MiceGard
- January 15, 2024
- Aivictory
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
Reviews
- The game features excellent visuals and a cute art style that keeps players engaged.
- The music is pleasant and complements the gameplay well.
- The gameplay is simple yet entertaining, with interesting mechanics involving squad control.
- The game is very short, with only 15 levels and lacks in-game checkpoints.
- Controller support is poorly implemented, leading to frustrating controls.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with few enemy types and limited content evolution.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 complex, it effectively maintains player interest throughout.
“Fun gameplay.”
“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.”
“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 the squad gameplay, there are occasional mini-games and a hub where you can restore destroyed buildings to get upgrades - it reminds me a bit of Bastion.”
- music7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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. Coupled with a nice soundtrack and responsive controls, the overall aesthetic contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“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 OST that suits all of it.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
“The character models lack detail, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall visual appeal.”
- 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 scenarios had me laughing out loud.”
“The game is filled with clever puns and unexpected humor that keeps you entertained.”
“Controller support is a joke... not a funny joke.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected witty dialogue, but instead got cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 enhances the exploration experience.
“It's nice to see on the game map the progress of the story and how much more there is to explore.”
“The plot is atypical and the combat is interesting.”
