Posted on: March 26, 2025
iscagog
Verified ownerGames: 343 Reviews: 23
Surprisingly fun
I've got to be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this, but it is a really fun game! The couple of reviews posted so far on GOG are just plain wrong. A lovely isometric builder, with nice visuals (think Dysmantle) and really interesting ideas. The way the world is built is completely up to the player, depending on which tiles you place (much like Carcassonne). You get access to more tiles and biomes the more you explore the world, complete quests and harvest goodies. It doesn't take long to build up a decent sized world. The UI is a bit clunky and takes some getting used to, but perfectly OK with a bit of experience. I've tried Xbox controller and keyboard, but controller works best. The crafting progression is rewarding, and you slowly get access to better gear and items. It just needs a bit of time and patience navigating that awful UI. Once your fingers have learned the neccessary motor response, it does become a bit more natural. The combat is terrible to control, but again, once you get the hang of it, it works OK. Just takes a lot of unnatural repositioning of the the character on the screen to get ranged shots in at right angles (diagonal shots are especially tricky at first). Close combat is a bit easier, but early access to decent weaons is a pain. The soundscape and music are both adequate, but could be a lot better. The music has to be turned off after a while, as it is limited in range, simple and very repetitive. It deserves a look if you like the genre - especially if you grab it on sale. Enjoying playing it - thanks :)
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