This is exactly the sort of game suited for the world's current condition. Wandersong's characters exude a wholesomeness and charm that got me caring immensely about them from the get-go. The Bard is precious, and must be protected. Further, the novel gameplay mechanic of singing your way through "combat" encounters, puzzles, and the occasional dialogue exchange worked really well for me. While not necessarily deep or revolutionary in its design and implementation, giving the player character's voice so much influence over the world really brought the theme to the forefront: you are a bard, and you see the world through the lens of music. The landscape, architecture, and creatures bob along to your ditties, and NPCs remember your songs when you compose them. But what I think left the largest impression on me was the message throughout of unquestioning kindness, thoughtfulness, and unity the game weaves through interactions with NPCs. The Bard might not be a fighter, or a leader, or anyone of any real significance really, but he is a true friend, who sees the best in people first, and strives to leave the world better than how he found it everywhere he goes. He's an entirely unrealistic character in many respects (though he does have his darker moments), but he's a perfect conduit to experience the rest of the cast of this game through. My advice: Play this game. You will feel so much better about yourself and about the world in general as a consequence. I would also strongly encourage you to exhaust dialogue everywhere you get the chance. Really get to know these characters, you'll be rewarded for it by the end.
