Bones and Coins Review Summary

Fun gameplay with cute graphics and satisfying progression, though it's too short, lacks auto-battle, and demands excessive grinding.

Game is fun and enjoyable: Players consistently describe the game as fun, cool, and very enjoyable to play. It provides a satisfying and engaging experience that appeals to fans of the genre.

Good time-killer and relaxing: The game is praised for being a good time-killer, easy to play without thinking, and relaxing. It offers a mindless yet satisfying way to pass time and unwind.

Cute and appealing graphics: Reviewers appreciate the cute graphics and great art style, including the old-school Diablo-inspired artwork. The visual presentation is a notable positive aspect.

Customizable party and skills: Players enjoy the ability to customize their full party, unlock spells and party members, and choose from multiple skill upgrades. This adds depth and personalization to the gameplay.

Satisfying progression and upgrades: The game features a satisfying loop based on skill tree progression, weapon upgrades, and noticeable improvements. Players find the progression system rewarding and engaging.

Too short and lacks content: The game is frequently criticized for being too short, with many players completing it in 2-4 hours. This is compounded by a general lack of content, making the experience feel incomplete and not worth the price.

Game is boring: Multiple reviews describe the game as boring, with some saying it is excessively boring and lacks fun. This sentiment is echoed across several clusters, indicating a widespread issue with engagement.

No auto-battle or automation: The game lacks auto-battle and automation features, requiring too much manual play. This is especially problematic for an incremental game, as players expect some idle or automated elements.

No respec for skills: A major issue is that character skills, hero skills, and party member skills cannot be changed after selection. This forces players to restart the game if they make a bad choice, which is frustrating and anti-player-friendly.

Expedition system is useless: The expedition system is described as doing nothing, being useless, and having no meaning. It does not help with progression and becomes even less useful after heroes are fully leveled, making it a pointless feature.

Party and hero systems: The game has a customizable party system with party members who have skills, spells, and multiple skill upgrades. Heroes can be leveled and have passives, with team building and synergies.

Skill tree progression system: The game features a skill tree with character skill selection, talent trees, and incremental game elements. Players unlock skills progressively and allocate points, with some irreversible choices.

Incremental game mechanics: The game is described as an incremental or cookie clicker style game, with idle mechanics and clicky coin collection. It features automation and a lazy mode.

Weapon and upgrade systems: The game features weapon upgrades, a weapon progression system, and various upgrade elements. There are 2-3 weapons per map, and items are dropped by enemies and unlocked through dungeons and the skill tree.

Expedition and exploration systems: The game includes an expedition system where players send heroes on expeditions and companions to explore. Players move between dungeons via nodes and choose dungeon paths.

Not recommended at current price: Multiple reviewers state the game is not worth its current price and recommend waiting for a discount or significant updates. The game may be acceptable if heavily discounted or if more content is added.

Recommended for genre fans: Several reviewers recommend the game specifically to players who enjoy the genre, such as incremental games or grinding mechanics. It is not for everyone, but genre enthusiasts will likely enjoy it.

Skill selection advice: Reviewers recommend specific skills and classes, such as Whirlwind, Meteor, and mercenaries like Barbarian, Ranger, Pyromancer, and Paladin. They also advise saving skill points for fire mage and paladin, and warn to choose skills correctly.

Positive recommendation overall: Some reviewers give a straightforward recommendation, noting the game is well worth the money and highly recommended for the price. This indicates a generally positive reception from a subset of players.

Consider short playtime: One reviewer advises considering the short playtime before buying at full price, suggesting the game may not offer enough content to justify its cost. This is a caution for potential buyers.

Community fair range: $2.99 - $4.99.

Game completion: 3.5h.

Story completion: 3.0h.

Session length: 2.0h.

Endgame: 4.0h.

The game is fun from the start with an addictive progression loop, but enjoyment drops sharply after completion or when the skill tree is filled, and the short playthrough leaves players wanting more. Early friction from late unlocks and limited options exists but does not prevent initial fun.

Friction: Lack of gameplay options in the first hour; Late unlock of features; Inability to respec hero passives; Grindy nature.

Idle Coffee Gamer: Passive, idle, coffee-break sessions, letting the game run automatically. Motivation: Relaxation and low-stress entertainment during short breaks. Stance: buy.

Price-Conscious Skeptic: Efficient playthrough, assessing length and content, often comparing to other games. Motivation: Getting fair value for money and meaningful content. Stance: deep sale.

Completionist Enjoyer: Thorough, achievement hunting, playing to 100% completion. Motivation: Enjoyment and the satisfaction of full completion. Stance: buy.

Short completion time: Players consistently report that the game can be completed in about 3-4 hours, with 100% completion achievable in a similar timeframe. This is the most frequently mentioned aspect of the game.

Similar to other games: The game is frequently compared to other incremental games like 'Just Keep Mining' and is considered a reskin or imitation. Some reviewers find it far less enjoyable than the games it imitates.

Pricing and discounts: The game's price is considered acceptable by some, and it was offered at a 25% discount on launch day. One reviewer bought it because it was bundled with a liked game.

Deceptive store presentation: Some reviewers feel the game's store banner is deceptive and that the description does not hint at the one-sided combat nature. This has led to negative impressions.

Potential for workshop: One reviewer believes the game has potential to be saved by a future workshop, suggesting that community content could extend its lifespan.