Posted on: June 26, 2022

el_kloklo
Games: 360 Reviews: 19
One of unique kind
I buyed this game on itch.io because it was the only way to get it DRM free at the time. It was long time I was looking for a RPG with use of comic stripes, or even thought of making one for a game jam, and so my expectations for Wildermyth were high, and I was not disappointed. What you will find in this game: * comic strip style dialogs and story sequence * half procedural campaigns (I insist on the plural): you have a main story (fight against the cultist) and side stories with single event (will you pillage this old grave?) or multiple event (a friend of one of your character passed away, the character have to mourn) * a surprising solid writing considering the level of procedurality * re-use of your favorite character from a campaign to another * event which will help feel the character development (a character may get a tree-pet from a tree giant, another get a crow head for laughing at a weird prophet) * an overworld with some taking over by some monster progress * tactical RPG fight (like shadowrun returns or X-Com) * half-random level-up from 3 classes (you have to choose from 3-4 skills at each level up), meaning build from a same class vary * sad moments when a character die, but well integrated death mechanic * the possibility to play with up to 5 player, with each taking decision for the choices related to his character. And it is old school IP-Adress, so no platform limitation, but maybe headache with old school firewall/version. What you will NOT find in this game: * hardcore difficulty from the fight (if you like challenge, don't be afraid to raise the difficulty to max or one lower) * story defined playable character. However they have their own personnality * high tech graphics (the characters don't move hands or legs, but you have to see it as a statical comic picture) * lots of music (I think there is maybe less than 6 tracks in the game) * complexes stories with conspiracy and betrayal twist I personally recommend, but not to anyone.
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