Wilderless

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 58 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • story
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"Wilderless" is an ad-free, procedurally generated open world game that allows players to explore a vast, beautiful wilderness. With no enemies or quests, players can customize their character, place shelters, and relax in a stress-free environment. The game also features a photo mode with various effects and filters, encouraging players to capture and share the game's stunning views.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual exploration.
  • Players can transform into various animals and interact with the environment, adding a unique and whimsical element to the gameplay.
  • The developer is a single creator who is responsive to feedback, and there is potential for the game to evolve into a more robust experience with future updates.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and clunky controls, making navigation and gameplay frustrating at times.
  • There is a lack of clear objectives, story, or meaningful interactions, leading to a sense of aimlessness in the gameplay.
  • The user interface is poorly designed, feeling more suited for mobile devices, which detracts from the overall experience on PC.
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the adorable art style and visual quality. However, some players have noted issues with performance and control mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are considered beautiful, there are still some graphical inconsistencies and performance concerns that may need addressing in future updates.

    • “Wilderless delivers an adorable art style in a small download.”
    • “I love the choice of graphics for the game.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics, I bought it on Android too!”
    • “To the credit of the developer, I will say that when you choose graphic settings, it will warn you with an obvious visual indicator that what you have selected is going to be system intensive and regardless of the rig you are running, you may have visual quality issues or performance issues.”
    • “Beautiful game but sadly it's just really janky, the controls are terrible and the cursor isn't locked so it makes it hard to keep it in bounds (even with the lock cursor option it still sucks) great concept, bad execution in everything but graphics-wise.”
    • “It seemed like there were still a few graphic things to work out.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its relaxing and wonderful quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety of musical options available, which complement the game's art style and contribute to a passive, immersive experience. Many hope that as development continues, the music will remain a strong aspect of the game.

    • “Thumbs up for amazing work for a single creator and good use of music in the game.”
    • “The music is wonderful, and I hope development continues because the game has enough foundations to become a great adventure game if a few small features are added and refined.”
    • “There are a lot more options than I expected, and the vibe of the music and art style are really good!”
    • “The environment is very passive and the music is relaxing, but it seems like the only current goal in early access has been to collect spells and ride/pet the animals.”
    • “On to the music.”
    • “I can't complain about the music.”
  • story6 mentions

    The game lacks a traditional narrative, featuring no NPCs, towns, or quests, which leaves players yearning for more engaging content despite the beautiful scenery. While the visuals are praised, the absence of a story or enemies has led to disappointment among players who desire a richer gameplay experience.

    • “Allow me a moment if you will to tell you a story.”
    • “You wonder what kind of quests or town building programming they will build into this most beautiful scenery I have ever seen in my forty-five years of playing, right back to the Tandy Radio Shack 256k machines!”
    • “It's so cute and I love this game; I wish there were quests and ways to fight in the game.”
    • “There are no NPCs, no story, no towns or cities, just trees and grass and the occasional sharp spiky mountains, and half the maps are underwater.”
    • “Know that there are no enemies yet, nor is there a story.”
    • “I wish there were quests and ways to fight in the game.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for lacking purpose beyond basic collection tasks, with players feeling that the mechanics are poorly explained and that the RPG elements currently serve no meaningful function. There is a call for more rewarding exploration and the introduction of engaging gameplay features, rather than simply transforming the game into another RPG.

    • “I felt that it could stand more explanation about how the mechanics in the game work instead of expecting us to figure them all out for ourselves.”
    • “For some reason, this game has weapons, magic, and various features for RPG gameplay. Even though these features have no purpose right now, it does say in early access they plan to add combat and such, but I feel like they are missing the point.”
    • “I am all for adding some kind of gameplay elements, but if you're just going to turn this 3D tool into another RPG, what is the point? I think if you're going for sandbox exploration, you should focus on making the exploration more rewarding. Perhaps you could generate a number of 'ancient ruins' and have the player find them manually, preferably with RNG structures.”
    • “Other than collecting flowers, mechanical bits, and poo to ride on beasts, I see there is no purpose within the game.”
    • “I felt that it could use more explanation about how the mechanics in the game work instead of expecting us to figure them all out for ourselves.”
    • “For some reason, this game has weapons, magic, and various features for RPG gameplay, even though these features have no purpose right now. It does say in early access they plan to add combat and such, but I feel like they are missing the point.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed experience, with a helpful warning system for graphic settings that indicates potential performance issues. While there are extensive customization options available, players have noted memory leaks and suggest that further memory optimization is needed, particularly due to the game's procedural generation.

    • “To the credit of the developer, I will say that when you choose graphic settings, it will warn you with an obvious visual indicator that what you have selected is going to be system intensive. Regardless of the rig you are running, you may have visual quality issues or performance issues.”
    • “The game could do with some memory usage optimization to limit the memory leaks it suffers, but given the procedural generation, this is not uncommon.”
    • “Performance is very much a mixed bag, but to fix that, there are loads of different options to customize the game in more aspects than any game I can think of.”
    • “To the credit of the developer, I will say that when you choose graphic settings, it warns you with an obvious visual indicator that what you have selected is going to be system intensive. Regardless of the rig you are running, you may experience visual quality issues or performance issues.”
    • “The game could benefit from some memory usage optimization to limit the memory leaks it suffers, but given the procedural generation, this is not uncommon.”
    • “Performance is very much a mixed bag, but to address that, there are loads of different options to customize the game in more aspects than any game I can think of.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is generally enjoyable and visually appealing, but users report frequent glitches, particularly with the fast travel feature, which detracts from the overall stability of the experience.

    • “A little buggy, but a beautiful relaxing game of casual exploration.”
    • “Glitches: fast travel is the worst, but glitches are everywhere.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently noted as amusing, particularly as players progress through it, suggesting that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience.

    • “The humor in this game keeps me laughing as we progress.”
    • “The jokes and witty dialogue make every step of the journey enjoyable.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's unique concept and stunning art, highlighting its wholesome vibe that evokes a strong emotional connection, setting it apart from other titles.

    • “I really love my experience with it; it's a unique concept and the art is truly amazing. There's a good wholesome vibe about it that I haven't found in other games!”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears. It resonated with my own experiences and made me reflect on my life.”
    • “The characters felt so real and their struggles were portrayed with such authenticity that I couldn't help but feel deeply connected to them.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the cumbersome item selection process, which requires scrolling through each item rather than using a more efficient list format.

    • “For starters, you have to scroll through each item instead of selecting them from a list, making the whole process quite tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “It takes far too long to level up, and the constant need to grind makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is described as enchanting, featuring adorable and thoughtfully designed creatures that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is enchanting, and the creatures that approach you are adorable and well thought out.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel magical.”
    • “The sound design and visuals create a captivating ambiance that enhances the overall experience.”
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