Lost Artifacts: Soulstone
- December 21, 2018
- GameOn Production
Get on SteamIn "Lost Artifacts: Soulstone," players join Claire and her team to stop the Emperor of the revival terracotta army from taking over the world and awakening a dragon. The game features a journey through a country of legends and myth, with 40+ levels, simple controls, and an easy-to-understand tutorial. Players must restore statues, build structures, and manage resources to thwart the Emperor's plans.
Reviews
- The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics that some players may find charming.
- It can serve as a casual time-waster for those looking for a light gaming experience.
- Some players appreciate the time management mechanics, finding them enjoyable despite the game's shortcomings.
- The game often fails to launch, resulting in a black screen, which has frustrated many players.
- It is criticized for being a low-effort mobile app that lacks depth and meaningful gameplay, feeling more like a cash grab.
- Technical issues, such as broken achievements and lack of support from the developer, have led to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality, particularly in the mobile app, which features simplistic, cartoonish 2D visuals typical of low-effort titles. There are no options to adjust resolution or customize settings, leading to a lack of improvement in visual fidelity. Overall, the graphics do not meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to high-quality 3D visuals.
“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.”
“There's no option 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Lost Artifacts: Soulstone" 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: Soulstone is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a pointless '12 Labors of Hercules' screen tapper/clicker.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, as it primarily involves just tapping on the screen, leading to a lack of depth and engagement.
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth.”
“The controls are unresponsive and frustrating.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in "Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story" is centered around festive themes, featuring charming gnome characters as they embark on a holiday adventure. Players engage in a whimsical narrative that combines elements of Christmas magic with puzzle-solving gameplay, creating an enjoyable and lighthearted experience. Overall, the story enhances the game's festive atmosphere and appeals to fans of seasonal tales.
