Wheel of Fate
- February 12, 2021
- Game Pill Inc.
Get on SteamIn "Wheel of Fate" , you are chosen as the Avatar of the Wheel of Fate, responsible for saving the world of Providence from the chaos-loving Affliction. Customize your character's race, gender, appearance, and class for a personalized RPG experience. Engage in strategic, turn-based battles with the Fateless hordes and enhance your combat skills with click-time upgrades.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid foundation with engaging mechanics and a nice character creator.
- The combat system, while requiring precise timing, is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic RPGs.
- There is potential for replay value with the randomization of dungeons and items through the 'Wheel of Fate' system.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues and UI problems.
- Content feels limited, with only a single chapter of the main story and a lack of challenging gameplay.
- The crafting system is finicky, and the overall world design feels empty and underdeveloped.
- story37 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it dull and lacking depth, noting that it currently offers only about four hours of main content and is plagued by bugs that hinder quest progression. However, others appreciate the immersive background lore and unique narrative elements, suggesting that while the story has potential, it requires significant polish and expansion. Overall, the ambitious RPG mechanics and character progression are acknowledged, but the storytelling aspect remains a point of contention among players.
“The story is immersive and quite unique.”
“I like the story; I found some of the background lore and thought it was a very interesting story.”
“From the artwork, to the mechanics, and storyline, everything is wonderful.”
“Unfortunately, the story so far has nothing to offer; it's pretty dull, and I almost wonder if it would be better for them to focus completely on grinding - you're not going to please anyone if you do both halfway.”
“It seems to only have 1 chapter of the main story.”
“The current build only has about 4 hours of main story content, assuming you don't encounter multiple soft locks.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, but many reviewers feel it requires further refinement and development time. While some elements, like the timed button press mechanic, are divisive, the overall foundation is considered strong, supported by helpful developers.
“From the artwork, to the mechanics, and story-line, everything is wonderful.”
“+ nice variety of mechanics, granted all of them need more work.”
“I will say that the game has a good foundation in terms of engaging mechanics and the developers have been very helpful.”
“Maybe this review can help others who don't like that sort of twitch mechanic to avoid wasting money.”
“I am undecided on the timed button press mechanic.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, particularly for their unique character design and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of older RPGs and JRPGs. Reviewers appreciate the art style and find it endearing, contributing to an overall enjoyable gaming experience that complements the storyline and combat mechanics.
“I really enjoy the graphics; in particular, the character design is not run of the mill.”
“The graphics are nostalgic for me. If you liked any of the older RPGs and JRPGs, you will find them endearing.”
“From the artwork to the mechanics and storyline, everything is wonderful.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by a lack of meaningful challenge, as players can quickly outscale enemies, rendering loot and grinding efforts ineffective. While the "fate" system introduces some randomization and variability in dungeons and item stats based on player choices, its impact on overall replay value remains questionable.
“The 'fate' system is supposedly a big feature of this game that adds replay value, essentially changing dungeons and item stats based on choices.”
“The randomization in the game provides some replay value, allowing for different experiences each time you play.”
“Now the game technically has some randomization for replay value; however, right now the content is not relevant because you can easily outscale all of the enemies, making the good loot and grind worthless.”
“The 'fate' system is supposedly a big feature of this game that adds replay value, essentially changing dungeons and item stats based on choices (as far as I know, I didn't pay that much attention to it).”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is marred by tedious combat and excessive busy-work, leading to a frustrating experience. Many players feel that the lack of a compelling story exacerbates the grind, suggesting that a more focused approach on grinding might have been preferable. Overall, the combination of bugs and large areas detracts from the enjoyment of the grind, resulting in a negative reception.
“Unfortunately, the story so far has nothing to offer; it's pretty dull, and I almost wonder if it would be better for them to focus completely on grinding. You're not going to please anyone if you do both halfway.”
“All this wouldn't be such a bad idea if the combat wasn't tedious.”
“But between the bugs, the overly large areas, and the tedious busywork before the game lets you get to the good stuff, it's a miss—a big miss.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the story effectively. However, some users suggest incorporating musical rhythm elements to enhance the experience beyond visual cues.
“The music and story were pretty good as well.”
“My suggestion would be to utilize something with musical rhythm so there is more than a purely visual cue.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to numerous glitches and design issues, despite the developers' evident efforts to create a quality experience.
“I can tell the devs are trying to make something good, but I can't overlook so many problems with glitches and game design.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted for its unique and creative design, setting it apart from typical character aesthetics.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report encountering several bugs and minor performance issues, particularly on laptops, indicating that the game's optimization may need improvement.
“There are a few bugs I've experienced and some light performance issues on my laptop.”
