Info about Wildermyth:

Official game description:
Hear a Tale or Spin Your Own
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About the Game
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Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Like the best tabletop roleplaying experiences, Wildermyth gives you choices and answers your every decision with consequences that drive your characters forward.  
Lead a band of heroes as they grow from reluctant farmers into unique, legendary fighters. Combat unexpected threats and strange monsters across interactive battlefields. Unravel mysteries and share pensive moments in an ever-new fantasy setting that blends hard truths and sacrifice with humor and personal storytelling.  
Where does your myth lead? Come help us uncover it!  
*   Reminiscent of tabletop roleplaying, unique heroes are born in unique settings every game. They age, transform, fall in love, disagree, and make harrowing sacrifices.  
*   Each hero brings their own organic history and personality with them, but your choices and combat skills are what decide their paths and outcomes.  
*   All heroes die someday… but you get to hold on to your favorites. Reintroduce them in the next adventure, and over many lifetimes the myths you make will form your own legendary pantheon.  
    **An Imaginative Papercraft World**  
    The Yondering Lands, where the game is set, is a richly layered world populated with hand-painted 2D characters and scenery. We’ve paid loving attention to breaking molds and exploring new ideas: no orcs, elves, or goblins here—but watch out for the telepathic insect-dragons and the clockwork undead.  
    **Extreme Character Depth**  
    Each of your heroes has their own unique generated history, personality, and appearance, and will form relationships with your other heroes. All of these elements change and develop over the course of a playthrough, as characters age, encounter mysteries, and overcome challenges.  
    **Choices That Matter**  
    Your hero may choose to trust the enigmatic wolf god, leading to a hair-raising change in their appearance and combat abilities. Or they may pursue a romance with a fellow hero, giving each of them a shared buff and more story opportunities. Encounters and events have permanent, character-defining effects, letting you craft the arc of each character.  
    **A New Approach to Death**  
    Did your favorite character get one-shotted by a tentacled horror-bear? Choose to let a hero "fall back" with a maiming that will lead to some transformative new paths in their legend, or let them go out in a blaze of glory to be remembered for generations to come.  
    **Deep and Creative Tactical Combat**  
    Combat in Wildermyth emphasizes teamwork and careful positioning, as well as imaginative use of your evolving capabilities and surroundings. Walling and Flanking mechanics provide clear but conflicting incentives, while mystical interfusion lets you remake the battlefield with explosive magic. Multiple difficulty levels mean you can get as intense as you want to.  
    **Cooperative Multiplayer**  
    In a multiplayer game, you and your friends can each customize and control your own heroes as you play through a campaign. Recommended for up to five players—though in a typical campaign, you start with three heroes and pick up the fourth and fifth along the way. We also support Steam Remote Play.  
    **Endless Replayability**  
    Pick and choose from a huge bank of combat abilities as your heroes level up in each playthrough, and decide whether you prefer offensive or defensive tactics, brute strength, stealth, or magically flinging fire from a nearby lamp into your enemies' faces. Procedural generation gives you new heroes, new enemies, new story events, and new maps every time you play.  
    **A Custom Pantheon of Legends**  
    You’ll have the freedom to customize hero appearances, names, histories, and more. As time passes, heroes grow old and may retire, or else might fall in combat—and yes, some will survive all the way to the end. You can add your favorite heroes to a roster of legends and call on them again in later playthroughs. Build your own mythologies and share the awe-inspiring might of your heroes with others.

Release date: Jun 15, 2021

Categories: Tactical RPG, Procedural Generation, Character Customization, Turn-based Combat, Story-driven Gameplay, Cooperative Multiplayer, Legacy System, High Fantasy

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Wiki Dependency for Learning Systems; summary: The analysis reveals a significant dependency on the wiki for understanding quest outcomes and complex mechanics, which impacts the user experience negatively. However, there is also feedback indicating that the game can be enjoyed without relying heavily on external resources.
- Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Playable with Minor Adjustments; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals that the primary issue users face is related to the control scheme. Users have indicated that it takes some time to get used to the controls, which can initially be frustrating. However, once users become accustomed to the controls, the experience improves. There were no major complaints about technical barriers like small text, external launchers, battery drain, or stability issues in the provided feedback.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while the game is enjoyable and worth purchasing, it is most often recommended when it is on sale. This indicates that the community generally finds the full price to be higher than what they consider fair, but the sale price is seen as a good value. The repeated mentions of the game being a good purchase on sale imply that the fair price range is likely lower than the current base price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 40.0h
  - Story completion: 7.5h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions that each campaign takes 4-8 hours to complete, which aligns with the game completion and story completion metrics. The second and third quotes provide total playtime hours, which can be used to infer session length and endgame content. The fourth quote specifies the length of individual campaigns, supporting the story completion metric.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game tends to become fun quickly, especially in multiplayer or once players get past the initial learning curve. The first few hours are particularly enjoyable, with fresh dialogues and surprises.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Understanding game mechanics and legacy heroes
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Poorly written tutorial; Initial learning curve; Understanding game mechanics
  - Unlock drivers: Multiplayer with friends; Roleplaying with friends; Getting past the tutorial
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Roleplaying; Understanding game mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Story-Driven Roleplayer (buy)
    - Motivation: Engaging storytelling and character development
    - Playstyle: Immersive, narrative-focused gameplay with a preference for single-player or well-coordinated multiplayer sessions.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: RPG fan; Story enthusiast
    - Reference games: Dungeons & Dragons; XCOM
  - Tactical Strategist (buy)
    - Motivation: Strategic depth and tactical challenges
    - Playstyle: Focused on combat mechanics, strategic planning, and tactical execution.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Strategy gamer; Tactical RPG fan
    - Reference games: XCOM; Fire Emblem; Dungeons & Dragons
  - Cooperative Storyteller (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared storytelling
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer sessions with a focus on shared narratives and strategic planning.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Co-op gamer; Social player
    - Reference games: Dungeons & Dragons; XCOM


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.75): Players consistently describe the game as fun, enjoyable, and engaging, particularly in multiplayer and co-op modes. The combat system is praised for being quick, tactical, and addictive.
- Emergent and procedural storytelling (weight 0.46): The game's storytelling is highlighted for being emergent, procedural, and engaging. Players enjoy the varied and meaningful narratives that evolve based on their choices.
- Unique turn-based combat (weight 0.42): The game features a unique turn-based combat system that is compared to XCOM and other tactical RPGs. Players appreciate the tactical depth and variability in combat.
- Engaging and rich stories (weight 0.33): The game is praised for its rich and engaging stories, with compelling narratives and character development. Players find the storytelling to be memorable and well-executed.
- Characters feel personal and alive (weight 0.29): Players feel a strong emotional attachment to the characters, who are described as lifelike and personal. The characters' personalities and histories add depth to the gameplay experience.
- Unique and pleasing art style (weight 0.27): The game's art style is described as unique, cute, and pleasing, with a slightly cartoony or 2D/paper-cutout aesthetic. Players find the visual style to be charming and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- High replay value (weight 0.25): The game offers substantial replayability due to its randomness and varied content. Players find the game to be highly replayable with different experiences each time.
- Legacy system for character development (weight 0.22): The legacy system allows characters to retain skills and abilities, adding depth to character development. Players enjoy the continuity and progression of their characters across sessions.
- Impactful choices (weight 0.22): Players' choices have significant impacts on the story and gameplay, making the experience feel more personal and consequential. The game's choice-and-consequence mechanics are well-executed.
- Extensive character customization (weight 0.2): Players enjoy the large degree of character customization, allowing for unique and personalized character creation. The customization options add to the game's depth and replayability.
- Excellent writing (weight 0.2): The game's writing is praised for being detailed, poetic, and memorable. Players appreciate the high-quality and engaging narrative.
- Random events enhance narrative (weight 0.17): Randomly generated events add to the game's narrative, creating unique and compelling moments. Players enjoy the unpredictability and variety these events bring to the storytelling.
- Great for playing with friends (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for playing with friends, offering a fun and enjoyable multiplayer experience. Players love the social aspect and the ability to play with a group.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive gameplay and narrative (weight 0.57): Many players note that both the combat and narrative elements become repetitive quickly. This includes repetitive fights, repetitive writing, and repetitive cut scenes.
- Limited content variety (weight 0.34): The game suffers from a lack of variety in content, including limited random events, limited character interactions, and a lack of depth in various aspects of the game.
- UI and UX issues (weight 0.17): The user interface, particularly in multiplayer, is criticized for being fiddly and lacking necessary information. Players suggest that UI tweaks are needed for better information availability.
- Difficulty and balance issues (weight 0.17): The game's default difficulty is considered too easy by some players, while others find it too difficult. Late-game balance is also criticized for becoming monotonous.
- Art style and music variety (weight 0.16): The art style is described as an acquired taste, and the game lacks variety in its soundtrack, which can become repetitive.
- Excessive and wordy text (weight 0.15): The game contains lengthy text passages and excessive dialogue, which can be off-putting for players who prefer less text-heavy games.
- Tutorial and explanation issues (weight 0.14): The tutorial is criticized for being poorly written or lacking, and some concepts in the game are under-explained, leading to confusion for players.
- Character depth and interactions (weight 0.12): Characters in the game lack depth and background, and there are limited interactions between characters, which affects the overall narrative experience.
- Over-reliance on RNG (weight 0.06): The game is criticized for its over-reliance on random number generation (RNG), which can lead to frustrating and unpredictable gameplay experiences.
- Lack of updates and DLCs (weight 0.06): Players note a lack of new downloadable content (DLCs) and major updates, which can affect the game's longevity and replayability.
- Retirement mechanic issues (weight 0.06): The retirement mechanic is disliked by some players as it disrupts the gameplay flow and can be seen as poorly implemented.
- Controls and learning curve (weight 0.06): The controls in the game take some time to get used to, which can be a barrier for new players.
- Decline in story quality (weight 0.06): The quality of the story chapters declines after the second chapter, with the fourth chapter being particularly criticized.

Gameplay feedback:
- Procedurally generated stories (weight 0.52): The game includes a procedural generation system for creating varied story elements, random events, and content. This adds to the game's replayability and unpredictability.
- Tactical turn-based combat (weight 0.44): The game features a unique and challenging tactical turn-based combat system, often compared to tabletop RPGs and tactical board games. Players appreciate the depth and strategic elements involved.
- Character customization and progression (weight 0.37): Players can customize and personalize their characters, with options for unique character creation and progression. This includes various classes and archetypes.
- High fantasy RPG elements (weight 0.23): As a high fantasy RPG, the game incorporates turn-based strategy and role-playing elements. Players enjoy the single-player tabletop role-playing experience.
- Multiplayer support (weight 0.18): The game offers multiplayer mechanics and functionality, allowing players to enjoy the experience with friends. There is also a single-player mode available.
- DnD-like gameplay mechanics (weight 0.16): The gameplay is similar to Dungeons & Dragons, with choice-driven and story-rich elements. Combat mechanics are inspired by D&D 5e.
- Simple yet challenging gameplay (weight 0.12): The gameplay is described as simplistic but challenging, with a fair difficulty ramp. It offers a rewarding experience for players.
- Storybook art style (weight 0.12): The game features a unique storybook art style with paper cut-out animations, enhancing the narrative experience.
- Gameplay loop and mechanics (weight 0.11): The gameplay loop and mechanics are designed to be engaging, though some players find it repetitive. Replayability is a key focus.

Performance notes:
- Instability and crashes (weight 0.14): The game experiences significant instability issues, including frequent crashes and network code problems.
- Steam Deck performance (weight 0.14): The game has mixed performance on Steam Deck. While some players report great performance, others mention issues with controls.
- Optimization for lower-end PCs (weight 0.1): The game has optimization issues on lower-end PCs, including those with 4GB RAM and integrated graphics cards.
- Performance issues on Switch (weight 0.05): The Nintendo Switch port of the game has notable performance issues, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- High battery consumption (weight 0.04): Players report that the game consumes a high amount of battery, which can be a concern for portable gaming devices.
- Campaign loading failure (weight 0.04): Some players report that the first campaign failed to load, which can be a significant issue for new players.
- Fire flame effects modification (weight 0.03): The fire flame effects in the game need modification, as they may not be visually appealing or functional as intended.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.32): The game is highly recommended by many players for its depth, replayability, and unique storytelling. It is considered well worth the price and is frequently suggested to anyone interested in engaging and innovative games.
- Recommended to buy on sale (weight 0.16): Many players recommend buying the game on sale rather than at full price. It is suggested that the game is worth purchasing, especially when discounted.
- Recommended for narrative game lovers (weight 0.14): The game is heavily recommended for those who enjoy narrative-driven games. It is praised for its unique storytelling and mechanics, making it a great choice for fans of engaging and unique games.
- Worth trying for various aspects (weight 0.13): The game is considered worth trying for its various appealing aspects, including its style, heart, and addicting gameplay. It is praised for its overall quality and enjoyment.
- Recommended for role-playing enthusiasts (weight 0.08): The game is highly recommended for fans of role-playing games, mythology, history, and great stories. It is considered a great choice for those who enjoy immersive role-playing experiences.
- Recommended for co-op play (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for cooperative play but not as highly for single-player. It is suggested that playing with friends enhances the experience.
- Unique and engaging storytelling (weight 0.05): The game is praised for its unique and engaging storytelling, which sets it apart from other games. It is recommended for its innovative narrative structure.
- Combination of story and tactical gameplay (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for fans of both story-driven games and tactical challenges, similar to XCOM. It is suggested that the combination of these elements makes the game enjoyable.
- Emotional attachment to characters (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for players who enjoy forming emotional attachments to characters. It is praised for its ability to create memorable and impactful character stories.
- Highly recommended despite flaws (weight 0.05): The game is highly recommended despite some flaws. It is praised for its overall quality and enjoyment, even with certain imperfections.
- Highly recommended for serious players (weight 0.05): The game is highly recommended for serious players who enjoy deep and engaging gameplay. It is suggested for those who appreciate a challenging and immersive experience.
- One of the favorite games (weight 0.04): The game is considered one of the favorite games of all time by some players. It is praised for its exceptional quality and memorable experience.
- Recommended for D&D players (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for players who enjoy Dungeons & Dragons. It is suggested that fans of D&D will find the game appealing.
- Give it time to get into (weight 0.04): Players suggest giving the game a few hours to fully get into it. It is recommended to spend some time with the game to appreciate its depth and mechanics.
- Watch tutorials for understanding (weight 0.04): It is recommended to watch tutorials to better understand the game's core mechanics. This is suggested for players who prefer to fully grasp the gameplay.
- Suggestion for starting with a five-chapter story (weight 0.04): Players suggest starting with a five-chapter story for improved writing and narrative experience. This is recommended to enhance the gameplay and storytelling.
- Campaign builder for player stories (weight 0.04): There is a suggestion for a campaign builder to allow players to craft their own stories. This feature is desired for enhancing creativity and personalization in the game.
- More themes for DLC (weight 0.04): There is a suggestion for more themes to be included in future DLCs. Players express interest in additional content and variety.
- Suggestion for nuanced scoring system (weight 0.04): There is a suggestion for a more nuanced scoring system in the game. Players express a desire for a more detailed and refined scoring mechanism.
- Mod recommendation for Steam Link (weight 0.04): Players recommend downloading the unlimited undo mod for Steam Link to enhance the gaming experience. This mod is suggested to improve gameplay flexibility.

Other player notes:
- Interface readability fix (weight 0.04): Players have requested an interface option to improve the readability of the game.
- Gift purchase with DLC (weight 0.04): Some players bought the game as a gift along with additional downloadable content like Armor and Skins.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.15): Players derive enjoyment from the game's emergent storytelling, character creation, and tactical combat. The replayability, multiplayer experience, and the blend of combat and narrative are also significant contributors to the overall enjoyment.
- Joy (weight 0.11): The game brings joy through its unique character aging mechanic, innovative storytelling, and engaging combat system. Players also find joy in the emotional impact of stories, character interactions, and the overall charming and complex gameplay experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited by the game's unique character customization options, procedural generation, and replayability. The engaging story events, multiplayer experience, and strategic combat also contribute to the excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.09): Frustration arises from technical issues like screen distortion, camera limitations, and language barriers. Gameplay mechanics such as difficulty spikes, repetitive chapters, and excessive text also contribute to player frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of new story content, shallow procedural narrative, and repetitive gameplay. Players also express disappointment with the game's magic system, UI issues, and lack of meaningful worldbuilding.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Players feel satisfied with the game's unique storytelling, character development, and engaging combat. The replayability, procedural storytelling, and customization options also contribute to their satisfaction.
- Love (weight 0.04): Players love the game for its unique storytelling, character development, and overall experience. The game's mechanics, art style, and modding tools also contribute to the deep affection players have for the game.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's unique writing, art, and tactical RPG elements. Players are also enthusiastic about the character relationships, procedural generation, and the immersive storylines.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players have a positive experience with the game's progression mechanics, character attachment, and storytelling. The turn-based tactical combat and compelling stories also contribute to their positive feelings.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique graphics, storylines, and depth. The community add-ons, music, and art are also highly valued by the players.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from the fun and engaging gameplay, unique characters, and enjoyable combat. The variety of items, gameplay modes, and emotional attachment to characters also contribute to players' happiness.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's narrative generation system, gameplay mechanics, and tactical depth. The magic system and overall style are also highly regarded.
- Attachment (weight 0.01): Players feel attached to the game due to the character growth and development over time. The emotional connections to characters and their interactions deepen this attachment.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Gratitude is expressed for the translators' work, language support, and friends' recommendations. Players are also grateful for the game's relaxing nature and rich story.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are pleasantly surprised by the mix of gameplay elements, original spellcaster mechanics, and procedural storytelling. The unique character arcs and random events also contribute to their surprise.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the game's overall experience, procedural generation, and story development. The tactical depth and the game's uniqueness as a tabletop alternative also contribute to their satisfaction.
- Engaged (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the turn-based RPG mechanics, comic-style storytelling, and tactical combat. These elements keep players invested in the gameplay experience.}