Riddles And Sieges

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About:Riddles & Sieges is a medieval puzzle game where you use old siege weapons to solve puzzles. Each building works and attacks differently. For example catapult shoots over a tile. Trebuchet does the same, but has a delay before attacking. And ballista only attacks when being destroyed. The game features:- 55 handcrafted levels with each one being harder than the previous - A lot diff…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking rather than brute force.
Unique medieval theme with a satisfying mechanic of setting up siege weapons to destroy castles.
Regular updates have improved gameplay, including a level editor and workshop support for added longevity.

Some levels can become overly complex and chaotic, leading to frustration.
Controls are not fully customizable, which may hinder some players' experience.
Initial lack of music and camera controls detracted from the overall presentation, though these issues have been addressed in updates.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a unique medieval puzzle mechanic where players set up siege weapons to destroy castles across 55 unlockable levels, each introducing a new mechanic every five levels, along with an unrelated secret level.
- “Medieval puzzle mechanics are unique, allowing you to set up your siege weapons to destroy the castle.”
- “After an update, there are 55 levels to unlock one by one, along with an unrelated secret level, featuring various environments and a new mechanic introduced every 5 levels.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing is off, with some levels dragging on too long while others feel rushed.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and quality, with features like adjustable resolutions, windowed mode, and a screen shake toggle enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the attention to detail in both visuals and customizable settings.
- “The graphics are stunning, with a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game offers various options for resolution, windowed mode, and graphics quality, allowing for a customizable visual experience.”
- “I love the vibrant colors and detailed environments that make the game world feel alive.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Textures are blurry and the overall visual presentation feels flat and uninspired.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
music
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The game initially lacked music, but has since incorporated a few fitting tracks, predominantly featuring royalty-free compositions by Kevin MacLeod.
- “There was no music initially, now there are a few fitting tracks, inevitably featuring Kevin MacLeod, composer of all royalty-free music in the world.”
- “There was no music initially; now there are a few fitting tracks, inevitably featuring Kevin MacLeod, composer of all royalty-free music in the world.”