40 Winks

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 45 reviews
  • grinding
  • optimization
  • gameplay
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"40 Winks" is an action-packed platformer game where players control siblings Ruff and Tumble on a mission to collect 40 Winks to prevent an evil man, Nitekap, from turning them into hood-winks that cause children's nightmares. The game features six themed levels with various enemies, mini-games, and character transformations into a ninja, monster, or superhero. The goal is to defeat Nitekap and stop his plans for the Winks.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Nintendo 64
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
music2 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players, making it a sentimental experience.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find charm in the game's quirky aesthetic and retro feel.
  • The game is playable and offers a decent amount of content for fans of old-school platformers.
  • The port is poorly executed, with significant frame rate drops and emulation issues that hinder gameplay.
  • Controls are difficult to configure, and saving progress often fails, leading to frustration.
  • Many levels lack detail and variety, making the gameplay feel tedious and uninspired.
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lackluster, with clunky combat and a frustrating camera system contributing to a monotonous experience. The levels often feel repetitive and uninteresting, leading to excessive backtracking due to confusing layouts and similar visuals. Overall, what starts as a charming adventure quickly devolves into a grind that detracts from the enjoyment.

    • “What at first seems like a charming classic action-adventure game for kids, not unlike Croc: The Legend of the Gobbos or Muppet Monster Adventure, soon turns into a rather tedious, lackluster experience.”
    • “Additionally, some levels have branching paths, which can result in rather tedious backtracking if you get lost (which is rather easy to do as each part of each respective level looks too similar), or pick the incorrect path you're supposed to go down over the one you're supposed to go down first.”
    • “The combat is clunky, the camera could be better, and the levels are not interesting, making some parts tedious.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, including stuttering and unresponsive controls, which may stem from its emulation of a PlayStation version. Additionally, the inability to save progress outside of save states and the presence of an unattractive black filter further detract from the overall experience.

    • “It doesn't help that this game is running on an emulation of a PlayStation version of 40 Winks that I did not previously know existed, an emulation that cannot save (outside of save states), one with an ugly black filter, stuttering, and... some very loose controls that I'm not entirely convinced is the fault of the emulation.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay features nostalgic art direction and offers limited replayability through gender-specific areas and the ability to transform into various superheroes, enhancing variety. Time-limited power-ups introduce unique abilities that improve combat mechanics, contributing to a more engaging experience.

    • “There are time-limited power-ups to pick up throughout the levels, each with unique abilities and mechanics to help you progress. This feature significantly enhances the combat experience.”
    • “The game offers a nostalgic art direction and a degree of replayability, as playing as either the boy or the girl unlocks different areas in some levels. Additionally, the ability to transform into various superheroes for a short time adds a nice variety to the gameplay.”
    • “The only things I kind of liked about the game were its overall nostalgic art direction, a small bit of replayability as, depending on if you decide to play as the boy or the girl, some areas of some levels are locked off to either gender, and the ability to transform into different superheroes for a short time, which adds a bit of gameplay variety.”
    • “There are time-limited power-ups to pick up through the levels, though with unique abilities and mechanics to help you progress through the level, which helps improve the combat to a pretty decent state.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with multiple users noting its quality positively.

  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to the choice of playing as either the boy or the girl, which unlocks different areas in some levels. Additionally, the ability to transform into various superheroes for short periods adds a slight variety to the gameplay experience.

    • “The game offers a small bit of replayability, as depending on whether you choose to play as the boy or the girl, some areas of certain levels are locked off to either gender. This adds a layer of variety to the gameplay.”
    • “The ability to transform into different superheroes for a short time enhances the gameplay variety, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “The only things I kind of liked about the game were its overall nostalgic art direction and a small bit of replayability, as depending on whether you decide to play as the boy or the girl, some areas of some levels are locked off to either gender. The ability to transform into different superheroes for a short time adds a bit of gameplay variety.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game has been criticized for being "not even funny bad," indicating that the attempts at humor fall flat rather than providing an enjoyable experience. Players express disappointment not only in the comedic elements but also in the overall quality and functionality of the game, leading to requests for refunds.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The reviews indicate disappointment regarding the game's monetization, as it was heavily advertised but ultimately canceled, leaving players without any opportunity to engage with its content or monetization model.

  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their cool aesthetic, drawing comparisons to the nostalgic visuals of classic titles like Super Mario Sunshine, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.

    • “Pretty fun game, reminiscent of the old Super Mario Sunshine but with a very cool aesthetic.”
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