Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo E8200, AMD Athlon XE BE-2300 Mémoire vive : 4G GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct Sound
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct Sound
The Great Wastes
Stuck in the barren stretches of a pixelated Wuxia world, most players settle into a steady rhythm between the 2 and 10 hour mark. Overall sentiment sits at 73 positive reviews out of 104 total ratings since launch.
What it's about: "The Great Wastes" is a pixelated fantasy RPG. Players take on the role of a mysterious young man living in an isolated village. One day, the village is suddenly attacked by a group of unidentified black-clad individuals, forcing the young man to flee with his childhood sweetheart and companions.
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.1 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Mid-term engagement is solid, drawing 58 players who logged between 2 and 10 hours with 44 positive reviews in this bracket.
- Wuxia narrative elements found supporters, generating 2 positive mentions out of 3 total remarks regarding the story.
- Tactical combat systems earned favorable nods, registering 2 positive mentions out of 3 comments dedicated to core gameplay.
Weaknesses
- Grind concerns surfaced among the community, contributing to 1 negative mention regarding repetition.
- Pricing friction affected early impressions, reflected by 1 negative mention tied specifically to the cost.
- Balancing issues sparked debate, resulting in 1 negative mention out of 2 total content remarks.
Who is it for?
Tactical RPG enthusiasts looking for an indie Wuxia adventure who do not mind settling into a repetitive grind.
Is The Great Wastes worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 73% of 104 Steam reviews are positive (player score 65/100). Most-praised strength: Mid-term engagement is solid, drawing 58 players who logged between 2 and. Current price: 13,16€ (15% off).
Verdict
The Great Wastes carves out a modest niche with a 73 percent post-release approval rating across 104 reviews. While pacing and balancing drawbacks need smoothing, dedicated strategists will find enough pixelated journey here to justify the trek.
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