Wandering Willows
- August 12, 2009
- PlayFirst
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamIn Wandering Willows, players explore a whimsical world while completing quests and collecting magical items. They can tame and raise over 50 different creatures to assist in their adventures. The game features various activities, including cooking, gardening, and fishing, providing a variety of gameplay experiences.
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Reviews
- The game offers a charming and wholesome experience, reminiscent of a casual MMO, with plenty of quests and engaging characters.
- It provides a nostalgic gameplay experience that is addictive and enjoyable for players of all ages, with simple mechanics and cute graphics.
- Players appreciate the humor and light-hearted nature of the game, making it a perfect companion for relaxing or binge-watching shows.
- The game suffers from stability issues, with frequent crashes and slow character movement that can hinder the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and uneventful, with some players finding the tasks tedious and the training of pets overly time-consuming.
- While the game has a lot of content, it can be completed relatively quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement for some players.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is described as odd yet engaging, featuring charming characters and a compelling narrative that offers depth in world-building. While the gameplay involves repetitive quests and training that can become tedious, the simplicity and humor of the characters and storylines provide an enjoyable experience reminiscent of casual mobile games. Overall, it offers a substantial amount of content, with over 10 hours of gameplay available for those focused on completing quests.
“It is charming, has a pretty compelling story, and is pretty in depth in terms of characters and overall world development.”
“The characters and storylines are simple, but effective, and - much to my surprise - they can actually be pretty funny.”
“The story is odd and engaging, the characters are the same.”
“You travel around two islands which inhabit various creatures that you can tame and train, but the training takes eons and is incredibly boring, about as boring as completing every mission.”
“I'm gonna put it this way: have you ever downloaded one of those cute little freemium apps for your phone, played for an hour, fallen in love with the simple little story, the one-dimensional NPCs, and the collections you need to complete, then suddenly boom!”
“It plays kind of like a casual MMO, with the majority of the gameplay involving simple quests for the townsfolk.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and cute, resembling a casual MMO focused on non-combat quests. However, it suffers from slow character movement and repetitive tasks, leading to a sense of boredom and limited engagement after completing the main scenario. Players can expect around 10+ hours of gameplay, primarily spent on collecting rare items and pets, which can become tedious.
“Gameplay is simple and cute, a bit like an MMO without fights.”
“I'd say that it has 10+ hours of gameplay if you are only looking to get all the quests out of the way as soon as possible.”
“The game itself is boring and uneventful; character speed is cripplingly slow and the gameplay is repetitive.”
“I'm kind of sad that in 12 hours of gameplay I have completed the main scenario and there's not much left other than collecting the other pets and costume items... which could get tedious as some of them are extremely rare to encounter and eggs are the rarest drop.”
“It plays kind of like a casual MMO, with the majority of the gameplay involving simple quests for the townsfolk.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as harmless and occasionally funny, with a mix of mild jokes and charming character interactions that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the effective simplicity of the storylines and the use of original internet humor, which adds to the overall enjoyment without relying on clichéd memes.
“Totally harmless fun and some of the jokes are actually funny.”
“I found this game very addictive; farming and foraging items with the help of your charming pet for crafting items to customize your character or appease the locals' requests in a bid to escape their insane dialogue (though occasionally hilarious!).”
“The characters and storylines are simple, but effective, and - much to my surprise - they can actually be pretty funny.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while somewhat dated and in need of refinement, are generally considered acceptable for its age, featuring a smooth frame rate that enhances playability. However, character movement is slow, which may detract from the overall visual experience.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game both addictive and tedious; while farming and foraging with a pet is enjoyable for crafting and customization, the limited endgame content and the rarity of certain items can lead to repetitive gameplay.
“I'm kind of sad that in 12 hours of gameplay I have completed the main scenario and there's not much left other than collecting the other pets and costume items, which could get tedious as some of them are extremely rare to encounter and eggs are the rarest drop.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be incredibly wholesome and sweet, providing an emotionally uplifting experience that keeps them engaged for hours without losing interest.
“This game is so wholesome and so sweet I could play it for hours and not get bored.”
