Ruff Ghanor

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 71 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
story19 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating narrative and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of deck-building and roguelike mechanics.
  • The artwork is visually appealing, and the game successfully combines strategy with a rich story, providing a unique experience.
  • It offers high replayability with different choices leading to varied outcomes, encouraging players to explore alternative paths.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes and compatibility problems, particularly on Steam Deck, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players find the deck-building mechanics to be basic and restrictive, lacking depth compared to other games in the genre.
  • There are complaints about the game's repetitiveness and lack of polish, with some elements feeling unfinished or poorly executed.
  • story34 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and strong character development, often drawing players into its richly crafted world inspired by literature. While many appreciate the combination of storytelling with deck-building mechanics, some critiques highlight inconsistencies in the narrative delivery and a lack of depth in certain character motivations. Overall, the story is considered a significant strength, enhancing replayability through branching paths and multiple endings.

    • “The intricate storyline keeps you hooked, and the deck development adds a layer of depth to the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The game's story is particularly noteworthy, and I highly recommend you check the book to delve deeper into the world of Ghanor after completing the game.”
    • “This indie game hits all the right notes – a visually charming fantasy world, addictively fun rogue-like deckbuilding, and a storyline that keeps a grin on your face from start to finish.”
    • “But the storytelling is often patchy; one of the main motivators for one of the main characters (their sibling dying) is often referenced but never shown, and that's with me replaying Act 1 about five times, looking for that event specifically.”
    • “The game's story comes from the RPG universe and books of Ruff Ghanor, fitting perfectly into this style of game.”
    • “The game has a branching story with multiple endings, and each act has different scenarios and events that can change the outcome.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay of the reviewed games is characterized by engaging mechanics that blend deck-building and roguelite elements, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience. While many players appreciate the strategic depth and captivating narratives, some note issues with combat interactions and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the games are praised for their art and storytelling, but there are calls for refinement in mechanics to fully realize their potential.

    • “Its captivating narrative, strategic gameplay, and impressive art make for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “The gameplay is top-notch, with a difficulty level that you can actually improve at, even after losing.”
    • “Great artwork, engaging gameplay, and surprisingly challenging!”
    • “Card mechanics are basic and some ability effects (example: retaliation) simply don't work some of the time.”
    • “I enjoyed the visuals and storytelling, but the truncated gameplay and the lack of a story mode are a deal breaker for me.”
    • “One aspect that could be improved is the deck-building mechanic.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork, detailed illustrations, and engaging design, contributing significantly to the overall immersion and atmosphere. While some players feel the visuals are impressive for a low-budget title, others believe the graphics do not fully compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and content. Overall, the art style and visual presentation are highlighted as standout features.

    • “Artwork is awesome and the game design is flawless.”
    • “The graphics are well done and detailed, and the cards have amazing illustrations.”
    • “The game features beautiful artwork, voice acting, and music that enhance the immersion and atmosphere.”
  • music5 mentions

    The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its epic and exciting composition, perfectly complementing the medieval and fantastical atmosphere of Ruff Ghanor. Reviewers highlight how the music enhances immersion by dynamically following changes in scenery and situation, alongside beautiful artwork and voice acting.

    • “The game has a visual and a soundtrack that perfectly match the medieval and fantastic atmosphere of Ruff Ghanor.”
    • “The soundtrack is epic and exciting, and follows the changes of scenery and situation.”
    • “The game features beautiful artwork, voice acting, and music that enhance the immersion and atmosphere.”
    • “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its engaging story and the impact of player choices on outcomes, encouraging multiple playthroughs. However, some users feel it lacks replayability, suggesting a mixed experience in this aspect. Overall, the game's artistic quality and complexity contribute positively to its replay value.

    • “It has great replayability with an engaging story.”
    • “The game encourages replayability, as different choices lead to varied outcomes.”
    • “High replayability, impeccable art... it's a game that makes any Brazilian like me proud, even more so as a developer and knowing how complex it is to produce and publish games.”
    • “Great game, lacks replayability... or am I missing something?”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent prompts for an administrator code, mouse malfunctions, and overall freezing. Additionally, glitches and random non-combat events detract from the experience, while deck-building mechanics feel somewhat limited.

    • “It keeps saying to put in the administrator's code, and then the mouse stops working and everything freezes.”
    • “There are a few glitches; random non-combat events can be a drag, and the deck-building feels a bit restricted.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and evocative soundtrack, which effectively capture the medieval and fantastical setting of Ruff Ghanor. The beautiful artwork, along with quality voice acting and music, significantly enhances player immersion.

    • “The game has a visual and soundtrack that perfectly match the medieval and fantastic atmosphere of Ruff Ghanor.”
    • “The game features beautiful artwork, voice acting, and music that enhance the immersion and atmosphere.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging story and hilarious characters, which contribute to an entertaining experience alongside challenging battles.

    • “The story is engaging, the characters are hilarious, and the battles are challenging.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny situations that keep you laughing.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience both entertaining and memorable.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players feel a deep emotional connection to the characters, as each one shares a personal journey that resonates and creates a sense of belonging to a larger narrative.

    • “Each one of them had a story to tell, a personal journey that made me feel like part of something bigger than myself.”
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