Voyage to Farland

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Voyage to Farland is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Peculiar Games and was released on June 2, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Voyage to Farland is a tough as nails turn-based graphical dungeon crawler inspired by the cult classic Japanese Mystery Dungeon games.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Captures the essence of the Shiren the Wanderer series, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of mystery dungeon games.
Offers a fun and engaging roguelike experience with a focus on tactics, exploration, and inventory management.
Great for a one-man development team, and it provides a solid entry point for those looking to explore the roguelike genre.

Lacks quality of life improvements, particularly in inventory management, making gameplay tedious over time.
The graphics and art style are considered unattractive and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.
The Windows version has stability issues, including crashes on startup, requiring additional steps to fix.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of mid-90s shareware titles, leading some players to describe it as "ugly." While the visuals may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who prioritize graphics, fans of classic roguelikes like the Mystery Dungeon series may appreciate the nostalgic charm despite some graphical glitches and sprite issues. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a secondary concern to its gameplay experience.
- “Has nice retro graphics, some different game types, and sounds/music.”
- “While the graphics are cute, the game itself is extremely challenging.”
- “Mystery dungeon/Shiren the Wanderer combined with a mid-late 90s shareware CD game aesthetic.”
- “Let's just say that this is not a game you play for the visuals.”
- “Mystery Dungeon/Shiren the Wanderer combined with a mid-late 90s shareware CD game aesthetic.”
- “I prefer to play my roguelikes in ASCII, so I'm the last person to be picky about artwork, but Voyage to Farland is just on another level of 'ugly.'”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this mystery dungeon game on Steam is reminiscent of "Shiren the Wanderer," offering a tactical experience centered on exploration and inventory management. While it provides a solid foundation for fans of the genre, there are notable quality of life improvements needed, such as better dungeon explanations and preventing accidental movements. Some players also expressed dissatisfaction with certain mechanics, like the rock/paper/scissors element.
- “This is one of the few mystery dungeon games on Steam, and it draws very heavily from Shiren the Wanderer in terms of gameplay.”
- “Overall, from a gameplay perspective, this isn't too shabby of a game, though there are plenty of quality of life improvements that could be made (prevent accidentally walking into a dungeon; explain dungeons more thoroughly; etc).”
- “Gameplay is focused on tactics, exploration, and inventory management.”
- “I wasn't impressed with the mechanics either.”
- “Overall, from a gameplay perspective this isn't too shabby of a game, though there are plenty of quality of life improvements that could be made (prevent accidentally walking into a dungeon; explain dungeons more thoroughly; etc).”
- “I will say that one mechanic I generally hate is rock/paper/scissors.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally perceived as uninteresting and lacking originality, with some users suggesting it needs significant improvement. While it provides a relaxing backdrop, it fails to enhance the overall experience, which is further hindered by the game's graphics and artistic elements. Overall, the soundtrack does not stand out, and players feel it could benefit from a more engaging composition.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “What this game needs is a kickstarter to hire a decent artist and get a decent soundtrack.”
- “What this game lacks in graphics, music, polish, and originality it more than makes up for in the way it copies the Pokémon Mystery/Dungeon games I used to play on the DS.”
- “Has nice retro graphics, some different game types, and sounds/music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's homage to the Shiren the Wanderer series, but find the grinding experience hindered by poor quality of life features, particularly in inventory management, which can lead to tedium over extended play sessions.
- “This game does a good job capturing the magic of the Shiren the Wanderer series, but the lack of quality of life improvements regarding inventory management, especially for the pouches, makes it too tedious to play over time.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including graphical glitches and sprite design that some players find unappealing; however, it remains enjoyable and solid overall.
- “It's not without issues such as a few graphical glitches, and I personally hate the sprites in it, but the game is fun and solid.”