The Druid

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The Druid is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by NAO Studios and was released on May 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

STORYLong ago, the Celts and their culture ruled much of the land. But various natural disasters and invasions by other peoples decimated their population and brought their culture to the brink of extinction. Before this, the Celtic gods were devastated but accepted the fate that had been imposed on them. All except the evil Morrigan, who decided to corrupt the much-revered land of the Celts to pr…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
It offers interesting mechanics and a unique upgrade system that keeps gameplay engaging.
As a free game, it provides a fun and enjoyable experience, making it a worthwhile try for players.

The combat feels dull and unresponsive, with issues like awkward hitboxes and lack of feedback during battles.
Levels can feel repetitive and procedurally generated, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The game lacks a proper save system, making it frustrating for players who cannot dedicate long periods to play.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by interesting mechanics and a variety of enemies that require strategic thinking, complemented by fluid jump movements and well-designed platforms. While some players appreciate the captivating world and RPG elements that allow for unique builds, others express concerns about the overall gameplay experience, suggesting that improvements could enhance game feel and progression. The visuals are praised, but opinions on gameplay quality are mixed.
- “The upgrade mechanic is interesting.”
- “It offers a captivating world, exciting gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Jump movements feel fluid, platforms fit their hitboxes quite well, enemy variety both in mechanics and graphics is very good and full of personality, and the RPG system makes your build feel unique.”
- “What a sad game; bad gameplay but really pretty visuals.”
- “Finally, if you expect me to read those long texts, please show me some gameplay of Subway Surfers or something because I can't handle it.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style and vibrant visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fluid animations and the unique personality of the character designs and environments, drawing comparisons to classic aesthetics like Warcraft 3. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay, the visuals remain a standout feature, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “A good looking 2D graphic style game with interesting mechanics.”
- “Enjoyable pixel art style.”
- “Stunning visuals and fast-paced combat to go with it; the music is also another highlight since it matches the game perfectly.”
- “What a sad game; bad gameplay but really pretty visuals.”
- “It has a Warcraft 3 night elf aesthetic, but at the same time, it wants to be blasphemous.”
- “Despite all this, the artwork is nice (both for enemies and abilities) and has a lot of personality.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its captivating nature and how well it complements the gameplay, others find it repetitive and in need of more variety. Overall, it enhances the experience without being overly intrusive, though there are calls for a more expansive soundtrack.
- “It offers a captivating world, exciting gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Stunning visuals and fast-paced combat to go with it, the music is also another highlight since it matches the game perfectly.”
- “A pesar de todo esto el artwork está bonito (tanto el de enemigos como el de habilidades) y tiene mucha personalidad, la música te hace sentir como un druida (espero que metan más soundtrack) y con el dash se siente un movimiento muy fluido.”
- “The soundtrack is short and repetitive.”
- “No offense, but we need a lot more polish, custom assets, and a more expansive soundtrack.”
- “The music is not intrusive, but it becomes repetitive over time.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is engaging and well-structured, capturing players' interest, though some users have noted issues with control responsiveness. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “I'm enjoying it, and the story seems interesting so far.”
- “The storyline goes well, but I think that the controls are not very responsive.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, citing frequent bugs that lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. The presence of free assets may contribute to these problems, impacting overall performance.
- “The game is filled with free assets, leading to a buggy and frustrating gameplay experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made the game nearly unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that it ruins the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its challenging gameplay and procedural generation, despite the absence of a progression system between runs.
- “Overall, it's a great experience, and even though it doesn't have a progression system between runs, the challenge it presents and the procedural generation give it a lot of replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and strategies to explore, I find myself diving back in time and again to uncover new experiences.”
- “Overall, it's a great experience, but the lack of a progression system between runs significantly limits its replayability.”
- “While the procedural generation adds some variety, I found that the game quickly becomes repetitive, diminishing its replayability.”
- “The challenge is there, but without meaningful rewards or progression, I don't feel motivated to replay the game.”