Rise of Jericho

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Rise of Jericho is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Sudaka Games and was released on June 8, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lead hunter-gatherers and give rise to human civilization in Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Gather resources, craft tools and build structures to protect villagers and make your city thrive.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and nostalgic pixelated design that appeals to both seasoned gamers and newcomers.
The peaceful and fitting music enhances the overall atmosphere, creating an enjoyable experience.
The gameplay offers a mix of strategy and city building, with addictive mechanics that can be rewarding for players who invest time in mastering it.

The controls are frustratingly poor, making it difficult to manage settlers and respond to challenges like natural disasters and enemy attacks.
The game suffers from basic bugs, including issues with the save and load system, and the developer has been unresponsive to support inquiries.
The lack of granular control and the inability to assign tasks to multiple workers significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as addictive and relaxing, featuring simple mechanics that are complemented by clever level design. Players appreciate its nostalgic pixelated charm and the balance between accessibility and challenge, making it a standout experience.
- “Addictive, relaxing gameplay.”
- “Simple game with complex mechanics; it's really addictive.”
- “With its pixelated charm, clever level design, and accessible yet challenging gameplay, it's a gem that captures the essence of nostalgia perfectly.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as peaceful and fitting, effectively setting the tone and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack for keeping them engaged and contributing positively to their enjoyment.
- “The peaceful and fitting music sets the tone very well.”
- “I enjoyed my time with this; it kept me on my toes with a nice soundtrack.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their nostalgic art style, reminiscent of early pixel flash games, with a fun aesthetic enhanced by a sepia tone that evokes a sense of antiquity.
- “I quite like the art style; it reminds me of the early versions of pixel flash games where you level up troops and send them in waves at each other.”
- “The artwork is fun, and the sepia tone gives it a feel of being as old as Jericho.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look flat and unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game engaging, as it involves gathering resources, farming, building, crafting, and unlocking new inventions. However, some may feel that the repetitive nature of these tasks can become tedious over time. Overall, the grinding is seen as a necessary component for progression, though its enjoyment may vary among players.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless, with constant resource gathering and farming that quickly becomes tedious.”
- “I spent hours building and crafting, but the repetitive nature of grinding made it feel like a chore rather than fun.”
- “Unlocking new inventions requires so much grinding that it overshadows the enjoyment of the game.”