Verdungo
- August 31, 2020
- Wolfs Moon Studios
- 24h median play time
Get on Steam"Verdungo" is a single-player Role Playing Game where you must rescue King Verdungo from captors. Travel through a diverse world, deciding on a party of four from 16 classes, each with unique skills and abilities. Fight monsters, level up, craft gear, and help NPCs in a world with multiple factions, all in a 23-hour adventure.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic RPG experience with a variety of classes and enjoyable turn-based combat, reminiscent of classic titles.
- Crafting, fishing, and side quests add depth and replayability, allowing players to explore and engage with the game world in multiple ways.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and continuously improves the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The initial class selection lacks clear descriptions, making it difficult for players to make informed choices about their party composition.
- The story is perceived as dull or simplistic, with some players feeling it lacks direction and depth.
- Certain gameplay mechanics, such as combat balance and item descriptions, are criticized for being poorly designed or lacking clarity.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it dull or lacking depth, often describing it as non-existent or overly simplistic. While some appreciate the integration of crafting and side quests into the narrative, others criticize the generic characters and uninspired world-building. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, with potential for improvement noted by those who see promise in the developer's future work.
“You can follow the main story line, do side quests, or look for secret bosses.”
“This RPG has most all of the elements you want in an RPG - a good turn-based battle system, a unique cast with different abilities, exploration, crafting, side quests....it took me about 30 hours to complete, with all side quests and optional bosses.”
“One really positive aspect is the tie-ins the crafting, mining, and fishing have to the main story.”
“The game story is dull to non-existent, and while there are a bunch of character classes, the combat for each one feels uninspired.”
“Your characters are also generic, the game world feels soulless, quests are too simple, which is a big no-no in Japanese RPGs.”
“So yeah, if there is little to no story in this game and the gameplay and world-building are also too raw for me, then this game is not recommended in my view.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to grasp, offering around 15-20 hours of playtime, which provides good value compared to many AAA titles. However, some players find the mechanics, such as weapon differentiation and initial class selection, lacking in depth and polish. While the game allows for different decisions to impact the world, the overall experience may feel raw and underdeveloped, particularly in terms of story and world-building.
“It's about 15+ hours to complete, it's easy to grasp, the music is great, and it's the simple gameplay which makes this a great game.”
“With an advertised 15-20 hour gameplay (which may or may not be more for me), this game gives you more for your dollar than most AAA games, but lacks the polish that AAA games have.”
“Making different decisions in different playthroughs will cause the game world to evolve in different ways, leading to more immersive gameplay.”
“Since they both have the same power, they look exactly the same to the player, which may be considered just a flavor difference. Without acquiring the falchion to know it has a +3% hit chance, it is simply superior to the longsword. The only stat shown in the UI when purchasing weapons is the price difference, leaving players unaware of any mechanical differences between the two.”
“If there is little to no story in this game and the gameplay and world-building feel too raw for me, then I do not recommend this game.”
“Other sore spots include the story and some mechanics, such as initial class selection and allocating points into certain attributes.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability due to its diverse selection of character classes and party configurations, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and setups. Users appreciate the variety in gameplay that comes from choosing different parties, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“Well worth the price, and because of the different parties available to use, it has good replay value.”
“Following in the great footsteps of Wormskull and Ashes of the Night, Verdungo delivers big time with many different classes of characters to choose from in the beginning, providing much replay value to set up your four party members.”
“This game has replayability from the start just in party selection.”
“That will definitely impact the replayability, since you can choose many different classes.”
“Following in the great footsteps of Wormskull and Ashes of the Night, Verdungo delivers big time with many different classes of characters to choose from in the beginning, providing much replay value to set up your four party members.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, enhanced by a variety of classes that offer distinct experiences. The inclusion of crafting, diverse side quests with meaningful choices, and humorous dialogue adds depth, making it more than just repetitive grinding.
“A straightforward RPG Maker meat grinding festival.”
“The grinding part is actually enjoyable, and the variety of classes makes the game feel different for each play.”
“It has crafting in different fields, many side quests, some with various choices/outcomes, humorous dialogue, and not just endless grinding.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall mood, complementing the visually stunning maps. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is unique and contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“The music is great, and it's the simple gameplay which makes this a great game.”
“The music works well with the mood and isn't your standard stuff.”
“Music and sound effects are an absolute plus, and add to the game's enjoyment.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted to be less impressive compared to more expensive titles, yet the unique and beautifully presented artwork, particularly of the battle characters, stands out as a highlight. Overall, while not the best in the market, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“The artwork and graphics are amazing, and all the battle characters are uniquely and beautifully presented.”
“Graphically not as good as some more pricey titles, but graphics aren't everything.”
