And since it was not very 'tangible' an annihilation (in the sense that the cultural death is not as tangible as the one caused by nuclear explosions), the consequences are more rooted in culture, art, and the psychology of people that are shaped by said art. While Fallout is a trauma gotten from a threat of nuclear annihilation (hence Fallout's more rational and detached approach), things like ATOM or You Are Empty are the result of a very real trauma, the annihilation of the Soviet world.
Until then, people are gonna cherish these ruins, an epoch done and gone. It's too early to let the history go and move on. For Russia, apocalypse was very much real, and they're still getting over it. Psychologically, it's a much deeper topic than the western postapoc. People are kinda caught in the perpetual state of trance, reliving the realities of the time long gone (agitprop, social realism, the elements of everyday life). Usually, nobody is rebuilding anything in it.
'Russian fallout' is usually a setting soaked in Soviet nostalgia and the signifier of the era past. The one without any sense of direction or substantive replacement for the things that are gone now.Īs I see it, it's mostly an unconscious feeling that has to do with USSR's dissolution and Perestroika. The reason why 'fallout' is so 'popular' in Russia: It's not really Fallout as a franchise but rather the story of a world that has been destroyed. Wildermyth feels unfinished, but the core is sound.
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I can’t imagine the developers will leave this project behind anytime soon, but I certainly hope updates are free and don’t come in the form of paid DLC - at least for a little while. This is a perfect example of a game that needs more time in the oven. Although a genuinely enjoyable experience, I am shocked at the lack of surprises or variety in storytelling and gameplay. I would argue it’s played even a little too safe. While I was skeptical at first about whether its procedurally-generated narrative events and choices would allow for cohesive character development, its stories are so well-written, funny, and relatable that it’s hard not to be invested in the lives of your motley crew of heroes.ĭespite my grievances, this is a competent, tightly developed game. On the whole I’m incredibly impressed with Wildermyth. I'm not sure I knew what that meant going in, but I do now. The developers aimed to create a “myth-making tactical RPG”. What really makes the game shine is that every aspect of the game complements the others. Nothing really drags the game down or carries the game alone, though the character stories are a particular strength. I would highly recommend this game for anyone who is a fan of TTRPGs, maybe even with a couple of friends if your playgroup has been looking for something new to tackle.Įvery aspect of the game is fairly simple. Overall, Wildermyth is a fantastic addition to the CRPG genre that shows how great procedural generation can be when used smartly. It is one of the best games I have ever played and it will bring you more delight than you thought possible. I cannot possibly express to you how brilliant Wildermyth is nor how fully I recommend you play it and get started on your own. One of dozens I've had, of hundreds I will have, and one of tens of thousands that people have been having of their own this last week.
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