Arcane Wilds

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Arcane Wilds offers a new perspective on the RTS genre, blending Wild West fantasy with survival gameplay. Harvested resources remain localized at their gathering sites, requiring strategic transportation for use, and opening tactical opportunities to steal from enemies. Navigate procedurally generated maps, face mystical creatures, and cooperate with friends to thrive in this innovative twist on …

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Unique resource-stealing mechanic adds a fresh and chaotic element to gameplay.
Engaging co-op missions and strong mod support enhance replayability and community involvement.
Promising indie title with a solid foundation and potential for future updates and improvements.

Lack of a global resource pool and limited custom game options hinder strategic gameplay.
User interface issues and absence of essential RTS features make the game feel incomplete.
Combat and overall content are considered average, leading to a lackluster experience for some players.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Arcane Wilds revolves around evolving and upgrading your home base while engaging in cooperative missions with friends, reminiscent of the co-op mode in Starcraft 2. Players enjoy the dynamic of tackling increasingly difficult missions together, alongside the option for custom skirmishes against other players or AI with three main factions. Overall, the narrative experience is enhanced by the collaborative gameplay and mission variety.
- “It's a lot of fun to play missions with friends, upgrade your home island base, and to see how high you can set the difficulty and still beat the mission.”
- “I love the missions in this game, jump in with your friends and do some co-op missions!”
- “Arcane Wilds is an RTS that focuses on co-op missions similar to the co-op mode in StarCraft 2.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- “The narrative fails to provide a compelling reason to care about the missions or the characters.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic RTS titles like Age of Empires 3, featuring a unique homebase mechanic and an innovative resource-stealing system that promises chaotic multiplayer experiences. Players find the singleplayer campaign engaging and the gameplay loop addictive, making it a fun and fresh take on the genre. Overall, the mechanics contribute to a highly enjoyable RTS experience.
- “The demo won me over with its fresh take on some core RTS mechanics.”
- “I haven’t tried multiplayer yet, but the resource-stealing mechanic must result in fantastically chaotic and exciting games!”
- “The singleplayer is really fun, the gameplay loop is addicting and multiplayer with friends is great!”