Yaoling: Mythical Journey

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Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by RAYKA STUDIO and was released on June 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Yaoling: Mythical Journey" is an RPG adventure game set on the Land of the Ancients, where over 300 unique Yaolings reside. As a Yaoling Keeper, players collect and form bonds with these mythical creatures while uncovering a dark power threatening the harmony of this world. Save data from the Early Access version will be carried over to the official release. No information is available regarding controller support or specific release date.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 428 reviews

story23 positive mentions

grinding36 negative mentions

Charming art style and beautiful graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Engaging gameplay with a unique blend of creature collecting and auto-battler mechanics, allowing for strategic team building.
A vast world to explore with a large variety of Yaolings to capture, including shiny and rare variants.

The game can feel too easy, especially in the early and mid-game, with a lack of challenge in battles.
Some mechanics, like the fishing mini-game and certain UI elements, are not well-implemented and could use improvement.
The storyline is somewhat shallow and predictable, lacking depth and character development.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
74%
5%
The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate its charming elements and the integration of creature collection and management, others criticize it for being linear, predictable, and poorly developed, with many plot points feeling abrupt or unresolved. Overall, the story is seen as a weak aspect of the game, but it does not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “Storyline: you’re tasked with uncovering a mysterious evil threatening the world, while forming friendships and alliances along the way.”
- “The story is charming, and the team building variety is plentiful.”
- “The story's also quite enjoyable, and I for one didn't see the twist coming; I was definitely surprised.”
- “The story is abysmal, which is to be expected in such a game.”
- “The story basically does not exist.”
- “The story, or lack thereof, is probably my only real complaint about the game.”
gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The gameplay of "Yaoling: Mythical Journey" features a unique creature-catching and battling mechanic, with deep customization options through breeding and evolution systems. While the core loop can become repetitive and some mechanics feel grindy, the game offers an engaging autobattler experience that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned players. However, the rough translation and lack of clear explanations for key mechanics can hinder the overall experience.
- “The game offers deep customization through evolution systems, breeding mechanics, stat optimization, and a talent system that provides passive effects and build variety.”
- “Yaoling: Mythical Journey offers a new experience for fans of the monster-catching genre with its unique capturing and breeding mechanics.”
- “Breeding and capturing the perfect team is enjoyable, and coupled with the engaging tactical gameplay, it’s a winning formula.”
- “Some mechanics (like farming evolution crystals) can feel grindy.”
- “The core gameplay loop of 'travel north, defeat boss' can feel monotonous, and the game would benefit from more puzzles and dungeon variety to break up constant battling.”
- “The main gameplay loop is basically 'go to next area: kill big enemy' which can every now and then feel a bit stale.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, reminiscent of classic titles like Paper Mario and infused with a nostalgic, storybook aesthetic. Players appreciate the cohesive design of the numerous creatures, with many noting the beautiful animations and overall visual appeal that enhance the gameplay experience. While some mention minor inconsistencies, the overall sentiment is that the graphics, combined with a lovely soundtrack, significantly contribute to the game's enjoyment, making it a standout in the creature collection genre.
- “The art style is very unique and works very well.”
- “The game is absolutely stunning with its unique graphics.”
- “The art style and music are beautiful.”
- “Besides the cute art style, this doesn't have much to offer.”
- “My only real complaint is that the art style is very inconsistent.”
- “If they fix the UI and reduce the tedium, it could be a 5 or 6 out of 10 depending on how much you like wuxia aesthetics.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
25%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its calming and soothing qualities. The soundtrack complements the stunning art style and vibrant environments, creating an immersive experience that players often find themselves pausing to enjoy. While some mention occasional repetition and bugs causing the music to cut out, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature that significantly enriches the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is gorgeous and the visuals are as well.”
- “Music is another strong side of this game and really sells the atmosphere of the wide variety of locations.”
- “This delight of a game takes the strategy of unicorn overlord, the creature collection of Pokémon, and mixes it all together into a fantastic art style accompanied with some of the most serene and beautiful music I have ever heard in a game.”
- “The music is calming but sometimes it got muted.”
- “Music does cut out often as a bug but overall I give the game a 90/100.”
- “My only real complaints are that the music got a bit old towards the end of my playthrough and pacing was a little off.”
grinding
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
97%
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of grinding in the game. While some players find the grinding tedious, especially towards the endgame, others appreciate the accessibility and rewarding nature of the mechanics, noting that the game offers a balance between exploration and resource management. Overall, the grinding experience varies significantly among players, with some enjoying it as part of the gameplay loop while others see it as a chore.
- “All mechanics and content so far are surprisingly accessible and not very tedious to obtain, even featuring an idle/automation mechanic built in.”
- “The grinding experience is rewarding and engaging, making it feel less like a chore and more like a journey.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful progression, keeping me motivated to continue.”
- “Some mechanics (like farming evolution crystals) can feel grindy.”
- “The game starts out fun but quickly turns into a very, very grindy slog.”
- “Without a trainer, the game takes a long time to complete each quest and becomes extremely grindy.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its rich and vibrant design, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack that complements the diverse locations. While the visuals and creative character designs contribute positively, some players note inconsistencies in character animations and audio mixing that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the immersive environment encourages exploration and item collection, showcasing the developers' dedication to creating a compelling world.
- “The atmosphere is rich, and you can tell the developers put a lot of heart into the game.”
- “Music is another strong side of this game and really sells the atmosphere of the wide variety of locations.”
- “The world of Yaoling offers an eye-catching atmosphere with its vibrant color palette and creative Yaoling designs.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its evolving yaolings, branching questlines, and extensive collectible systems, which encourage multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
- “Replayability is enhanced by evolving yaolings, branching quests, and a variety of collectible systems.”
- “The game offers incredible replayability with its dynamic quest lines and the ability to evolve your yaolings in different ways.”
- “With multiple branching paths and a rich collectible system, the replayability factor keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
- “Replayability is limited due to a lack of meaningful choices and consequences.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, with not enough variation in quests.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by charming character dialogue and playful sound effects, which enhance the overall entertainment value. Players appreciate the creators' lightheartedness, particularly in their exaggerated claims about playtime, and find the whimsical collection of quirky characters adds to the fun.
- “I also think the way the characters speak is really cute and funny, so it's entertaining to hear the little 'blee blees' and such.”
- “A very great game—it's funny how the creators say playtime is like 10 hours; it's more like 100+!”
- “You run around a huge map, collect funny little characters, and then form a team with them to combat other creatures or trainers.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is noted for its charming art and design, though the overall story lacks depth and the exploration can become repetitive. While the gameplay remains engaging, the narrative does not significantly enhance character growth.
- “The art and character designs are charming, and the actual gameplay is both interesting and satisfying.”
- “The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters.”
- “Each character has a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game, making every interaction meaningful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed; while some users report encountering bugs, others find it relatively stable for an early access title, with minimal glitches affecting gameplay. Many players feel the game is well-developed and enjoyable despite the occasional issues.
- “Kind of buggy, but still worth a buy.”
- “For an early access game, it seems pretty far along, and I never had to struggle with bugs or bad glitches.”
- “I have not come across any bugs or glitches; so far, it feels very fleshed out.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features extensive customization options, including evolution systems and stat optimization, allowing for diverse builds. However, it suffers from poor optimization for Xbox controllers, necessitating frequent keyboard use.
- “The game offers deep customization through evolution systems, breeding mechanics, stat optimization, and a talent system that provides passive effects and build variety.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight "Yaoling: Mythical Journey" for its heartfelt presentation and emotional depth, noting that it combines a unique combat system with a wholesome and engaging experience.
- “Yaoling: The mythical journey shows great promise, especially with its unique combat system and heartfelt presentation.”

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Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Yaoling: Mythical Journey.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey was released on June 19, 2025.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey was developed by RAYKA STUDIO.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a single player game.

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