rod (removed)

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rod (removed) is a single player action game. It was developed by AB Studio and was released on November 30, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
Developers are active in the community, frequently rolling out updates and responding to player feedback.
The game introduces unique mechanics like terraforming for base building, which adds a fresh twist to the survival genre.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and a lack of player engagement, making it feel unfinished and unpolished.
The abrupt transition to a free-to-play model has left many players feeling scammed, especially those who paid for the game.
The developer's handling of community feedback has been criticized, with reports of bans for constructive criticism and a toxic environment.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The gameplay of this early access title is marked by significant dysfunctionality and a lack of clear direction, with notable bugs and balancing issues that need addressing. While base building and raiding mechanics are praised for their variety and fun, solo players may struggle due to content restrictions and difficulty. Overall, the game shows promise with interesting mechanics and a roadmap for future updates, but it currently feels unfinished and requires further development.
- “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.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less intense compared to similar titles like Rust, with material farming generally being easy, though some specific resources can be challenging to gather. However, concerns arise regarding building upkeep, as some players feel it requires excessive daily farming to maintain their structures, leading to frustration. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's mechanics and the excitement of upcoming content.
- “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.”
- “Might as well be a farming sim.”
- “Not too grindy, farming materials is easy for the most part (except fat for some reason).”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as mediocre and ultra-basic, heavily relying on store-bought Unity assets that lack personality and creativity. Reviewers describe the visuals and user interface as tasteless and unattractive, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic quality.
- “Graphically, the game is ultra basic and makes heavy use of store-bought Unity assets.”
- “Graphics are tasteless, the UI is ugly without personality or ergonomics, and the music is as generic as possible, like the assets that stink of free Unity packs (slightly retouched to appear personally made).”
- “The graphics are terrible, the UI is terrible, and the gameplay itself is just dumb.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions players can have with each other, providing a lighthearted experience amidst the crafting and exploration elements. While the game is still in early access and may lack content, players find joy in the comedic moments that arise during gameplay.
- “There might not be a whole lot to this game at the moment because it's 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!”
- “Funny thing is, after about a couple of hours, if you are efficient and have experience with games like this, you might have gotten to the point where you can create a special pick used for digging the ground.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel it prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “Classic cash grab.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews do not provide any substantial information about the story aspect, as they consist of repetitive phrases that do not contribute to a coherent narrative or analysis.
- “Anyways, that’s another story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its significant bugs and overall lack of polish, leading to a perception of it being unfinished.
- “Aside from the above issues, the game is also very buggy and unfinished/unpolished.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has been criticized for being overly generic and lacking originality, with reviewers likening it to low-quality assets commonly found in free Unity packs. Overall, it fails to contribute any distinctive or engaging elements to the gaming experience.
- “The music is as generic as possible, feeling like it was pulled from free Unity asset packs that have been slightly retouched to appear custom-made.”