WyrmBound
- March 20, 2024
- Moonlit Dragon Interactive
"WyrmBound" is a single-player action-RPG with Souls-like elements, set in an Asian-inspired fantasy world. As a samurai warrior, players can form alliances with various dragons, each with unique abilities, to aid in battles against legendary Asian deities and mythical creatures. The combat system blends elements from "Sekiro" and "Scalebound," offering a challenging and strategic experience.
Reviews
- The game has a beautiful and mysterious fantasy world filled with magic and ancient creatures, which captures the imagination.
- The combat system is exciting and challenging, reminiscent of the Souls series, providing a rewarding experience for players.
- There is significant potential for the game to improve with future updates, especially with the addition of more dragons and levels.
- The game is currently in a very early access state, with many bugs and issues such as stiff combat, broken menus, and poor collision detection.
- Gameplay is extremely short, with reports of only about 20 minutes of content available, making it feel incomplete.
- Keybindings and controls are unreliable, leading to frustrating experiences during combat and navigation.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is notably brief, offering only about 20 minutes of content, which includes basic battle mechanics. Initial impressions suggest that the limited gameplay may not provide enough depth or engagement for players.
“That gameplay will consist of:”
“If you pay for this game as of this date, 01/07/2024, you will get 20 minutes worth of gameplay.”
“However, my first few minutes of gameplay told me all I really needed to know.”
“+ battle mechanics”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric quality of the game, particularly highlighting the Asian-style locations that enhance the overall experience.
“I love the Asian-style locations; they really enhance the atmosphere.”
“The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, making every moment feel alive.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game may not be heavily story-driven, players find it enjoyable and engaging, indicating that the fun gameplay compensates for a less prominent narrative. Many anticipate future updates that could enhance the experience further.
“Honestly, I usually prefer story-rich games, but I had so much fun playing this game, and I'm sure I'll spend even more time on it once there are more dragons and levels.”