Randoville
- September 28, 2023
- AVE Team
Get on Steam"Randoville is a challenging city-builder set in a medieval world where dice rolls determine various aspects of gameplay, including building appearances, resource quality, and event outcomes. You can improve your luck, and when faced with a dead-end, you can choose to regress and start anew. The game also features small minigames such as fishing and Mine Kart Racing to take your mind off city-building and earn useful items for your village."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and unique concept, utilizing RNG in an interesting way for building mechanics.
- It's a relaxing and enjoyable experience, perfect for casual play and zoning out.
- The developers are responsive and there is potential for future updates to expand the game's content.
- The game currently lacks content, with most players finishing it in under two hours, leading to boredom.
- The pricing feels high for the limited gameplay available, causing some players to regret their purchase.
- The RNG mechanics can be frustrating, leading to repeated failures and a lack of meaningful challenge.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as nice and relaxing, appealing to players looking for a chill experience. However, many users feel it lacks sufficient content to remain engaging or challenging beyond a few hours, suggesting that potential buyers may want to wait for additional updates before purchasing.
“Nice and relaxing gameplay, needs a lot more content to be challenging or interesting for more than a few hours.”
“I would wait for more gameplay to come out before buying, but the concept of the game is cool, and gameplay is chill.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charm and do not require significant changes. The ability to upgrade roads to different materials enhances both movement speed and visual variety, introducing elements like carts and wagons.
“The graphics have a unique charm that doesn't need any tampering.”
“Heavily traveled roads can be upgraded to gravel, stone, etc., which adds extra movement speed and unlocks visuals like carts, wagons, and carriages.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more dynamic and engaging story by incorporating elements such as assigning roles to villagers, sending them on quests, and introducing challenges like monsters or rival villages, akin to a Dungeons & Dragons experience.
“I think giving villagers roles like in a D&D group, sending them on quests, adding monsters, or a rival village would enhance the story experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting that they encountered no glitches or unexpected issues during gameplay.
“I found no glitches or anything unexpected.”
“I found no glitches or anything unexpected.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the amusing fish models featured in the single minigame, a simplistic fishing activity that provides a lighthearted break from the main gameplay. While the minigame itself is not particularly special, it adds a touch of levity to the overall experience.
“The fish models in the fishing minigame are hilarious and add a nice touch of humor to the gameplay.”
“The fishing minigame, while simple, provides a funny distraction from the usual resource gathering.”
“Even though the fishing game is basic, the humor in the fish designs makes it a delightful break from the main game.”
