Ingnomia

About

Ingnomia is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Roest and was released on August 23, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Following in the footsteps of Dwarf Fortress and Gnomoria, this game aims to provide the best experience of both worlds. The graphics and accessibility of Gnomoria and the depth and rich content of Dwarf Fortress.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Ingnomia offers a deep and engaging experience for fans of city-building and strategy games, with a focus on resource management and production chains.
The game features a charming visual style and a unique personality for its gnome characters, making it visually appealing.
Despite being in early access, the developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to the game's future.

The game suffers from a lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls.
Many players report significant bugs, performance issues, and an unpolished user interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
There are concerns about the game's abandonment, with some players feeling it is not worth their time in its current state.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art and the lack of customization options, such as resolution settings. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and improved UI elements, others point out frequent graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on higher-end systems. Despite these shortcomings, players are encouraged to overlook the simplistic visuals in favor of the engaging gameplay.
- “An incredible, super promising version of Gnomoria - a Dwarf Fortress spinoff with graphics and a few cool quirks.”
- “If you're put off by the simple graphics, please look past it and give it a try; the gameplay is worth the compromise.”
- “In most other menus and windows, things have improved already, with the stockpile settings working graphically instead of text-based, which works surprisingly well.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings (but at least there is a UI scaling option, so that's something).”
- “It's buggy; the graphics are simple.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from various stability issues, including bugs related to item creation and graphical glitches that affect task visibility. While it remains playable and shows improvement over previous titles, players report significant imbalances and persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “Buggy priority when trying to create things, saying items are not there but the materials are. I'll move onto the original DF for now.”
- “Really buggy and imbalanced at this time, but still in a playable state.”
- “The problem, however, is that the game is still buggy and very unbalanced, but it is more or less a complete colony builder now, just with little challenge.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The reviews highlight a significant absence of music and sound effects, which detracts from the overall gaming experience. Players express a strong desire for a soundtrack and in-game audio to enhance engagement and personality, indicating that these elements are crucial for their enjoyment. Additionally, there are calls for better tutorials and overall game development before release.
- “Interesting game and has nice possibilities to become great; I miss a tutorial to show what to do and some in-game music.”
- “It also really needs a good soundtrack and some personality.”
- “No music, no sound effects, nothing.”
- “Interesting game and has nice possibilities to become great, but I miss a tutorial to show what to do and some in-game music.”
- “I really need music and sound for me to have interest in playing it, but I am so looking forward to it.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting significant performance issues, particularly on larger maps, while others report excellent performance even on expansive terrains. Overall, there are concerns about bugs, lack of customization, and the absence of a tutorial, indicating that optimization remains a critical area for improvement before the game's release.
- “Even with a 200x200 map, which is about ten times larger than we need, performance is excellent.”
- “While it did introduce me to this genre, it's sadly got poor performance, lack of customization, no tutorial, and many bugs.”
- “I hope the performance issues are fixed before the release.”
- “The game is not optimized in any way.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its absurdity, with players finding it amusing that it remains in early access despite its entertaining qualities. The game is described as funny and lighthearted, with players appreciating its comedic elements, especially in contrast to the technology they use to play it.
- “Funny little game, plus it's free.”
- “The amount of expensive technology I'm using when I play this game is hilarious.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is stable and functions well after initial adjustments, with users encouraging others to overlook the simple graphics in favor of the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “No crashes or anything; after some adjustments to the gameplay, it works fine.”
- “If you're put off by the simple graphics, please look past it and give it a try. The gameplay is worth the compromise.”
- “If you're put off by the simple graphics, please look past it and give it a try; the gameplay is worth the compromise.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Gnomoria is noted for its high replayability, offering players a variety of gameplay options and scenarios that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Gnomoria offers endless possibilities, making it incredibly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough in Gnomoria feels unique, thanks to its dynamic world and varied challenges.”
- “The game's mechanics encourage experimentation, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story is criticized for lacking a clear mission or tutorial, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the narrative, resulting in a non-intuitive experience.
- “There is no mission or tutorial, and the game is not intuitive.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”