Landonia

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Landonia is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by ocanaday and was released on January 7, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Developed by a one-man team, Landonia is a single-player, turn-based RPG that includes exploration, loot, factions, level grinding, and class-based progression. Your characters can interact with each other to help -- or stop -- each other in the land of Landonia!

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a surprising amount of content, exploration, and depth for a solo developer, including diverse classes, races, skills, and quests.
It captures the charm and atmosphere of classic old-school RPGs with satisfying character progression, loot gathering, and combat mechanics.
The soundtrack is well-chosen and enhances the overall immersive experience, while the developer provides frequent updates and improvements.

The game is in early access with rough and inconsistent visuals, cluttered UI, awkward controls, and a steep learning curve that can confuse new players.
There are stability and performance issues including crashes and repetitive error codes which affect gameplay experience.
Some game systems such as the map, quest tracking, and spell targeting feel clunky or incomplete, and permanent death combined with unclear tutorials can frustrate players.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a strong foundation with a satisfying loop of gathering loot, leveling up, and character progression, creating an engaging and relaxing experience. While the mechanics are well-explained initially, the game becomes more open-ended and occasionally confusing, with some technical issues like crashes. Overall, the combat and progression systems contribute to a fantastic gameplay experience.
- “There is still room for growth, but the foundation is strong and the gameplay kept me engaged far longer than I expected.”
- “The gameplay loop—gathering loot, leveling up, and slowly feeling your characters get stronger—is incredibly satisfying and perfect for a chill, relaxing gaming session.”
- “The character progression system and combat mechanics make for a fantastic gaming experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is notably enhanced by a brilliantly chosen soundtrack that adds depth and complements the experience. Additionally, it effectively captures the nostalgic feel of classic RPGs, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable ambiance.
- “An unexpected highlight is the soundtrack, which is brilliantly chosen and adds massive layers to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is also surprisingly well chosen and adds a lot to the atmosphere.”
- “It’s a fun game that successfully captures the atmosphere of classic RPGs.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised as a standout feature, with a brilliantly chosen soundtrack that significantly enhances the game’s atmosphere. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a primary reason to experience the game.
- “An unexpected highlight is the soundtrack, which is brilliantly chosen and adds massive layers to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is also surprisingly well chosen and adds a lot to the atmosphere.”
- “I'm recommending this one purely for the music.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the story and quests difficult to follow due to lack of markers, logs, and clear directions, leading to confusion and frustration. Many quests feel unfinished or unclear, impacting the overall narrative experience.
- “For story, I got lost as there are no markers or logs, and some directions are hard to follow.”
- “I didn't get very far on exploration, but I did notice that the quests are a little hard to follow.”
- “Really broken game; quests are either unfinished (all those mentions about runes) or I was just too dumb to find or understand them.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is reminiscent of classic RPGs, offering a nostalgic experience focused on exploration and character customization. Players can enjoy traditional grinding mechanics while building their party and freely exploring the world.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally rough and inconsistent, with unpolished visuals and hard-to-read fonts. These issues contribute to a less polished and occasionally frustrating visual experience.
- “Visuals and fonts are still quite rough, unpolished, and inconsistent in certain areas.”
- “The game has serious issues, the visuals are rough and inconsistent, the fonts are hard to read.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent crashes and recurring error codes, indicating that its performance and optimization require significant improvement.
- “Stability issues: the game is prone to occasional crashes and repetitive error codes, meaning performance and optimization still need serious work.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and broken features negatively impacting the overall experience.
- “Game is broken and buggy.”