Warden of the Isles
- February 14, 2020
- Beardlings LLC
Get on Steam"Warden of the Isles" is a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world. As the warden, you must build and manage your own kingdom, defending it from invading forces and expanding its territory through exploration and conquest. The game features a dynamic season system, beardlings , and strategic combat with a variety of units and spells. Your choices and decisions will shape the fate of your kingdom and its people.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive RTS experience in VR, allowing players to interact directly with the environment and units.
- It features humorous voice acting and a playful art style, reminiscent of classic games like Black & White and Warcraft.
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a good balance of strategy and action, making it addictive and enjoyable.
- Movement mechanics can be frustrating, as players are limited to teleportation instead of free movement, which can hinder gameplay.
- The game suffers from issues like workers getting stuck and enemy units spawning unexpectedly within your territory, leading to resource management challenges.
- Some audio elements, such as character voices and battle music, feel cheesy and could use improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring balanced mechanics and a unique blend of simplicity and depth that keeps players engaged. While some users find the movement mechanics less comfortable compared to traditional RTS games, the overall experience is described as fun, smooth, and challenging, with plenty of variety to explore. The warden mechanics add an exciting layer of strategy, making the gameplay both enjoyable and addictive.
“Gameplay is well balanced, and the mechanics are well thought out and enjoyable.”
“I've played a few RTS games like Age of Mythology and Brass Tactics; this game is a great marriage of simple and unique game mechanics.”
“The gameplay is fun, smooth, challenging, and with enough variety and levels to have plenty of hours of gameplay to explore.”
“What lets it down a little is the movement mechanics.”
“The gameplay is not as comfortable as conventional keyboard and mouse strategy games, but it might be a learning curve that I won't feel as much in time.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging, featuring a decent plot with a notable twist that evokes memories of classic missions from Warcraft 3. Players find the narrative enjoyable and fun, particularly as they approach the final missions, although the difficulty ramps up significantly at the end. Overall, the story contributes positively to the gaming experience, enhancing its multiplayer potential.
“It's got a decent story with a good twist; some parts even reminded me of some Warcraft 3 missions.”
“Hi, I have done the game almost to the last mission now; it is fun, a lot of fun.”
“Only got 2 missions left, but I have been having lots of fun.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as pleasing and enjoyable, with a charming art style and humor that enhance the overall experience, despite some opinions noting they are not particularly impressive. While some players find the visuals merely acceptable, the immersive world and engaging gameplay compensate for any shortcomings.
“What a great game this is, nice graphics, wonderful humor, and throwing invading goblins into the sea has never been so much fun!”
“Reminds me a lot of black and white with the whole godlike feeling, but also the humor and art style is great.”
“Graphics are pleasing.”
“The graphics aren't great but being immersed in that world and the style and humor minimize the feeling and make it very tolerable.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying constant laughter from character voices and nostalgic references. The lighthearted tone and self-aware comedy enhance the overall experience, making even subpar graphics feel acceptable. Players appreciate the blend of humor with gameplay, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
“It keeps you busy, and I was laughing the whole time while playing.”
“The voices of the characters are especially humorous and constantly make nostalgic references.”
“Dropped a fireball accidentally on my units... killed them all... love the sense of humor, doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music during battles has been criticized for lacking intensity and feeling more like generic mobile game menu music rather than fitting the action, leading to a disconnect with the gameplay experience.
“The music during battles adds a unique atmosphere that sets it apart from traditional battle music.”
“The soundtrack has a distinct style that feels reminiscent of mobile game menu music, which gives it a quirky charm.”
“The music during battles doesn't feel like actual battle music.”
“The music during battles doesn't feel like actual battle music.”
“The soundtrack feels very cheesy, reminiscent of mobile game menu music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report performance issues with the game, but note that the developers are actively working to address these concerns.
“The developers are actively addressing performance issues, which shows their commitment to optimization.”
“I appreciate how the dev team is focused on improving the game's performance and addressing player concerns.”
“It's great to see the developers prioritizing optimization and working on performance enhancements.”
“There are significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, and while the developers are aware, the fixes are slow to come.”
“The game suffers from frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and crashes that disrupt the flow of the game.”
