Weirdlands

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Weirdlands is a single player role playing game. It was developed by mejak and was released on December 7, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's bright and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging story with well-developed characters and witty dialogue.
Unique gameplay mechanics that blend creature taming with point-and-click puzzles, providing a refreshing experience.
Active developer support and community engagement, with regular updates and a responsive Discord for feedback.

Combat can feel monotonous and lacks depth, with some mechanics being underwhelming or requiring excessive grinding.
Limited soundtrack with some areas lacking music, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.
Certain puzzles and gameplay elements can be obtuse, leading to potential frustration for players.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot, interesting characters, and the way it unfolds through puzzles and exploration. While some found elements of the narrative to be generic or abruptly cut, the overall storytelling is considered a strong aspect, enhanced by beautiful artwork and a compelling game world. The inclusion of a New Game+ mode adds depth to the narrative experience, allowing for further exploration of the story and gameplay mechanics.
- “Excellent game, loved the characters and the story importance of some of the monsters.”
- “What makes the story so engaging is that every time you get close to solving one mystery, another opens up.”
- “This is a story-rich game with an amazing plot.”
- “I found the story a little generic, but that may be down to my own RPG fatigue.”
- “A lot of plot lines seem to cut abruptly.”
- “You'd expect that they'd care about you and your progress along the journey, give you a lot of missions, etc., but essentially the only meaningful task you do for them specifically is unclogging the toilet and finding a crowbar?”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay in Weirdlands features unique encounter mechanics based on the terrain, offering a mix of combat and exploration that includes engaging puzzles. While some players find the combat mechanics unremarkable, the game shines in its charm and creativity, particularly with its new game+ mode that significantly alters gameplay. Overall, despite some initial learning curves, players appreciate the indie JRPG's intriguing mechanics and art style, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “The interesting encounter mechanics are determined by the type of soil you're standing on.”
- “But gameplay definitely highlights both combat mechanics and world exploration with puzzles that involve using your entire inventory on random bushes to discover something that actually works.”
- “There's also a new game+ mode that continues the story and changes up gameplay mechanics in a big way, which is very cool.”
- “There isn't anything stopping you from massively overpreparing and maximizing some or all of your stats, which is tempting, but obviously removes a lot of depth from the gameplay.”
- “Combat mechanics are fine, but nothing exciting.”
- “I'm a bit mixed on the gameplay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game is generally viewed as a weak point, with a limited soundtrack of only a few catchy tracks and significant portions of the game lacking any music at all. While the existing tracks are appreciated for their quality and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, many players feel that the sparse musical content detracts from the overall experience.
- “The aesthetics are such a vibe, the music is great, the battles are fun, and the exploration really hits the spot.”
- “The art style and character designs are both appealing and unique, while the music creates a particular vibe that strengthens the feeling of the environment.”
- “Between the witty dialogue and lovely music, this game has captured and held my attention extremely well so far.”
- “Music is also a bit of a weak point, with only a handful of sparsely-instrumented tracks.”
- “There are 3 or 4 soundtracks... half of the game is silent.”
- “Well, in the sections that have music -- some tracks were not ready for launch.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork, appealing character designs, and the creative monster designs that contribute to the game's aesthetic. The visuals, combined with a fitting musical score, create an immersive environment that complements the engaging story and gameplay.
- “The art style and character designs are both appealing and unique, while the music creates a particular vibe that strengthens the feeling of the environment.”
- “The unique monsters come with a lot of different designs which complement the art style of the game, showing how much the developer has thought out how the monsters are set out.”
- “The art style is charming, and Weirdlands brings Nintendo DS obscure RPG vibes.”
- “The unique monsters come with a lot of different designs which complement the art style of the game. This shows how much the developer has thought out how the monsters are set out.”
- “Even though it is still in early access and I might not have played much, I do love the art style and the gameplay a lot!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be manageable, with experience points awarded for various activities and a low cost for leveling up stats. However, some feel that the level progression can become unbalanced, particularly when facing a superboss that requires significant grinding, while other encounters may feel trivial. Recent updates have introduced difficulty options to cater to different player preferences regarding grind intensity.
- “The start can feel a little grindy, but the grind isn't extremely hard or anything. You get experience points for pretty much everything you do, and it only costs 100 per point to level up your stats; there are only 3 stats to level.”
- “Level progression seems kind of broken, as by the end of the game, there is one superboss that you're unlikely to kill without some dedicated grinding or fishing, while all the other fights become basically trivial, including two canonical end-game bosses.”
- “For anyone who has heard or complained about the 'grindy' nature of progression, Weirdlands is no more or less grindy than its influences, and the dev has added accessibility sliders so you can tweak the experience to your preference.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is likened to that of "The Owl House," featuring a whimsical tone but is noted to be less bizarre and less aggressive in its comedic approach.
- “The humor in this game is clever and witty, making every interaction enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with storytelling, keeping me engaged and laughing.”
- “The jokes are well-timed and add a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, enhanced by the inclusion of a "new game +" mode that offers additional value for returning players.
- “Great replayability!”
- “There is even a 'New Game +' mode for added replayability value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a sense of emptiness that, while occasionally feeling lacking, effectively complements the game's overall doomed theme.
- “It feels a bit too empty sometimes, but it kind of matches the doomed atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the appealing and unique art style and character designs, noting that they enhance the overall atmosphere of the game. The music further enriches the experience, contributing to a strong sense of immersion in the character development.
- “The art style and character designs are both appealing and unique, while the music creates a particular vibe that strengthens the feeling of the environment.”