Yaoling: Mythical Journey
- July 15, 2024
- RAYKA STUDIO
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and captivating music, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a unique auto-battler combat system that allows for strategic team building with multiple creatures on the field at once.
- There is a vast variety of creatures (Yaolings) to collect, breed, and evolve, providing depth and replayability.
- The game can feel too easy at times, especially in the early and mid-game, leading to a lack of challenge.
- Some players may find the auto-battler mechanics less engaging, as they require minimal input during battles.
- The story and character development are considered weak, with some players feeling it lacks depth and engagement.
- story53 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally viewed as simple and somewhat predictable, with some players appreciating its charm and unexpected twists, while others find it lacking depth and engagement. Many reviews note that the narrative improves as the game progresses, but it remains a secondary focus compared to gameplay mechanics and creature collection. Overall, while the story has its moments and interesting lore, it is often described as serviceable rather than compelling, with some players expressing hope for future updates to enhance it.
“The story is great though it lost me here and there; the colors and characters are colorful, and it's easy to lose myself in the world of this game.”
“As the story unfolds, you might find yourself playing a crucial role in saving this troubled world.”
“The story is serviceable, but interesting enough; the world has some fascinating lore, and I was invested enough to see where it's going.”
“The story is still a bit lacking, but that might be something they will fix later in development.”
“The only real cons I see are between the story and some creature designs.”
“The story consists of talk to X person, go to the next area, talk to X person, go fight X boss, and repeat.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which draws heavily from Japanese aesthetics and features a variety of adorable creatures. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and the relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful choice for fans of creature collection games. While some note inconsistencies in the art style, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The game is absolutely stunning with its unique graphics.”
“The art style is perfect; the game has shinies, color variants, randomized talents, a whole charm talent tree, cooking, fishing, farming, so there's a fair bit of end game collector's content.”
“The graphical aesthetic is absolutely beautiful, but I really have to give it over to the music.”
“My only real complaint is that the art style is very inconsistent.”
“As a person who has recently grown fond of adventure games with creature collection as a main feature, this was an excellent substitution for Pokemon (I don't have any Nintendo game console) and Palworld (my laptop refuses to run the game for falling short of graphic requirements).”
“Don't get me wrong, I still like the game for the graphics and cuteness and the town, but there could be more to the battle system.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Yaoling: Mythical Journey" is praised for its engaging and polished mechanics, combining creature collecting with autobattler elements that offer depth and strategy. Players appreciate the unique "charms" system, which adds variety to battles, although some find the auto-battle mechanics can be repetitive. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful art style and addictive gameplay loop, making it a strong recommendation for fans of RPGs and monster-collecting games, despite some minor issues related to difficulty and early access mechanics.
“One of the standout features of Yaoling: Mythical Journey is the 'charms' mechanic, which functions like cards that grant special gameplay abilities.”
“With stunning art and engaging gameplay, Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a must-play for fans of RPGs and monster-collecting games.”
“Breeding and capturing the perfect team is enjoyable, and coupled with the engaging tactical gameplay, it’s a winning formula.”
“The basic gameplay loop is to go out questing, catching creatures, searching for hidden items, exploring, and then every half hour or so teleport back to your base to make any available upgrades and check in on your resource farming and breeding.”
“My only complaints are that there are some kind of janky mechanics (it's early access) and the translation is very rough (again, early access).”
“There's still a stupid stamina limitation with no gameplay purpose.”
- music21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players finding it relaxing and atmospheric. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, the majority appreciated its catchy themes and rich ambience, often expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack. Overall, the music complements the game's art style and creature design, contributing significantly to its charm.
“The soundtrack is amazing, and I found myself just standing in place listening to it.”
“The music is gorgeous, and the demon boss theme is quite catchy.”
“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.”
“My only real complaints are that the music got a bit old towards the end of my playthrough and the pacing was a little off.”
“The graphical aesthetic is absolutely beautiful, but I really have to give it over to the music.”
“I also want to give the music some credit, because it is quite pleasant and I find the sound effects cute and charming.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be enjoyable rather than tedious, with many appreciating the balance between exploration and resource management. While some noted that early game levels don't scale well, they felt that grinding could effectively bridge the gaps, allowing for strategic gameplay without excessive effort. Overall, the game offers a rich variety of activities that keep players engaged, making grinding feel like a rewarding part of the experience.
“In the early game, the levels did not scale enough, whereas in the late game, the gaps in levels were a bit much; nothing a little grinding wouldn't solve, and you could often beat bosses 5-10 levels under depending on matchup/talisman use.”
“The basic gameplay loop is to go out questing, catching monsters, searching for hidden items, exploring, and then every half hour or so teleport back to your base to make any available upgrades and check in on your resource farming and breeding.”
“I honestly don't think I've played a gem quite like this and hope the devs continue to improve on it, as there is a slight problem with the lack of spirit shards since breeding was a bit tedious.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful art and immersive soundtrack, creating an enjoyable environment for exploration and item collection. However, some players note that character animations feel stiff and mobile-like, and there are inconsistencies in NPC voice levels and UI design that detract from the overall experience.
“Love this game to just run around collecting items to craft charms and enjoy the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is awesome and the environment is better due to the art itself.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful exaggeration of playtime, with creators joking that it lasts only 10 hours when it can actually take much longer. Players enjoy the whimsical nature of collecting quirky characters and forming teams, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“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 guys, then form a team with them to combat other creatures or trainers.”
