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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and a vast variety of unique creatures (Yaolings) to collect, making exploration enjoyable.
- The auto-battler combat system allows for strategic team building and customization, providing depth to gameplay while remaining accessible.
- The game offers a relaxing experience with a mix of creature collecting, crafting, and town management, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The story is considered weak and lacks compelling characters or engaging plotlines, which may disappoint players looking for narrative depth.
- Some players find the combat too easy, especially in the early game, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- There are issues with translation and minor bugs, as well as a desire for more features like controller support and difficulty options.
- story82 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and lacking depth, often describing it as a mere framework to guide gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the lore and world-building, others criticize the writing and character development as bland and unengaging, leading to a sense of confusion and disconnection from the plot. Additionally, players note that the story is incomplete, with a significant portion still pending future updates, which may leave those seeking a rich narrative experience disappointed.
“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 being the story; if you play RPGs for the story, I cannot stress enough, don't even bother.”
“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.”
“The story consists of talk to X person, go to the next area, talk to X person, go fight X boss, and repeat.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and beautiful art style, which many players find captivating and reminiscent of popular titles like Pokémon and Palworld. The unique creature designs and vibrant visuals contribute to an enjoyable aesthetic experience, although some users noted inconsistencies in the art style. Overall, the graphics, combined with a cozy soundtrack, enhance 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.”
“As a person who has recently grown fond of adventure games with creature collection as a main feature, this was an excellent substitution for Pokémon (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.”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around creature collecting and autobattling, offering a mix of simple mechanics and strategic depth that many players find engaging and addictive. While some mechanics, like fishing, are criticized for being underdeveloped, the overall experience is enhanced by cute graphics and a solid core gameplay loop that encourages exploration and team building. Despite some early access jankiness and translation issues, players appreciate the potential for challenging gameplay and the fun of hunting for unique creatures.
“The core gameplay is a creature collecting autobattler, and it's quite fun.”
“The essential mechanics are engaging, even addicting.”
“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 fishing mechanic is also frustrating; you can't just fish anywhere, and the tutorial wasn't helpful at all.”
“There's still a stupid stamina limitation with no gameplay purpose.”
“As someone who likes autoplay, I don't like the charms mechanics where I have to keep putting charms to participate.”
- music22 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 standout tracks like the catchy demon boss theme. Reviewers appreciate the cozy soundtrack that complements the game's charming visuals and creature designs, although some note that it can feel repetitive at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, enhancing the game's atmosphere and player 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.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, as it allows for exploration, farming, and evolving characters without feeling overly tedious. The balance between questing and resource management keeps the gameplay engaging, with many appreciating the variety of end-game content and the promise of future updates to enhance difficulty. Overall, grinding is seen as a fun and integral part of the experience rather than a chore.
“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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beauty and immersive environment, largely attributed to the art style and atmospheric soundtrack. However, some players note inconsistencies, such as stiff character animations and poorly integrated NPC voices, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many enjoy exploring the world and collecting items, highlighting the game's engaging ambiance.
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its whimsical premise of collecting quirky characters and the playful exaggeration of playtime, which adds a lighthearted tone to the overall experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, making it both entertaining and engaging.
“You run around a huge map, collect funny little guys, then form a team with them to combat other creatures or trainers.”
“A very, very great game - and funny from the creators to say playtime is like 10 hours haha, it's more like 100+.”
