Yaoling: Mythical Journey
- July 15, 2024
- RAYKA STUDIO
- 13h 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.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and lovable monster designs, making it visually appealing.
- The auto-battler combat system allows for strategic team building and offers a variety of unique creatures with different abilities and evolutions.
- There is a significant amount of content available even in early access, including crafting, exploration, and a robust breeding system.
- The story is considered weak and lacking depth, which may disappoint players looking for a compelling narrative.
- Some players find the combat to be too easy, with a lack of challenge in battles, especially in the early game.
- The game currently lacks controller support and has some minor bugs and translation issues that need addressing.
- story39 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and lack of compelling characters or plot twists. While some players find the lore and world-building interesting enough to keep them engaged, the overall narrative is seen as a mere framework to guide gameplay rather than a driving force. Additionally, the story is incomplete, with future updates promised to expand on it, leaving many players feeling unsatisfied with the current state of the narrative.
“The story is serviceable, but interesting enough; the world has some fascinating lore, and I was invested enough to see where it's going.”
“I'm invested with the lore and story.”
“Overall fun and engaging game, vast amount of yaolings to capture, biomes to explore, and storylines to uncover.”
“The biggest issue is the story; if you play RPGs for the story, I cannot stress enough, don't even bother.”
“The story consists of talking to one person, going to the next area, talking to another person, going to fight a boss, and repeating this cycle.”
“The story lacks anything to grasp onto, and I saw no reason to progress forward besides beating school master 1, master 2, master 3, etc., with no real challenge.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and beautiful art style, which features cute creatures and a cozy aesthetic reminiscent of titles like "Cult of the Lamb." Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and unique designs, although some note inconsistencies in the art. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a recommended choice for fans of monster-collecting games.
“The art style made me want to play this game; it's beautiful.”
“Game has such an amazing art style; the creatures are interesting and varied.”
“I've already fallen in love with the art style; it's so cute and I can't stop admiring it when I'm playing.”
“My only real complaint is that the art style is very inconsistent.”
“Graphics, story, and yaolings are very well done.”
“If Palworld had a baby with Pokémon (in auto battler combat) and the theme was Asian mythology but in the art style of Cult of the Lamb, this would be it.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around creature collecting and autobattling, offering engaging and addictive mechanics that many players find enjoyable. While some aspects, like fishing and certain mechanics, are criticized for being unpolished, the overall experience is praised for its depth, cute graphics, and potential for strategic team synergy. Despite some early access issues, the gameplay is considered solid and fun, making it a highly recommended experience for fans of the genre.
“The core gameplay is a creature collecting autobattler, and it is quite fun.”
“A passion project with engaging gameplay and surprising depth in its mechanics, highly recommended.”
“This is such a lovely game; I didn't expect to like it this much, but it's been a blast so far. Think Pokémon but as a semi-auto battler with super cute designs and fun gameplay mechanics.”
“The auto battle mechanic also makes it so your team works together as a team rather than one at a time.”
“My only complaints are that there are some janky mechanics (it's early access) and the translation is very rough (again, early access).”
“The fishing mechanic is also frustrating; you can't just fish anywhere, and the tutorial wasn't helpful at all.”
- music11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and soothing qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the catchy demon boss theme and the overall atmospheric soundtrack. While some note minor issues like repetitiveness and inconsistencies in sound levels, the general consensus is that the music enhances the game's charming visuals and creature designs, creating a delightful and immersive experience.
“The music is gorgeous, and the demon boss theme is quite catchy.”
“The setting is interesting, the zones are beautiful, the music is soothing, the creatures have such great designs.”
“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 pleasant, but it doesn't stand out or leave a lasting impression.”
“While the sound effects are cute, they can become repetitive and dull over time.”
“The cozy soundtrack fits the theme, but it lacks variety and can feel monotonous.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it offers a variety of engaging activities such as farming, cooking, and collecting, which enhance the overall experience. While some find the grinding enjoyable and rewarding, others mention that certain elements, like breeding for spirit shards, can be tedious. Overall, the game strikes a balance between fun and challenge, with future updates promising to increase difficulty.
“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.”
“I expect I'll get another 10-20 hours out of the game as is without any hardcore grinding or hunting for special colors or anything.”
“I thought it would be a short simple game, but it turned out to be an amazing adventure. I'm now at 75.6 hours on record and I don't want to progress. I like to farm and evolve and find good team synergy, but the grinding is more of a chore, to be honest.”
- 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, while NPC voices and UI elements 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the whimsical design of the characters, referred to as "funny little guys," which adds a lighthearted and playful tone to the gameplay as players collect and team up with them for battles.
“You run around a huge map, collect funny little characters, and then form a team with them to battle other creatures or trainers.”
“The humor in the dialogue and character interactions had me laughing out loud.”
“The quirky animations and silly sound effects add a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
