The Land of Glass
- March 25, 2018
- Dual Wield Software
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Land of Glass," experience a unique blend of card games and action RPGs, where real-time combat and strategy combine to test your skills. Command heroes, construct decks, and engage in fierce battles on two shifting grids. Utilize magic for attacks, defenses, and environmental manipulations to save Vitrerran from menacing foes.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and original card-based combat system that feels fresh and engaging.
- The artwork is visually stunning, with a beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The game includes multiple campaigns with interesting character stories and humorous dialogue.
- Combat becomes repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience over time.
- The frantic nature of the card placement can be overwhelming, making the game feel less strategic and more about rapid clicking.
- The soundtrack is repetitive, with limited variety in music tracks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its linearity and lack of meaningful character interactions, often feeling pointless as characters talk past each other. While the multiple campaigns and character backstories provide some depth, the rapid pacing and frequent clicking can detract from the overall experience. However, some players appreciate the interconnected narratives and find the writing adequate, enjoying the exploration of character dynamics despite the repetitive gameplay.
“The story is delivered at a brisk clip between battles with opportunities to shop, build your deck, and upgrade.”
“There are several campaigns and each campaign has a larger map, leading to essentially dungeons that further progress the story.”
“The writing is adequate; I didn't play every character's story, but from what I did play, I enjoyed the various stories and how they interconnect with each other.”
“The redemption story feels pointless with two characters who talk past each other almost the whole run.”
“In addition, since the story is fairly linear, and there are usually only 1-2 interest points that you can click on at any point, the act of clicking on an interest point and then watching your character walk to that spot to inevitably start a card fight gets really old really quickly.”
“When the characters are interacting with one another and talking, pop-up dialogue boxes tell the whole story anyway.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a great soundtrack, but it suffers from a lack of variety, leading to repetitive listening experiences that can become annoying. While some users appreciate the quality of the songs, the overall repetitiveness has prompted some to turn the music off entirely.
“Great soundtrack!”
“Even though the songs themselves are great, if you hear the same song five times in a row, it gets annoying.”
“The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience.”
“The music is very repetitive.”
“There is not enough variety in the soundtrack.”
“The music is not too pleasing to the ear.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous art style and originality, featuring beautiful artwork that enhances the overall visual experience. While the card variety may not be the most extensive, the graphical effects during battles add a dynamic element to the gameplay.
“While card variety isn't the best I've seen, it's certainly not a slouch either since many of them have graphical effects in the battle and can even be aimed at your character or the enemies rather than the grid.”
“+ gorgeous looking art style.”
“There is plenty of originality, and the artwork is beautiful.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a visually appealing design and an intensive battle system that incorporates various mechanics, including magic and equipment cards. However, players express a need for clearer explanations of certain card effects, particularly regarding elemental magic and their impact on cooldowns and placement.
“The battle system is actually pretty intensive, with magic cards, equipment cards, and other mechanics explained as the game progresses.”
“I could've used some more information on the exact mechanics of some card effects, like the elemental magics that affect cooldowns and placement.”
“The gameplay offers a rich experience with various mechanics that deepen as you play.”
“I could've used more information on the exact mechanics of some card effects, like the elemental magics that affect cooldowns and placement.”
“The battle system is actually pretty intensive, but the mechanics are explained as the game progresses.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding can feel repetitive, as it often involves entering dungeons, winning battles, and exiting without much variation. They suggest that an easy difficulty setting should minimize the need for excessive grinding, allowing those focused on story progression to enjoy the game without tedious clicking.
“If there are already different difficulty settings, the easy setting should allow players who want to progress with the story to avoid excessive rapid-clicking or grinding.”
“In grinding, the only thing that can be done is essentially get into a dungeon, win some fights, then leave.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the witty dialogue between the amphibious magical protagonists, which has left a positive impression on players and encourages them to explore more content in the future.
“I think I'll return to do the others at some point, thanks to how humorous the dialogue was between the amphibious magical protagonists of the first campaign I picked.”
“The witty banter and clever puns throughout the game had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious situations and quirky characters that keep the humor flowing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received criticism for poor performance on weaker machines, which can hinder the overall experience. Additionally, some users feel that the tutorialization is excessive, potentially detracting from gameplay fluidity.
“The game's performance is severely lacking on weaker machines, making it nearly unplayable.”
“The optimization is poor, leading to frustrating lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I found the tutorialization to be overwhelming, which detracted from the overall experience.”
