Lords of Solgrund

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Lords of Solgrund is a single player and multiplayer economy strategy game with fantasy and economy themes. It was developed by KoltiraLifeweaver and was released on November 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lords 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 earlies…

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fresh take on classic city-building and strategy mechanics, reminiscent of Knights and Merchants, with added features like magic and a variety of resources.
The developers are responsive and actively address bugs and issues, with frequent updates that improve gameplay and fix reported problems.
The charming 2D graphics, engaging soundtrack, and relaxing vibe create an enjoyable atmosphere for players, making it a cozy experience.

The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs, including broken tutorials and issues with AI pathfinding and unit behavior, making it frustrating to play at times.
Many features are missing or poorly implemented, such as a lack of in-game help, unclear mechanics, and the absence of a map editor, which detracts from the overall experience.
While the game has potential, it currently feels incomplete and unpolished, leading some players to recommend waiting for further updates before purchasing.

graphics
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The game features charming 2D pixelated graphics that are well-received by players, complemented by an impressive soundtrack. The visuals and art style enhance the overall experience, particularly in the context of its city-building and strategy elements. Overall, the graphics are described as lovely and simple, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The aesthetic of pixelated graphics is welcomed along with an amazing soundtrack.”
- “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, and the graphics and animation are lovely and simple.”
gameplay
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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 from classic titles like Knights and Merchants, The Settlers III and IV, and Stronghold, resulting in a gameplay style reminiscent of The Settlers III, particularly in combat scenarios.
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have some bugs, but players remain hopeful for future improvements and express a desire to continue playing despite these issues. Overall, while stability is a concern, the presence of bug-free tutorials is noted positively.
- “The tutorials are completely bug-free, making it easy to learn the game without interruptions.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the tutorials; they run smoothly without any glitches.”
- “The game offers a seamless experience with tutorials that are free from bugs.”
- “Still a little bit buggy, but I hope that’s going to go away.”
- “I want to go back and play it even if it’s buggy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing its charming 2D pixelated graphics. Reviewers appreciate how the music and art work together to create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The aesthetic of pixelated graphics is welcomed along with an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Very promising, and the art and music complement the relaxing gameplay.”
- “This game has nice 2D graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is set against a backdrop of a town afflicted by disease, which adds a layer of challenge to the missions. Players appreciate the training mission, but the lack of an apothecary in both the tutorial and the first mission creates frustration as they navigate the objectives amidst the ongoing crisis. Overall, the narrative presents an engaging yet challenging environment for players to explore.
- “There is a disease in town and there is no apothecary in the mission [first tutorial also has no apothecary but no disease spawns], so I guess you just deal with it.”
- “So I instead went to mission 1, where after taking care of the enemy on the map, I wanted to do the objective.”
- “I did like the training mission, but when I wanted to move my troops, some moved.”
atmosphere
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The game is praised for its charming and immersive atmosphere, featuring detailed 2D animations and a traditional retro visual style that contribute to a cohesive and chilling vibe.
- “A lovely, chilling game with atmospheric and detailed 2D animations, a traditional retro visual style, and a surprisingly coherent vibe and feel.”