameplay balance has been struck here, and it's just a joy to play and even relax with after a hard day's work.”
“The base game offers about 10 hours of gameplay, the extra modes bump that up to 20 hours or so.”
“A sequel with more gameplay systems to play with could be longer, but the ones that are in place allow the game to have the exact length that it has.”
“Simple mechanics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming aesthetics and unique style, though some players noted difficulty in identifying room entrances and exits. While the animation is somewhat limited, the distinct artwork for each hero and enemy adds to the overall appeal, reflecting the game's small development team and its nostalgic feel.
“I enjoyed the graphical aesthetics of the game; my only minor criticism was that it was hard to make out entrances and exits of rooms at times.”
“The graphics make it a charm to play, and the gameplay progresses nicely.”
“The animation is fairly limited, but there's a lot of it, and each hero and enemy has their own artwork.”
“The graphics are of another time, but it's a very small dev team, so that's up to personal preference.”
“The animation is fairly limited, but there's a lot of it, and each hero and enemy has their own artwork.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their quality, with some tracks evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of "Mount and Blade." Additionally, the atmospheric music enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“The music and sound effects were on point.”
“One of the song tracks reminded me of Mount and Blade, which is no bad thing.”
“The atmospheric music really enhances the experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its effective pacing, seamlessly transitioning between intense battles and a cozy guild environment, enhanced by engaging dialogues.
“The pacing between the intense battles and the cozy guild atmosphere creates a perfect balance.”
“The dialogues enhance the immersive experience, making the atmosphere feel alive and engaging.”
“The game masterfully transitions from high-stakes action to a warm, inviting environment.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall ambiance fails to evoke any emotional response.”
“The game struggles to create a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to feel connected to the world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting it as a satisfying way to engage with turn-based tactics. However, it may not be suitable for those who dislike grinding or have limited time to invest, especially compared to more extensive titles like Disgaea or Agarest.
“I liked it, and I would recommend it if you want to scratch the turn-based tactics itch but can't stand grinding or don't have hundreds of hours to play through Disgaea or Agarest.”
