Rune Lord

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A portal has opened and dark magic is pouring through! Only you can close the gateway and defeat the evil Ice Golem. But you'll need to hurry: time is short!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a variety of gems and runes, adding interesting mechanics and power-ups to the match-3 gameplay.
The graphics and design are praised for their quality and polish, making the game visually appealing.
There is a significant amount of content with many levels and challenges, providing a good amount of gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of meaningful story and depth, leading to a repetitive and simplistic experience.
Advanced mode is frustratingly difficult, with some players feeling that the game is unbalanced and overly reliant on speed.
The timer and fast-paced nature of the game detract from the enjoyment, making it hard to relax and appreciate the gameplay.

story
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the games, with some titles praised for their intensity and engaging quests, while others are criticized for lacking depth and excitement. Many players express a desire for more substantial narratives, feeling that the existing backstories are clichéd or insufficiently developed, leading to a sense of boredom and missed potential. Overall, while some games offer intriguing premises, they often fail to deliver a compelling or immersive story experience.
- “It has some fluff, a backstory where you are trying to collect the resources to save your world from attack.”
- “Make the story about something important, about the metaphysics of the universe and saving the world or nation or order of things or similar.”
- “Together with the fight becoming more serious and dramatic, together with progressing the story, it should change.”
- “So far the only negative I can think of is I lack some more story and the speed is even too quick to enjoy all the beauty.”
- “But the game itself suffers from boredom and lack of story, content, mystery, and peaks with melodies.”
- “The 'story' isn't that grand, however.”
music
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being disappointing and repetitive, as it often only features the beginnings of songs without fully developing their melodies. Reviewers suggest that the music should dynamically evolve to match gameplay peaks, enhancing the emotional experience rather than merely increasing tempo or drama. Overall, the lack of a satisfying musical progression detracts from the overall experience.
- “When things get important, the music should unveil its melody, get to the peak of the song - tune the melody peak with the gameplay peak and it will deliver an amazing experience that will be hard to forget and easy to love.”
- “Do not just make the music quicker or more dramatic, instead make the music unveil its melody peak, if you understand what I mean.”
- “...in this game you only play beginnings of songs that never continue, never unveil the full melody and that is wrong; it's only teasing and never delivering and becomes repetitive.”
- “Also, the music was a disappointment.”
- “It was great just like the graphics, but just like the graphics, even the music is only promising something that it doesn't deliver in the end.”
- “...in this game you only play beginnings of songs that never continue, never unveil the full melody, and that is wrong. It's only teasing and never delivering, and becomes repetitive.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some games delivering intense and engaging mechanics, while others fall flat with overly simplistic and uninspired designs. A strong connection between gameplay and music can enhance the overall experience, creating memorable moments that resonate with players.
- “When things get important, the music should unveil its melody, get to the peak of the song - tune the melody peak with the gameplay peak and it will deliver an amazing experience that will be hard to forget and easy to love.”
- “It becomes raw, too simple gameplay, boring, simple-minded, poor.”
- “Not every game has the nail-biting intensity of 'Jay is Fighter,' the raw, visceral quest line of 'Xploquest,' or the sheer gameplay of 'OMG Look at This Knight!' Sometimes, a game is a dud.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their excellent design, smoothness, and dynamic quality, contributing to an overall impressive visual experience. However, some users feel that while the graphics are strong, other elements, such as the music, do not fully meet expectations.
- “The design and graphics are awesome; the style is excellent, and the swiftness, smoothness, and dynamics are perfect.”