Tavern Guardians Banquet

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"Tavern Guardians: Banquet" is a refreshing blend of match-three games and turn-based tactics, where you defend taverns from countless waves of unique enemies, each with their own movements and skills. Experience over 60 distinct enemies, including challenging elite minions, and engage in over 10 epic boss fights. Your strategic decisions in using magical skills and items will determine your success against evil.

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Play Modes

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features fun and challenging gameplay with strategic elements that require careful planning and decision-making.
It has a variety of character classes with unique abilities, and the art and graphics are appealing.
The game offers good replayability with a survival mode and a decent length for the story mode.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, especially with long battles and little progress after multiple attempts.
A significant amount of luck is involved in combat, which can lead to frustrating experiences for players.
The game lacks depth in terms of progression and rewards, making it feel less satisfying over time.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as lacking depth, focusing on a somewhat silly premise of defending taverns for a character with no heroic motivation. While the gameplay mechanics are engaging and offer a variety of strategies and challenges, players express a desire for a more substantial narrative and additional levels in the story mode. Overall, the meta-fictional elements are seen as quirky but insufficient to elevate the overall storytelling experience.
- “The game has two modes of play: story and survival.”
- “However, you must beat at least the first five levels of the story mode to have access to the challenging survival mode.”
- “The meta-fiction is goofy (defending a bunch of taverns for a guy who wants to build a bunch of taverns, and no plot -- why not something actually heroic, with a story?), but once you get past that, the mechanics are pretty fun, with different character classes with unique abilities, offensive/defensive strategies when choosing matches to make, bosses with unique abilities, upgrades and consumables to purchase, etc. It starts easy and can get challenging fairly quickly.”
- “In the story mode, you have to save 10 taverns across the map, or survive as long as you can if you decide to have a go at the survival mode.”
- “By the same token, I would like to see more levels for the story mode.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a traditional match-3 format infused with RPG mechanics, offering a mix of fun and challenge as players navigate through various character classes, unique abilities, and strategic match choices. While the game starts off easy, it quickly ramps up in difficulty, providing engaging mechanics that set it apart from typical clones in the genre. However, the heavy reliance on luck can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
- “The meta-fiction is goofy (defending a bunch of taverns for a guy who wants to build a bunch of taverns, and no plot -- why not something actually heroic, with a story?), but once you get past that, the mechanics are pretty fun, with different character classes with unique abilities, offensive and defensive strategies when choosing matches to make, bosses with unique abilities, upgrades and consumables to purchase, etc. It starts easy and can get challenging fairly quickly.”
- “It has those mechanics of Puzzle Quest, RPG elements, inventory management, and a variety of creatures and bosses.”
- “Fun and challenging gameplay.”
- “You can fill a game with goofy animations and weak humor, but it's still a bad game if the actual gameplay isn't interesting.”
- “The game is super dependent on luck and it makes the gameplay unbearable.”
- “It has those mechanics of Puzzle Quest, RPG part, inventory, variety of creatures and bosses, but...”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has a nostalgic, early 90s soundcard quality that some may find anachronistic, yet it effectively complements the overall experience. Players appreciate the option to toggle the music on and off, and while the audio may not be groundbreaking, it is considered satisfactory for an indie title.
- “The music has a nostalgic 90's soundcard vibe that, while anachronistic, effectively complements the overall experience.”
- “You can easily turn the music on and off, allowing for a customizable audio experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with users highlighting both the visuals and accompanying sound design as appealing elements.
- “The graphics are stunning and the sound design complements them perfectly.”
- “The visuals are impressive and really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are beautifully rendered, making the game visually captivating.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while humor can enhance a game, it cannot compensate for poor gameplay; a game filled with silly animations and weak jokes is still considered lacking if the core mechanics fail to engage players.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely hilarious, with clever writing and unexpected jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game balances its quirky characters with witty dialogue, making every interaction a joy.”
- “The absurd situations and playful puns add a delightful layer of fun that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that complaints about grinding bosses or attributing success to luck often stem from players who may lack skill in the game. This suggests that grinding is a fundamental aspect of the gameplay that rewards persistence and mastery rather than mere chance.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The reliance on grinding to progress feels like a cheap way to extend gameplay rather than offering meaningful content.”