- November 30, 2021
- Shiro Games
- 50h median play time
Wartales
Don't be fooled by its drab exterior, Wartales is a deep and richly rewarding exercise in party creation.
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About
Wartales is a tactical RPG set in a low-fantasy world, where you lead a group of mercenaries in a criminal-riddled land. Manage your team's needs, engage in tactical combat, and navigate a dynamic world that changes based on your decisions. Your choices will determine your fate as you try to survive and thrive in this unforgiving world.






- The game offers a unique blend of tactical combat, resource management, and engaging storytelling that keeps players hooked.
- Wartales features a beautifully crafted world with immersive dark medieval visuals and atmospheric music that enhances the sense of survival.
- Character development is praised for its depth and variety, providing a satisfying sense of growth through customization and progression.
- The story is often described as minimal and fragmented, lacking a cohesive overarching plot and depth in storytelling.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, particularly due to grinding and unclear mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with frequent stuttering, crashes, and performance problems that hinder enjoyment.
story
2,391 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Wartales" is often described as minimal and fragmented, with each region featuring its own self-contained narrative that lacks a cohesive overarching plot. Players can engage in various quests that allow for some decision-making, but many feel that these choices have little impact on the world or the characters, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and a lack of depth in storytelling. While the game offers a rich environment and engaging gameplay mechanics, the narrative elements are seen as underdeveloped, leaving players wanting a more substantial and interconnected story experience.
“The game offers a unique blend of tactical combat, resource management, and engaging storytelling that kept me hooked from beginning to end.”
“The voice-over and story-lines for each region feel well thought out and engaging, and the open world format fosters a spirit of exploration and discovery.”
“The story is there, but not crazy in depth.”
“This game is a slow burn; you don't want to rush to end a story, you explore, do quests, invest in your characters, and evolve.”
“The story is very fleshed out, and draws you in, and the game-play is comparable to the likes of XCOM, without the team killing.”
“The quests are always super repetitive but at the same time they are simple enough to be able to eventually figure it out or use the Steam community.”
Wartales review
Don't be fooled by its drab exterior, Wartales is a deep and richly rewarding exercise in party creation.
83%Wartales (Nintendo Switch)
Any potential Wartales displays as an outlaw fantasy RPG is negated by frequent crashes. There’s fun to be had with party management and a robust turn-based combat system, but until the stability issues are addressed, the game’s not worth the frequent backtracking previous save points.
40%A Gigantic Medieval RPG Sandbox
Manage a band of companions and explore the vast world of Wartales. Recruit different mercenaries from different regions and create the best roster of fighters and become a well-known force to be reckoned with. Be an ambitious adventurer or a most wanted outlaw. This is an RPG sandbox game that every medieval strategist has ever dreamed of playing.
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