Wildermyth - Omenroad Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-11
- New roguelike modes praised
- Story campaign is engaging
- Great value and worth price
- Writing quality has declined
- Cutscenes are too long
- Difficulty balance is off
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 94%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 6%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 65%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 35%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 77
- Negative points
- 75
- Gameplay points
- 36
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 27
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
New roguelike modes praised.
| Players greatly appreciate the introduction of roguelike challenge modes, Omenroad, and new gameplay loops that offer intense, strategic experiences and add replay value to the base game. | 97% |
Story campaign is engaging.
| The new campaign is consistently praised for its engaging, well-written story, great narrative connections to original content, and satisfying emotional depth. | 89% |
Great value and worth price.
| The DLC is considered great value, well worth the price for fans, with a worthy campaign and satisfying new content that exceeds expectations. | 73% |
Plenty of new content variety.
| Reviewers note the abundant variety in new enemies, gear, maps, and consistently balanced encounters that significantly expand tactical options. | 70% |
Strategic depth from upgrades.
| Expiring upgrades, calamities that build quickly, and the flexible Wagnis difficulty system add strategic depth and encourage tactical thinking. | 59% |
Writing and music top-notch.
| The writing, music, and artistic quality are frequently highlighted, with the story touching on deep themes and complementing the game's lore beautifully. | 51% |
Gameplay changes add replayability.
| Positive reception towards gameplay changes that enhance replayability, diversify global gameplay, and provide a clearer combat focus. | 48% |
Boss battles fun but uneven.
| Boss mechanics are mostly fun and elaborate, though some bosses are laughably easy, while many battles deliver tense survival scenarios with difficult tradeoffs. | 40% |
New elements and weapons cool.
| New elements like the Spirit of Darkness and shadow weapons are cool additions that introduce fresh mechanics. | 37% |
Non-story modes are enjoyable.
| Less story-focused modes are enjoyable and provide a good alternative for players not interested in the campaign, catering to different playstyles. | 27% |
Best tactical roguelike expansion.
| Cements Wildermyth as one of the best tactical roguelikes, with the roguelike mode offering fantastic new tiers of power. | 27% |
Satisfying crescendo and beautiful art.
| Crescendo and final scenes are very satisfying, and the art is beautiful, especially in the final sequences. | 27% |
New unlockables and atmosphere.
| New unlockable weapons, augments, and accessories, along with an ethereal atmosphere, enhance the game's ambiance and depth. | 26% |
Harder difficulty adds challenge.
| Harder than the base game, providing a challenge from the start that appeals to players seeking tougher tactical experiences. | 26% |
Novelty and path mechanics fun.
| Novelty is exciting, and new path mechanics are a fun twist on travel and character growth that keeps gameplay fresh. | 26% |
Good for co-op and base fans.
| Purchase is recommended especially for co-op gameplay, with some players still preferring the base game mode but acknowledging the DLC's quality. | 26% |