Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!
46 Total Reviews
44 Positive Reviews
2 Negative Reviews
Positive Score
Brány Skeldalu has garnered a total of 46 reviews, with 44 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
92 minutes
Tried to changed ini file to set my own resolution always defaults to same resolotion.
No mini map in steam version.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
207 minutes
Brings back memories :) The code base was updated to run on anything, yet Mr. Rohlik only published the Windows version to Steam :) Ah well, that's part of the charm I guess.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2216 minutes
You will not be able to finish the game without reading external guides because gameplay is not intuitive.
It would be good for someone who is genius and wants spend lot of time on it.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 6
Negative
Playtime:
462 minutes
Awesome. If you have any nostalgia or are just interested in classic style cRPGs, this is a great entry. It's got all the classic feel of a Wizardry/Might & Magic type, but a surprisingly good UI that makes it relatively easy to jump into without having to fight with an archaic interface.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
3542 minutes
Jsem nadšený! Hru jsem hrával v 16ti a tehdy jsem neměl trpělivost ji dohrát. Je úžasné, že i po tolika letech je tak hratelná, v ovládání a budování postav velice jednoduchá a zároveň propracovaná. Asi jsem prostě na Brány Skeldalu dozrál až teď. Jediné, co mi trochu vadí, jsou občasné záseky na hlavolamu, anebo různé skryté chodby, na které se asi bez návodu nenarazí. Vůbec celkově bez návodu je hra extrémně těžká.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1338 minutes
Absolute classic to Czech players, but I would also recommend to every fan of old school RPGs, especially dungen crawlers, or if you want a simple game to get into (it gets difficult eventually, if it's your first time around, but it's such a lovely game environment to visit, I'm sure you'll have fun).
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1594 minutes
Fun throwback. Very unclear on story and what to do in the game but fun to figure out some stuff. I got stuck in the story and just grew tired of trying to figure out what to do eventually. Maybe the wonky translations didn't help. Still fun up until that!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
325 minutes
Old school dungeon crawler that is not giving anything for free. Enemies are not easy (from the start), some puzzles are difficult to figure out. If you like old school difficult dungeon crawlers give it a shot. For its time the game has interesting game design aspects that would be nice in contemporary RPGs as well. Class-less characters or party splitting as examples.
Considered as cult classic in Czech and to this day one of my favorite RPGs
This release makes the game work on current systems but expect original UI and controls, that might need some getting used to
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
607 minutes
One day randomly scrolling through steam finding this gem ? for few bucks ? oh dayum instant buy and finally legally owning this gem without having to go through loops of fixing it, making it work on modern hardware. to play in windowed mode because it could not handle modern resolution on full screen.
Basically a little czech made dungeon crawler with clever story, tight mechanics and pretty nice hand driven animations. Its old and its not for everyone but if you have a knack for adventure and you have a bit of patience and wit then this is a game to enjoy. I usually rename the three heroes to my and my friends names and we pretend that we are in this adventure together as i stream it to them.
I love that its translated fairly well to english, Just missing the little launcher that allowed us to also install custom stories and change some settings. Its cheap, tasty and i love it.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
871 minutes
This is definitely old skool as it does not hold your hand at all. While it has an automap (which is nice - it allows adding your own notes) it does not have any quest journal per se, just a "notebook" that some quest information is copied into. It would be nice if the conversations that are important to the overall quest were copied into it as well, but it is an older game and as such doesn't have a lot of the QoL aspects we're used to with newer games.
The combat is solid and character development as well. I've only had to go back to an older save once...not because of a bug, but because I spent all my money on training my characters but not on "ghost swords" which are essentially the only way to reasonably kill one of the areas monsters. Not a huge deal as I only lost about an hour, but still a bit frustrating .
In any case, it's a great little game and fun for what it is. I'm guessing I'm only about half way through. Thankfully there are a couple of guides to help you figure a few things out as there were a couple of tricky/hidden things that would have taken awhile to sort through without them. I think I'm getting lazy/spoiled in my old-er age lol.
In any case, if you like older RPGs that don't hold your hand and have a decent amount of detail to them then this is a good buy. It's not expensive either so price shouldn't stop you. I'd give it a solid 7/10.
Enjoy!
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Brány Skeldalu Steam Achievements
Brány Skeldalu offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 9 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
First Kill
You won your first combat.
All Party
You have completed party.
Game Finished
You won the game.
Eternal Fire
You have obtained the Eternal Fire.
Water from Queen Mithel's Fountain
You have obtained the Water from Queen Mithel's fountain.
Windy Hammer
You have obtained Windy Hammer.
Heart of the Earth
You have obtained Heart of the Earth.
Orc's Treasure
You have obtained Orc's Treasure.
Scroll of the Thought of Victory
You have obtained Scroll of the Thought of Victory.
Brány Skeldalu Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 @3.00 GHz / AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: any
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Brány Skeldalu Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 @3.00 GHz / AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: any
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Brány Skeldalu has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
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