Wildermyth - Omenroad
- May 16, 2024
- Wildermyth
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Get on itch.io Store"Wildermyth - Omenroad" is DLC for the base game "Wildermyth" and offers a new way to play. It features a roguelike tactical challenge mode with progression across runs, and a new story campaign titled "A Walk in the Unlight" that takes heroes beyond the Yondering Lands. The challenge mode features a gauntlet of battles with increasing difficulty, where players choose a path based on risk and reward. At the end of a run, players can promote their favorite heroes and bring them to the next adventure.
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Reviews
- The addition of roguelike mechanics breathes new life into Wildermyth, making it more engaging and replayable.
- The new campaign and gameplay features are well-designed, providing meaningful choices and exciting rewards.
- Overall, the DLC is a fantastic addition to an already beloved game, with many players expressing satisfaction and enjoyment.
- The DLC suffers from frequent freezing and crashing issues, making it frustrating and unplayable for some users.
- The writing in the new campaign is overly lengthy and convoluted, detracting from the overall experience.
- The challenge level is significantly higher than in the base game, which may not appeal to all players and can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the well-written and engaging narratives, particularly in the new DLC campaign, while others criticize the increasing verbosity of the dialogue, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. Many users noted that the procedural elements still provide a coherent narrative structure, but some felt that the new campaign's story could be overly drawn out and lacking in meaningful content. Overall, while the writing has its highlights, the balance between story depth and pacing remains a point of contention among players.
“The story in this DLC is really great, a solid addition to an amazing game.”
“It's well-written and enjoyable, and the story is interesting!”
“Even in procedural campaigns, there's some degree of story; things happen in an order that makes sense, and you upgrade (and lose heroes) as you go, following a traditional narrative structure.”
“The one time I got far enough that I finished the fight and got onto the plot, the story froze and then crashed.”
“This DLC has story bits that go on and on until it just becomes too much, and I can't help but skip it.”
“It's silly that the new campaign is so ridiculously wordy, but there's no story content at all for the challenge mode, not even the procedural story beats.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the new Omenroad mode of Wildermyth introduces engaging roguelike mechanics that enhance combat and provide a fun experience, though it diverges from the narrative focus of the core game. While the new mechanics are well-designed and add excitement, some players feel that the shift to a separate game mode limits the depth and strategic elements that fans of the original gameplay loop appreciated. Overall, Omenroad offers a fast-paced challenge but sacrifices some of the narrative richness that defines Wildermyth.
“However, the overall gameplay is quite good and fun.”
“Great addition of the roguelike mechanics brings a second life into Wildermyth.”
“The new Omenroad mechanics are super fun, and make each combat more interesting.”
“Personally, I don't even know why they decided to make a whole new game mode instead of expanding the mechanics of the already existing story mode.”
“It's like ever since they got out of early access, they've become allergic to adding new mechanics into the game.”
“The main issue I have with Omenroad gameplay-wise is that all loot from each level is time-limited and randomly placed within the battle map; you have to get there in a certain number of turns or it's gone.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, with players reporting moments that moved them to tears. However, there seems to be a disconnect between the emotional engagement and the gameplay mechanics, suggesting that while the game can be impactful, it may not fully capture players' attention during critical moments.
“I cried.”
“The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
“The characters' struggles resonated with my own experiences, making the journey feel incredibly personal.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant stability issues, particularly during a specific encounter with a queen gorgon, where the game frequently freezes and crashes.
“During a specific fight involving a queen gorgon, the game constantly freezes and then crashes.”
“The game is plagued by frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, which ruined my overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with the graphics, noting that even at reduced settings, visibility is poor, making it difficult to identify monsters without zooming in. This has led to a frustrating gameplay experience, with some players finding the game unplayable due to these graphical limitations.
“I've lowered my graphics considerably to the point I can't even read the names of the monsters unless I zoom in fully. I've limited the number of effects, and still, this is unplayable.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Textures are blurry and poorly rendered, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate Wildermyth overall, but some find the travel mechanics and the pressure of time management to be tedious, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay.
“As much as I love Wildermyth as a whole, sometimes the traveling from place to place and worrying about the passing of years can get tedious.”
“The grinding aspect of the game feels overly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself spending too much time on grinding rather than enjoying the story and characters.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game’s significant potential for replayability, emphasizing that it offers an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Huge potential and amazing replayability.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong appreciation for the character development, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.
“The character development in this game is truly exceptional, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters.”
“I appreciate how the character arcs evolve throughout the story, making each character feel more real and relatable.”
“The way characters grow and change based on player choices adds a layer of depth that enhances the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Wildermyth has received positive feedback, with users praising the new tracks as "fire" and consistent with the game's overall quality.
“The new music is absolutely fantastic, just like the rest of Wildermyth.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
