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Wartales

2023
GenresAdventure, Indie, Open World, RPG, Top-Down Perspective, Strategy, Military and Warfare, Single Player, Multiplayer
AvailableApr 12, 2023
PlatformNintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series X
DeveloperShiro Games
Overview

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

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34 reviews found

90

Movies Games and Tech

Xbox Series X

Jul 8, 2024

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90

Impulsegamer

PC

May 23, 2024

A creative merge of survival simulation, turn-based combat and tactical RPG. 4.5 Gritty Greatness The moment Wartales felt special started with a desperate retreat into the mountains.


90

The Games Machine

Xbox Series X

Nov 21, 2023

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88

Indie Games Devel

Mar 18, 2024

Every mistake, every waste of valor points, every death of an ally, every failed mission, serves as a teacher. There are few videogames (and I assure you, being a hopeless lover of the most difficult games) that manage to convey such a sense of triumph and achievement as Wartales. We as players grow alongside our characters, treasure the harsh lessons taught by the game, devise ever more imaginative tactics to bypass or nullify the obstacles in our path, and eventually come to dominate the game. Just a few hours in, and our group of unfortunate souls will have become a company of ruthless cutthroats, or unwavering protectors, or unpredictable turncoats, depending on our completely free choices.


85

Softpedia

PC

Apr 17, 2023

All in all, Wartales offers enough variation and strategy layers to make the journey not just enjoyable, but also challenging and rewarding. If you liked Battle Brothers, you’re going to love Wartales.

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85

MMORPG.com

PC

May 24, 2023

The world of Wartales is more complex than it first appeared. Once I settled down and paid attention to the depth that Wartales offers, I finally started to enjoy my time playing. Wartales is full of rules and mechanics to master. There is plenty of land to explore and mischief to be had, and although the character and party progression seem thin at first, there is a wealth of advancement options layered into the gameplay. And at every point where I started to become bored with what was offered, I found something new hidden away and waiting for me to discover it.

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85

GameCrate

May 3, 2023

Wartales surprised me. It is a rare game that lets you play without getting in the way. Within minutes you will be out in the world, building your party and writing your story. That is something to be cherished in a world full of games that hold your hand to a painful degree or RPGs that take ten to twenty hours just to get to the meat of things. Wartales knows how to let players explore and have fun and doesn’t actively try to stop you from doing so, which is, unfortunately, all too rare these days. If you want a game that respects your time, look no further than Wartales. Pros: Procedural storytelling makes every experience unique. Mechanically simple and satisfying without being overwhelming. Lack of handholding. Simple but aesthetically pleasing visuals. Cons: Repetitive music. Systems that don’t stand out on their own. Can be very slow at times. 8.5/10 Small Running Title . . . Derek Swinhart Derek has worked in games journalism and PC gaming hardware and has a depth and breadth of experience across many genres.

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84

GamesCreed

Apr 20, 2023

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83

PC Gamer

PC

Apr 14, 2023

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