Tile Lands
- November 1, 2023
- Shiba Dog Studios
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Reviews
- Tile Lands offers a unique twist on the city builder genre, focusing on strategic tile placement and point maximization, which provides excellent replayability.
- The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, making it engaging for players who enjoy puzzle and strategy elements.
- Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, with a charming aesthetic and a satisfying gameplay loop that encourages exploration of different tile combinations.
- The lack of a proper tutorial and clear objectives can make the initial gameplay experience confusing and aimless for new players.
- Some players find the game loop repetitive and boring, especially in the later stages where turns can take a long time due to excessive tile rewards stacking.
- There are several small but impactful issues, such as the need for skippable animations and better management of tile rewards, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is initially perceived as simple but reveals significant depth, fostering a potential cult following. While the strategic elements make it accessible and easy to learn, some players have encountered frustrating scenarios, such as lengthy returns to normal gameplay after getting stuck.
“I can see this game having a huge cult community, as the seemingly simple gameplay is quickly revealed to be much deeper than originally perceived.”
“The emphasis on strategic gameplay makes it easily accessible, with rules that you can pick up within the first few minutes of play.”
“I haven't unlocked all tiles yet, but I got stuck in a sort of endless scenario, so I'll share some of the things that stunted my gameplay:”
“There was no fast way to get back to the normal tiles I earned; I didn't want to spend 20+ minutes doing the same action to be able to return to regular gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with the game's audio settings, specifically that the music automatically resets to "on" while sound effects are set to "off" upon launching the game, despite previous preferences. This inconsistency has led to frustration among players.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, presenting challenges that are more difficult than they initially appear, which encourages players to return for more.
“Excellent replayability and harder than you think, in a good way.”
“The game offers countless choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and varied character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
