Stonebond: The Gargoyle's Domain

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Stonebond: The Gargoyle's Domain is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by I3 and was released on May 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Stonebond: The Gargoyle's Domain is a multiplayer gothic combat game. Fueled by our love for pixelated classics and 90s TV series, it is a 4-player couch game in which you form a fragile bond with another player, and win by protecting it together. The core mechanics, simple and intuitive, allows for intense and fast brawls where every mistake makes your pixelated gargoyle explode. Every night, an …

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

Atmospheric RPG with a deep storyline and unique mechanics for controlling giant creatures.
Beautiful yet dark graphics that enhance the immersive experience.
Fun to play with friends, especially in a local multiplayer setting.

Complex control scheme and lack of customization options hinder gameplay experience.
Limited to local multiplayer with no online mode, making it difficult for players without multiple controllers.
The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient development effort, leading to technical issues and a low-quality experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are limited by locked resolution and control settings, preventing any customization to enhance visual quality or gameplay experience. The game opts for outdated retro pixel art, which may not appeal to players seeking modern graphical fidelity.
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is perceived as overly simplistic, with players feeling that it lacks depth and primarily revolves around a repetitive catch-up mechanic.
- “Gameplay is too simple, just playing catch-up.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with one user simply questioning the presence of a story. Overall, there is insufficient information to provide a comprehensive summary of the narrative elements in the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”