Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In "Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds," players enter the realm of Aarde to confront an ancient entity threatening humanity. With turn-based combat inspired by classic RPGs, players must assemble a diverse party and utilize each member's unique abilities in tactical battles. The game offers a rich narrative with meaningful choices, immersing players in a meticulously designed world filled with lore and vibrant environments.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story18 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The pixel art graphics are beautifully detailed and vibrant, creating an engaging visual experience.
  • The game features a rich story with interesting characters and lore, making exploration and dialogue enjoyable.
  • Combat is fun and strategic, allowing for character customization and diverse playstyles, reminiscent of classic CRPGs like Divinity: Original Sin.
  • The combat system can feel simplistic, with enemies often targeting the weakest party member, leading to repetitive encounters.
  • There are some quality of life issues, such as unclear quest markers and a lack of visual indicators for important items and locations.
  • As an early access title, the game has some bugs and lacks certain features, like controller support and voice acting, which could enhance the overall experience.
  • story53 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging world-building, featuring a mix of dark themes and humor that keeps players invested. Players appreciate the rich lore and character interactions, although some express a desire for improved quest tracking and voice acting to enhance immersion. Overall, the narrative is described as intriguing and promising, with a strong potential for future content development.

    • “The characters are likeable and the world is beautiful, but make no mistake, there is a sinister story behind all that.”
    • “Writing/story - the vast majority of the game's story is dark, brooding, and brutal, though they add more than enough humor into it to keep it on the fun side of things without leaning so heavily into it to break the immersion.”
    • “The story is rich with lore, and you can tell a lot of thought went into creating a setting that feels alive.”
    • “The writing/story is dark, brooding, and brutal, though they add enough humor to keep it fun without breaking immersion.”
    • “The dialog options in the game felt as though they had little impact on the story or the events that happened in the game.”
    • “The only downside for me is that there are too many texts to read; some lore books and quests are really text-based, requiring you to read to understand the lore and stories.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming pixel art style, which is both visually appealing and well-executed. Many players appreciate the attention to detail in character animations and environments, noting that the graphics enhance the overall experience. While some users suggest improvements for larger screens, the consensus is that the art style is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's allure.

    • “I like the graphics, both the pixel art style and the character art, and the story seems like it holds a lot of promise.”
    • “The pixel graphics are lovely.”
    • “It has beautiful pixel-art visuals, in both maps, items, and characters, with every movement/action/skill having its own animation.”
    • “The locations are beautiful, although it took me some time to get used to the graphics, and I feel a constant urge to zoom out.”
    • “One thing is a must: to adapt the graphics to big screens. Knowing this is a game where you are going to spend a lot of time reading, I guess the pixel graphics should be smoother for big screens and resolutions.”
    • “Normally, I'm turned off by pixel art, but the use of modern rendering techniques for lighting and VFX does wonders for the pixel art style.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring streamlined mechanics and a strong emphasis on detail, reminiscent of classic RPGs and influenced by titles like Divinity: Original Sin 2. However, some players feel that certain mechanics, such as the examine function and crafting recipes, lack clear explanations and could benefit from better integration into the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of pixel art aesthetics, engaging combat, and exploration elements contributes to a promising and enjoyable RPG experience.

    • “Early access review: gameplay is like BG3 but with great old school inspired pixel art.”
    • “Very streamlined gameplay throughout with obvious attention to every detail.”
    • “Fantastic personality, incredible attention to detail, deep gameplay that is challenging and feels honest.”
    • “Recipes: I really hope we get more recipes and that they become an important part of the gameplay, as in you need to actually cook things to make battles less challenging instead of just hoarding a bunch of crafting items and never using them, which takes me to my last issue.”
    • “A lot of the same gameplay mechanics.”
    • “A lot of the same gameplay mechanics.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to create a whimsical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is catchy and reminiscent of classic titles, contributing to a fleshed-out world without becoming repetitive. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its art and narrative effectively.

    • “The music is absolutely beautiful, bringing my brain back to such classic games as Suikoden and the mainline Final Fantasy franchise.”
    • “The world feels fleshed out and the music is great.”
    • “Overall review: an incredibly detailed and customizable RPG with beautiful art and music.”
    • “I am not hugely a music person, so I don't feel qualified to provide much feedback on it, but it wasn't vexing or painful and seemed to me to provide a really appropriate whimsical atmosphere of adventure.”
    • “The music fits, and so far I am not sick of any repeating songs like I have on other games.”
    • “Artistic direction, narration, and music: all these elements blend together seamlessly.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-balanced, providing a lighthearted contrast to its dark and brutal story without disrupting immersion. Players appreciate the clever writing, engaging dialogues, and amusing item descriptions, which enhance the overall experience without being overwhelming.

    • “The vast majority of the game's story is dark, brooding, and brutal, though they add more than enough humor into it to keep it on the fun side of things without leaning so heavily into it to break the immersion.”
    • “Well thought-out lore and characters, good dialogues, just the right amount of humor, engaging combat, all interesting quests... there is much to appreciate here.”
    • “The descriptions of some items and objects are pretty funny.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviewers note that while the itemization is a strong feature, the game would benefit from a more in-depth character development system and complex combat mechanics. The pixel art and HD character design are praised, but there is a desire for greater customization options to enhance character growth.

    • “Customization and character development are key features that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The character development system is engaging and allows for meaningful progression throughout the game.”
    • “The combination of excellent pixel art and HD character design adds depth to the character development experience.”
    • “Itemization is the main selling point here, and it's good enough, but it could be complemented by a more in-depth character development system and somewhat more complex combat.”
    • “Customization and character development are lacking in depth.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of combat and character progression to be simplistic and somewhat tedious, often resulting in battles that feel repetitive, especially on normal difficulty where encounters typically last 2-5 rounds. There is a general consensus that the game could benefit from added depth to enhance the experience.

    • “Combat and character progression is fairly simplistic and can both be a little tedious - needs just a tad more depth.”
    • “On normal difficulty, my combats were typically 2-5 rounds which seemed a bit tedious.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as whimsical and adventurous, with music that complements the experience without being intrusive or bothersome. Overall, it creates an engaging and fitting backdrop for the gameplay.

    • “I am not hugely a music person, so I don't feel qualified to provide much feedback on it, but it wasn't vexing or painful. It seemed to me to provide a really appropriate whimsical atmosphere of adventure.”
    • “The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere was dull and failed to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
    • “I found the atmosphere to be quite lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly without significant issues.

    • “Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
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Play time

12hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
2-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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