Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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[code] [h1]Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem — “Diablo 3 at home” with CryEngine drip (Linux test + first 2 hours)[/h1] [b]Playtime (this session):[/b] ~2 hours [b]Platform:[/b] Linux (Windows-only game, so Proton/Wine setup) [b]Engine:[/b] CryEngine 3 [b]ARPG background:[/b] I’ve played enough Diablo-style games to smell the inspiration instantly. [hr][/hr] [h2]TL;DR[/h2] Wolcen is a gorgeous-looking ARPG that (so far) feels like an easier, smoother-brained Diablo 3 clone wearing a CryEngine graphics coat. The first hours are playable and can be fun if you just want loot explosions and screen-clearing skills, but the game’s reputation is basically: [i]amazing potential + rough execution + years of “why is this still broken?” energy[/i]. If you buy it: [b]get it on a deep sale[/b] and go in expecting jank, not a genre king. [hr][/hr] [h2]First 2 hours — My honest vibe[/h2] I’m early, so this is “first impression” territory, but the DNA is obvious: [list] [*] Combat loop screams “Diablo 3-inspired” (movement → pack → skills → loot → repeat). [*] It feels [b]easier[/b] than I expected — less punishing, less demanding, more “turn brain off”. [*] The visuals and effects are doing a LOT of heavy lifting. The game [i]wants[/i] to impress you with spectacle early. [/list] It’s not trash in the first hours. It’s just… not original. It’s like someone studied Diablo 3 and PoE, then tried to land in the middle — but without the depth that makes those games stick long-term. [hr][/hr] [h2]Graphics & Art Direction[/h2] This is Wolcen’s strongest weapon. [list] [*] High-quality lighting and materials (CryEngine flex). [*] Spells and effects look expensive and punchy. [*] Dark fantasy vibes with a Warhammer-ish / Doom-ish edge in places. [/list] Even people who hate the game tend to admit it looks good. That tracks with my experience. [hr][/hr] [h2]Combat Feel (aka “the clunk question”)[/h2] Here’s the thing: early on it feels playable, but Wolcen has a long-standing reputation for: [list] [*] Animation lock / input delay feeling [*] Combat sometimes feeling “muddy” instead of snappy [*] Balance being all over the place depending on build/patch [/list] In my 2-hour window I didn’t hit the worst of it yet — but I’m going in with my eyes open because the community history around this is LOUD. [hr][/hr] [h2]Builds, Skills & Identity[/h2] Wolcen’s big claim has always been “flexible builds” — the rotating passive wheel / “Gates of Fate” style system. In theory: that’s cool. In practice (from years of community feedback): a lot of nodes have been buggy / unclear / unexciting, and the game often drifts into “stack the meta ailment / god build or suffer”. My early impression: [list] [*] It’s fun to tinker, but it also feels like the game wants you to follow a “works or doesn’t work” path. [*] It doesn’t scream “deep” like PoE. [*] It doesn’t scream “polished and consistent” like Diablo 3. [/list] So you end up with this weird identity crisis: a gorgeous ARPG that sometimes feels like it’s cosplaying the big dogs instead of being its own beast. [hr][/hr] [h2]Story & Presentation[/h2] Wikipedia summary vibe (and what the game is going for): dark fantasy, 3-act structure, you’re tied to the Purifiers and a larger conflict. The community consensus over time has been mixed: [list] [*] Some say story/cinematics are a highlight. [*] Others call it generic or unfinished-feeling. [/list] I’m too early to judge story properly, so I’m not going to pretend I finished Acts and endgame when I didn’t. [hr][/hr] [h2]CryEngine 3 — why it matters (and why you feel it)[/h2] I don’t have deep CryEngine experience — I mostly know it from [b]Crysis[/b], and that’s basically the “poster child” for CryEngine visuals. But the bigger CryEngine conversation I shared matches what many devs have said over the years: [list] [*] Amazing visuals, but historically rough documentation and smaller community vs Unreal/Unity. [*] Tooling/editor/asset pipeline has had a reputation for being “AAA-oriented” and unfriendly to small teams. [*] Heavy C++ reliance can shrink the talent pool and slow iteration. [*] Licensing / restrictions historically rubbed people the wrong way (even if that’s not always relevant to typical games). [/list] Translation into player experience: if the dev team is small or under-resourced, CryEngine can be a blessing for visuals… and a curse for stability, workflow, and long-term support. [hr][/hr] [h2]Linux / Proton Notes[/h2] Important point: [b]Wolcen is a Windows-first game[/b]. On Linux you’re relying on Proton/Wine translation layers. So my review angle is: [list] [*] If it runs stable for you: great — you basically got a “Windows game on Linux” win. [*] If you get crashes / weirdness: it’s hard to separate “Wolcen jank” from “compatibility layer jank”. [/list] Either way, the fact the game is Windows-native matters. Linux players should expect extra variables. [hr][/hr] [h2]The Long-Term Reputation (based on the mountain of reviews you provided)[/h2] Even if my first 2 hours were “fine”, Wolcen’s history is what scares people off: [list] [*] Launch was infamous for bugs, progression breaks, server issues. [*] Balance has been described as a roller coaster. [*] Some passives/skills reportedly didn’t work properly for long periods. [*] UI/QoL complaints are constant. [*] Some updates allegedly caused progress pain / wipes / broken saves (depending on era/mode). [*] Communication issues / trust issues with dev handling (a recurring theme in your pasted reviews). [*] Multiplayer support being ended is a massive red flag for anyone buying it for co-op longevity. [/list] That’s not “one salty reviewer” — that’s years of the same patterns repeating. [hr][/hr] [h2]Pros & Cons[/h2] [b]PROS[/b] [list] [*] Looks incredible (CryEngine lighting and effects go hard). [*] Early gameplay loop can be fun if you just want ARPG dopamine. [*] Build system concept is genuinely interesting on paper. [/list] [b]CONS[/b] [list] [*] Feels derivative — “Diablo 3 / PoE echoes” more than its own identity (so far). [*] The game’s historic bug reputation is brutal. [*] Balance + clarity + QoL complaints are common and persistent. [*] Windows-first (Linux users add extra risk/variables). [*] Long-term trust problem: many players don’t believe updates will “finally fix it”. [/list] [hr][/hr] [h2]Verdict (from a 2-hour first impression, with history in mind)[/h2] If you want a pretty ARPG to smash monsters for a while, Wolcen can scratch that itch. But if you’re hunting a “main ARPG” to grind for years, theorycraft deeply, and trust your time investment? This game’s legacy makes that a hard sell. [b]Recommendation:[/b] [b]Wait for a deep sale[/b] unless you’re specifically craving a shiny Diablo-like snack and don’t mind risk. [b]Score (so far):[/b] 6/10 first impression [b]Confidence level:[/b] Low-to-medium (because I’m only 2 hours in, and Wolcen’s problems tend to show up later) [/code]

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muito bom recomendo ....

Buen arpg, un poco facil y con controles extraños pero recomendable con una historia interesante.

玩的非常不错 但是我还没通关

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ИГРА ЖЁСТКИЙ СЕРЕДНЯК!!! Посредственный диаблоид, проходить только для галочки Сервера закрыли и доступен только одиночный режим

Good game, but after the server shutdown there is no multiplayer possible anymore. Dont buy if you love coop.