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 a vast world filled with unique and adorable creatures, known as Yaolings, which enhances the overall experience.
- The combat system is engaging, allowing for strategic team building and the use of charms to influence battles, making it feel fresh compared to traditional turn-based systems.
- There is a significant amount of content available even in early access, including a variety of creatures to collect, breeding mechanics, and town-building elements that keep players invested.
- The game can feel too easy at times, especially in the early and mid-game, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement for players seeking a more difficult experience.
- Some players have reported issues with controller support and minor bugs, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The storyline is considered weak and lacks depth, with many players feeling that it does not provide enough motivation to progress through the game.
- story41 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting it feels unfinished and serves primarily as a means to guide players through gameplay rather than offering a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the lore and find it serviceable, others criticize it for being shallow, confusing, and devoid of engaging characters or plot twists. Overall, those who prioritize story in their gaming experience may find this title disappointing, though the gameplay itself is often praised.
“The story is serviceable, but interesting enough; the world has some fascinating lore, and I was invested enough to see where it's going.”
“Overall fun and engaging game, vast amount of yaolings to capture, biomes to explore, and storylines to uncover.”
“Not normally one to leave a review on games, but having completed the main story in early access now; this game was an absolute gem, and I will eagerly wait for the future updates to keep returning.”
“The story, or lack thereof, is probably my only real complaint about the game.”
“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 biggest being the story; if you play RPGs for the story, I cannot stress enough: don't even bother.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and beautiful art style, which draws players in and enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the cute creature designs and vibrant visuals, comparing the aesthetic to popular titles like Pokémon and Cult of the Lamb. While the art style is generally well-received, some mention inconsistencies, but overall, it contributes significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a creature-collecting autobattler, featuring a loop of questing, item searching, and base upgrades, which many find engaging and addictive. While the battles are generally easy, they incorporate a mix of simple and strategic mechanics, and the game offers a visually appealing experience. However, some players note issues with certain mechanics, like fishing and charm usage, as well as rough translations, but overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and potential for future updates.
“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.”
“First and foremost, the core gameplay is a creature collecting autobattler.”
“A passion project with engaging gameplay and surprising depth in its mechanics, highly recommended.”
“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.”
“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).”
- 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 standout tracks like the catchy demon boss theme enhancing the overall experience. While some players note a slight repetitiveness, the soundtrack is generally considered a delightful complement to the game's charming visuals and creature designs. Overall, the combination of serene music and appealing art style contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, as it allows for a balance between exploration and resource management without becoming overly tedious. The variety of activities, such as farming, breeding, and collecting, contributes to a satisfying gameplay loop that encourages players to engage in grinding as a fun and rewarding experience rather than a chore. Overall, the game offers ample endgame content that keeps players invested without requiring excessive grinding.
“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 game quite like this and hope the developers 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.”
- 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 around 100. 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, haha, 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.”
