Rogue Vill
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"Rogue Vill" is a single-player Role Playing game that combines dungeon adventure with village building. It boasts outstanding game mechanics, but is held back by frequent advertisements and numerous bugs. The game is described as "Dungeon adventure x village building!", providing a unique twist on traditional RPGs.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and charming art style, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a mix of dungeon crawling and village building.
- The game is free to play and does not require payment to progress, which is a plus for many players.
- The game lacks audio, making the experience feel flat and boring.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay, especially with dodging mechanics.
- There are excessive ads that disrupt gameplay, often forcing players to watch them after every dungeon attempt.
- monetization110 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced ads that interrupt gameplay and hinder enjoyment. Many players report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent prompts to pay for an ad-free experience, which some claim does not work as intended. While some users appreciate the option to earn rewards through optional ads, the pervasive nature of forced ads has led to frustration and calls for a reduction in their frequency.
“Paid for no ads to support.”
“There aren't ads around every corner like other games; it does get kind of annoying when I get ads after every time I lose to a dungeon, but I'm okay with that since the ads are skippable.”
“To be entirely truthful, an option for paying to remove ads would be nice too, but you guys genuinely did good.”
“That's fine for a standalone offline game but the fact this has so many ads and then asks you to pay for ad-free every 30 seconds is annoying since the whole game has very little content.”
“The game would be good if it wasn't for the unbearable amount of ads, that's a shame.”
“Worst game ever, constant pressure to watch ads, game progress is very slow so you will spend more time watching ads than actually playing, but without them you can't progress.”
- music34 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its complete lack of music and sound effects, which many players feel detracts significantly from the overall experience. Reviewers express a strong desire for the addition of a soundtrack and audio elements to enhance gameplay, noting that the silence makes the environment feel jarring and less engaging. Overall, the absence of audio is seen as a major flaw that could be easily remedied to improve the game's appeal.
“The environment is jarring without music.”
“This game is in desperate need of a soundtrack of some sort; it needs music. There is no sound at all in the game, only the ads themselves have sounds. It's dead quiet in the game. Please, developer, if you're reading this, please add a soundtrack or just any music that would go well with the fantasy world theme. Besides how quiet the game is, it's actually quite fun.”
“This game is in desperate need of a soundtrack of some sort; it needs music. There is no sound at all in the game; the only sounds are from the ads themselves. It's dead quiet in the game. Please, developer, if you're reading this, add a soundtrack or any music that would fit the fantasy world theme, because besides how quiet the game is, it's actually quite fun.”
“It's a pretty cool game, but I think it would do well with more audio, like background music.”
“However, my one problem is that it's completely devoid of sound or music of any kind.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the potential and mechanics but expressing frustration over control sensitivity, particularly with dodging and movement. Issues such as the lack of sound, frequent ads, and a cumbersome touch interface have detracted from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that while the game is enjoyable, significant improvements are needed in its control scheme and responsiveness.
“Overall an incredible game with great mechanics to keep the game awesome.”
“Great gameplay mechanics and cute, adorable characters.”
“Game has amazing potential, great mechanics, and a nice variety of enemies.”
“The controls aren't fun to use at all, and feel like a chore to even try to use, and the dash mechanic is especially frustrating, as when I try to just move normally a little bit, the game thinks I want to dash.”
“The gameplay is fairly basic, controls are odd, and it's impossible to avoid damage.”
“The mechanics of this need work; no matter how careful you are or what skills you pick, you get hit constantly.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during loading, after defeating monsters, or while attempting to play ads, often requiring a restart. Overall, the game's performance is described as frustratingly unstable, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“Needs a whole new ad system as 50% or more of the time, it freezes up and you have to relaunch the game.”
“There is something wrong with this game; it's got no sound, the game constantly freezes up and either resets or just shuts off. It's been so not as fun as the ad made it look... so disappointed!!”
“Please fix the problem of starting the game because when I try to start the game, it freezes or kicks me out of it immediately.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users praising the art style and overall visual appeal, describing it as "great" and "cute." However, others criticize the game's graphical quality, stating it does not meet high standards and even accusing it of using stolen assets. Overall, while the artwork is appreciated by some, there are significant concerns regarding the game's technical execution and originality.
“I hope my gold star helps things along a bit 😁 great artwork and progression.”
“Graphics were really good though.”
“It has a great art style, is easy to learn, plus is so satisfying when finishing a task.”
“This isn't a high graphics game or even close to it.”
“Immediate hate to your game just because of the stolen Castle Crashers graphics.”
“Cute graphics, I love Archero-like games; however, this one forcefully closes after ad videos and randomly while playing.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has potential but is hampered by incomplete audio and gameplay mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers found the narrative lacking depth and engagement, particularly after initial chapters, and expressed disappointment in the reliance on ads and monetization for progression. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story fails to deliver a compelling adventure, making it unworthy of investment.
“It's a great story line but the mechanics of the game could be improved; the whole swipe to roll and walking mechanism could be better with a joystick function and an attack button.”
“Perhaps after building the village, some characters would only stay if you do a quest for them?”
“If you're expecting awesome adventures and a great story or just something solid, you came to the wrong place; after playing for some time, I can assure you it's not worth wasting your storage on this.”
“However, if you're fine with playing with no audio, then the storyline is incomplete.”
“I eventually got used to the controls, but I cannot advance in the story.”
“It was fun at first, but after I finished the first chapter and completed the building, it got boring. The story is impossible to progress without watching ads and spending money; I do not recommend.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration and emotional distress over the difficulty of the first boss, citing unfair hit detection and overwhelming attack patterns that lead to a sense of helplessness. The combination of challenging mechanics and poor controls contributes to a negative emotional experience, prompting some to reconsider their engagement with the game.
“The emotional weight of the story really hits you, making you feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their journeys resonate with real-life experiences and emotions.”
“The game masterfully blends gameplay with emotional storytelling, leaving a lasting impact long after you finish playing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, noting that it contributes positively to the overall experience.
“The game is enjoyable, but the grinding feels excessive and tedious.”
“I appreciate the depth of the game, but the constant grinding can be overwhelming.”
“While the gameplay is solid, the amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's simplicity and charming style, noting that the random mechanics enhance its replayability by providing varied experiences with each playthrough.
“The operation is very simple, the style is also very cute, and the random mechanism makes the game more replayable.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by a charming and appealing character design that enhances the overall aesthetic of the game.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is likened to that of "Archero," featuring a similar aesthetic, though it has its own unique elements. However, some users note that the controls can be somewhat finicky, which may affect the overall experience.
“The coding and atmosphere of this game is reminiscent of Archero, but not exactly the same, and the controls are a little finicky.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its irony, particularly regarding the name change that reflects its similarities to Hollow Knight. However, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment, overshadowing the comedic elements.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue add so much charm to the overall experience.”