Tilecraft
- October 27, 2022
- Stephen Hubbard
Get on SteamTilecraft is a calming real-time strategy game where players manage resources to explore, discover, and craft items in a procedurally generated world. Collect and craft resources found on tiles, conquer enemy ruins for treasure, and expand your expedition in this unique and casual experience. Fight nearby enemies to progress and uncover new recipes and treasures.
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Reviews
- Charming and cute aesthetic that makes for a fun and relaxing experience.
- Simple gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn, making it accessible for casual players.
- Offers a brief but enjoyable gaming session, perfect for those looking for a quick playtime.
- The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
- Numerous bugs and technical issues can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Lacks depth and variety, with limited strategies and repetitive mechanics.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple control scheme that relies on mouse clicks to manage workers for resource gathering and crafting. However, it is described as rough and lacking in smoothness, which may detract from the overall experience for some players. While fans of resource collection and combination mechanics may find enjoyment, others may feel the gameplay does not meet their expectations.
“I'm sure people who enjoy this sort of resource collection and combination gameplay will enjoy it, which is why I'm recommending it, but unfortunately the game is not for me.”
“The gameplay itself is very rough and includes a lot of player interaction in ways that could be smoother or better handled.”
“All of this I found in less than 10 minutes of gameplay, so there might be more to come.”
“Simple gameplay using only your mouse left click and right click to manage your workers to gather resources, research new recipes, and craft them.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that can hinder gameplay, such as problems with resource management and character leveling. Players have reported frustrating experiences due to these glitches, particularly with archers not functioning as intended. Overall, the game's stability detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The game is buggy to the point where it's frustrating to play.”
“It's a little buggy; sometimes you need to take all the resources off a tile and place them back down to build.”
“Archers, in general, are a bit buggy; I had one that wouldn't level to max but just kept gaining stats.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fit with the overall gameplay and art style. Many find the soundtrack pleasant and a positive aspect of the indie development.
“The music fits well and the overall gameplay was good.”
“Music is pleasant enough.”
“I really like the idea, art style, and soundtrack.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their minimalist aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some players feel that the visual presentation could be enhanced by adjusting gameplay elements, the art style and soundtrack are generally well-received, reflecting the charm of an indie development.
“I really like the idea, art style, and soundtrack.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as simple, short, and consistently funny, appealing to a wide audience with its straightforward comedic style.
“It is simple, short, and funny.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics are described as cute, they can induce dizziness due to the varying patterns and scrolling, which may detract from the overall emotional experience of the game.
