Wanda Demo

The end of the world is always presented as a bleak matter, usually involving explosions, plagues and various other unpleasantries. However, it’s more comforting to think about it as an event that will take everyone by surprise and no one will have a chance to react to it. On the other hand, regardless of how most of the world ends, those who survive are going to have a tough time.

Wanda is a top-down adventure game in which you witness the end of the world from a more optimistic point of view. Instead of death and suffering, everything revolves around the few survivors that are trying to find companionship and someone to share their inner thoughts with. As for the gameplay, most of the time is spent solving puzzles and watching cutscenes.

Speaking of which, the story is about two robots that are survivors of the apocalypse, which means that they really need to find friends and continue their new lives. However, the whole thing is told in the style of a children’s book, which is actually quite neat, albeit a tad patronizing sometimes. As long as you enjoy the atmosphere, on the other hand, you can get over it.

As mentioned before, the puzzles are your main activity, although they are not exactly complex. They do require a fair amount of patience and dedication, on the other hand, especially since there are no written hints, most of the time. In fact, the language used throughout the game is an original one, although it’s pretty simple to figure it out if you really want to.

The graphics are not bad either, especially when it comes to the landscapes you get to admire along the way. Most of them are pretty small and simple, but the atmosphere created by the bleak environments is quite something. Moreover, there’s a soothing soundtrack playing in the background as well, which helps a lot with immersion.

Even if it’s a tad too simple and slow to be considered a proper game, Wanda can still keep you engaged and provide you with a good time. It’s a welcomed change from the usual post-apocalyptic scenarios.