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Sydney's World

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77%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, grinding
89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Sydney's World is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Wise Dad Games and was released on February 1, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story19 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Sydney's World features a heartwarming story with engaging characters and moral lessons, making it suitable for a family-friendly audience.
  • The game includes enjoyable voice acting, particularly from the main character, Sydney, which enhances the overall immersion and experience.
  • The gameplay is accessible for younger players, with straightforward mechanics and a focus on exploration and problem-solving rather than grinding.
  • The RPG Maker graphics and character designs are considered mediocre and may not appeal to all players, particularly those expecting high-quality visuals.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues, especially at the beginning, where the story introduces many characters too quickly, leading to confusion.
  • Some gameplay elements, such as trial-and-error puzzles and a lack of auto-save features, can frustrate players, particularly younger ones.
  • story
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally well-received, particularly for its heartwarming themes and imaginative elements, making it suitable for a younger audience. However, some reviewers noted issues with pacing and character development, especially in the beginning, which may leave older players feeling unsatisfied. Overall, while the narrative is engaging and filled with moral lessons, it lacks depth and can feel disjointed at times, making it more of a charming adventure than a deeply immersive experience.

    • “The story revolves around a young girl out to save her father from an evil wizard from another world.”
    • “Sydney’s world has perfectly combined education, a rich story, important values, and entertainment, all the while making it safe for a younger audience.”
    • “The tale being told throughout this game is rich and deep with a 'bedtime story' feel to it which quickly captivates an audience.”
    • “But for older audiences, you might find the story and characters shallow and not deep enough.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story has a few serious flaws.”
    • “The beginning part of the story is the weakest part, where the pacing is very fast, many characters are shown with little introduction, and there's no room for the player to breathe and figure out what's going on.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre while others praise its variety and ability to enhance the mood of different scenes. Many highlight the pleasant soundtrack and effective use of voice acting, which contribute to the game's overall charm and engagement. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect, with memorable themes that complement the gameplay experience.

    • “A simple game with a heartwarming story, snazzy music, and fun elements.”
    • “The music throughout the game is pleasant and varies depending on the chapter/scene, helping to encapsulate the mood and surroundings.”
    • “The music is wonderful, with many scenes having their own themes and ambiance.”
    • “As for the soundtrack and sound effects, I find them mediocre.”
    • “The biggest feature in a game, I think, is the music and the voices.”
    • “Bosses brawl to dangerous soundtracks.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of engaging strategy and simple mechanics, appealing to those who appreciate a charming narrative despite some frustrating elements like low-level characters and trial-and-error challenges. While it incorporates classic RPG Maker features, the game offers a family-friendly experience with a focus on storytelling rather than complex mechanics, making it accessible for a wide audience. Overall, it provides a delightful adventure that balances charm with some design flaws.

    • “While it adds variety to gameplay and strategy planning to keep you engaged, unfortunately some characters have a very low level when they join the party, which makes those characters die quickly in combat.”
    • “The gameplay is more like an adventure story set to a JRPG style.”
    • “While it adds variety to gameplay and strategy planning to keep you engaged, unfortunately some characters have very low levels when they join the party, which makes those characters die quickly in combat.”
    • “Alas, it had the urge to include standard RPG Maker gameplay, only with terrible design choices: trial-and-error mazes and death traps, puzzles where the solutions are more like blind guesses, and one of the most unpredictable and random combat systems I have ever encountered.”
    • “If you have the patience to put up with gameplay made out of sheer trial and error, then Sydney’s world can offer you one of the cutest, most charming tales ever put on Steam.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant, colorful artwork and a unique comic style that some players find mismatched, while others appreciate its creativity and ability to convey character narratives effectively. The visuals are described as bright and engaging, with well-designed enemies and bosses that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the artistic direction is praised for its charm and suitability for the target demographic, despite some differing opinions on its appeal to older audiences.

    • “According to my daughter - who might I point out, is actually in the target demographic - the art is perfect, and explains everything you need to know about the characters before they even speak.”
    • “I found this game to have excellent music and sound effects, and the graphics were bright, colorful, creative, and interesting.”
    • “Everything is magical and beautiful from artwork, story to partial voice-acting, just wonderful.”
    • “Although I have no problem with mismatched art styles.”
    • “I'm not a fan of the genre or the art style, and I thought it wouldn't appeal to an older audience.”
    • “Sydney's world pixel graphic JRPG.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, particularly through the charming personalities of main characters like Sydney and Snowball, which resonate well with children. The inclusion of diverse NPC voiceovers and amusing item names further enhances the comedic experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay.

    • “The main characters (notably Sydney and Snowball) are not only humorous, but also have really sweet personalities that will definitely appeal to children.”
    • “While I knew that the developer's real-life daughter had made that contribution to the game, I was surprised to find even more voice-over work from some of the NPCs, which further added humor and diversity to the characters.”
    • “Even the names of the items made me laugh, but in a good way.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its heartwarming story and engaging music, making it suitable for all ages, including young children. Reviewers highlight its wholesome and clean nature, which evokes emotional responses, even from seasoned gamers who typically find it challenging to connect with new titles. Overall, it is recommended for families seeking enjoyable and meaningful gaming experiences.

    • “A simple game with a heartwarming story, snazzy music, and fun elements.”
    • “In this game, you won't find any blood or anything that could damage a child's emotional world, making it suitable for even the youngest players.”
    • “It is good, clean, wholesome family fun that I would recommend to anyone, particularly to those with young children who love good stories.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Sydney's World offers a refreshing take on grinding, making it optional and eliminating random encounters, which sets it apart from many RPG Maker games that require significant grinding. While some players may find the final combat challenging, the overall experience is less grind-heavy, making it a suitable introduction to RPGs for younger audiences.

    • “While many RPG Maker games (even a few RPG Maker games that cost higher than $5) suffer from mediocre combat where a decent amount of grinding is required and players only spam attack/skill with the biggest MP cost, fortunately, Sydney's World does better than that.”
    • “Grinding is optional and there's no random encounter; however, I find combat in the last part of the story/area rather difficult since I always try to avoid combat.”
    • “It is less grindy than usual and is a good introduction to RPGs for younger players.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability due to its narrative-driven nature, which means players are unlikely to revisit it once the story is completed.

    • “The game is a story, and thus doesn’t have any real replay value.”
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Sydney's World is a role playing game.

Sydney's World is available on PC and Windows.

Sydney's World was released on February 1, 2016.

Sydney's World was developed by Wise Dad Games.

Sydney's World has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sydney's World is a single player game.

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