The Gorcs' Forge
- February 14, 2022
- Overaction Game Studio
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Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and engaging soundtrack, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It has a solid base for a cute strategy game with potential for growth and more elaborate mechanics.
- The gameplay is simple yet addictive, providing a relaxing experience for players.
- The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 40 minutes, leading to feelings of it being overpriced.
- There are significant bugs and poor optimization, making the gameplay experience frustrating at times.
- Lack of clear tutorials and explanations can leave players confused about mechanics and objectives.
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally seen as underdeveloped, with players expressing a desire for it to be more integrated into gameplay rather than feeling like an afterthought. While some appreciate the backstory and artwork, they suggest that the narrative could benefit from being expanded and better presented throughout the game. Overall, the story has potential but requires more depth and engagement to enhance the overall experience.
“The story is pretty cool.”
“Great story with a very cute art style.”
“For a game with a story behind it, being suspended in space away from the rest of the world I apparently care so much about feels like the story is an afterthought to the idea behind the mechanics.”
“I'd love to have the story fleshed out more or maybe have the story narrated; the illustrations you have are lovely, so you can expand upon that style.”
“The 'opening' is maybe a chapter's worth of story that should either be displayed in a larger box (spread across a couple of clickable pages) or it should be a scrollable section where it currently is.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist mechanics, which some players find engaging while others feel it lacks depth and clarity. Although the game is in early access and offers a brief playtime of under 30 minutes, it shows potential for growth into a more elaborate experience. Overall, while the simplicity can be appealing, it may leave gamers wanting more in terms of complexity and guidance.
“Simple mechanics and gameplay; I can totally see this growing into something elaborate.”
“A cool game, using simple mechanics and the concept of resource management to accomplish tasks.”
“The gameplay and mechanics are simple but engaging.”
“For a game with a story behind it, being suspended in space away from the rest of the world I apparently care so much about feels like the story is an afterthought to the idea behind the mechanics.”
“It takes less than 30 minutes to finish (I know it's early access, but still...), and has very few mechanics which are not even done properly.”
“So if you're a gamer, you're wondering which mechanic you missed because of how minimalist the gameplay is, and if you're not, you don't even know where to click and what to do at first.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their cool 3D design and charming art style, complemented by impressive artwork between chapters. Reviewers appreciate the overall visual appeal, which enhances the game's fun management mechanics and engaging backstory.
“The use of 3D graphics is cool, and I would love to learn more about 3D modeling myself.”
“A really fun management game with great artwork, a fitting soundtrack, and a good backstory.”
“The artwork between chapters is amazing.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It complements the engaging artwork and backstory, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that keeps players hooked.
“A really fun management game with great artwork, a fitting soundtrack, and a good backstory.”
“I also love the soundtrack and the story.”
“The tasks, nice music, and story got me hooked.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization on PC, with many users feeling it was primarily designed for mobile devices rather than for a desktop experience.
“Feels poorly optimized for PC, like it was made to be a phone game first.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
