Please The Gods

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Please The Gods is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Surma Games and was released on July 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Please the Gods" is an old-school fantasy RPG inspired by Finnish mythology, where you journey to find the legendary Sampo to save your starving family. Combat is based on dice rolls, with the ability to manipulate and destroy enemy dice. Survive in the harsh wilderness by hunting, fishing, and foraging, while earning the favor of pagan Gods like Ahti and Tapio by completing quests.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a unique setting based on Finnish mythology, which is rarely seen in video games.
The artwork is beautiful and contributes to a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The dice-based combat system, while reliant on RNG, can be engaging and offers opportunities for strategic decision-making.

The game is overly simplistic, lacking depth in strategy, event variety, and story, making it feel more like a dice rolling simulator.
Combat and resource management are heavily reliant on luck, leading to frustrating and tedious gameplay experiences.
The campaign is very short, with limited replay value and a lack of meaningful content beyond the main quests.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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70%
8%
The game's story, while rooted in Finnish mythology and featuring a serene atmosphere, is generally considered short and lacking depth, with recurring characters serving primarily as quest givers. Players embark on repetitive quests assigned by gods to earn their favor, but the predictable map layouts and limited narrative development can lead to frustration. Despite these shortcomings, the overall theme and backstory are appreciated, and the combat system adds an engaging layer to the experience.
- “Very nice pixel artwork, loved Finnish mythology and story.”
- “The gods send you on different quests to earn the pieces of Sampo from them and you need to do your best to survive.”
- “Great overall atmosphere with a mix of serene story and exciting battles!”
- “The story is nothing special and the whole game is quite short.”
- “Back to the end of the quest you go, having to play through the exact same content again with no suspense and no surprises.”
- “Recurring characters aren't developed much beyond being quest givers.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The gameplay features a turn-based combat system centered around dice rolling, where players attempt to manipulate their rolls using a skill tree and various attack/defense options. While the mechanics are inspired by old-school RPGs and offer an interesting challenge, the lack of clarity regarding skill effects and the randomness of encounters can lead to frustration. Overall, the game is praised for its compelling mechanics and beautiful artwork, though some players find the reliance on luck detracts from the experience.
- “Pretty artwork, great usage of Finnish mythology, simple turn-based gameplay.”
- “A true indie gem with compelling gameplay.”
- “If you do find yourself in combat, dice provide solid action resolution mechanics: roll higher than your opponent to succeed.”
- “There are some sort of skill tree system and attack/defense options in combat, but they really don’t tell me anything about what they do or how they affect the gameplay.”
- “Managing both across your travels is an interesting and never tedious mechanic, but the randomness of, for example, foraging encounters might lead to frustration.”
- “Gameplay consists of dice rolling and trying to manipulate the rolls in your favor by using different skills.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful hand-drawn and pixel art styles, effectively bringing Finnish mythology to life with enchanting visuals. While some reviews mention a lack of depth in gameplay, the artwork and tranquil atmosphere are highlighted as standout features that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered appealing, particularly for fans of pixel art.
- “This game has a peaceful, almost enchanted atmosphere which is created by the tranquil music and beautiful graphics.”
- “The beautiful hand-drawn graphics bring to life interesting deities and creatures from the pages of Kalevala.”
- “Graphics are very well made and anyone interested in pixel art should check this game out.”
- “It is just a rough dice game with okay pixel visuals, dull sound effects, and with zero tactics or statistics.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for creating a peaceful and enchanted atmosphere that enhances both the gameplay and the emotional depth of the story. Reviewers highlight its tranquil quality, which complements the excitement of battles and contributes to the overall immersive experience. Overall, the music is described as brilliant and integral to the game's charm.
- “This game has a peaceful, almost enchanted atmosphere created by the tranquil music and beautiful graphics.”
- “The tranquil atmosphere and music enhance the excitement of the battle and the heartwarming story.”
- “The music is brilliant!”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to its reliance on dice rolls and randomness, which can lead to unfair combat situations and tedious deaths. While managing resources during travels is engaging, the unpredictability of encounters, such as foraging, often results in repetitive gameplay as players are forced to restart sections after unfavorable outcomes.
- “In combat, everything is based on dice rolls, luck, and randomness, which easily leads to unfair and tedious situations, like constantly taking damage from enemies and enemies constantly dodging all your attacks.”
- “Death becomes tedious quickly.”
- “It gets really tedious to quit out and start a section over just because you happened to fail a roll for getting more food.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a peaceful and enchanted ambiance, enhanced by tranquil music and beautiful graphics. Players appreciate the blend of serene storytelling with exciting battles, creating a captivating overall experience that balances tranquility with moments of challenge and excitement.
- “This game has a peaceful, almost enchanted atmosphere which is created by the tranquil music and beautiful graphics.”
- “Great overall atmosphere with a mix of serene story and exciting battles!”
- “Tranquil atmosphere and music lead to the excitement of the battle and heartwarming story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is notably short, with completion times averaging 2-3 hours, leading to a consensus that it offers minimal replay value.
- “The game is extremely short; a lucky player can probably beat it in 2-3 hours, and there's practically no replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively balances a tranquil atmosphere and soothing music with the excitement of battle, creating a heartwarming narrative that resonates emotionally with players.
- “The tranquil atmosphere and music lead to the excitement of the battle and a heartwarming story.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game "Please the Gods" features well-written and likable characters, but due to its short length, it does not prioritize character development.
- “The characters are not badly written, unbelievable, or unlikable; however, 'Please the Gods' is merely a short game and doesn't focus on character development.”
- “The game lacks depth in character development, making it hard to connect with the characters on a meaningful level.”
- “While the characters have potential, the limited narrative leaves little room for growth or exploration of their backstories.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in "Please the Gods" is consistently praised for being entertaining and engaging, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game while also providing a good challenge.
- “Please the Gods is entertaining, humorous, and provides a good challenge.”
- “Please the Gods is entertaining, humorous, and provides a good challenge.”
- “Please the Gods is entertaining, humorous, and provides a good challenge.”