The Dwarves

NoobFeedMates Bogdan Robert

75/100

The good bits in the game are constantly shadowed by the less-than-good parts. I really loved the cutscenes, the voice acting and even the majority of the writing. The story, although cliché, I enjoyed. You’ve seen it before, but it was clearly handled, for the most part, with much care and attention. However, the gameplay will be unpardonably messy for some, while others will be able to get through it with some effort. It’s a situation where the 8-10 hour campaign is too short for the story to cover everything it should, yet long enough for what’s on offer in the gameplay department. What isn...

MMORPGChristopher Coke

7.2/10

Everyone loves dwarves. They’re the lovable sidekick, the violent Scotsman with a heart of gold, and if you need beard advice, that’s pretty much their only hobby outside of mining and blacksmithing. In the world of fantasy fiction, they’re a race of compatriots, rarely ever starring in their own adventure. Until now, that is.

GameWatcherAmanda Zelauskas

7/10

For $40, I feel like THQ Nordic might have an idea on their hands. If there was to be an integrated loot system, updates to the movement system, and general bug tweaks, I would be open to playing the game more. I love single player games and was really excited to try this out. However, I feel a little underwhelmed. It’s fun, and it has opportunity, but right now I feel like I was left with a half empty plate.

DualShockersTyler Fischer

6.5/10

The Dwarves has a lot of potential. If it was made on a AAA budget, I believe it could have been one of the best games this year. But it wasn't. I thoroughly enjoyed my 15 hours with it, but I'm also well aware of its numerous, easily identifiable, shortcomings. If you're a dwarf connoisseur, then I can recommend this game. If you enjoy fantasy RPGs, and don't mind tactical (though it's hardly that) combat, then I can also recommend this game. But if you don't particularly love either of these things, then The Dwarves from KING Art Games, may not be the dwarves for you.

WCCFtechFrancesco De Meo

6.3/10

Dwarves are interesting folks. They are rowdy, loud, drink a lot of beer and take pride in their luscious beards and centuries old traditions. Thinking of well mannered, learned dwarves is almost absurd, but getting to know such a character would certainly prove an interesting experience. That's exactly what The Dwarves offers: a charming main character who learns more about his race as he journeys to the land of Girdlegard to save the realm from annihilation.

IGNLeif Johnson

6.2/10

The Dwarves boasts a strong story that's taken from a bestselling novel, and it generally honors that lineage with a cast of likable and ably voiced characters. It's a good foundation, but unfortunately it's not strong enough to make up for the deficiencies of its gameplay, which include unfulfilling RPG elements and a stubborn camera.

GamePressureChristopher Mysiak

6/10

We’ve been keeping a close eye on King Art Games ever since Jakub Rozalski decided to entrust them with the development of Iron Harvest. The Dwarves can be seen as an exam of the studio’s capabilities. The results, however, are less than promising...

KeenGamerMichael Keener

6/10

When 1 of the 6 Magi who have sworn to protect and maintain peace goes rouge, killing the other 5 and threatening the land of Girdlegard, it's up to a humble and kind dwarven blacksmith to grab some some acquaintances and try to save the day. The game focuses on large army battles and the will of the dwarves to survive against all odds.

Playstation LifestyleTyler Treese

5/10

Check out our The Dwarves Review PS4 to find out how the real-time strategy game works on consoles.

TheSixthAxisDave Irwin

5/10

There’s a lot of love that went into the creation of The Dwarves but the glimmers of brilliance are dulled by the numerous problems with the combat, as well as the conflicting nature of the narrative with the few moments where you are able to make your own choices. Chances are those who will enjoy this game the most are fans of the books, but it’s a largely forgettable game for everyone else.

Gaming NexusChapel Collins

4.9/10

A good story with good cinematics held captive by terrible performance and bad gameplay. There are some good narrative moments in The Dwarves, but they aren't worth suffering through the game. Just read the book its based on.

TechRaptorPatrick Perrault

4.5/10

While The Dwarves is an excellent story-based experience, the gameplay surrounding it serves to quickly sour most of the enjoyment that can be found, and most fans would be better off rereading the books.