Solid early access foundation- Description
- Reviewers widely agree the game is already very polished for an early access release, with a clear vision for future updates. Many say it builds a great foundation to improve upon.
- Importance
- 74%
| Reviewers widely agree the game is already very polished for an early access release, with a clear vision for future updates. Many say it builds a great foundation to improve upon. | 74% |
Returns to Guild 1 roots- Description
- A major theme is that the game successfully captures the mechanics, feel, and spirit of the original The Guild 1. It is frequently called a spiritual successor or a return to form for the series.
- Importance
- 74%
| A major theme is that the game successfully captures the mechanics, feel, and spirit of the original The Guild 1. It is frequently called a spiritual successor or a return to form for the series. | 74% |
Easy to learn and play- Description
- Many appreciate that the game is very easy to pick up and get into, with simple systems that still retain a bit of complexity. It is described as relaxing and slow-paced.
- Importance
- 51%
| Many appreciate that the game is very easy to pick up and get into, with simple systems that still retain a bit of complexity. It is described as relaxing and slow-paced. | 51% |
Detailed and handcrafted world- Description
- Reviewers are impressed by the attention to detail and care put into the game, from historical research to the handcrafted feel of the cities.
- Importance
- 49%
| Reviewers are impressed by the attention to detail and care put into the game, from historical research to the handcrafted feel of the cities. | 49% |
Polished and smooth performance- Description
- Multiple users report that the game runs smoothly and feels remarkably polished for an early access title, with no glaring issues.
- Importance
- 40%
| Multiple users report that the game runs smoothly and feels remarkably polished for an early access title, with no glaring issues. | 40% |
Better than Guild 3- Description
- Several reviewers explicitly compare it favorably to The Guild 3, noting it is more stable, better performing, and more polished than that previous release.
- Importance
- 33%
| Several reviewers explicitly compare it favorably to The Guild 3, noting it is more stable, better performing, and more polished than that previous release. | 33% |
Great atmosphere and music- Description
- The atmosphere, soundtrack, and overall presentation are frequently praised as immersive and fitting for the medieval setting.
- Importance
- 33%
| The atmosphere, soundtrack, and overall presentation are frequently praised as immersive and fitting for the medieval setting. | 33% |
Immersion and emergent stories- Description
- The game is praised for its immersive qualities and the emergent stories that arise from its interlocking systems, making each playthrough unique.
- Importance
- 32%
| The game is praised for its immersive qualities and the emergent stories that arise from its interlocking systems, making each playthrough unique. | 32% |
Strong vision and developer trust- Description
- Players trust the development team and appreciate their clear vision for the game, as well as the love they have poured into the series.
- Importance
- 32%
| Players trust the development team and appreciate their clear vision for the game, as well as the love they have poured into the series. | 32% |
Original voice actors return- Description
- The presence of the original German voice actors from The Guild 1, including the narrator, is a highly appreciated detail for fans of the series.
- Importance
- 31%
| The presence of the original German voice actors from The Guild 1, including the narrator, is a highly appreciated detail for fans of the series. | 31% |
Great graphics and updated visuals- Description
- The updated graphics are frequently mentioned as a positive, giving the old-school style a fresh and appealing look.
- Importance
- 31%
| The updated graphics are frequently mentioned as a positive, giving the old-school style a fresh and appealing look. | 31% |
Good value for price- Description
- Players feel the price is fair and the content is more than adequate for the cost, especially considering it is an early access title.
- Importance
- 27%
| Players feel the price is fair and the content is more than adequate for the cost, especially considering it is an early access title. | 27% |
Lots to do in early access- Description
- Despite being in early access, the game already offers tons of activities and content, with core mechanics implemented and visible update possibilities.
- Importance
- 26%
| Despite being in early access, the game already offers tons of activities and content, with core mechanics implemented and visible update possibilities. | 26% |
Familiar but improved gameplay- Description
- The gameplay feels familiar and homey while incorporating improvements and new features that make it feel fresh and engaging.
- Importance
- 25%
| The gameplay feels familiar and homey while incorporating improvements and new features that make it feel fresh and engaging. | 25% |
Charming and surprising- Description
- Many find the game charming and pleasantly surprising, exceeding their initial expectations.
- Importance
- 18%
| Many find the game charming and pleasantly surprising, exceeding their initial expectations. | 18% |
Clean and accessible interface- Description
- The interface is noted as cleaner and more accessible, reducing time spent in menus and increasing actual play time.
- Importance
- 18%
| The interface is noted as cleaner and more accessible, reducing time spent in menus and increasing actual play time. | 18% |
Addictive gameplay loop- Description
- The core loop is described as addictive and similar to the original, keeping players engaged for long sessions.
- Importance
- 11%
| The core loop is described as addictive and similar to the original, keeping players engaged for long sessions. | 11% |
Engaging PvP experience- Description
- The player-versus-player elements are noted as engaging and fun, adding a competitive layer to the game.
- Importance
- 11%
| The player-versus-player elements are noted as engaging and fun, adding a competitive layer to the game. | 11% |
Cozy or deep engagement- Description
- The game can be played in a cozy, relaxing manner or with deep engagement, appealing to different playstyles.
- Importance
- 11%
| The game can be played in a cozy, relaxing manner or with deep engagement, appealing to different playstyles. | 11% |
Enterable buildings add immersion- Description
- The ability to enter buildings is a small but appreciated feature that enhances the immersive experience.
- Importance
- 10%
| The ability to enter buildings is a small but appreciated feature that enhances the immersive experience. | 10% |