Welkin Road

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Welkin Road is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gregor Panič and was released on April 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Welkin Road" is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter where you play as a survivor in a war-torn world. Fight against hostile factions, scavenge for resources, and make challenging moral choices in a branching narrative. Upgrade your skills and arsenal to survive in this unforgiving world.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game features complex, physics-based movement mechanics that provide a challenging and rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering their skills.
The level design is well-crafted, with numerous checkpoints that prevent frustration and allow players to focus on improving their performance.
The minimalist graphics and smooth gameplay create an enjoyable atmosphere, making it a good choice for fans of parkour and speedrunning games.

The game has been criticized for its lack of polish and feels more like a proof of concept than a fully realized experience, with some players feeling it has been abandoned by the developers.
Many players find the controls to be confusing and imprecise, particularly with the grappling mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
The absence of a narrative or story, along with repetitive level design, can make the game feel monotonous and lacking in depth for some players.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
11%
The gameplay of "Welkin Road" is characterized by well-designed levels and a focus on unique mechanics such as grappling and parkour, appealing to fans of challenging platformers. While the game introduces new elements in each stage to maintain variety and engagement, some players find certain mechanics frustrating and the key layout suboptimal. Overall, it offers a fun and addictive experience for those who enjoy precision-based movement, though it may not cater to everyone due to its difficulty and minimalistic design.
- “The levels are designed very well and the mechanics are explained pretty well too, that is, if you read the explanations with F1.”
- “Gameplay is simply fun and addictive!”
- “Each of the eleven levels brings a new mechanic into the game, which adds variety to each level as the game progresses, since these new mechanics carry over into the later levels.”
- “The problem with this game is that it seems like it's too hard on the player and only really wants to cater to the people that enjoy precise and accurate movement, as this is basically a jump and run title that uses wall running, duck jumps, and a grapple as its signature gameplay elements.”
- “So on to the gameplay, and this is for me where things go downhill, as I’ve already said the key layout isn’t the best, but the game itself also works against you.”
- “My real issue was not the mechanics of the game but more so the level designs of certain obstacles.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
50%
31%
The game is primarily focused on gameplay mechanics, particularly parkour and speed running, with no narrative or story elements to engage players. Reviewers express disappointment over the absence of a storyline, suggesting that a backstory could enhance the experience and provide context for the gameplay. Overall, while the parkour mechanics are praised, the lack of a compelling narrative leaves the game feeling bland and unremarkable.
- “A short backstory and reason for the game’s existence would be fantastic; otherwise, it runs the danger of becoming just another of the countless fun but lacking puzzle-esque games on Steam.”
- “How amazing would it have been if this game had a story that elaborated on how this world got created, what its purpose is, what the orbs are, and where your powers come from.”
- “The best description would be Mirror's Edge (police) + a story about my uncle!”
- “There is no story at all, it is just platforming a linear path to the goal.”
- “Right now the game is kind of bland without any scenery, atmosphere, or story.”
- “What I think is most keenly felt is how there is just no story whatsoever.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist art style that some players find beautiful and fitting for the gameplay, while others feel it lacks detail and variety in scenery. Overall, the visuals are clean and well-optimized, contributing to a smooth gaming experience, though opinions on their simplicity vary.
- “Very beautiful graphics.”
- “Clean graphics and good optimization.”
- “The art style is pretty and clean.”
- “Not much to look at; although minimalism is great for the game, there's just a straight level with no pretty scenery or aesthetics, just blocks.”
- “Very simplistic graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “Although the graphics and the overall look of the presentation are quite simplistic, it’s in the actual gameplay that the game shines.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's music has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the minimalist and soothing menu music, while others feel that the absence of in-game music detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that adding ambient music during gameplay could enhance immersion and enjoyment, making the game feel more complete. Overall, there is a consensus that the music could benefit from being more dynamic and present throughout the game.
- “The game features a minimalist style, in both its art and music, which I found relaxing and undistracting.”
- “Music does often enhance experiences; however, the same soft and soothing type of song in the menu would make the game more enjoyable for some.”
- “Combine this with ambient music that stages the atmosphere and this game would be a masterpiece.”
- “There is only music in the game’s menu but not while playing the actual levels.”
- “No in-game music (subjective)”
- “Now add music in-game while we're playing and it's perfect.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it bland and lacking in scenery and story, while others appreciate the immersive environmental sounds and relaxing ambiance. Comparisons to titles like "Windlands," "Skyrim," and "Dishonored" highlight the potential for a more engaging atmosphere, suggesting that ambient music could enhance the overall experience.
- “Windlands does this beautifully with moving rock titans and an interesting atmosphere.”
- “I enjoy the atmosphere created by a game where you can hear the sound of the environment, especially in atmospheric heavy games like Skyrim or Dishonored.”
- “Combine this with ambient music that enhances the atmosphere, and this game would be a masterpiece.”
- “Right now the game is kind of bland without any scenery, atmosphere, or story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, particularly enjoying the challenge of speedrunning and the dynamic "levelution" mechanics introduced by green orbs. The opportunity to improve completion times adds to the game's lasting appeal.
- “This game has tons of replayability and interesting 'levelution' through green orbs.”
- “There is a lot of replay value in trying to cut down your time.”
- “Honestly, this might be the game I'd love to speedrun.”
- “There's lots of replay value in trying to cut down your time.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong optimization, allowing players to customize various settings such as contrast, brightness, and resolution, resulting in clean graphics and a smooth experience.
- “The game is well optimized and lets players adjust the usual settings like contrast, brightness, bloom, resolution, and more.”
- “Clean graphics and good optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of timing issues in the game, noting that the lack of synchronization between character actions and game mechanics detracts from the overall experience.