Wanderlust Adventures
- August 10, 2015
- Yeti Trunk
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Wanderlust Adventures," a free-roaming action RPG, players summoned to save Valandria from a dark force must explore vast landscapes, capture companions, forge powerful items, and defeat enemies. The game supports 1-4 player online co-op, features a procedurally-generated world, and offers 4 character classes with skills to unlock. Dynamic events and various enemies, including bosses, ensure a fresh adventure in every playthrough.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging when played with friends, offering enjoyable co-op gameplay.
- The art style is charming and visually appealing, contributing to a nostalgic experience.
- The combat mechanics are straightforward and can be enjoyable, especially with unique character classes.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including connection issues with Steam and game-breaking errors that prevent progression.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of engaging quests and a shallow story.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, making it hard to justify its price.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simple mechanics and multiplayer elements, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the art style and smooth controls, but criticize the grinding and limited story. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable mechanics and replayability, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.
“The story is a little lacking, but this game makes up for it with its gameplay and replayability.”
“Great game, nice mechanics and interesting gameplay variation between some of the classes.”
“The gameplay offers a lot more depth than I would have initially thought; instead of thoughtless controls like 'swing sword, cast spell, etc.', you can block a certain amount of enemy attacks, and if you time the block just right, you can counter-attack to dish out a steaming-hot serving of pain.”
“There's a ton of grinding, the gameplay is very repetitive and boring, the skill system is bare bones, there's a lack of a tangible story, and the balancing seems to be keyed more towards multiplayer.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't up to par with what other games in its genre can deliver.”
“Classes seemed to revolve around very linear combat paths which can make you lose interest after extended gameplay.”
- story33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with many players noting repetitive quest structures and a cliché narrative. While some enjoy the co-op experience and find the gameplay engaging, the overall consensus is that the story does not significantly enhance the game, often feeling like an afterthought amidst the focus on combat and character progression. Despite its shortcomings, the game's charm and ambiance can evoke nostalgia for some players.
“It may lack a lot of story, but the charisma the game has and the well-crafted ambiance does great things for nostalgia.”
“Fun creative story in addition to some very enjoyable gameplay.”
“While the main quest may quickly end for those that rush to finish it, there are still reasons to keep playing and progress your character further if you like by hunting for and crafting new loot.”
“Plainly, I didn't understand the story and the premises... and there was basically nothing explained...”
“The storyline itself is short and can be easily done solo in less than five hours.”
“This game's quests are nothing but a copy-pasted format of fetch quest, fetch quest, fetch quest, boss battle, repeat.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed feedback, with many players praising the charming art style and pixel graphics as visually appealing and well-executed. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as graphical glitches and performance problems, particularly in multiplayer mode. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay and technical concerns.
“I do like the art style of the game and find it very charming.”
“Cute visuals, great music and has a funny Zelda reference.”
“With its amazing pixel style graphics, smooth gameplay and high replayability this game is easily one of my favorites of 2015.”
“It turns out there is a bug that cannot render the graphics for the next area.”
“I would not suggest this game as I bought it with a friend to do co-op and decreasing the graphics settings and checking VRAM doesn't work for me and her.”
“- Graphical glitches in multiplayer making it less playable.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that grinding in the game is often tedious and repetitive, with many players finding it boring and detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the multiplayer aspect for alleviating solo frustrations, the lack of engaging content and a compelling story makes the grinding feel excessive. Overall, the game is seen as a "grinding simulator," where players spend significant time on monotonous tasks rather than meaningful progression.
“There's a ton of grinding, the gameplay is very repetitive and boring, the skill system is bare bones, there's a lack of a tangible story, and the balancing seems to be keyed more towards multiplayer.”
“Managing your gear, grinding tedious and uninteresting 'quests' (kill 7 wolves and the like).”
“What you get in this game is like a 'grinding simulator' minigame.”
- music12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising the soundtrack composed by Chris Christodoulou, known for his work on *Risk of Rain*. Reviewers highlight how the music enhances the gaming experience, fitting perfectly with the game's various biomes and themes, and contributing to the overall enjoyment alongside the cute visuals and engaging gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, adding depth and atmosphere to the game.
“The game's art and music are pretty good; the pixel art is easy on the eyes, and the soundtrack was done by Chris Christodoulou of Risk of Rain fame.”
“The soundtrack by Chris Christodoulou was easily one of my favorite parts of the game.”
“I initially became a fan through the Risk of Rain soundtrack with its tunes that perfectly fit the bizarre alien worlds of that game and once again these tracks seem to perfectly fit each biome and theme.”
“The music is there, the surprise elements make it fun for me, and the multiplayer allows you to band with others (but so will the enemies!).”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability through its expansive open world, randomized areas, and events, appealing to players who enjoy exploration and varied gameplay experiences. However, some users feel that the limited story length and high price point may detract from its long-term replay value, despite features like hard mode and free character customization options.
“A 16-bit open world RPG, Wanderlust offers an impressively sized map, randomized areas, and random events that provide great replay value.”
“With its amazing pixel style graphics, smooth gameplay, and high replayability, this game is easily one of my favorites of 2015.”
“The game has some excellent replay value to keep you going with free appearance changes and talent respecs at no cost to your in-game currency or time.”
“For a game that seems to be designed for a multiplayer experience, I would expect a bundle price, but 15 dollars per copy is way too expensive for the 10-hour storyline and questionable replayability.”
“The only real additional replay value is leveling up your character, companion, and upgrading your gear.”
“The story is a little lacking, but this game makes up for it with its gameplay and replayability.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hindered by numerous glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to issues such as graphical errors, desynchronization between players, and frustrating gameplay mechanics like stun locking. While the visuals and overall gameplay are appealing, these bugs detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully.
“It looks good, gameplay is pretty good, but this game was made on GameMaker, so there are glitches in the game that you can’t play.”
“Looks great but so buggy that my friend and I can't play.”
“Playing with a friend, I found that there were many glitches, such as spawning at different points from each other when entering new rooms or having the camera lock onto your ally even after respawning.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming visuals and an enjoyable soundtrack, complemented by a humorous reference to Zelda that adds to its overall comedic appeal.
“The cute visuals and great music are complemented by a hilarious Zelda reference that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep the experience light-hearted.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor seamlessly into its gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth graphics and stable performance, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding; the graphics are stunning while maintaining smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing both graphics and performance.”
“The balance between visual fidelity and performance is remarkable, making for an enjoyable experience without sacrificing quality.”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
“The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to a subpar visual experience even on high-end systems.”
