MiceGard

MiceGard is an enjoyable game that has you controlling a group of Viking mice as a unit to fight off frogs that are attacking their village. There are some text issues, but it’s a minor annoyance when playing.

74%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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MiceGard is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Game Dynasty and was released on January 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Micegard" is a single-player fantasy fighting game with striking visuals and a memorable soundtrack. Immerse yourself in a short, yet epic saga of mouse-vikings inspired by Norse mythology, where every decision matters. Protect your village, uncover dark conspiracies, and become the hero of a unique world filled with capricious gods, eldritch magic, and cunning tactical challenges. Experience a one-evening adventure bursting with art created with love for mice and Norse myths. Try the demo

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features excellent visuals and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with interesting mechanics involving squad control and different stances.
The game is cute and creative, providing a charming experience that many players find enjoyable.

The game is quite short, with only 15 levels and a lack of evolving content, leading to a repetitive experience.
Controller support is poorly implemented, causing frustration for players trying to use it.
Combat lacks depth and variety, with very few enemy types and some gameplay mechanics that can feel unbalanced.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, though some players find the mechanics a bit simplistic and the initial text-heavy introduction tiresome. It features an interesting blend of squad-based gameplay, mini-games, and a hub for upgrades, drawing comparisons to titles like Overlord and Bastion. Overall, while the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it effectively maintains player interest throughout.
- “Gameplay itself is rather simple but the game implements an interesting concept.”
- “Besides squad gameplay, there are occasional mini games and a hub where you can restore destroyed buildings to get upgrades - reminds a bit of Bastion.”
- “Gameplay is nice too, quite simple but good enough to keep you interested throughout.”
- “It seemed a bit tiring that at the beginning of the game you have to read some text; I wanted to get into the gameplay right away.”
- “Gameplay itself is rather simple, but the game implements an interesting concept.”
- “Besides squad gameplay, there are occasional mini games and a hub where you can restore destroyed buildings in order to get upgrades - it reminds me a bit of Bastion.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and well-suited to the visuals, while others describe it as unimaginative. Overall, the soundtrack is generally appreciated for complementing the game's cute art style and engaging graphics.
- “Cool graphics and music.”
- “Nice soundtrack and cool controls and very nice graphics!”
- “The music in the game is nice, the controls are responsive, and the visuals are cute.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and appealing art style, described as "eyecandy" that captivates players throughout. Coupled with a nice soundtrack and responsive controls, the visuals significantly enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “A cute little game with very pleasant visuals.”
- “It's such an eyecandy, I ain't even gonna lie - graphics sold this game for me.”
- “I mean, it has a super cute and good art style that keeps my eyes open for the whole game with a good soundtrack that suits all of it.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the absurdity of punching frogs in the face with shields genuinely hilarious, others are frustrated by the poor controller support, which they describe as a "joke" that misses the mark.
- “Punching frogs in the face with shields - never thought it would be so hilarious.”
- “Controller support is a joke... not a funny joke.”
story
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The game's story is noted for its atypical plot and engaging combat, with players appreciating the visual representation of story progress on the map, which highlights exploration opportunities.
- “Nice to see on the game map the progress of the story and how much more there is to explore.”
- “Atypical plot and interesting combat.”