Reign Of Dwarf
- November 30, 2023
- AB Studio
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Reign of Dwarf" is an open-world survival game set in the world of dwarves. You must gather resources, build a base, and protect it from other players. The game features a challenging hunting system, varied creature encounters, and a free-form melee combat system. Playing with friends is encouraged for easier survival.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- Developers are active and responsive, frequently rolling out updates and improvements based on community feedback.
- The game features unique mechanics like underground base building and medieval siege equipment, which add depth to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it difficult to play.
- The transition to a free-to-play model after players paid full price has led to significant dissatisfaction and feelings of being scammed.
- The game is often compared unfavorably to Rust, with many players feeling it is a downgraded version lacking in content and polish.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is currently hindered by bugs and a lack of clear direction, particularly in solo play and higher-tier content, which requires group participation. While base building and raiding mechanics are praised for their variety and fun, they still need balancing. Overall, the game shows promise with interesting mechanics and a roadmap for future updates, but its early access state leaves much to be desired.
“Base building has some great mechanics and a good amount of variety.”
“Good game, rust-like dwarf game with interesting mechanics. Raiding is fun because instead of blowing through doors with explosives, you use medieval siege-like catapults and cannons. It's not as grindy, very easy to raid early, but takes a lot to raid actual big bases. They released a very long roadmap showing a lot they are going to add in the next year, looks very exciting.”
“Fun game, good survival with interesting crafting mechanics. The game includes medieval PvP, which is great.”
“However, the game was notably dysfunctional, lacking clear gameplay direction.”
“Remembering this game is in early access, there are obviously currently bugs and some gameplay balancing to be done.”
“I really wish I could comment on the gameplay, but I'm not even able to play with the state the game has been released as of 12/02/2023 with all updates applied.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less intensive compared to similar titles like Rust, with material farming generally considered easy, though some specific resources can be frustrating to gather. However, concerns have been raised about the high upkeep costs for building maintenance, leading to a feeling of excessive grinding for players who cannot log in daily. The game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics and challenges, but the balance between fun and grind can vary significantly for different players.
“Not too grindy; farming materials is easy for the most part (except fat for some reason).”
“Might as well be a farming sim.”
“I enjoy parts of the game... but the building upkeep is nuts... and they do not plan to fix it... I can't log in every single day to farm just to keep my building around... I spend more time farming on this game than anything else and I'm already tired of it.”
“Not too grindy, farming materials is easy for the most part (except fat for some reason).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as mediocre and basic, heavily relying on store-bought Unity assets that lack originality and personality. Reviewers describe the visuals and user interface as tasteless and unattractive, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic quality.
“We fixed one bug, and look at all of this cool new artwork.”
“The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is vibrant and unique, making every scene visually captivating.”
“The graphics are mediocre.”
“Graphically, the game is ultra basic and makes heavy use of store-bought Unity assets.”
“The graphics are terrible, the UI is terrible, and the gameplay itself is just dumb.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game through engaging interactions and amusing scenarios that arise while crafting, building, and exploring. Despite its early access status, the game offers opportunities for funny moments, particularly when players engage with each other or the environment. Overall, the humor adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.
“There might not be a whole lot to this game at the moment because it's in early access, but they have a roadmap planned. What it does have can actually keep you busy for hours, whether it's crafting, building, digging, raiding goblin camps, towers, and caves, or you could run around and mess with people and have some funny interactions!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
“Classic cash grab.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is somewhat disconnected or tangential, suggesting that it may not be the central focus of the game.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for being "very" buggy and feeling unfinished or unpolished, indicating significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Aside from the above issues, the game is also very buggy and unfinished/unpolished.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and lacking originality, with some reviewers likening it to low-quality assets often found in free Unity packs. Overall, it fails to leave a memorable impression and detracts from the overall experience.
“The music is as generic as possible, feeling like it was pulled from free Unity asset packs with only slight retouching to make it seem original.”
“The graphics are tasteless, and the user interface lacks personality and ergonomics, but the music is the most disappointing aspect.”
“Overall, the music feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
