Yorg.io 3
- October 13, 2019
- Tobias Springer
Get on Steam"YORG.io 3 is a strategy game with tower defense elements and zombies, now featuring multiplayer and mods. Defend your base by building supply chains for ammunition and upgrading towers, as zombies attempt to destroy it at night. The game offers new buildings and content, with ongoing improvements to mechanics."
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Reviews
- Yorg.io 3 offers a fun and addictive combination of strategy, resource management, and tower defense gameplay.
- The game allows for a high level of customization and upgrades, providing a satisfying progression experience.
- Multiplayer mode adds a competitive element, allowing players to test their strategies against others.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs and unbalanced difficulty spikes that can frustrate players.
- Many players feel that Yorg.io 3 is a downgrade from the original, lacking the charm and mechanics that made the first game enjoyable.
- The game has been abandoned by the developer, leading to concerns about future updates and support.
- graphics13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the polished art style and fun visuals, while others criticize it for being generic and lacking the charm of previous iterations. Many feel that the new aesthetic detracts from the original's unique minimalism and liveliness, leading to disappointment in the overall visual experience. Sound quality also appears to be a point of contention, with some players finding it unsatisfactory.
“I really like the art style and idea, keep it up.”
“A Factorio tower defense with cute graphics :-)”
“I love the art style, it's well polished and fun!”
“I don't like the art style and building; base expansion and upgrading buildings have become totally annoying.”
“Any unique aesthetic present in earlier versions of Yorg is traded in for generic Clash of Bloons sprites and unimaginative synth music.”
“Even after some patches, it distances itself from the original mechanics and aesthetics too drastically for me to recommend it, even after the recent fixes.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple, solid, and balanced, though some players find the mechanics take time to master and the difficulty spikes too quickly. While there are strategic elements and some enjoyable changes, significant bugs and drastic shifts from original mechanics have led to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
“Gameplay is simple and solid.”
“The gameplay is good and balanced, but the game difficulty ramps up too fast.”
“Balanced gameplay - the gameplay is quite simple and not too complicated.”
“Game mechanics can take time to grasp.”
“I would rather recommend the game; however, a severe bug which totally breaks the gameplay does not allow me to do so.”
“Even after some patches, it distances itself from the original mechanics and aesthetics too drastically for me to recommend it, even after the recent fixes.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration over the inclusion of microtransactions in a paid game, arguing that it undermines the experience for players who have already purchased the game. They feel that the current industry trend favors "whales" who spend excessively, creating an imbalance that detracts from the enjoyment of free-to-play players. Many believe that microtransactions should not be present in games that require an upfront payment.
“The fact that it even has microtransactions is quite comical.”
“Unfortunately, the current industry environment is heavily skewed towards microtransactions, with minor to larger bonuses benefiting whales who can spend significantly more than free-to-play players.”
“I bought the game; they can leave a link to a funding site on their store page if they have to. We can still earn achievements for coins to get items, but microtransactions should be kept out of a game that isn't free.”
“The fact it even has microtransactions is comical.”
“Unfortunately, the current industry environment is quite skewed towards microtransactions, with minor to larger bonuses benefiting whales who can outspend free-to-play players.”
“I bought the game; they can leave a link to a funding site on their store page if they have to. Sure, we can still earn achievements for coins to get items, but they should keep microtransactions out of a game that isn't free.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable, though it can be excessively time-consuming, with some suggesting it requires a significant investment of effort. The quirky choice of a duck game image as a background adds an element of humor to the grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
“Grinding becomes a satisfying journey as you unlock new abilities and gear.”
“Basically, it's just grindy.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's a decently fun grinding game, but why is the background a duck game image?”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the theme but criticizing it for being poorly matched to the medieval zombie setting. Many feel that the unique aesthetic of earlier versions has been replaced by generic visuals and uninspired synth music.
“I enjoy the theme better, although the music is jarringly mismatched to the medieval zombie setting.”
“Any unique aesthetic present in earlier versions of Yorg is traded in for generic Clash of Bloons sprites and unimaginative synth music.”
“Any unique aesthetic present in earlier versions of Yorg is traded in for generic Clash of Bloons sprites and unimaginative synth music.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking a story or campaign mode, leaving players without a narrative experience.
“There is no story.”
“The game lacks a story or campaign mode.”
“It feels like there is no narrative to engage with.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers enjoyable build and defense mechanics, but players report that its performance is only mediocre, suggesting that while the core gameplay is engaging, optimization issues may detract from the overall experience.
“Very fun build and defense optimization game!”
“Good ideas with mediocre performance.”
“Good ideas with mediocre performance.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's replayability is enhanced by the ability to save progress for long-term play, a wide range of upgrades, and adjustable difficulty levels, offering players varied experiences and challenges.
“Replayability is a key feature, with the ability to save the game for long-term play, seemingly limitless upgrades, and varying difficulty levels that provide a fresh challenge for players looking to enhance their experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a sense of joy and excitement as they level up and build within the game, highlighting a strong emotional connection to the progression and creativity it fosters.
“Leveling up and using different buildings to create more and more within the game just made me feel giddy.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel personal.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it evoked a range of emotions that I didn't expect from a game.”
