Wheel of Fate

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+18

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting premise with engaging mechanics, including a unique combat system that rewards timing and a dynamic 'Wheel of Fate' that alters gameplay based on player choices.
The art style and graphics are appealing, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively working on improvements, showing potential for future updates and enhancements.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including inventory issues, softlocks, and unresponsive UI elements, making it frustrating to play.
Many gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or poorly balanced, leading to tedious combat and a lack of challenge, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The story and dialogue are often criticized for being uninspired and lacking depth, which diminishes the narrative experience.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, while others criticize it for being dull and poorly written. Although the backbone of the narrative is considered ambitious, many users report bugs and a lack of content, with only a few hours of main story available. Overall, while some appreciate the unique lore and interactive elements, others feel the execution falls short, suggesting a need for further polish and development.
- “The story is immersive and quite unique.”
- “The story is engaging and keeps you wanting to move forward.”
- “The lore is immersive and well orchestrated through the storyline.”
- “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.”
- “The overall plot is contrived and not re-imagined; there's just the samey only survivor concept.”
- “The current build only has about 4 hours of main story content, assuming you don't encounter multiple softlocks.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic and unique character designs, others find the overall presentation to be rough and indicative of a small development team. Despite some basic elements, many users enjoy the visuals and consider them a highlight, especially in the context of an early access title. Overall, the art style and graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, even if they are not without flaws.
- “I really enjoy the graphics; in particular, the character design is not run of the mill.”
- “For an early access game, this has been a favorite by far; the artwork is absolutely amazing, the best feature of the game.”
- “The game unfortunately doesn't have voice acting and the entire game (graphics, UI, art style, level design, etc.) feels 'rough', which is usually indicative of a very small dev team, so those are two downsides.”
- “The graphics are nostalgic for me; if you liked any of the older RPGs and JRPGs, you will find them endearing.”
- “Fun game... just getting started, but I dislike the graphics.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a solid foundation of engaging mechanics, including turn-based RPG elements, a skill tree, and base-building features, reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy. While the variety of mechanics is praised, many reviewers feel that they require further refinement and development. Additionally, the game introduces unique timing mechanics that may appeal to fans of similar styles, allowing players to craft their own narrative within the overarching plot.
- “It's a turn-based RPG with leveling, a skill tree, and a myriad of weapons and armor just like Final Fantasy, but it also includes base-building and base-management mechanics.”
- “What stands out to me about Wheel of Fate is its novel and original gameplay mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is designed to allow the player to create their own story within the plot and to uncover the ancient secrets of fate and defeat the armies of chaos.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and contribution to immersion, particularly during battles. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating musical rhythm elements for enhanced engagement. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's art direction and enhances the overall experience.
- “Excellent art direction and music.”
- “My suggestion would be to utilize something with musical rhythm so there is more than a purely visual cue.”
- “The music and some visuals are pleasing, especially the battle tunes!”
- “The diverse character races and the unique soundtrack bring you a bit closer to complete immersion in a world apart from our own.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by bugs and overly large areas that hinder progress. The lack of engaging story content further diminishes the experience, leading some to suggest that a more focused approach on grinding might have been preferable.
- “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 busy-work before the game lets you get to the good stuff, it's a miss, a big miss.”
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
While the game includes some randomization and a "fate" system intended to enhance replayability by altering dungeons and item stats based on player choices, many users feel that the current content lacks relevance due to the ability to easily outscale enemies, diminishing the value of loot and grinding. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it is not fully realized in practice.
- “The 'fate' system is supposedly a big feature of this game that adds replay value, essentially changing dungeons and item stats based on choices.”
- “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.”
- “(Looks like great replayability!)”
- “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. However, I didn't pay that much attention to it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay. While some acknowledge that these issues may be expected in an early access release, others find the experience to be unplayable due to the extent of the problems. Overall, stability remains a major concern for players.
- “I can tell the devs are trying to make something good, but I can't overlook so many problems with glitches and game design.”
- “Unplayable buggy mess”
- “While this game is buggy from time to time, it just released last month into early access, and therefore that can be forgiven.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character design for its uniqueness and creativity, highlighting that it stands out from typical designs in other games.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its engaging story and captivating atmosphere, which together enhance the overall experience.
- “The game has an interesting story and a great atmosphere!”
- “The immersive environment truly draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every detail in the world contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report encountering some bugs and minor performance issues, particularly on laptops, indicating that optimization could be improved.
- “There are a few bugs I've experienced and some light performance issues on my laptop.”