Grim wanderings 2

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

A hidden gem for fans of old school RPGs, offering deep gameplay with a variety of classes and races.
The game features two distinct modes (Adventure and Strategy) that provide different gameplay experiences, enhancing replayability.
Despite some initial difficulty, players find the game rewarding and engaging once they grasp the mechanics and character development.

The game suffers from critical bugs, including crashes and black screens, which hinder the overall experience.
The user interface is clunky and outdated, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome.
Many players feel the game lacks balance and depth in its mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience without a compelling story.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The gameplay offers a surprisingly satisfying loop with strategic battles that, while not deeply complex, provide enough depth to encourage experimentation with various builds and team compositions. Players appreciate the evolving mechanics and the effort put into the gameplay, noting that mastering the damage mechanics and character stats enhances the experience over time. Overall, the game delivers a fresh and engaging gameplay experience, especially considering its price point.
- “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).”
- “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.”
- “There are more gameplay mechanics still to come, at least as far as I've seen in strategy play.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth and engagement, with some players finding it unimportant to their overall experience. While the adventure mode features a well-implemented narrative, many players feel that the primary focus is on combat and mission progression rather than storytelling. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay for most users.
- “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.”
- “Story... isn't why I was interested in playing, so I ignored whatever it presented me with.”
- “The story in the adventure mode is well implemented, but the main goal is constant battle, one after another.”
- “Art, music, story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding the old Atari-style map graphics off-putting and cheesy, while others appreciate the good 2D graphics that harmoniously fit the game's world and are rich in detail. Overall, the visual presentation seems to evoke strong opinions, ranging from negative to positive.
- “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 (some old Atari style) map graphics are off-putting and make the game look really cheesy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
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.
- “The music beautifully complements the art and story, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the gameplay, making every moment feel more epic and engaging.”
- “The combination of art, music, and story creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “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.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for fans of turn-based combat, thanks to its depth, multiple campaigns in adventure mode, and the potential for multiplayer strategy modes. Players appreciate the value for money, suggesting that additional races or classes could further enhance the experience. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile investment for those seeking long-term engagement.
- “For a game under ten dollars, it has depth and replay value, which makes it a must for any turn-based combat fan.”
- “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 (fun/time+money).”
- “Mp 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 (fun/time+money).”
- “Even races or classes could be added in to extend the replay value.”
- “So for a game under ten dollars, it has depth and replay value which makes it a must for any turn-based combat fan.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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 have plenty of content to experience 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, offering a variety of options and activities.”
- “The character development is quite extensive, with lots to do.”
- “The character development is quite extensive, with lots to do.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unbalanced, often exacerbated by a frustrating user interface. While there are rewarding payoffs and innovative ideas that enhance the experience, the grinding can feel unnecessarily difficult due 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).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game is well-received, particularly appealing to fans of RPGs, SRPGs, character building, and team optimization, making it a worthwhile choice for those who enjoy these elements.
- “If you like RPGs, SRPGs, character building, team optimization, or collecting, it's a good pickup.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players expressing that their experiences do not align with the intended comedic elements. Overall, the humor fails to resonate, leaving players feeling that it falls flat.

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