Wandersong Reviews

Wandersong is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
GameSpace
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jun 12, 2018

Wandersong is the tale of a lowly bard on a quest to find the legendary Earthsong. Surrounded by a universe of the edge of destruction, only the seven Overseers can help Wandersong's nameless champion put together the pieces of this magical arrangement and use it to save the world. Warm up your voice and take a trip into a charming adventure with our Wandersong review.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2018

The game doesn't hold the player's hand through every step of the way, yet, still many of the mechanics are generous to the point where a very wide range of players will find Wandersong accessible and fun. This is a great game that was hard for me to put down and shouldn't have troubles finding a dedicated playerbase.

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GameXplain
Top Critic
Loved
Sep 27, 2018
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8 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Another adventure game that takes its own path when it comes to resolving conflicts in this title you'll play as a bard who ends up using his vocal talents to try to help save the day...

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8 / 10
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong is by no means perfect, but it is very different. Charm oozes out of every note and motion you make. Despite the technical glitches it is consistently winning and moving, with a lack of aggression and a genuine optimism that beams through like nothing else. It really will bring a smile to your face.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong is an unforgettable adventure and one of the most interesting indie game of this year. Bow down to the little bard!

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong takes an innovative spin on the adventure genre by incorporating a quirky musical bard on a journey to save the world.

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4.5 / 5.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong is easily the most wholesome, heartwarming game about friendship you’ll play all year.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong made me believe in love again

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9 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

From its grin-inducing highs to its tear-jerking lows, Wandersong is a magical and captivating game. It's undoubtedly one of the best indie games out in 2018.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong is definitely worth checking out on the basis of how different and unique it is. From the fun, new interaction method to the hand-crafted art style, this is something completely fresh.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Wandersong is the most emotionally satisfying game I've played in 2018. It's a rollercoaster ride through the spectrum of feelings, all wrapped up in a lovingly crafted construction paper world. I didn't even know this game existed a month ago. Now, it's one I'll never forget.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2018

Given its focus on unity, it's not surprising that the game always returns to ideas of harmony. It's a game about music, after all, so the motif fits. And while playing Wandersong, I also felt like harmony was that much closer, that the greatest evils were defeatable if only we could rally together. And that's a powerful thing for a game about a humble lil bard.

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Chris Melchin
Oct 3, 2018

Wandersong is a pleasant game for the most part, but knows to get serious when the situation calls for it. It makes good use of its fairly simple core mechanic of singing, with a nice variety of puzzles to solve as you progress. I like the various ways it uses music, as a way to communicate, for concerts, and as a tool to solve puzzles, as you meet and help the diverse cast of characters throughout the world. It’s available on both Switch and PC; I played the PC version for this review and the Switch version at PAX. I personally prefer mouse and keyboard, since I find the mouse easier for singing than the right stick, but both styles seem fine. The adventure is about 10 hours long, and is enjoyable throughout for $20 USD. Although completing the game unlocks a scene select function to go back and replay scenes, there’s not much to do beyond that. Even so, it’s a cute game with fun characters and well-designed puzzles, and I think fans of adventure games will find a lot to love with Wandersong.

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78 / 100
Oct 3, 2018

Get out your guitar and strum along to this one, because Wandersong brings a fun, meaningful story fully grounded in a colorful world that's worth saving.

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Oct 8, 2018

Wandersong's memorable adventure and heartwarming tale make for one fantastic musical journey.

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A or higher
Oct 11, 2018

Play Wandersong. You deserve to play such a wonderful game about music, friendship, and how heroism can be found in any good deed - no matter how small.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2018

Wandersong is a charming-as-heck musical adventure that manages to live up to both parts of its name.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2018

Wandersong is a joyful and innovative game that should probably be sold as a cure for winter blues.

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