The Wanderer
- January 24, 2019
- Cult Software
Get on SteamA unique blend of exploration and strategy. Travel in a handcrafted wasteland and fight mutants underground.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great atmosphere and artwork, with hand-painted elements that enhance the visual experience.
- The music is well-composed and fits the post-apocalyptic theme, contributing to the overall immersion.
- The game has a unique and humorous premise, involving mutated fruits and vegetables, which adds a fun twist to the gameplay.
- Gameplay lacks direction and purpose, making it feel aimless and unengaging at times.
- The controls and camera mechanics are clunky and can be frustrating, leading to a poor user experience.
- Turn-based combat is overly simplistic and lacks clarity, making it difficult to understand character actions and strategies.
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features dynamic mechanics centered around eliminating attacking fruits and vegetables to harvest juice. However, some players find it overly simplistic and unoriginal, with issues related to controls and camera angles 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”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 it comes at the cost of visual quality.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
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 key strengths, despite some criticism of the 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 intention of the developer.”
“If you don't mind the walking, the odd controls, and the overall atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised 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.”
