Wyrmsun

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Wyrmsun is a fantasy real-time strategy game with retro-style graphics, featuring 3 playable civilizations: humans, dwarves, and elves. Players can engage in story-based scenarios, earn experience to upgrade units, and acquire items that carry over to subsequent scenarios. With personalized unit names, customizable heroes, and a vast universe to explore, Wyrmsun offers a rich and immersive gaming experience.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Wyrmsun captures the nostalgic feel of classic RTS games like Warcraft II, offering a blend of familiar gameplay mechanics and new features such as persistent heroes and a robust economy.
The game is free and open-source, providing a lot of content and potential for modding, which is appreciated by the community.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially during critical missions.
There is a lack of tutorials and clear instructions, which can leave new players confused about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
The user interface is poorly designed, with small text and icons that make it difficult to read and differentiate between units and resources.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
81%
11%
The story in Wyrmsun is described as having charm and a rich lore reminiscent of classic RTS games like Warcraft II, but it suffers from bugs and unfinished elements that hinder the experience. While the game features a variety of campaign missions and procedural generation for replayability, many players report crashes, unpolished quest lines, and a lack of engaging dialogue, leading to a mixed reception regarding its narrative depth and execution. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but technical issues and design flaws detract from its enjoyment.
- “Wyrmsun is a great RTS in the wake of games like Warcraft 2, but much richer in its gameplay and story.”
- “This game is a true work of passion, and the developer has expanded on the basics that make Warcraft 2 great and created such a rich lore and story with this game.”
- “Wyrmsun has a lot to offer; there are single-player quest missions that are reasonably challenging and will easily fill a few hours of your time, in addition to a grand strategy mode, map editor, and a tech tree to unlock with quest progress, along with a fair amount of lore and a hero creator which allows you to custom-build a heroic unit and use them in story mode missions.”
- “The story elements, although verbose, don't have the cutscenes, voice work, or images I've come to expect from RTS games made in those days.”
- “Cons: dialogue is passable at best, AI can be suicidal at times, grand strategy mode is confusing (for me at least), some missions are over very quickly leaving you wondering why they were made in the first place, and finally there are still some bugs that need urgent attention, namely that some missions do not register as complete when the objectives are met, leaving you stranded on a map with no way to progress and having to start all over again.”
- “The storyline is bland and is barely worth reading.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
10%
The gameplay of Wyrmsun is a blend of classic RTS mechanics reminiscent of titles like Warcraft and Command & Conquer, enhanced with unique features and micromanagement elements. While some mechanics feel underdeveloped and the game can be confusing for newcomers due to a lack of tutorials, many players appreciate its challenging and nostalgic gameplay. Despite its outdated graphics, Wyrmsun is praised for its solid mechanics and potential for modding, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Wyrmsun is a great RTS in the wake of games like Warcraft 2, but much richer in its gameplay and story.”
- “In terms of gameplay, Wyrmsun fixes what needed fixing and adds and improves on what already works in every way.”
- “If it's gameplay and a sense of early RTS nostalgia that you're looking for, then this is a great find!”
- “There are mechanics that don't seem totally fleshed out, like market-to-market wagons copied from Age of Empires.”
- “I used to enjoy it a lot more when it was simpler and more to the point, but it's a big bloat right now, without the base gameplay to back it up anymore.”
- “The fact so many positive reviews have 1 or 2 hours of gameplay should tell you that even the people who are recommending the game just couldn't endure it for more than a couple of hours.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The graphics of the game are a polarizing aspect, with many players appreciating the retro, Warcraft II-inspired art style that evokes nostalgia, while others criticize it as outdated and lacking detail, especially at higher resolutions. Despite the mixed opinions, some players find the graphics charming and fitting for the gameplay, which emphasizes strategy over visual fidelity. Overall, the graphics serve as a homage to classic RTS games, appealing to fans of the genre while potentially deterring those seeking modern visuals.
- “Love the graphics, brings you back.”
- “Yes, the graphics and style is charming.”
- “All lovingly polished with neat, authentically Blizzard-esque artwork and lore based on Germanic mythology.”
- “Even though the graphics are severely outdated, the gameplay mechanics make up for it.”
- “With nonexistent graphics and such a simple game, this is simply inexcusable.”
- “The graphics are very small, the interface is clunky, the last quest of the first mission simply bugged out on me (won it without doing anything), there isn't a random map mode for skirmishes against the AI, etc. I'd recommend you pay for a better RTS game or, if you're okay having only the multiplayer, go play the free, online and many times superior little war game instead on your browser.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game features tracks from "Battle for Wesnoth," which many players consider some of the best in fantasy gaming, contributing to an immersive experience. While some users find the music serviceable, others note issues like pops in the audio and unoptimized loading times. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its nostalgic quality, though it may not reach the heights of other classic soundtracks like "Warcraft 2."
- “It also includes music from Battle for Wesnoth, which is some of the best fantasy music around.”
- “The music is reminiscent, and the gameplay draws you in for a 10/10.”
- “The game graphics are completed in retro style and look very nice; the sounds and music are also very well done.”
- “Audio is nothing to write home about; the OST is stripped directly from Battle for Wesnoth, as well as the sound effects for arrows, and I suspect much more as well.”
- “The only things I have against this game are pops in the music, unoptimized loading times, and the unit pathing is bad (it may be meant to be that way).”
- “This Warcraft 2 soundtrack isn't as good, though.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game is praised for its nostalgic atmosphere, evoking a vintage Warcraft feel that resonates well with players. Its unique design contributes to a compelling and immersive environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “Has a neat vintage Warcraft feeling and a great atmosphere.”
- “+ nostalgic atmosphere”
- “This game is unique for today and really can create a good nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels nostalgic, but it lacks depth and immersion.”
- “The maps have a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, yet they fail to create a truly engaging experience.”
- “While the nostalgic atmosphere is present, it doesn't translate into a captivating gameplay experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game suffers from significant bugs that hinder playability, particularly in the map editor and grand strategy mode, though the core features like skirmish and campaigns for two factions remain functional. Overall, while some aspects are operational, the stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy to the degree of barely playable.”
- “The game has numerous stability issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “The multiplayer mode frequently crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received criticism for issues such as music pops, unoptimized loading times, and problematic unit pathing, which may be intentional but detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only things I have against this game are pops in the music, unoptimized loading times, and the unit pathing is bad (it may be meant to be that way).”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the game's procedural generation of maps, quests, and scenarios significantly enhances replayability, ensuring that even basic missions feel fresh. Additionally, balanced unit dynamics and slight variations among factions contribute to a diverse gameplay experience, encouraging players to explore different strategies and playstyles.
- “Some key features that really need to be emphasized are the procedural generation on some maps (including the quests and scenarios), which allows for replayability on just the basic missions. Units are fairly balanced, so the basic footman doesn't feel completely inferior to its knight counterpart. Additionally, different factions, while featuring similar unit rosters, can feel slightly different with adjusted stats.”
- “The procedural generation of maps and quests adds a layer of replayability that keeps each playthrough fresh and exciting. Even with similar unit rosters, the unique adjustments in stats for different factions create a diverse gameplay experience.”
- “Replayability is enhanced by the procedural generation of scenarios and maps, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. The balance between units also contributes to a dynamic experience, making each faction feel distinct despite their similarities.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or even a second life to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features no microtransactions, which has been positively received by users, indicating a commitment to a fair and complete gaming experience without additional costs.
- “There are no microtransactions, which makes the game feel fair and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't include any microtransactions, allowing me to fully immerse myself without distractions.”
- “The absence of microtransactions is a huge plus; it keeps the gameplay experience authentic and rewarding.”

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