Memories of a Vagabond

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"Memories of a Vagabond" is an open-world, action RPG set in a sprawling, procedurally generated world. Players assume the role of a wandering mercenary, completing quests, battling monsters, and uncovering the game's deep lore. With a focus on player freedom and emergent storytelling, each playthrough is unique.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 398 reviews

story44 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Reminiscent of classic turn-based RPGs, appealing to fans of old-school games.
Unique class-switching mechanic upon death adds an interesting twist to gameplay.
Decent graphics and soundtrack enhance the nostalgic experience.

Very short gameplay, typically completed in 2-4 hours, leaving players wanting more.
Weak story and dialogue, often feeling cliché and poorly written.
Combat mechanics lack depth, with many skills feeling useless and unbalanced.

story
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
12%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its dark and evolving narrative reminiscent of classic RPGs, while others criticize it for being short, clichéd, and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the predictability of the plot and poor dialogue, leading to a general consensus that while the story has potential, it ultimately falls flat due to its brevity and lack of originality. Overall, the narrative may engage some players, but it often leaves a desire for more substantial development and complexity.
- “The story is dark, mysterious, and constantly evolving, offering a solid adventure for fans of old-school RPGs.”
- “Memories of a Vagabond is a game telling the story of a man who loses his beloved.”
- “The story is beautifully told, the gameplay is simple, yes, but still very enjoyable.”
- “The game's story is really not the part of the game I enjoy, since it's a generic predictable 'boy meets and loses girl' story with a somewhat predictable ending.”
- “Sadly, for an RPG, its story is terribly, terribly weak. Not only is it basically one cliché after the other, but the actual narrative is amateurish with short, shallow dialogues that are dull at best.”
- “The story is just incoherent and I barely understood what my goal was.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
60%
5%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its creative mechanics and high replayability, particularly the unique resurrection and class-switching features. However, many reviewers criticize it for being generic, unpolished, and lacking depth, with a short playtime of around 3-5 hours and basic turn-based combat that fails to challenge or engage. Overall, while there are interesting elements, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel more like a standard RPG Maker title.
- “It's perfect for players looking for high replayability and creative class mechanics.”
- “This turn-based RPG offers an interesting take on the death mechanics, allowing players to switch bodies (classes) before reviving.”
- “Everything: gameplay, characters, world, RPG elements, everything makes me want to play more and more.”
- “Dull gameplay, uninspiring story, and outdated graphics.”
- “How this game managed to get 'very positive' reviews on Steam is beyond me; the gameplay is really unpolished, with many useless skills and classes. Characters are just bland, they join your party just because the game says so, and never speak or have any kind of characterization. The whole game seems made by a 12-year-old kid.”
- “The gameplay seemed somewhat unresponsive, particularly in menus. Being an RPG, this wasn't game-breaking, but still slightly annoying throughout the game.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
The music in the game is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with many reviewers praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted that it may not be groundbreaking for RPG Maker standards, the soundtrack is described as catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gaming experience. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's standout features, despite some criticisms regarding other aspects of gameplay and story.
- “It reminded me a lot of 90’s Japanese visual kei music like Malice Mizer’s later material, or Moi Dix Mois.”
- “The music is a noteworthy strength of the game, generally being catchy, exciting, or otherwise appropriate for the given circumstances.”
- “The soundtrack is nice and did hum along to some of the music that played in the background while I was playing.”
- “Another RPG Maker game, so I shouldn't expect much, but there are pretty good games on that engine. This one has low resolution, blurred graphics, stretched visuals, and almost no sounds other than the main music. The clunky movement makes it feel like most RPG Maker games, and overall it fails to spark interest to keep playing. Just another game on that engine.”
- “I turned off the music and it stayed on.”
- “Some of the music made me want to sleep.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
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The graphics of the game are generally described as average to decent, often reminiscent of classic RPG Maker titles, with a mix of pixel art and nostalgic aesthetics. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them charming, others criticize them as outdated or lacking in quality, particularly when viewed in full screen. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia but may not appeal to those seeking modern visual standards.
- “The game features really nice old school Nintendo style graphics, interesting maps (including villages, cemeteries, castles, mines, monastery) and a wide range of enemies to fight.”
- “But I do commend the game for its nice aesthetic and animations, and how smooth the game runs on my laptop.”
- “The graphics remind me of the old days of Final Fantasy, the music fits with the ambiance of this simple game, the story is fun, but it is so damned short!”
- “Dull gameplay, uninspiring story, and outdated graphics.”
- “The graphics itself is the same as in the game with RPG Maker.”
- “The game looks decent graphically but I can't help but feel the developer just used the default pack for an RPG, which felt like it was just made with RPG Maker (badly).”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of clever writing and amusing dialogue, with several funny moments that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, others criticize the writing quality, suggesting it may appeal more to a younger audience. Overall, the game features a blend of humor that, despite its shortcomings, adds charm to the short RPG experience.
- “This game inspired me to play more RPGs, but mainly the game is short, funny, and fun.”
- “Both are short simple RPGs with humorous premises, clever writing, and refined battle systems that are pretty interesting.”
- “Good old school RPG, even though it's short it had quite a bit of funny moments in it.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
13%
50%
Overall, players find that grinding is minimal in this game, with many noting that it is not necessary to complete the main objectives. The combat is straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for beginners, while the enjoyable gameplay and varied environments contribute to a positive experience without the typical grind associated with RPGs.
- “It's short and easy, but it's a nice change of pace. It's not grindy; the music does a lot for the ambiance, and the class-changing and death systems are really interesting concepts that other games could take notes from.”
- “The game is easy to play and suitable for beginners in this genre. The combat system is pretty straightforward, and there is almost no grinding (unless you really want to buy that house that you absolutely don’t need for 10,000 bucks). The environment is varied and richly decorated, pleasing to look at.”
- “The game isn't tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I don't feel like grinding through many low-level opponents to try to beat the arena bosses, but I'm curious about what happens if you complete it.”
- “The combat is very mediocre and somewhat tedious, with many of the party's abilities being pretty useless.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players appreciate the high replayability and creative class mechanics, others feel the game lacks sufficient engagement to warrant multiple playthroughs, despite the presence of a new game+ option.
- “It’s perfect for players looking for high replayability and creative class mechanics.”
- “Plus, I suspect there’s a bit of replayability, based on how the ending played out for me.”
- “Don't see much replay value at the time in spite of it having a new game + option.”
- “There's not really any replayability with the game.”
- “I suspect there’s a bit of replayability based on how the ending played out for me, but this game didn’t engage me enough to make me pursue another ending.”
- “I don't see much replay value at this time, despite it having a New Game+ option.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting various glitches, including game-breaking bugs and frequent freezes, particularly on older systems like Windows Vista 64. Many players encountered issues such as screen freezes and graphical anomalies, which significantly detracted from the overall experience.
- “It is very buggy, and I found a game-breaking glitch that allowed me to make infinite money.”
- “Was unplayable for me on Windows Vista 64 and freezes within 30 seconds of startup.”
- “A number of glitches existed, and in the short time it took to complete the game, I encountered the screen freezing after a scripted puzzle moved the screen, rain that carried over to other areas (including inside a shop and houses), etc.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive old-school feel, complemented by great music and atmospheric backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtracks effectively match the game's tone, contributing to a captivating storytelling environment.
- “The game itself is perfect; it contains all RPG goodies with great music and atmospheric backgrounds.”
- “A few of the music tracks sounded pretty good and overall matched the atmosphere well.”
- “The atmosphere is just a class; super story and generally it all perfectly.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, particularly through the character of a mercenary who is deeply invested in aiding a village, which adds depth to the narrative. Additionally, the game evokes nostalgia for classic turn-based RPGs, enhancing the emotional connection for fans of the genre.
- “A mercenary joins your party to help you because he is emotionally invested in helping this village.”
- “This game made me feel nostalgic for classic turn-based RPGs, as it feels like a throwback to the good old role-playing games from back in the day!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is largely limited to the main character, with minimal growth for supporting characters, aside from a brief and vague backstory involving a bunny girl that leaves players wanting more clarity. While the character design is visually appealing, the lack of depth in character arcs detracts from the overall experience.
- “There is almost no character development besides the main character, with the exception of a short story at the start involving the bunny girl, which is not explained in detail and raises more questions.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with reviewers likening it to a low-effort project aimed solely at generating quick profits, using basic assets and lacking originality.
- “A simple, mash-attack RPG Maker piece of shovelware made with Creative Commons sprites in a 14-year-old's basement on a Sunday afternoon for a quick cash grab.”