Staden under Gamlestaden

Experience the town of Nya Lödöse in the early 16th century! Meet the merchant, the gravedigger, the herbalist and the other town residents and help them in three quests! The game is based on knowledge that has been developed through archaeological investigations in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

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

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

stability2 negative mentions

The game is fully free, demonstrating the developers' belief in their work and providing a service to the gaming industry.
It offers an interesting educational experience, providing historical insights into the Gamlestaden district of Gothenburg.
The exploration aspect is enjoyable, allowing players to wander around and discover information about the historical setting.

The game lacks an English translation, making it inaccessible to non-Swedish speakers and limiting its audience.
Graphics are dated and mediocre, which may deter many gamers from engaging with the game.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players on Steam.

story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around the historical context of "new lödöse," providing players with Swedish texts and facts about the city, which some found engaging while others deemed it too simplistic and easy. While the missions offer a fun way to explore this period in Swedish history, the game's exclusive Swedish language limits accessibility for non-Swedish speakers. Overall, the narrative is praised for its refreshing perspectives and immersive elements, though opinions vary on its replay value.
- “The story is invigorating and refreshing and really hits some never-seen-before perspectives.”
- “This has a few missions for you to undertake to get a better understanding of this time back in Sweden.”
- “I love this title and can say this is an absolute thumbs up from me, whether it be the soundtrack, the visuals, or the story.”
- “Simple story-based game which teaches you about 'new Lödöse', not much besides Swedish texts about the city and the findings.”
- “The game itself is only available in Swedish, meaning that the quests and background facts presented are impenetrable to non-Swedish speakers.”
- “The quests were too easy and boring; my favorite part was the animals like the cats, the dog, and the horses, but none of that is enough to make me want to replay the game.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre and dated, which may deter many players despite the game's no-cost entry. However, some fans appreciate the visuals as part of their overall enjoyment of the title.
- “I love this title and can say this is an absolute thumbs up from me, whether it be the soundtrack, the visuals, or the story.”
- “Graphics-wise, this has some fairly mediocre and dated-looking graphics that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to bugs in the adventure mode, which led some players to abandon the experience early. While the concept is appreciated, the overall optimization and stability issues detract from the gameplay.
- “The adventure mode was buggy, which forced me to leave the game early.”
- “Cool concept, though poorly optimized and a bit buggy.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and consider it a highlight, others lament the absence of background music and an English language version, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I love this title and can say this is an absolute thumbs up from me, whether it be the soundtrack, the visuals, or the story.”
- “Kinda sad that this game has no English language version, no background music, and less view of landscape.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing concept, but it suffers from poor optimization and several bugs that hinder the overall experience.
- “Cool concept, though poorly optimized and a bit buggy.”