Lairchitect

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Lairchitect is a single player strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sokpop Collective and was released on July 8, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Lairchitect," design dungeons and castles for villain Evil McVillain, but beware - once finished, you must escape the very lair you've built, filled with traps meant to deter meddling adventurers. Balance intricate maze designs with escape strategies, ensuring you outsmart both enemies and the lair itself. Each successful creation and escape boosts your reputation, but one mistake could lead to your untimely demise.

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Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Simple and fun gameplay that is great for those with limited device space.
Interesting concept with a unique tile-based unit generation system.
Affordable price point, making it a worthwhile distraction for casual gamers.

Poor map generation and balancing issues lead to repetitive and unengaging gameplay.
Lack of control over units and non-combat mechanics can be frustrating.
The game suffers from bugs and crashes, impacting overall enjoyment.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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19%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of charm and frustration, with players expressing disappointment over a lack of control over units and poorly functioning non-combat mechanics. While there is decent mechanical depth and strategic elements, the game suffers from insufficient variety in landscapes and unclear explanations of its mechanics, leading to limited replay value. Overall, players find the core gameplay enjoyable but marred by significant issues.
- “+ decent mechanical depth, lots of synergy and positioning play”
- “Poorly made, ridiculously charming, hated the mechanics but I was addicted”
- “It's not that I don't like it, I am just disappointed that a game with so many fun mechanics has so many silly problems, hence the replay value is not very high.”
- “You have no control over your own units, and non-combat mechanics like building and mining do not appear to work properly.”
- “Poorly made, ridiculously charming; I hated the mechanics but I was addicted.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and feels unpolished, making it frustrating to engage with.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game features a minimal story component, consisting of only four missions that can be completed in about an hour. Players can also engage in an endless mode, which lacks significant visual variety and offers a similar experience to the story missions. Overall, the narrative aspect is limited and not a focal point of the gameplay.
- “There are only 4 'story' missions which could be completed in around 1 hour, but you can also play the endless mode which is more or less the same, not a lot of visual variety.”
- “There are only 4 'story' missions which could be completed in around 1 hour, but you can also play the endless mode which is more or less the same, not a lot of visual variety.”
- “☑ no story”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that while it features enjoyable mechanics, it suffers from several issues that hinder its long-term appeal. They suggest that simple improvements could significantly enhance the replay value.
- “It's not that I don't like it; I am just disappointed that a game with so many fun mechanics has so many silly problems, hence the replay value is not very high.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with users appreciating the art style and concept but expressing a lack of enthusiasm beyond that.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game tends to become grating and repetitive after a few hours of play, leading to a generally negative reception among users.
- “The soundtrack was grating after a few hours.”