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Wormhole Adventurer

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83%Game Brain Score
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story, graphics
100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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Wormhole Adventurer is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Lakea Games and was released on October 14, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Wormhole Adventurer" is a space-themed game where you rebuild your space station, explore procedurally generated wormholes, mine asteroids for resources, engage in turn-based combat with hostile ships, and craft items and ship modules to customize your ship to your preferred playstyle. The objective is to restore your station to its former glory while navigating through the vastness of space.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Wormhole Adventurer features a simple and satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged through exploration, resource gathering, and ship upgrades.
  • The turn-based combat system is enjoyable and requires strategic thinking, with a variety of weapons and tactics to consider during battles.
  • The game offers a sense of progression and replayability, with a vast universe to explore and numerous missions to complete, making it a fun experience overall.
  • The late game can become repetitive and grind-heavy, with a lack of new content and variety in missions and enemies.
  • Some players have reported bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with the galaxy map and component management during ship upgrades.
  • The difficulty scaling can lead to frustrating combat situations, especially in areas that become overly challenging due to previous encounters.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simplistic and repetitive, with players completing the main missions within a short timeframe and encountering limited side quests and enemy variety. While the gameplay loop of exploring, fighting, and resource gathering is engaging, many reviewers feel that the narrative lacks depth and additional content to enhance the overall experience. The retro graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere, but the need for more diverse story elements is a common critique.

    • “It has multiple missions, wormholes, and battles, so it never gets boring to play :)”
    • “The retro-like graphics add to the simulation of flying the spacecraft through these dangerous wormholes to defeat enemies, gather resources, upgrade your ship, and eventually rebuild the station, completing missions along the way for a source of income.”
    • “I still feel that the game could benefit from some additional things to discover, and some additional story line.”
    • “I started out playing the huge map with 500 systems and after ��10 hours I had completed the 'story' missions, I had fully upgraded my ship, I had successfully cleared 10-15 combat instances, and I had only visited ��150 systems.”
    • “No new enemies, no new quests, just the same 5 side missions available at every station, and random trash enemies slowing down the pace of the game.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple and satisfying loop that emphasizes exploration, though players expect new discoveries beyond the initial stages. Once familiar with the controls and mechanics, the game becomes highly enjoyable, particularly noted for its strategic turn-based combat in a space exploration setting.

    • “Simple, satisfying gameplay loop.”
    • “Once you have gotten used to the controls and the mechanics, this game is incredibly enjoyable to play.”
    • “Great space exploration game that promotes good strategic gameplay within its turn-based combat system.”
    • “If your core gameplay loop is centered around exploration, then there should be new stuff to discover beyond the first 30 minutes of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are described as decent and retro-like, enhancing the simulation experience without being groundbreaking. While they may not appeal to those seeking flashy visuals, they effectively support the game's exploration and tactical elements, making it enjoyable for players who prioritize gameplay over graphics.

    • “The retro-like graphics add to the simulation of flying the spacecraft through these dangerous wormholes to defeat enemies, gather resources, upgrade your ship, and eventually rebuild the station, completing missions along the way for a source of income.”
    • “The graphics might not be groundbreaking, but they don't need to be.”
    • “The retro-like graphics add to the simulation of flying the spacecraft through these dangerous wormholes to defeat enemies, gather resources, upgrade your ship and eventually rebuild the station, completing missions along the way for a source of income.”
    • “Graphics are pretty decent.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report extensive grinding in the game, with some spending over 30 hours to fully explore content and complete numerous combat instances. This significant time investment has been a common theme in reviews, indicating that grinding is a major component of the gameplay experience.

    • “Bye-bye 10+ hours of grinding.”
    • “Took another 20+ hours of grinding to fully explore all 500 and finish off 250 combat instances.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that its engaging exploration and endless content encourage them to return for more playtime.

    • “Overall, this game was fun to play and explore, and it keeps me coming back for more due to its replayability and the endless adventures that lie ahead.”
    • “The replayability factor in this game is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how the game offers different paths and choices, making each replay a unique experience.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the music and sound design in the game are noteworthy, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, specific details about the quality or style of the music were not provided.

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Wormhole Adventurer is a strategy game.

Wormhole Adventurer is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Wormhole Adventurer was released on October 14, 2022.

Wormhole Adventurer was developed by Lakea Games.

Wormhole Adventurer has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Wormhole Adventurer is a single player game.

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