Wytchsun: Elleros Origins

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Wytchsun: Elleros Origins is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rampage Interactive and was released on June 19, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Wytchsun: Elleros Origins" is an open-world RPG where you must prevent a cataclysm from destroying the land of Elleros. With multiple biomes and magical realms to explore, you can battle enemies, complete quests, and make choices that affect the story. The game features three towns, miles of open world, and six planes of the abyssal realms, with updates adding content regularly. Your decisions will shape the fate of the TriImperium as you play.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a visually appealing world that draws players in.
There is a significant amount of content available for an early access title, including quests and exploration opportunities.
The combat system, while needing improvement, is described as visceral and engaging, with a variety of weapons and magic options.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play smoothly.
The combat mechanics feel unpolished and lack weight, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
There are concerns about the developers' integrity due to the game's controversial marketing and previous release history, which has led to distrust among players.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers noting impressive lighting effects and immersive environments reminiscent of high-quality titles like Skyrim. However, some users caution against running the game on lower-end systems due to potential performance issues, and a few critiques mention that while the graphics are a highlight, they may not compensate for clunky mechanics or other gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, making the game visually appealing, especially for those with capable hardware.
- “Graphics are beautiful, everything is affected with light and shadows, and it all looks like Skyrim but with better graphics.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “There are so many things that I love about this game: its graphics, its dungeons, its storyline most of all.”
- “Graphics that look 'wet' in caves; everything looks shiny.”
- “The graphics are good, yet the mechanics are clunky at best.”
- “The game looks good graphics-wise, and it has a solid storytelling.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The game's story is described as generic and lacking direction, with many players finding it confusing and underdeveloped despite the presence of quests and lore. While some appreciate the intriguing elements and solid graphics, the overall narrative fails to engage, leading to a sense of indifference after initial play. Additionally, the quest system can be difficult to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There are so many things that I love about this game: its graphics, its dungeons, and its storyline most of all.”
- “Apart from this, there are quests to follow and a great deal of lore involved from reading books and parchments lying around within buildings and chests.”
- “The story itself is intriguing.”
- “The storyline is present, but I think the game has no direction.”
- “While there is the basis for an okay game in there, the story is extremely generic and delivered in a telling-not-showing kind of way.”
- “The story is so generic and unimaginative that I actually started not caring after the first 10 minutes.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users noting that it feels rough and clunky, particularly in combat mechanics and overall execution. While the graphics are praised, the gameplay is described as straightforward yet lacking depth, with comparisons to older titles like Skyrim highlighting its shortcomings. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant improvements before it can be recommended.
- “There is a sizeable world with half decent graphics; looks like there could be a good few hours of gameplay to be had.”
- “Smooth gameplay 3/5.”
- “Gameplay is a bit sloppy, and the areas of the map are not fully closed off, leading to issues like going through mesh items and combat being quite sloppy as well (shield not blocking).”
- “Too early in early access, and gameplay is too rough at the moment to recommend this.”
- “The graphics are good, yet the mechanics are clunky at best.”
- “Gameplay is a bit sloppy, and the areas of the map are not fully closed off, leading to issues like going through mesh items. Combat is quite sloppy as well, with the shield not blocking effectively.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting its pleasantness but also criticizing its lack of volume control and awkward timing, as it often cuts in and out or changes tracks erratically. Additionally, some users have raised concerns about the music's repetitive nature and its perceived overbearing presence during gameplay. There is also controversy surrounding the use of a track reportedly taken from a YouTube video, although the developer claims to have permission.
- “The music is pleasant to listen to, but it cuts in and out at awkward times and doesn’t fit well.”
- “The music and sound, like the combat, have both positive and negative aspects.”
- “The music can change tracks erratically; it also doesn’t seem to correspond to an area and just repeats a loop until you enter combat, where it is nice to indicate that you've been attacked.”
- “It's missing basic, basic options like the ability to turn sound and/or music down and/or off.”
- “The music can change tracks erratically; it also doesn’t seem to correspond to an area and just repeats a loop until you enter combat, where it is nice to point out you've been attacked.”
- “Another negative on the music side is that there are no controls to lower it, and it sometimes becomes too overbearing. You need to constantly fiddle with the volume to lower the game's sounds.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that it requires high-end hardware to run smoothly, while others experience significant stuttering and graphical issues even on powerful systems. Overall, it is widely regarded as needing serious optimization improvements to enhance performance.
- “I don't have another game in my library that compares to this in performance!”
- “If your machine can handle the optimization in graphics and models, it's actually quite good.”
- “The game is not optimized at all, and therefore you will need a high-spec PC to play this trouble-free.”
- “It needs serious optimization, as even with an 8-core i7 and a 2080 Ti, there was frequent major stuttering and pop-in.”
- “If your machine can handle the lack of optimization in graphics and models, it's actually quite good.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is described as visually appealing and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users feel that it lacks atmosphere entirely, indicating a divide in opinions on this aspect. Overall, while many appreciate the immersive qualities, others find it lacking.
- “In my opinion, it's a very good-looking, fun to play, atmospheric game that already runs well (for an early access title). It seems to have been made with love.”
- “It has very balanced gameplay and an exciting in-game atmosphere.”
- “This game has no atmosphere at all.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report frequent glitches and instability, particularly related to clumsy fighting animations, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “These kinds of glitches are all over the place.”
- “Mainly because of the clumsy fighting animation and glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the amusingly exaggerated facial features of the characters, particularly their eye conditions, which add a quirky charm. Additionally, unexpected and chaotic encounters, such as being ambushed by bandits, contribute to a slapstick sense of humor that players find entertaining.
- “The characters' faces are hilarious; most of them have esotropia or strabismus.”
- “The world needs more work, like when I was walking around and a bunch of bandits just happened to spawn out of nowhere and beat the crap out of me, which was kind of funny in its own way.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the review mentions game-breaking bugs that disrupt gameplay, it does not provide specific insights into the emotional impact of the game itself. Overall, the emotional aspect appears to be overshadowed by technical issues.