Wayfinder
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Visually appealing graphics and fluid gameplay experience
- Deep character customization with flexible build options
- Addictive dungeon crawling with accessible gameplay loop
- Fair monetization, no microtransactions present
- Weak narrative, generic and unengaging story
- Repetitive gameplay and uninspired quest design
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 84%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 16%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 94%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 6%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 4788
- Negative points
- 1686
- Gameplay points
- 722
- Perf. points
- 225
- Rec. points
- 1412
- Misc points
- 249
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Visually appealing, fluid gameplay | The game features impressive graphics, a vibrant art style, and detailed environments, making exploration visually appealing. Fluid animations, responsive controls, and impactful sound design enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's satisfying combat and engaging gameplay loop. | 96% |
| Deep character customization, flexible builds | The game provides extensive character customization options, allowing players to personalize their builds and appearances. The flexible weapon system, diverse abilities, and various customization options contribute to unique playstyles. The game rewards experimentation and strategic planning, with satisfying results from both strategic planning and skillful play. | 29% |
| Addictive, accessible dungeon crawling | The game offers a compelling dungeon crawling experience with randomized elements, valuable loot, and accessible difficulty. The gameplay loop encourages extended play sessions, with dungeons and bosses easily accessible. The game respects the player's time, allowing them to set their own difficulty and enjoy the content at their own pace. | 19% |
| No microtransactions, fair monetization | The game has shifted away from predatory monetization, offering a complete experience for a one-time purchase. All content is unlockable through gameplay, without microtransactions or pay-to-win elements. This change is highly appreciated by reviewers, who find it refreshing and rewarding. | 17% |
| Significant improvements after rework | The game has undergone a significant transformation, shifting from an MMO to a single-player/co-op ARPG. This change is widely praised by reviewers, who believe it has greatly improved the game. The developers are commended for their dedication and for listening to player feedback. | 12% |
| Enjoyable and satisfying combat | The game's combat is consistently praised as enjoyable, engaging, and satisfying. Reviewers highlight its tight controls, impactful feedback, and dynamic mechanics. The combat system is a major draw for many players, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience. | 9% |
| Blends MMO, ARPG elements | The game blends elements from various popular genres and titles, such as MMOs, ARPGs, and action-adventure games. Reviewers often draw comparisons to games like Diablo, Borderlands, and Darksiders. This fusion creates a unique experience that appeals to fans of multiple genres. | 8% |
| Meaningful player housing system | The game offers a lot of content beyond the main story, including player housing with customization options. The housing system provides gameplay benefits, making it a worthwhile system. The game rewards players as they progress, providing a sense of engagement and motivation. | 8% |
| Large, rewarding open world | The game features a large and detailed open world with puzzles, secrets, and events. Exploration is rewarded with collectibles and gear, motivating players to explore the environment. The world design is coherent and engaging, encouraging players to interact with the environment at their own pace. | 6% |
| Satisfying loot acquisition system | The game excels at delivering the core aspects of a looter game, with a satisfying loot system and rewarding exploration. Loot acquisition is motivating, and the game offers a substantial amount of loot to collect. The game is worth playing if you enjoy loot-based games with action combat. | 5% |
| Interesting and diverse characters | The game features interesting and likable characters with unique abilities and designs. The characters have a distinct vibe, often compared to games like Overwatch, Valorant, and Darksiders. The variety of characters adds to the game's replayability and allows players to find a character that suits their playstyle. | 5% |
| Unique art style, familiar elements | The game has a distinctive visual style from artist Joe Madureira, known for his work on Darksiders and Marvel Comics. The art style is reminiscent of WOW/Darksiders 2. The game incorporates elements similar to Kingdoms of Amalur. | 4% |