Dorfromantik Reviews
Dorfromantik is an unpretentious affair, where you spend hours, have a good time and suddenly find it's time to get up for work. Each failed attempt will force you to improve, and so the whole concept becomes a sort of endless spiral that you usually can't free yourself from, so addictive is this game. The early access so far only offers a basic mode, which while it won't get tiresome after a while, you'll still be looking forward to some small changes coming in the future. Bottom line, Dorfromantik isn't some big deal that will make you sit on your butt, but on the other hand, it will pull you in with its fun gameplay, unpretentiousness, and most importantly, charming visual style.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Dorfromantik is all about keeping things calm and challenging you just enough to keep you coming back for more, and it's guaranteed to get you hooked.
While its name is undoubtedly odd, this very chill-but-smart puzzler delivers a unique challenge
Dorfromantik is a highly addictive puzzle game that rewards patience and attention to detail whilst also offering a laid-back experience; the challenges are there for the tackling, but only if you want to take them on. Pleasing to the eye and backed by a relaxing soundscape, this is a game you can pour non-stop hours into, or simply pick up and put down at your leisure, making it perfect for the Switch. Yes, the Switch controls are a little clunky, and I’d like some minor accessibility help in the visuals, but none of these are major problems and these improvements would only bolster an already stellar title. I can see Dorfromantik still having an army of fans in 10 years time - perhaps more than it does in its prime – it has an appeal that will prove timeless.
Dorfromantik shows beautifully that combining relaxed gameplay with strategical depth works. You can play Dorfromantik to just create your own, nice world. Or you can dive into the specialities of its gameplay mechanics to build really well-designed worlds.
Review in German | Read full review
I love this game so much. I know that it’s challenging and has a couple of problems, but I can’t sing the praises of Dorfromantik enough. Additionally, I would recommend this game to almost anyone, and I am happy that they created a wonderful port for the Nintendo Switch
Dorfromantik is a brilliant idea that adapts the genre of city builders to the puzzle genre without sacrificing the strategy elements that make for compelling gameplay, providing a soothing environment in which to construct picturesque villages that exist in harmony with their natural surroundings. The calming reputation of Dorfromantik is well-deserved. It's the ideal pastime for those long train rides or lazy afternoons at home.
Dorfromantik is a peaceful puzzle game that doesn’t ask a lot from its players. Those who enjoy simple puzzles will likely find a lot of fun matching up the different hexagons. Spending time just trying to put your village together is rewarding when you see the final product. However, this puzzle game isn’t for perfectionists or those looking for more complicated city builders.
Overall, Dorfromantik is definitely recommended for players who admire puzzles and architecture. Either you have a peaceful time creating random cities or get stressed in pushing yourself in topping the leaderboards while building an optimized city.