Dorfromantik

Dorfromantik

March 25, 2021

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Dorfromantik is a relaxing building strategy and puzzle game in which you place tiles to create ever-growing, idyllic village landscapes. With Dorfromantik, you can immerse yourself in a quiet, peaceful world at any time and take a break from everyday life. At the same time, Dorfromantik offers a challenge for …

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Alec Padua WhatIfGaming Mar 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

38.0

"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."

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"Dorfromantik is an enjoyable light puzzle game with a pleasant presentation, strong core central mechanic, and plenty of replay value."

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Azfar Rayan NoobFeed Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Christian Harrison PlayStation Universe Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"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 …"

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Dean Yamak Impulsegamer Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Dorfromantik offers the blended cerebral intensity of a deep and subtle puzzle game with the soothing calm of a cozy game that invites you to fall into its warm and colourful tiled world."

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Drew Sherratt VGamingNews Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Fabrice Henz GAMES.CH Mar 2021
88.0 /100

""Dorfromantik" may not be a game of incredible scope, but this is precisely what makes it a perennial favorite. The number of game modes and variants only indirectly relates to its scope. Whether it&s;s just a quick round or an …"

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Győző Baki DayOne Mar 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

20.0

"Dorfromantik is a brilliantly crafted single player puzzle game that just happens to look like a board game, as it’s all about placing hexagon-shaped tiles in the most optimal ways possible, creating beautiful landscapes in the process. What seems like …"

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Jesse Taylor Pure Nintendo Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Dorfromantik is a unique puzzle game that people looking for a chill experience should check out. Yes, it has some weird control scheme decisions that take away from the fun, relaxed experience. That said, Dorfomantik does what every good puzzle …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"While its name is undoubtedly odd, this very chill-but-smart puzzler delivers a unique challenge"

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Kyle Foley But Why Tho? Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Overall, Dorfromantik lives up to its billing as an incredibly relaxing game. It’s the perfect game to play while on a train or just lounging around the house. It takes seconds to pick up, and can easily provide seemingly limitless …"

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Linda Sprenger GamePro Mar 2021
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Also a must on the Switch for all those who want to escape from everyday life and immerse themselves in a picturesque puzzle world."

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Manuel Eichhorn Gamer&s;s Palace Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

25.0

"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."

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Marcus Stewart Game Informer Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Dorfromantik balances its strategic and cozy elements well, and it&s;s easy to fall into a serene trance of dropping tiles. Pulling the camera back to reveal the full scope of my landscape always feels like a satisfying reward for my …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Mar 2021
91.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

32.0

"Dorfromantik is all about keeping things calm and challenging you just enough to keep you coming back for more, and it&s;s guaranteed to get you hooked."

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Mina Smith LadiesGamers.com Mar 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

20.0

"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 …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Dorfromantik may not have a ton of staying power, but it offers up a satisfying and chill puzzle experience that we feel is worthwhile in the end. If you’re on the lookout for a game that doesn’t expect much of …"

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Morgan Shaver Shacknews Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

73.0

"Essentially, no matter what you’re looking to get out of Dorfromantik, you should be able to find it thanks to the assorted game modes on offer. The approachability of its tile placement and point system mixed with relaxing visuals pull …"

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Despite the control issues, I&s;ve been enchanted by Dorfromantik because it&s;s a zen-like relaxing game that keeps me engaged with bountiful variety and just-enough strategy. If you&s;re seeking a level-based puzzle challenge or a boisterous multiplayer experience, Dorfromantik won&s;t be …"

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Mar 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Dorfromantik is an unpretentious affair, where you spend hours, have a good time and suddenly find it&s;s time to get up for work. Each failed attempt will force you to improve, and so the whole concept becomes a sort of …"

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Richard Dobson TheXboxHub Mar 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Call it cosy, call it chill, but Dorfromantik is something truly special. It’s a game that is able to be both challenging and relaxing. It does the latter through beautiful visuals and a sublime soundtrack, but builds the challenge with …"

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Robert Purchese Eurogamer Mar 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

45.0

"Dorfromantik is sunshine on the screen, with a puzzling heart that will keep you busy for days."

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Simon Parkin Guardian Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Part town-planning exercise, part board game, this thoughtful debut gives plenty of scope for strategy and idealism"

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Stefania Sperandio Spaziogames Mar 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Dorfromantik is a relaxing and yet eye-pleasing experience that fits Nintendo Switch amazingly, despite some control issues on this platform."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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