Lost Artifacts
- February 1, 2018
- Creobit
Get on SteamIn Lost Artifacts, play as Claire, a historian and archaeologist, who embarks on an adventure to uncover the treasure of the ancient Tonauak people. The game features 40 levels with various objectives, increasing difficulty, and resource management gameplay. Rebuild structures, use magic, and draw power from holy places in this engaging strategy game for all ages.
Reviews
- The game offers a solid amount of depth for a puzzle game, making it engaging and enjoyable.
- It features cute graphics and smooth gameplay, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
- The game is a good time-filler and is highly recommended when on sale, especially for fans of casual time management games.
- The game is criticized for being a shallow mobile port with repetitive gameplay and minimal depth.
- There are significant technical issues, including broken achievements and poor graphics optimization for PC.
- Many players feel the game is a cash grab, lacking originality and quality compared to better titles in the genre.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting the lack of customization options and low-quality visuals, particularly in the mobile version, which features simplistic, cartoonish 2D graphics typical of low-effort apps. While some players appreciate the polished and vibrant graphics, others feel that the overall visual presentation does not meet the high standards expected from PC games, especially given the limitations in 3D graphics programming. Overall, the graphics are described as cute and well-animated, but they may not satisfy gamers looking for more sophisticated visuals.
“Well polished and vibrant graphics.”
“The graphics are cute, animations flow nicely, audio fits the theme and gameplay is smooth.”
“It has an okay-ish story, nice graphics, and fast-paced gameplay.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in "Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story" is considered basic and lacks depth, with some players noting its politically insensitive themes. While the graphics are praised, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, making it feel more like a rehash of the original game rather than a compelling new tale. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the game, with players finding it enjoyable for short bursts but not engaging enough for long-term play.
“Nice story and good play.”
“It has an okay-ish story, nice graphics, and fast-paced gameplay.”
“So I kind of knew going in that a game about a white explorer (I think? I skipped past the story bit) saving a bunch of 'natives' from an evil witch doctor was not exactly going to be politically aware.”
“Pretty much like the original Gnomes Garden with different graphics and a different story.”
“Fun for a few minutes, but not worth the time after the tutorial missions.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around simple tapping mechanics, with a standard 'thief' feature that requires players to use a warrior to protect resources. While the gameplay is described as smooth and fast-paced, it lacks depth, focusing more on visuals and audio rather than complex interactions. Overall, the game offers a cute aesthetic and enjoyable animations, but may not satisfy those seeking more engaging gameplay.
“The graphics are cute, animations flow nicely, audio fits the theme, and gameplay is smooth.”
“It has an okay story, nice graphics, and fast-paced gameplay.”
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“The game has a standard 'thief' mechanic where a baddie comes along and steals your resources unless you get the warrior to chase him off.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Lost Artifacts - Ancient Tribe Survival" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app than a genuine PC game. The gameplay is described as simplistic and reminiscent of a clicker game, further emphasizing its focus on profit over quality.
“Lost Artifacts - Ancient Tribe Survival is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's not; it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a pointless '12 Labors of Hercules' screen tapper/clicker.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players emphasize that optimization and timing are crucial elements that enhance the overall experience of the game, highlighting their importance in achieving peak performance.
“These types of games, at their best, are all about optimization and timing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers significant replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest.
“The game offers a lot of replayability.”
“There are numerous choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“I love how different strategies can lead to entirely new experiences.”
