The Wagadu Chronicles
- December 4, 2023
- Twin Drums
Get on Steam"The Wagadu Chronicles is a sandbox MMORPG that allows players to freely customize their skills and appearance for role play. The game features a player-driven economy where everything is crafted by players, from weapons to village buildings. Compete with guilds to claim and upgrade villages in this open-world game filled with spirits and turn-based tactical combat."
Reviews
- The game features a unique African-inspired setting and beautiful art style that sets it apart from other MMOs.
- There is a strong potential for role-playing and community interaction, with a focus on crafting and social dynamics.
- The developers have shown passion and commitment to improving the game, and the community is supportive and engaged.
- The game suffers from poor execution, with many bugs, a lack of polish, and a tedious gameplay experience characterized by slow gathering and combat.
- Character customization is severely limited, with preset names and a lack of gender options, which detracts from the role-playing experience.
- The presence of a cash shop in an early alpha state raises concerns about monetization and the overall direction of the game.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as minimal and lacking depth, primarily revolving around basic fetch quests and crafting tasks that feel repetitive and uninspired. Players encounter a bare-bones tutorial system that fails to effectively communicate objectives, leading to confusion about quest requirements and crafting mechanics. Overall, the narrative elements seem underdeveloped, with little engagement beyond simple task completion.
“The game has some bare-bones tutorial which is just tell, don't show, and then has an ancestor quest it doesn't tell you about, which is the real tutorial.”
“There are craft trees, quest series, combat, and skill systems in place.”
“On the second island, you can craft stuff you have the materials for randomly whenever the ancestor quest decides to, which is good in theory.”
“The game has a very bare-bones tutorial that just tells you what to do without showing you, and then introduces an ancestor quest that serves as the real tutorial.”
“The quests are overly simplistic, often just involving delivering items back and forth between characters without any engaging story or context.”
“The quest design lacks depth, with many tasks feeling like fetch quests that don't contribute to a meaningful narrative.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful art style, which many players find captivating and well-suited to the game's fantasy theme. Users appreciate the attention to detail in the artwork, suggesting that a significant investment has been made in its visual presentation, creating a warm and inviting environment for gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience of the game.
“The art style of the game can only be described as beautiful, and the music is really well-composed and suited for the game.”
“Always wanted to find a game with this aesthetic, and they absolutely delivered.”
“I love the artwork and have enjoyed crafting and questing in a warm, inviting environment.”
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful composition and suitability to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the repetitive nature of the tracks can become grating over time, detracting from the initial enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its cozy and colorful vibe, with an African flair that complements the game's aesthetic.
“The art style of the game can only be described as beautiful, and the music is really well-composed and suited for the game.”
“Its simplistic but not so much so that it feels cheap; it's plenty colorful day and night, and the music fits perfectly.”
“The worldly setting is cozy, and the African flair is evident in the gorgeous soundtrack.”
“The music started to be grating an hour in.”
“The soundtrack quickly became repetitive and dull.”
“I found the music to be overly simplistic and uninspired.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being tedious and non-intuitive, with significant issues such as poor animations, character rubberbanding, and a lack of polish in mechanics like gathering. While some players report improvement in their skills over time, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a frustrating user interface.
“I now understand the game mechanics better and have improved my skills in both crafting and fighting.”
“The gathering mechanic deserves some more polish.”
“The gameplay offers a unique experience that keeps me engaged and motivated to improve.”
“There are a few bugs I encountered, and I think the gathering mechanic deserves some more polish.”
“Animations are terrible, character rubberbanding regularly (no idea where the servers are, but you've got no choice anyway), and the gameplay is so tedious you'd enjoy yourself more just doing chores around your house.”
“Terrible UI, non-intuitive gameplay, very buggy, and to some degree, much of the game is non-functional.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with frustrating animations and frequent character rubberbanding issues. Many feel that the experience is so unenjoyable that it would be preferable to engage in household chores instead.
“It is slow and tedious.”
“Harvesting is tedious and slow.”
“Animations are terrible, character rubberbanding regularly (no idea where the servers are, but you've got no choice anyway), and the gameplay is so tedious you'd enjoy yourself more just doing chores around your house.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting a range of issues including a terrible user interface, non-intuitive gameplay, and numerous bugs that affect overall functionality.
“Terrible UI, non-intuitive gameplay, very buggy, and to some degree, much of the game is non-functional.”
“I don't know what people were expecting if they believe a certain feature is unpolished or buggy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, highlighting the wholesome interactions with others as a refreshing change from typical MMO experiences. This sense of community fosters a positive emotional atmosphere that enhances overall enjoyment.
“My encounters with others were all really wholesome, which I'm not used to in MMOs anymore.”
“The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
“I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the narrative; it resonated with my own experiences.”
