Lords of Solgrund
- February 21, 2022
- KoltiraLifeweaver
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Get on itch.io StoreLords of Solgrund combines elements of city building and slow-paced tactical battles. The game features detailed animations and systems inspired by the early middle ages, combined with magical, spiritual and other fantastical elements that are based in an entirely seperate reality from ours. Discord Join the Lords of Solgrund community on discord to share your opinions, ideas and get the earliest …
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- Lords of Solgrond combines city building and real-time strategy elements with a charming art style and impressive animations.
- The game has a relaxing vibe and offers a variety of buildings and gameplay mechanics that fans of strategy games will appreciate.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing promise for future improvements and features like a campaign and online multiplayer.
- The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with pathfinding and AI behavior, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Many features are missing or poorly implemented, such as a map editor, and the overall execution feels unpolished and incomplete.
- Players have reported difficulties with resource management and combat mechanics, leading to a lack of clarity on how to progress effectively.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features impressive animations and is inspired by early middle ages, incorporating magical elements and diverse character attributes that influence the experience. It combines mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Knights and Merchants, The Settlers III and IV, and Sierra games, offering a blend of strategic building and combat similar to The Settlers III and Stronghold.
“The animations are impressive, and the gameplay systems are inspired by the early middle ages, with additional magical and fantastical elements.”
“Each character has various attributes that can affect your gameplay experience, and each school of magic has its own theme and associated spells.”
“Gameplay feels similar to Settlers 3, combined with some Stronghold, especially when it comes to combat.”
“This game has mechanics from Knights and Merchants, Settlers III and IV, and Sierra games.”
“The animations are impressive, and the gameplay systems are inspired by the early Middle Ages, with additional magical and fantastical elements.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and appealing visuals, which effectively complement the city-building and military strategy elements. The animations are described as lovely and simple, enhancing the overall experience.
“I find the art style and visuals incredibly charming.”
“This game has a really nice combination of city building and strategy military aspects, which offers a really nice experience. The graphics and animation are lovely and simple.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is highlighted by a positive experience during the training mission, although there are some frustrations with troop movement mechanics. Overall, the narrative seems to engage players, but gameplay execution may detract from the experience.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, working harmoniously with the art to create a soothing atmosphere.
“The music is very promising, and it beautifully complements the relaxing gameplay.”
“The soundtrack creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
