Union of Gnomes: Prologue

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Union of Gnomes: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hoolignomes and was released on May 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game Is this just the beginning or the end? The boundary blurs and the tale unfolds like an old map, its edges worn by time. But what is happening? The question echoes through the caverns of forgotten lore. In the basement’s darkness, where cobwebs cling to to wooden beams like the memory of a lost loved one, dreams and truths entwine. The world lies far, far…

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gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and animations, creating an engaging and whimsical atmosphere.
It offers a solid roguelite deckbuilding experience with unique mechanics and a charming storyline.
The prologue is free, allowing players to try the game without any financial commitment, which is a great way to gauge interest.

The sausage mechanic is frustrating and adds unnecessary complexity to resource management, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with enemy difficulty and mana regeneration, making it feel punishing at times.
Some design choices, such as unclear card effects and the inability to hover for descriptions, lead to confusion during gameplay.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The gameplay of "Union of Gnomes: Prologue" is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging visuals, and strategic depth, making it accessible to newcomers. However, the controversial "sausage mechanic" has drawn significant criticism for being confusing and detrimental to deck-building strategies, leading to balance issues and frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players appreciate the unique elements and potential for depth, many feel that the game lacks innovation and suffers from poorly implemented mechanics.
- “Gameplay-wise, Union of Gnomes: Prologue is smooth and intuitive, making it accessible to players new to card games.”
- “The mechanics are elaborate and interesting.”
- “The game is addictive with its gameplay, cool that every time I can choose a different tactic, it's a pity that this is the prologue.”
- “I have mixed feelings on the sausage mechanic where you need to keep your resources stocked to travel.”
- “The sausage mechanic breaks the game by forcing the player to build a weaker deck with less synergies as you won't be able to progress with the planned build.”
- “The mechanics as they stand create negative feedback loops that leave you wondering how the game got to this state, and the balance is off to the point I hit a soft wall after the first 'campaign' level until I leveled up enough to create a more powerful build.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
20%
15%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the original art style, beautiful visuals, and engaging animations. While some users noted subjective preferences regarding the art style, the overall consensus highlights the game's captivating graphics and charming aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, a few critiques mention that certain visual elements and mechanics could be improved for a more polished presentation.
- “The art style is gorgeous and the game's general balance system is good.”
- “Union of Gnomes: Prologue is a charming entry into the card-based adventure genre, offering a whimsical experience that is sure to captivate players with its delightful graphics and engaging storyline.”
- “A beautiful game with good graphics and elaborate animations.”
- “I am not the biggest fan of the art style, either, but that's subjective.”
- “Visuals, animations, and audio feel very cheap.”
- “While I love the art style, this game is a mess right now from the sausage mechanic to the enemy debuffs to the balance issues.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
The story in "Union of Gnomes: Prologue" is praised for its engaging and whimsical narrative, featuring colorful characters and humorous elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the branching pathways and impactful decisions that shape the storyline, alongside a variety of missions that keep the challenges fresh and exciting. Overall, the combination of a creative plot, charming graphics, and entertaining card battles contributes to a captivating adventure in the card-based genre.
- “The quests are interesting and the characters are colorful and entertaining.”
- “Every decision the player makes has an impact on the story and the fate of the characters, making the game fun and exciting every time you dive into it.”
- “Union of Gnomes: Prologue is a charming entry into the card-based adventure genre, offering a whimsical experience that is sure to captivate players with its delightful graphics and engaging storyline.”
- “An event system that is neat, but not apparent in its effect until you're already in a mission, and balance problems that absolutely wreck the experience as a whole.”
- “As for me, it's really hard to progress after a few missions; enemies are too tough and you can do almost nothing.”
- “You don't lose all your progression on death, just have to replay whatever mission you died on basically.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is generally well-received, with players appreciating its blend of quirky and dark fantasy elements that keep the experience engaging. Many reviews highlight the funny storyline and the humorous aspects of gameplay, making it a standout feature for fans of card battlers. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game's charm and replayability.
- “I liked the humor, liked the branching pathways map and story, and I loved the art style and the crazy variety.”
- “A stylish card battler with a generous pinch of humor.”
- “The mix of dark fantasy and quirky humor kept me hooked.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to changing stage layouts with each entry, which enhances engagement and depth. Suggestions for larger missions, akin to "Slay the Spire," further indicate a desire for complexity and varied decision-making to maintain interest over time.
- “I assume it will be replayable too since the stage layout changes each time you enter.”
- “It also offers high replay value and complex decision-making.”
- “This would not only add depth to the game but also increase its replay value, keeping players engaged over a longer period.”
- “Moreover, maybe make the missions bigger for replayability, kind of like how Slay the Spire does.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly highlighting that certain bosses, like the one in the third chapter, seem nearly impossible to defeat without repetitive effort and extensive grinding. While the game itself is enjoyable, the grinding required detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's tedious and annoying.”
- “The game is really fun, but I'm quite convinced that the third chapter boss is not beatable without tedious efforts over and over again.”
- “It's just really tedious and downright ridiculous as you could never beat this chapter with the standard character and card layout.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being enjoyable and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate its familiarity and how it complements the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The game is fun, the theme is new, and the music is very good.”
- “An interesting, light, and turn-based gnome anti-utopia with nice graphics and somehow strangely familiar music...”
- “This is a great card-based roguelike game with beautiful character designs and enjoyable music.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the graphics are nice, the soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The background music is often too quiet or gets drowned out by sound effects, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the vibrant art and character design in the game, highlighting it as a standout feature. The character development is enhanced by the engaging visuals and enjoyable music, contributing to an overall positive experience in this card-based roguelike.
- “The art is fun and vibrant, and I adore the character design.”
- “This is a great card-based roguelike game with beautiful character designs and enjoyable music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in "Union of Gnomes: Prologue" is highly praised for its stunning art and immersive design, creating a spooky environment that enhances the overall experience and sets the stage for a captivating adventure.
- “The art and atmosphere in Union of Gnomes: Prologue are simply stunning.”
- “Dive into a spooky and atmospheric world that's perfect for a creepy good time.”

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Union of Gnomes: Prologue is a role playing game.

Union of Gnomes: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Union of Gnomes: Prologue was released on May 23, 2024.

Union of Gnomes: Prologue was developed by Hoolignomes.

Union of Gnomes: Prologue has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Union of Gnomes: Prologue is a single player game.

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