Wandersong

 PC
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42

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  1. Siresly
    May 23, 2020
    8
    Merry, cute, charming, colorful, fun, breezy, feel-good thing. The mechanic of swirling the joystick around to create mouth noises is fun to play around with as you dance around through the colorful environments with your dopey bard who stumbles upon various distinct personalities brought to life through nifty writing, splendid hi-tech fontwork and whatnot.
  2. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    5
    Not to detract from the enjoyment of those who hold this in high regard, but the fact that it is colourful and cartoony are the only good things I can say about it. The music and sound design should be good in a game about music. Only look at this if you are looking for something mind-numbingly relaxing.
  3. crimsondoor
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The art style and music are really great. I absolutely adore its use of colours. However, the controls need tweaking. Although the game is best played with a controller, it is very easy to hit the wrong song notes with the analog stick. The puzzles are a bit repetitive at times, but it's not a big problem.

    The story is good, but a bit too short in my opinion, and I didn't like the ending as it was too abrupt. And the one thing that really bugged me was the treatment of Audrey. I think she is a very great complex character and I kind of agreed with her views too - if Eya asked her to kill all the Overseers and end the world and she followed Eya's words then why is she the "wrong" one and not Eya? Audrey is not worthy to be the "hero" but her viewpoints should be acknowledged and she did not deserve to be forgotten in the ending.

    And a rant about Eya. I can't stand her... She manipulated both the Bard and Audrey and didn't care about the Bard's feeling at all. When she was found to be working with Audrey she stopped to appear before the bard for a long time.. And when Audrey ditched her, she came to the Bard and said "I'm on your team now" I was like wow, how about no?    … Expand
  4. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    Absolutely perfect.

    There's however one thing that bothers me in this game and it's how the screen shakes constantly.
  5. michaelb1928
    Jun 28, 2019
    6
    Lemme start off by saying, i love what the developers were trying with this game and can really appreciate their effort, i cant say its a bad game but its not necessarily good either, its just a bit in between, with more of a budget and more polish with more animations i think i could give it a 7 but as it stands its more like a ported mobile game or a cheap unity title, for its retailLemme start off by saying, i love what the developers were trying with this game and can really appreciate their effort, i cant say its a bad game but its not necessarily good either, its just a bit in between, with more of a budget and more polish with more animations i think i could give it a 7 but as it stands its more like a ported mobile game or a cheap unity title, for its retail price i cant recommend but i can appreciate the idea and the clear love put into this game so i hope to see more from this small team in the future… Expand
  6. Minish
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played - I'm aware it has flaws (I speedrun the game, i should know) but it still earns a 10/10 as an essential experience for anyone who's ever played... a game. Anyone who's ever played games. Yeah.
  7. ILikeVideoGames
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This. Game.

    I have just recently finished Wandersong and I cannot get over how good of a game it is. The game takes place in 7 different acts, each in a different place with different characters. Every act is the perfect length, so you get a beautiful breath of fresh air every now and again. The characters are some of the best in any video game I've played, each filled to the brim with    This. Game.

    I have just recently finished Wandersong and I cannot get over how good of a game it is.
    The game takes place in 7 different acts, each in a different place with different characters. Every act is the perfect length, so you get a beautiful breath of fresh air every now and again. The characters are some of the best in any video game I've played, each filled to the brim with personality and backstory. It's just plain fun to run around and talk to people. The gameplay, art style and music is gorgeous. The singing mechanic is used in so many different ways, wether your luring birds or using it as a light, singing is marvelous. No spoilers, but I will tell you that the ending is incredibly satisfying. Deserves a sequel. 10/10    … Expand
  8. MarcioCavalcant
    May 19, 2019
    1
    Bland and simplistic game that doesn't even maintain a coherent storyline. It tries to have that great "innocent" Nintendo vibe but falls short and let the biased idological views of the game writer of the game out at times. Not worth the money.
  9. Sabotower
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely precious. The story is sweet, every character is absolutely lovable, and the art style complements it perfectly. There wasn't a single moment of the game that didn't have some sort of impact on me.
  10. YeeterSkeeter
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    This game...holy crap.

    I-I just can't describe how **** great this game is.

    The game made me smile for miles and almost made me cry, The singing mechanic was executed so perfectly that it just feels like second nature. And the art style and music, don't get me started on them, they are like the best cake that's been kissed on the cheek by God himself.

    TL;DR: This game is **** great.
  11. GandalfCzarny
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    What can I say? I love everything about this game: story, characters, gameplay and soundtrack. It just feel, that creator of this game really want just tell his personal story, and it feels on every way. Just a little masterpiece
  12. Ceddilu
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Mi juego favorito de 2018, y uno de mis favoritos en general, al principio parece un juego simple y que solo tiene una buena banda sonora y a nivel artístico es vistoso y bonito (como muchos otros juegos indie hoy en día) sin realmente llegar a nada al final, pero conforme lo juegas te das cuenta de que además de lo ya mencionado antes cuenta con un gran elenco de personajes que te haránMi juego favorito de 2018, y uno de mis favoritos en general, al principio parece un juego simple y que solo tiene una buena banda sonora y a nivel artístico es vistoso y bonito (como muchos otros juegos indie hoy en día) sin realmente llegar a nada al final, pero conforme lo juegas te das cuenta de que además de lo ya mencionado antes cuenta con un gran elenco de personajes que te harán reír o llorar dependiendo de la situación y que siempre recordarás, sobretodo el personaje de Miriam que es realmente bueno, y al menos en lo personal me encanto. Es muy interesante también el como este juego representa lo que verdaderamente es ser un héroe y el como la violencia es innecesaria para lograr tus metas. La mecánica de cantar puede parecer simple en un inicio, pero realmente adquiere complejidad al usarla en un montón de puzzles muy originales o diferentes situaciones.
    Si tengo que poner alguna queja al juego sería la duración, aunque intenta variar en cuanto a mecánicas y los temas que trata, en algunas ocasiones peca de ser demasiado pesado. En conclusión es un juego realmente bueno, que te tocara tanto sentimental como emocionalmente y que no tiene nada que envidiar a otros títulos más conocidos y parecidos.    … Expand
  13. dc203
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    The 12 hours I spent with Wandersong was an absolutely wonderful experience, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an uplifting and charming adventure. The immense amount of passion from the game designer is clear from the moment you press start - the cut-out cardboard style presentation, inspiring story, and quirky sense of humour never ceased to charm and surprise. It'sThe 12 hours I spent with Wandersong was an absolutely wonderful experience, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an uplifting and charming adventure. The immense amount of passion from the game designer is clear from the moment you press start - the cut-out cardboard style presentation, inspiring story, and quirky sense of humour never ceased to charm and surprise. It's certainly not perfect, with some awkward platforming sections and occasional unpolished collision detection. Yet when you engage with the lovely characters and delightful music, these gripes seem to waft away into the wind, carried by the soothing sounds of The Bard's voice.… Expand
  14. TheLinkgirl
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Subverting expectations can be a difficult task, and one that if handled poorly can cause major issues for a game. Wandersong is a perfect case of a game that subverts the players expectations of it brilliantly. The game is mostly bright, colourful and joyous, but knows when it can take a moment to be serious or even somewhat depressing. Gameplay focuses on the use of a musical element toSubverting expectations can be a difficult task, and one that if handled poorly can cause major issues for a game. Wandersong is a perfect case of a game that subverts the players expectations of it brilliantly. The game is mostly bright, colourful and joyous, but knows when it can take a moment to be serious or even somewhat depressing. Gameplay focuses on the use of a musical element to solve puzzles, and feels like a perfect adaptation of the ocarina from OoT into a full gameplay idea. Characters are lovable, the art style is simple but gorgeous, and while I did have some glitches along the way, the games overall charm definitely makes me forget about all the hiccups along the journey. I loved playing this game for the first time, and I wholely expect I will come back for more some day.… Expand
  15. adamflame7
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    A wholesome and cute game. Play as a harmless little bard who must solve all the problems presented through the power of song (and friendship). The gameplay isn't complicated or difficult, mostly just some platforming/puzzles. Simple, yet fun writing that make an enjoyable story to play through. Plenty of fun songs to play and listen to throughout.
  16. camocaplamo
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    the best most emotional game ive ever played please do yourself a favor and buy this game and play it

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#44 Best PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Sep 23, 2019
    90
    With its creatively whimsical yet sincere approach, entertaining mechanics, memorable story, likable characters and vibrant world, Wandersong proves to be one of the most memorable and endearing games to come out of an independent studio in recent times.
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  2. PC Gamer
    Oct 24, 2018
    88
    I listened to Wandersong's soundtrack while writing this review, and I've been happily jiggling my leg throughout.
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  3. Vandal
    Oct 22, 2018
    85
    Wandersong proves there are still many things no one has done in a video game before. Gameplay and story-wise is great, and even though the controls still need some tweaking, it’s a game you should try if you’re looking for something original.
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