Grim wanderings 2
- September 15, 2021
- Ellinia games
Get on Steam"Grim Wanderings 2" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a dark, atmospheric world. Players must navigate through a series of mysterious rooms and gardens, solving intricate puzzles to uncover the story of the abandoned Ellinia estate. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players will need to use their wits and observation skills to progress through the game's challenging environments.
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Reviews
- Offers a deep and complex RPG experience with a variety of classes, races, and strategic elements.
- Great value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and replayability.
- Unique blend of turn-based strategy and RPG mechanics, reminiscent of classic games like Disciples and Eador.
- Frequent bugs and crashes, particularly on PC, making the game unplayable for some users.
- Steep learning curve with inadequate tutorials and a cumbersome user interface.
- Lack of balance in gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences and reliance on luck.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying loop and strategic battles that, while not overly deep, offer surprising complexity and variety for the price point. Players appreciate the evolving mechanics and the ability to experiment with different builds and team compositions, although there is a learning curve to mastering the damage mechanics and character stats. Overall, the developers have put significant effort into creating engaging gameplay that continues to expand.
“There is enough evidence that the developers put much effort into the gameplay, and as the game evolves, so do the quests, enemies, and your own party.”
“Getting past that, there is surprising depth, and the gameplay loop is pretty satisfying.”
“The gameplay loop and strategic battles aren't terribly deep, but most definitely more than I was expecting for the price point, and there's enough there to keep me wanting to try out various builds and attempt my own gameplay restrictions (Ork Boyz Waaagh! playthrough is next).”
“It might seem initially hard, but once you start to get the hang of the damage mechanics and what kind of stats each character needs on their gear, it becomes a lot easier.”
“Anyway, it took me time to understand the battle mechanics, and the more I played, the better it got.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth and engagement, with some players finding it unimportant compared to gameplay. While there are elements of a well-implemented narrative in the adventure mode, the primary focus remains on combat and mission progression rather than a compelling storyline. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gaming experience for many players.
“An excellent turn-based hybrid tactical strategic game where you lead your squad on missions but you also expand and develop your little kingdom to support the logistics needs of your squad.”
“The story in the adventure mode is well implemented, but the main goal is constant battle, one after another.”
“Story... isn't why I was interested in playing, so I ignored whatever it presented me with.”
“Art, music, story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and unappealing, reminiscent of old Atari styles, while others praised the detailed 2D visuals that harmoniously enhance the game's world and overall experience.
“Firstly, the graphics are good 2D but fit the game.”
“The graphics have a harmonious effect on the world.”
“There is so much detail in the nice graphics and sounds.”
“Horrible, ugly map graphics (some old Atari style) are off-putting and make the game look really cheesy.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable but tends to become repetitive quickly. Some players have reported issues with audio distortion during combat, although this is not seen as a major problem.
“Art, music, story.”
“The music seemed okay but got repetitive fast.”
“I've experienced a bug where the music cuts out and distorts in combat (frequent but not a huge deal) and a crash-to-desktop bug.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for fans of turn-based combat, thanks to its depth, multiple campaigns, and the potential for multiplayer strategy modes. Players appreciate the value for money, suggesting that additional races or classes could further enhance the experience.
“For a game under ten dollars, it has depth and replay value, making it a must for any turn-based combat fan.”
“The multiplayer strategy mode would be a great way to make and then lose friends in bitter defeats, and multiple campaigns for adventure mode would extend the replay value beyond its already incredible value.”
“Even new races or classes could be added to further enhance the replay value.”
“Multiplayer strategy mode would be a great way to make and then lose friends in bitter defeats, and multiple campaigns for adventure mode would extend the replay value beyond its already ridiculous value.”
“Even races or classes could be added in to extend the replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features extensive character development, offering a deep ruleset with a variety of classes and races to explore. Players can engage in intricate customization and enjoy a wealth of content as they navigate a large strategy-based map.
“This game combines a deep ruleset with tons of classes and races to tinker with, intricate character development, and plenty of content to explore as you navigate a huge strategy-based map!”
“The character development is quite extensive, with lots to do.”
“As stated, this game combines a deep ruleset with tons of classes and races to tinker with, intricate character development, plenty of content and things to see and do as you move around and make moves on a huge strategy-based map!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unbalanced, often exacerbated by a frustrating user interface. While the rewards and successes can be satisfying, the process is marred by unclear difficulties related to class and equipment limitations.
“As it is, it is tedious and unbalanced, with a UI that causes headaches - albeit with fantastic ideas that really make me want to like it.”
“Rewarding in the payoffs and successes, but also tedious and at times, seemingly difficult for no clear reason (such as the class/skill and armor/weapon limitations, etc).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for fans of RPGs and SRPGs, offering solid character building and team optimization mechanics, making it a worthwhile choice for collectors and enthusiasts of the genre.
“If you enjoy RPGs, SRPGs, character building, team optimization, or collecting, this game is a great choice.”
“The optimization mechanics allow for deep customization of characters and strategies, making every playthrough unique.”
“I love how the game encourages team optimization, rewarding players for thoughtful character combinations and strategies.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with users indicating that their experiences are more serious than comedic, suggesting that the intended humor may not resonate with players.
