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In "Wantless: Solace at World's End," take on the role of Eiris, a Transposer who enters patients' minds to alleviate their suffering. Engage in challenging tactical combat as you navigate the ghost metropolis and uncover patients' stories in this fast-paced turn-based RPG. Be cautious, as every action you take grants action points to your enemies, leading to a potentially dangerous feedback loop.

Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
Wantless : Solace at World’s End screenshot
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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 336 reviews
story34 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique and deep skill crafting system that allows for extensive customization of abilities, enhancing the tactical gameplay experience.
  • The atmosphere and narrative are engaging, with a compelling dystopian theme that encourages players to explore the psychological aspects of the characters.
  • Combat mechanics are challenging yet rewarding, with a dynamic action point system that adds strategic depth to encounters.
  • The game can feel grindy, especially in the mid to late game, requiring players to farm for levels and items to progress.
  • Some players find the early game difficulty spikes frustrating, which may deter new players from continuing.
  • There are several quality of life issues, such as a lack of manual save options during runs and some mechanics that are poorly explained.
  • story
    158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Wantless" is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows a fairly linear path, featuring a mix of strategic gameplay and engaging narrative elements. While some players find the story decent but not groundbreaking, others appreciate its unique themes and emotional depth, particularly in how it intertwines with gameplay mechanics. The game offers substantial post-story content, enhancing replayability and allowing for further exploration of its intriguing world and characters.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and high replayability, Wantless is a must-play for fans of strategy games and compelling storytelling alike.”
    • “The storyline is thoughtfully woven into the gameplay, creating an emotional connection that adds weight to every decision made throughout the journey.”
    • “There have been similar ideas explored but I've never seen it done in this format, and I love the intrigue and how many of the story threads are left open either for player interpretation or for later sections of the game yet to be revealed and released.”
    • “The story is not that long and it really depends on how much you are going to spend tweaking all your stuff.”
    • “But, the story sucks and the progression doesn't favor exploring mechanics early.”
    • “- the story is okay, but you cannot ever choose anything differently; the protagonist's actions and reactions are set.”
  • gameplay
    148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by challenging and innovative turn-based combat mechanics, allowing for extensive customization of character abilities and strategic planning. While the game features a unique action point system that adds depth to encounters, some mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations. Overall, players appreciate the engaging and dynamic gameplay loop, though some have noted difficulty spikes and a grindy feel at times.

    • “The gameplay is excellent.”
    • “The turn-based mechanics are well-executed, providing ample time to plan and execute your moves without feeling rushed.”
    • “Wantless captivates players with its dynamic gameplay and immersive narrative set against the backdrop of a dystopian future.”
    • “Interesting systems and concepts, but taken together, they don't provide exciting gameplay.”
    • “Graphics are not very satisfying, gameplay seems a bit tedious and grindy, but it has a lot of interesting mechanics, making character abilities highly customizable for perfectly planned tactical turn-based encounters.”
    • “But, the story sucks and the progression doesn't favor exploring mechanics early.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and polished art style, with many reviewers highlighting the dark, atmospheric visuals that complement the gameplay. While some find the aesthetics beautiful and immersive, others note that the visuals alone cannot compensate for gameplay issues or a lackluster story. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its thematic depth and replayability, appealing to fans of both strategy and turn-based RPGs.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and high replayability, Wantless is a must-play for fans of strategy games and compelling storytelling alike.”
    • “Great world building, enough customization systems and randomization to keep things interesting, really nice graphical style.”
    • “The graphic touch is gloomy but neat as it needs to be.”
    • “Graphics are not very satisfying, gameplay seems a bit tedious and grindy, but it has a lot of interesting mechanics, making character abilities highly customizable for perfectly planned tactical turn-based encounters.”
    • “In summary, the graphics are good but can't fix a bad story, and the mechanics are fun but can't fix a progression that forces you to stay longer for no other reason than exploring the mechanics.”
    • “I should write something about graphics and music but this game would be still great if written in ASCII and music played on an internal speaker.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "wantless" is generally well-received, with an atmospheric soundtrack that complements the game's mood and setting, though some players find the main music slightly repetitive. Overall, the audio effects and music are balanced and pleasant, enhancing the experience without being intrusive. While some reviewers express that the music doesn't significantly impact their enjoyment, it remains a solid aspect of the game.

    • “The soundtrack is evocative, perfectly complementing the game’s mood and setting.”
    • “The art is raw and unique, the music is perfectly suited, and I'm going to be sinking many hours into this.”
    • “Audio effects and music are balanced and quite pleasant to hear.”
    • “Main music can get slightly repetitive.”
    • “My only real complaint (outside of occasional early access oddities) is that the music doesn't really do too much for me.”
    • “The quality art wise, music, environment, conversations and congruency for starters.”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the mid to late stages, which some players find tedious and unappealing, especially when improvements are minimal. However, many appreciate the depth of character customization and strategic gameplay that can make the grinding feel rewarding. Overall, while the grind can be enjoyable for some, it may detract from replayability and overall satisfaction for others.

    • “The game is a bit grindy for progress and I didn't find it highly replayable (but you might!).”
    • “Endless stupid boring grinding for improvements like +2%, +4%.”
    • “There is randomness in what you get from 'transpositions' (i.e. missions) and what's available in the shop, so it may take a bit of grinding to get what you need to suit your build.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "wantless" is highly praised for its stunning visuals and atmospheric soundtrack, creating a compelling and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight its grim and nightmarish qualities, likening it to "Darkest Dungeon," and appreciate the philosophical depth that encourages introspection through confrontations with monsters. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a significant draw for fans of strategy and storytelling.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and high replayability, Wantless is a must-play for fans of strategy games and compelling storytelling alike.”
    • “With this grim atmosphere and all the philosophical descriptions for each monster, diving into the human psyche through a series of confrontations rightly refers us to our own inner struggles!”
    • “I love the nightmarish graphics and atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to its engaging mechanics and extensive content. However, some players find it grindy, which may affect their desire to replay. Despite this, many agree that the combination of strategy and storytelling elements contributes to a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and high replayability, Wantless is a must-play for fans of strategy games and compelling storytelling alike.”
    • “It has insane late-game content and replayability.”
    • “Great tactical RPG with high replay value and tons of content.”
    • “The game has some ARPG mechanics that attempt to add replayability, but it ultimately feels lacking.”
    • “While the SRPG includes some ARPG elements for replayability, it doesn't quite deliver on that promise.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its carefully composed soundtrack, which enhances the impact of key scenes and battles. The thoughtfully integrated storyline fosters a deep emotional connection, making players feel the significance of their decisions throughout the journey.

    • “Each track is carefully composed to enhance the emotional impact of key scenes and battles.”
    • “The storyline is thoughtfully woven into the gameplay, creating an emotional connection that adds weight to every decision made throughout the journey.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally appreciate the game's concept; however, they report significant stability issues, citing frequent bugs that detract from the overall experience.

    • “I really liked the concept, but it seems buggy.”

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85h Median play time
70h Average play time
40-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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