Wildfront

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Wildfront is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Etheral Games and was released on October 25, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Wildfront is a single-player role-playing game featuring immersive card battles where you draft unique cards, minions, and artifacts to build strategic teams. Explore diverse themed zones filled with friends, foes, and challenging bosses, using various tactics like sacrificing minions and managing Spirit to dominate the board. The game offers deep gameplay with multiple ways to play and customize your strategy.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

The game is completely free, providing great value and fun comparable to paid deck-building games.
Engaging gameplay with a unique mechanic of summoning and commanding minions, offering a variety of strategies and replayability.
Charming art style and interesting mechanics make it a delightful experience, especially for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to performance problems on some machines.
Lack of a save feature during runs can be frustrating, as players lose progress if they exit the game.
The early game can be overly difficult, with a steep learning curve that may deter less patient players.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a charming art style that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the strategic depth provided by unique elements like the minion and water dependency mechanics, although some find battles to be slow and lacking visual excitement. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience with a good balance of challenge and creativity.
- “A less stressful Slay the Spire with cute characters, buffable minions, fun animations, and engaging mechanics.”
- “Very adorable art style as well as fun and thought-provoking mechanics makes this a must play.”
- “The gameplay is well thought out, and the mechanics work smoothly, even if the battles are a bit slow and lacking in visual flair.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their adorable art style and beautiful visuals, which enhance the overall experience and engagement. Players appreciate the unique and captivating aesthetics that complement the fun and thought-provoking mechanics, making it a standout title.
- “I really like how this game looks; the graphics and art are beautiful.”
- “You’ll collect cards, relics, and even monsters as you go; the unique visuals make it even more engaging.”
- “Each run is unique, and the art style is awesome.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that it consumes more resources than expected, especially when compared to other deck-builders like Slay the Spire. While it may be accessible for newcomers, the performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The game offers a solid experience for newcomers to deck-builders, but I found it lacking in optimization; even more complex titles like Slay the Spire run more efficiently on my machine.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into the game's design, but the optimization could use some improvement to enhance performance and resource management.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the optimization issues can detract from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable on lower-end systems.”
- “It's fine for free for anyone who has never tried a deck-builder before, but I ultimately turned away from it because the game doesn't seem to be optimized well; even a more complicated title like Slay the Spire seems to use fewer resources on my same machine.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play. It feels like the developers didn't prioritize optimization, which is disappointing.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and stuttering during gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience. The optimization needs serious improvement.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Wildfront excels in replayability, a hallmark of quality roguelikes, encouraging players to engage in multiple playthroughs for varied experiences.
- “Like any good roguelike, Wildfront thrives on replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, keeping me coming back for more.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes every run feel fresh and exciting.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features no microtransactions and is available for free, making it highly accessible and appealing to players.
- “No microtransactions; it's free, so there's literally no reason not to play.”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the full experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Wildfront is praised for its humor, with players finding it both funny and engaging. The combination of interesting gameplay and a variety of options enhances the comedic experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Wildfront is a very funny game.”
- “The gameplay is not only interesting but also hilarious, offering so many options.”