Ruins To Fortress
- December 13, 2024
- Nimble Beasts
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and pleasant background music, enhancing the overall experience.
- It has a lot of potential with various mechanics for survival, crafting, and base building.
- Despite being in early access, the game is somewhat playable and offers a fun experience, especially with friends.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including game-breaking issues and poor anti-cheat measures.
- The tutorial is lacking, leaving players confused about basic mechanics and controls.
- Combat feels unbalanced, with weak weapons against stronger enemies, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a variety of survival mechanics, numerous weapons, and appealing pixel art. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, enhancing the overall experience, especially during the daily wipe schedule that adds excitement to the game.
“Regardless, I had a great time playing this game and trying it out for the first time. It has so many mechanics to survive, a lot of weapons, and really beautiful pixel art as the base of the game.”
“All of that being said, I actually quite like the game. It is not something I would have been upset about if I had paid money for it, and it's 100% free, with no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics. Plus, the daily wipe schedule leads to, in my opinion, the best part of Rust's wipe week every day.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a pleasant soundtrack that complements the visuals and enhances the overall experience of survival and exploration. Players appreciate the melodic background music, which adds to the immersive atmosphere.
“The music is pleasant and the visuals are similar to the Kingdom games, which I like.”
“Nice soundtrack.”
“The background music provides a nice melody to accompany the survival and exploration.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, drawing favorable comparisons to the Kingdom games, with users praising the visuals, animations, and overall aesthetic quality. The combination of pleasant music and appealing graphics enhances the gaming experience, leading to strong recommendations.
“I loved the graphics, sounds, and animations. Good job, I recommend this game.”
“The music is pleasant and the visuals are similar to the Kingdom games, which I like.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics, which is seen as a refreshing change in the industry. Players appreciate the developers' commitment to maintaining artistic integrity and delivering a quality experience without financial exploitation.
“All of that being said, I actually quite like the game. It is not something I would have been upset about if I had paid money for it, and it's 100% free, with no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics. Plus, the daily wipe schedule leads to (in my opinion) the best part of Rust's wipe week every day.”
“I would 100% recommend playing despite its flaws, and kudos to the devs for maintaining their artistic integrity with the game and not including microtransactions. It's really rare these days, and it's refreshing to see a no-nonsense passion project from people who actually care about making a quality game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as intentionally absurd and over-the-top, leading players to find enjoyment in its "hilariously bad" execution. This unique approach to comedy adds a layer of charm and entertainment, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate its offbeat style.
“It's hilariously bad.”
“The humor is so over-the-top that I couldn't stop laughing.”
“Every character has a quirky sense of humor that keeps the game entertaining.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, featuring no quests, progression, or engaging NPCs, leading to a sense of emptiness and a quick sense of completion.
“Built a house, and... done with this game, while there are no quests, progress, or friendly NPCs.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“I was expecting a rich narrative, but instead, I found a hollow experience with no meaningful plot.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game minimizes the need for extensive grinding of resources like wood or stone, allowing for a more streamlined and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I feel like I spend more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the game.”
“The grinding mechanics are tedious and take away from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the game is designed to force players into endless grinding to progress.”
