Wastelander
- July 12, 2024
- Appstronaut Studios
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Wastelander is a single-player, Science Fiction Turn-Based Strategy game where you must build a colony and explore a desolate alien planet to uncover the technology and secrets of an ancient civilization. Time is limited as destructive storms grow stronger and threaten to wipe out your colony. Plan and make the right decisions to unlock the wasteland's secrets, defend yourself from storms, and escape before it's too late."
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Reviews
- The game offers a high degree of replayability due to its procedural map generation and varied strategies, making each playthrough feel unique.
- The atmosphere and theme are appealing, and the gameplay can be satisfying, especially as players learn to adapt their strategies to the challenges presented.
- The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, which enhances the overall experience and encourages player engagement.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including a lack of settings options, missing tutorials, and unresponsive UI elements that hinder gameplay.
- Some players find the difficulty balance inconsistent, with certain modes feeling too easy or lacking strategic depth.
- There are complaints about the game's audio-visual polish, with a desire for more animations and overall refinement in the presentation.
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its procedural map generation, which keeps each playthrough fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the ability to enjoy daily runs and the thoughtful gameplay that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers significant replay value, making it a compelling choice for repeated play.
“The fun thing about it is that it's very replayable; it's a game that's nice to pick up for a daily run.”
“As other reviews have stated, there is fantastic replay value here.”
“Very replayable due to the procedural map generation.”
“I love the post-apocalyptic theme, and the replayability of it.”
“Really enjoyed the thoughtful gameplay and high degree of replay value.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing but currently feels flat and hindered by technical issues, such as unresponsive settings menus. While there is potential for fun, players hope for improvements and refinements during early access to enhance the overall experience.
“Hopefully the game has some of the rough edges smoothed off during early access, and the devs continue to build on what is a solid gameplay foundation.”
“My suggestions and ideas to improve the game mechanics would be:”
“Hopefully, the game has some of the rough edges smoothed off during early access, and the developers continue to build on what is a solid gameplay foundation.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the awesome soundtrack as a fun bonus. Additionally, the developers are noted for their friendliness and responsiveness.
“The music is awesome, and the developers are also very friendly and responsive.”
“Fun little bonus is the great soundtrack!”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is enhanced by a randomly generated daily mission system that encourages player engagement through competition on a leaderboard and community discussions on Discord. Players find the ongoing challenge of completing these missions and discovering efficient strategies to be a significant draw, contributing to long-term enjoyment.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“The character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
“The narrative is beautifully woven, with lore that adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its appealing theme, although some players feel that the gameplay does not fully complement this immersive environment, resulting in a somewhat flat experience.
“The theme and atmosphere are very appealing to me, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, making every moment feel significant.”
“The rich and detailed environment enhances the overall mood, making exploration a joy.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a highly stable gaming experience with minimal to no bugs encountered, contributing to a satisfying gameplay.
“Very satisfying gameplay and so far bug-free as far as I can tell.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality and visual appeal, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual treat.”
