Lost Artifacts: Soulstone
- December 21, 2018
- GameOn Production
In "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 a variety of levels, providing a decent amount of content for players.
- Some players found it to be an enjoyable time-waster, suitable for casual gaming.
- The time management mechanics are not overly difficult, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The game often fails to launch, resulting in a black screen, which has frustrated many players.
- It is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking essential features like customizable graphics settings.
- Many players report that achievements are broken, diminishing the overall experience and satisfaction.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality, particularly in the mobile app, which features simplistic, cartoony 2D visuals typical of low-effort mobile games. There are no options to adjust resolution or customize settings, leaving players with a lackluster experience. As a PC game, the graphics fall short of the high standards expected by gamers, reflecting a lack of skill and budget in 3D graphics programming.
“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.”
“3D graphics programming does require a degree of skill and competence, and unfortunately not all developers have the budget or talent to deliver this, despite 3D graphics cards hitting the mainstream in the 1990s.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort mobile apps.”
“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.”
- monetization2 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 like a mobile app poorly adapted for PC rather than a genuine 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 was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. This mobile app is a pointless '12 Labours of Hercules' screen tapper/clicker mobile app.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in "Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story" is centered around festive themes, featuring gnomes on a quest to save Christmas. Players engage in a charming narrative filled with holiday spirit and whimsical adventures, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story offers a delightful narrative that captures the spirit of the holiday season.”
“The story in Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story is charming and engaging, making it a perfect game for festive fun.”
“With its whimsical characters and heartwarming plot, Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story brings joy and magic to players.”