Wanderlust Adventures

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Wanderlust Adventures is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Yeti Trunk and was released on August 10, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

The game offers a rich variety of classes, leveling up, skills, and engaging multiplayer experiences, making it fun to play with friends.
The graphics and art style are charming, and the randomly generated maps provide a sense of exploration and discovery.
Despite its bugs, the game provides a lot of content and replayability, especially for the price point during sales.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and save file issues, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
Many players find the quests repetitive and the overall gameplay lacking depth, leading to a grindy experience.
The game feels unfinished and lacks sufficient endgame content, making it feel short and less rewarding after completing the main storyline.

story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered lackluster and repetitive, often described as a series of fetch quests with minimal world-building and character development. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay and co-op experience, many agree that the narrative feels cliché and underdeveloped, with a straightforward plot that doesn't significantly enhance the overall experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a nostalgic ambiance and fun mechanics that can compensate for the weak story, especially when played with friends.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Fun creative story in addition to some very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The storyline itself is straightforward and is not confusing, allowing the player to get through it even while playing solo.”
- “The story is a little lacking, but this game makes up for it with its gameplay and replayability.”
- “Plainly, I didn't understand the story and the premises... and there was basically nothing explained...”
- “The story and setting are cliche and have honestly been done to death, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the simple yet fun mechanics and the engaging multiplayer environment, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in boss fights and story elements. Many appreciate the art style and smooth controls, but note issues like grinding, bugs, and a bare-bones skill system that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of classic and modern elements, appealing to fans of action RPGs, but may not satisfy those seeking more intricate gameplay.
- “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.”
- “What really shines here is the combat, which has been vastly improved over old mechanics.”
- “I was drawn by the art style, but gameplay is boring.”
- “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.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the charming art style and clean visuals, particularly praising its retro pixel graphics. However, some users report technical issues, such as graphical glitches and bugs that hinder performance, especially in multiplayer modes. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, they are marred by performance problems that detract from the experience.
- “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.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its engaging soundtrack composed by Chris Christodoulou, known for his work on *Risk of Rain*. Players appreciate how the music complements the game's visuals and themes, enhancing the overall experience, especially during boss encounters. Overall, the soundtrack is described as "awesome" and "orgasmic," contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Chris Christodoulou and Power-Up Audio did a fantastic job doing all the sounds and music in the game, which perfectly fits with what's happening on screen.”
- “The music is there, but it feels like it lacks depth and variety.”
- “With a different composer, comes a different music style, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “Straying away from the retro soundtrack of Rebirth, yet it doesn't take away from the game, it just feels different.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the multiplayer element that can alleviate solo frustrations, many criticize the lack of engaging content and the bare-bones skill system, leading to a feeling of monotony. Despite some enjoyment in co-op play and loot hunting, the grinding is frequently described as a "grinding simulator," with a need for more meaningful quests and better balance in gameplay.
- “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.”
- “It's slow, tedious, and monotonous.”
- “Epic gear is very difficult to obtain - grinding through an entire dungeon takes at least half an hour, and the drop rate of a blueprint from an end chest is fairly low in my experience.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a solid replayability factor, primarily through various gameplay modes, randomized events, and character progression options. While some players find the story lacking and the initial playtime short, features like hard mode and class diversity encourage multiple playthroughs. The combination of engaging gameplay mechanics and aesthetic appeal contributes to its lasting appeal among players.
- “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.”
- “This gives a lot of replay value because each class is so different, and you don't just lose everything by starting a new class.”
- “Game is beaten in a few hours, replayability is merely game mode+.”
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. Players report issues such as graphical glitches, desynchronization between players, and camera problems, which hinder the overall experience. While some users express hope for future improvements, the current state of stability is seen as a major drawback.
- “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 myself and my friend 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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by NPC dialogues that attempt to deliver puns, though many players feel these are poorly executed. While the visuals and music are charming, the comedic elements are hit-or-miss, with some players appreciating a clever reference to Zelda.
- “The NPCs' dialogues are filled with funny puns, adding a lighthearted touch to the game.”
- “The cute visuals and great music complement the humor perfectly, especially with a hilarious Zelda reference.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its smooth graphics and solid 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 run smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game is optimized; it maintains high performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that the game runs seamlessly across various platforms.”
- “The game struggles with frame rate drops, especially in crowded areas, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered frequent stuttering and lag, which really detracted from the overall gameplay.”
- “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to long loading times and crashes on lower-end systems.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is significantly impacted by the high difficulty of epic mode, creating a substantial gap in player progression and presenting a major challenge that players must overcome.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly rewarding, as players can see their characters grow and evolve through challenging gameplay.”
- “The depth of character progression adds a layer of strategy, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “I love how the game allows for diverse character builds, enabling players to tailor their development to their unique playstyle.”