Peace Duke

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Peace Duke is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by SharkGame and was released on March 26, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

From the peace of the Prince stole the Princess! Fight the army of Koschei and save his beloved! Shoot and throw bombs at enemies

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Single-Player

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Easy achievements that can be completed in under an hour, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
Some players found it nostalgic and reminiscent of simpler games from the past.
Runs without bugs or crashes, and can be completed in a short playthrough.

The game is extremely short, with only a few levels that can be finished in about 15-30 minutes.
Controls are unresponsive and mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The graphics and overall quality are considered low, with many reviews labeling it as a cash grab or shovelware.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being tedious and poorly executed, featuring broken mechanics, unresponsive controls, and a frustrating auto-scrolling experience. With only four levels that can be completed in about 15 minutes, many players feel the game lacks value, especially at its price point.
- “A short, side-scroller shovelware game with a tedious gameplay loop, broken mechanics, and awful controls, for £20.99?”
- “It's simply an auto-scroller with terrible hitboxes, unresponsive controls, a fixed frame rate of 22fps, and slow gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are okay, and this game has way more potential, but it has only 4 levels - you can finish it in 15 minutes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics in the game are primarily pixel art, which some users find acceptable but lacking in quality and depth. The retro style is seen as a substitute for more polished visuals, contributing to a perception of minimal effort in the game's design. Overall, the graphics are considered basic and not particularly impressive.
- “The graphics are pixel art that adds a nostalgic charm to the game.”
- “Peace Duke is an endless runner/platform shooter hybrid with retro pixel art that gives it a unique aesthetic.”
- “I mean, it's a max 30-minute platform game with pixel graphics and only a few levels.”
- “The graphics are just okay.”
- “Peace Duke is an endless runner/platform shooter hybrid that uses retro pixel 'art' instead of investing in proper graphics or hiring someone capable of creating them.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for its tedious gameplay loop, broken mechanics, and poor controls, deeming it unworthy of its price tag of £20.99.
- “A short, side-scroller shovelware game with a tedious gameplay loop, broken mechanics, and awful controls for £20.99.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game features a unique track for each level, but the tracks are too short, leading to repetitive restarts during gameplay. Overall, the music has received a lukewarm reception, with many users describing it as mediocre.
- “There is a different music track for each level, but they aren't long enough to last through the whole thing, so it just restarts itself partway through.”
- “The music is mediocre.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, featuring a variety of levels and a diverse array of monsters that enhance the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, with beautifully designed levels and a diverse array of monsters that enhance the experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in, making every level feel unique and filled with intriguing challenges.”
- “I love how the atmosphere shifts throughout the game, creating a captivating environment that keeps you engaged.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its perceived greed and lack of effort. Many recommend avoiding the game due to its exploitative financial practices.
- “This is nothing more than a cash grab to make a sale look better on this garbage.”
- “This is nothing but a lazy, greedy cash grab and should be avoided.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent and lacking depth, with many users describing it as lazy and unengaging.
- “No actual story here, just a very lazy one.”