Wraithbinder

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"Wraithbinder" is a science fiction hack and slash game with roguelike RPG elements, offering both single-player and online co-op for 2 players. In this action-packed metroidvania-inspired adventure, explore randomly-generated dungeons, acquire weapons, abilities, and relics, and power up your character between runs using collected light, gold, and metal.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Wraithbinder features tight controls, engaging combat, and a unique progression system that encourages players to explore and improve their skills.
The game's pixel art style and visual design are highly praised, creating a fun and immersive experience.
The developers are responsive to player feedback, and the game shows significant improvement and potential for future content.

Some bosses and enemies can feel underwhelming or overly punishing, leading to a lack of rewarding experiences.
The game currently lacks sufficient healing or regeneration items, which can make it challenging for new players.
Certain aspects of the game, such as dialogue pacing and some room types, could use further refinement to enhance the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of Wraithbinder are praised for their unique pixel art style, which complements the game's environment and genre, creating an engaging visual experience. Reviewers highlight the tight controls and the overall fun factor, noting the game's ambitious design crafted by a single developer. The visuals are reminiscent of the previous title, Songbringer, showcasing a consistent and appealing art style.
- “Wraithbinder is an incredibly fun roguelike with unique visuals that all work in tandem with both the environment, genre, and even within the sequel set within the same universe 'Songbringer'. Wraithbinder is a very ambitious project made by a single individual, but the love and care that goes into the work for this game is incredible.”
- “The art style is familiar if you played their previous game, 'Songbringer'.”
- “The art style is familiar if you played their previous game, Songbringer.”
- “Graphics: pixel.”
- “The pixel art style and challenging combat make each level feel fun and fresh.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring engaging combat and a distinctive wrathbinding mechanic that allows players to recruit former enemies. While it can be punishing at first, many users note that the experience improves significantly as they progress.
- “The gameplay only improves as you play more and can feel quite punishing initially.”
- “A unique looking action game with great combat, a cast of fun NPCs and enemies, and a unique wrathbinding mechanic that forces your former foes to work for you.”
story
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Players appreciate the evolving story, noting its engaging nature and the depth added by various NPCs, especially considering the game was developed by a single person. Despite being in early access, the narrative has shown significant improvement, leaving players eager for future acts. Overall, the story is described as enjoyable and capable of drawing players in.
- “I played in beta, and it has come a long way; it is fun to see the story!”
- “My favorite part of this game is definitely the repeatability it has and the other NPCs that you can find throughout the game. It's easy to get dragged into this game's story, despite it barely being in early access. For this game to be made by one person is astonishing, and I can't wait to see what Acts 2 and 3 have in store in the near future.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it lacking in quality. Additionally, the repetitive sound effect at the end of dialogues has been noted as particularly annoying.
- “The music and the end-of-dialogue squeak are really annoying every time the dialogue ends.”
- “The music and the end-of-dialogue squeak are really annoying every time the dialogue ends.”