The Wanderer

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The Wanderer is a single player action game. It was developed by Cult Software and was released on January 24, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A unique blend of exploration and strategy. Travel in a handcrafted wasteland and fight mutants underground.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features great atmosphere and artwork, creating an intriguing post-apocalyptic world.
The music is well-composed and enhances the overall experience.
The game has potential for improvement, with recent updates showing that the developers care about player feedback.

Gameplay lacks direction and purpose, making it difficult to understand objectives.
Combat mechanics are confusing and lack clarity, leading to frustration during encounters.
Controls and camera work are cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the feeling of being lost in a post-apocalyptic world. Reviewers appreciate the unique and ambient soundtrack, which contributes to the overall experience, although some express a desire for more engaging gameplay to match the quality of the music.
- “It has a good soundtrack that fits the post-apocalyptic scene.”
- “The ambient sound and music really give you the feeling of being lost in the wasteland of a post-apocalyptic world.”
- “For some reason, it feels like there is a 7 Hz undertone within the music, but let's hope not.”
- “Atmosphere + music is strange, but that was the accomplishment of the developer.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features dynamic mechanics centered around eliminating attacking vegetables and fruits to harvest juice. However, some players find it overly simplistic and unoriginal, with issues such as poor controls and an illogical camera detracting from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay includes the elimination of vegetables and fruits attacking the player, thus harvesting their juice.”
- “Dynamic gameplay.”
- “I was unable to get through more than an hour of it due to what seems like overly simplistic, unoriginal gameplay, and poor controls.”
- “But the gameplay left something to be desired.”
- “- illogical camera gameplay”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
33%
The game's graphics feature bright, cartoonish visuals with a unique, surreal art style that includes hand-painted elements, creating a captivating atmosphere. While many players appreciate the artistic choices, some express a desire for further development and updates to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received but may not be enough to elevate the game for all players.
- “I was intrigued by the graphical style and surreal art choices for this game.”
- “The game looks pretty cool; it has a nice atmosphere, the artwork looks great and has hand-painted elements.”
- “Great atmosphere and artwork.”
- “The graphics are bright and cartoonish, but they feel very simplistic and lack detail.”
- “The game has low system requirements, which is great, but the visuals suffer as a result.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is characterized as strange and disturbing, effectively contributing to its artistic value. Players appreciate the unique blend of music and visuals, highlighting the hand-painted artwork and overall aesthetic as impressive, despite some challenges with controls and pacing.
- “The game looks pretty cool; it has a nice atmosphere, the artwork looks great and has hand-painted elements.”
- “It's so weird; by its disturbing atmosphere, I'd say it's an interesting piece of art.”
- “Atmosphere and music are strange, but that was the accomplishment of the developer.”
- “The atmosphere combined with the music is strange, but that was the developer's intention.”
- “If you don't mind the walking, the odd controls, and the overall atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its abundant humor, providing players with a lighthearted and entertaining experience throughout.
- “The game is filled with plenty of humor that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios add a delightful charm to the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”