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Story 125 years after the unsuccessful attempt to usurp the throne and being purged from the Kingdom to live hidden in the Northern Mountains, the Tronraneren dwarves, as they became known, return reorganized, with a vast military power, with the ideals that led them to the failure still alive, but optimistic that this time they would be victorious.Surprised by the bad news and the greatness of t…

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

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story5 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and engaging soundtrack, making it enjoyable to play.
It has potential for growth, with simple mechanics that could evolve into a more elaborate game.
Many players found it to be a fun and relaxing experience, suitable for casual gaming.

The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 40 minutes, leading to feelings of it being overpriced.
There are numerous bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of clear tutorials, making the gameplay frustrating.
The game suffers from spelling and grammar mistakes, and overall feels unfinished and poorly executed.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The game's story is generally seen as underdeveloped, with players expressing a desire for it to be more integrated into the gameplay rather than feeling like an afterthought. While some appreciate the backstory and art style, 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 player's 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.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist mechanics, which some players find lacking in depth and clarity, especially for newcomers. However, others appreciate the simplicity and fluidity of the mechanics, noting that they can be engaging and enjoyable despite the game's short duration and early access status. Overall, while the gameplay may feel underdeveloped, it shows potential for growth and offers a decent experience for its low price.
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as awful, while others praised the cute art style and impressive artwork between chapters. The use of 3D graphics was noted positively, and the overall visual presentation was appreciated in the context of the game's management and storytelling elements.
- “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.”
- “Awful graphics, okay sound, decent music.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising the fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some mention the sound quality as average, the music is highlighted as a strong point that contributes to the game's engaging atmosphere and narrative.
- “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.”
- “Awful graphics, okay sound, decent music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”