Open The Gates!

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Open The Gates! is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Robin van der Horst and was released on October 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Open The Gates! About the GameSidescrolling Castlebuilder. Real-time strategy game. The emperor has lost control over his kingdom! Now he has appointed you as the leader of a new conquest. Become a master of castle building and defense in this genre-blending sidescroller game. As you construct and fortify your fortress, you'll have a variety of defenses at your disposal, including walls, tower…

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features charming visuals and humorous voice acting, making it enjoyable and engaging.
It offers a fun and refreshing blend of RTS and city-building mechanics, reminiscent of classic games like Stronghold.
The gameplay is simple to pick up yet challenging, providing a good balance that keeps players hooked.

The difficulty spikes unexpectedly, making some missions feel unreasonably hard and frustrating.
There are issues with unit control and management, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks certain quality of life features, such as the ability to pause or save mid-mission, which can hinder progress.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and humorous cutscenes, easy-to-learn real-time strategy mechanics, and frequent introduction of new elements that keep levels fresh and challenging. While many players appreciate the simplicity and accessibility, some have noted issues with certain mechanics, such as citizen happiness, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and dynamic gameplay experience reminiscent of the Stronghold franchise, appealing to a wide range of players.
- “The gameplay mechanics and dialogue remind me of the Stronghold franchise, with the not-so-serious and over-the-top protagonists and antagonists.”
- “The levels stay fresh by the frequent introduction of new game mechanics and units level by level.”
- “The game mechanics are easy to pick up, but don't be fooled; as you progress through the game, the challenge levels quickly increase to keep you from falling into complacency.”
- “This game has a set of mechanics that will work against the player, no matter what the player does.”
- “Yet the mechanic does not work.”
- “Immediately refunded because it's a major red flag experiencing this within 2 hours of gameplay.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as humorous and engaging, complementing its gameplay with entertaining dialogue and animations. However, players feel that the missions can be poorly designed and overly challenging, leading to frustration, particularly in later stages. Overall, while the narrative adds charm, the execution of mission structure detracts from the experience.
- “This game is simple but challenging, with artwork and storytelling to go with!”
- “Fun, between the graphics and the storyteller back talking you, in combination with the unit animations this game is a riot!”
- “The storyline is fun(ny) with humor to go along with its gameplay.”
- “In short, this is a single player RTS/city management game with decent visuals, low budget voice acting charm, a very responsive main developer, but whose missions feel kind of thrown together, and controls that don't feel good.”
- “Like, the mission that introduces apple farms for making citizens happy doesn't actually have enough space to make using them worth it.”
- “You can't save in the middle of a mission, and because they eventually get longer and more complex, this becomes an issue.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and varied visuals, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of charming scenery, humorous voice acting, and well-animated units, which enhance both the gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the visuals create a delightful atmosphere that complements the game's strategic elements.
- “Amazing gameplay and art style; only suggestion I have for you guys is to make a game mode where you can create your own map and have large battles :)”
- “Graphics, scenery, and sounds make it a very nice and peaceful game to play.”
- “Beautifully drawn environment; I am in awe of the art style.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its varied visuals and standout voice acting, which many players find hilarious and a key differentiator from other titles. The funny storyline, witty dialogue exchanges, and unique cutscenes contribute to an engaging and entertaining experience, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “Also, I'm a huge fan of the humorous voice acting; this really sets this game apart from being generic.”
- “Almost feels like a bit of a mockery of strongholds advisor, hilarious.”
- “There are also lots of hilarious dialogue exchanges between the fights, and a small unique cutscene plays at the start of each campaign.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its awesomeness, though some users feel that it lacks variety.
- “The soundtrack is awesome, but there could be more variety.”