MiceGard
- January 15, 2024
- Aivictory
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features adorable visuals and pleasant music that enhance the overall experience.
- The squad mechanics and variety of gameplay, including diverse missions, provide an interesting and engaging experience.
- It's a fun and simple game that can be completed in a single sitting, making it a good choice for a quick gaming session.
- The game is very short, with a lack of content evolution and limited enemy types, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Controls can be confusing and poorly implemented, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- The narrative and dialogue are weak, failing to effectively handle themes of sacrifice and survival.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and engaging mechanics, particularly the squad formations that add a strategic layer to combat. Players appreciate the variety of missions and the inclusion of mini-games, though some find the initial text-heavy introduction a bit tedious. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a straightforward gameplay loop that keeps players interested.
“Squad mechanics: the squad mechanic where formations play a factor is a neat mechanic.”
“Variety of gameplay: the game offers diverse missions, from battling the evil frog army to rescuing captured mice and piloting boats and machines.”
“The gameplay loop is simple: you use 3 formations in combat and you also collect resources for a small amount of upgrades in the village.”
“It looks fun, but I didn't like the mechanics; maybe you'll like it, I don't know.”
“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.”
“The gameplay loop is simple: you use three formations in combat and you also collect resources for a small amount of upgrades in the village.”
- music10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, complementing the visuals and overall experience. While some reviewers noted a lack of variety in the soundtrack, the existing tracks were appreciated for their quality and suitability to the game's aesthetic. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though there is room for improvement in terms of additional tracks.
“Story was well written & captivating, art was cute and well done, & music was pleasant & enjoyable to listen to while playing.”
“While the game could stand to have one or two more music tracks, the existing ones were pleasant to listen to as well.”
“I mean, it has a super cute and good art style that keeps my eyes open for the whole game with a good OST that suits all of it.”
“The music is decent but lacks variety and gets repetitive quickly.”
“While the soundtrack has some good tracks, overall it feels uninspired and forgettable.”
“The background music is often too quiet and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story intertwines themes of honor, fame, and survival, featuring a variety of missions that keep the gameplay engaging. While the narrative is well-written and captivating, some players feel it doesn't effectively handle the themes of sacrifice and character death, particularly with younger characters. Overall, the plot is accessible and enjoyable, complemented by charming art and pleasant music.
“This unique game combines real-time tactics with a story of honor, fame, and survival.”
“Story was well written & captivating, art was cute and well done, & music was pleasant & enjoyable to listen to while playing.”
“Handling of character death: it's worth noting that games dealing with themes of sacrifice and survival, especially those involving younger characters, don't handle it or utilize it from a story perspective well.”
“The gameplay is fairly simple with the odd minigame to spice things up, the plot isn't too hard to follow, and you can easily finish the game in a single sitting.”
“Nice to see on the game map the progress of the story and how much more there is to explore.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute art style and pleasant visuals, which many players find captivating and eye-catching. The combination of appealing graphics and a nice soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature for many reviewers.
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss; while some players find the absurdity of actions like punching frogs with shields genuinely hilarious, others criticize the controller support as a poorly executed joke.
“Punching frogs in the face with shields - I never thought it could be so hilarious.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“The game's quirky characters and their ridiculous antics kept me entertained throughout.”
“Controller support is a joke... not a funny joke.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
