''The Waylanders'' is a

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developed by Spanish team Gato Studio. It was released in early access for

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on June 16, 2020, with the full version of the game released on February 2, 2022. The game is played from a

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that can be shifted to a

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Gameplay

''The Waylanders'' is a

played from a

and isometric camera view. It is a real-time combat game with tactical pause option. The battle mode has 12 different combat formations. Set in the mythological kingdom of Kaltia (based on Galicia, mixing Galician and

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), the game puts the player in the role of a

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, guardian, explorer,

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, healer or

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coming from a human, Mouro,

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background. In addition to choosing the character's class and race, players can mark their origin by choosing from a Celtic soldier, Celtic druid, Egyptian, Moure diplomat, Moure protector, Ares hound mercenary, alpha wolf, and slave. Throughout the game, players encounter various companions, who play major roles in the game's plot and gameplay.

Development

''The Waylanders'' is developed by Spanish developer Gato Studio. The game is inspired by ''

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'' and '' Dragon Age: Origins''. It was released on

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Early Access in Q2 2020. The full version of the game was released on February 2, 2022.

Reception

''The Waylanders'' received "mixed or average" reviews from professional media, according to

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. Metacritic listed ''The Waylanders'' as the eighth-worst game of 2022. ''

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'' described the game as "endearing as it is janky" and hoped for bug fixing patches.

References

External links

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