The Waylanders - Review @ HPP

The Waylanders Review: more tactical, less RPG

When King Ith and his party landed on the Tuatha de Danaan's shores, they expected to greet their gods as emissaries between the immortals and the insignificant. Their opulent vessels bearing lavish gifts to present to their makers, the mortals were stunned to discover that the land of their deities was seemingly devoid of any hallowed signs. Determined to fulfill their sacred mission, the regal party disembarked, certain that the Tuatha de Danaan must be hiding behind a knoll or perhaps a really tall shrub; instead, they found not only fierce enemies that would block their path forward, but something far more sinister than they could ever imagine.

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Underneath the intriguing concept and gorgeous graphics, The Waylanders has a somewhat meaty tactical experience wrapped around the bare bones of an RPG. And while it may be light on the actual role-playing elements, there's enough of a unique spin in terms of story, setting, and battle system that those who prefer mechanics above anything else might have a good time. This is by no means Baldur's Gate nor Dragon's Age: like King Ith's Tuatha de Danaan, those gods aren't here. I can recommend The Waylanders, but only if expectations are managed accordingly.

Score: 3/5