Big Brain Wolf

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"Big Brain Wolf" is a humorous point-and-click adventure game that follows an asthmatic vegetarian wolf studying to be a genie. The game features 60 challenging puzzles, 20 of which are spread across five chapters of captivating story. Players can also improve their problem-solving abilities with six brain training exercises designed by neuroscientists. The game offers 10 original STEAM achievements and a unique soundtrack by a jazz quartet.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming cartoonish art style and a quirky atmosphere that appeals to players.
It includes a variety of puzzles that can be challenging and engaging, providing a good brain workout.
The story incorporates well-known fairy tale characters in a humorous and satirical manner, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.

The character movement is painfully slow, making navigation tedious and frustrating.
Many puzzles are either too easy or overly vague, leading to confusion and reliance on guides to progress.
The game suffers from poor controls and a lack of polish, resulting in a frustrating gameplay experience.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The story in "Big Brain Wolf" is described as quirky and light, featuring a vegetarian wolf protagonist on a quest to prove his mother's innocence through puzzle-solving. However, many reviewers find the narrative forgettable and the dialogue tedious, often overshadowed by the gameplay. While some appreciate the humor and character design, the consensus leans towards viewing the game primarily as a puzzle experience rather than a compelling story-driven adventure.
- “Big Brain Wolf combines the story with the puzzle-solving aspects where, in order to proceed with the story, you need to unravel some 60 puzzles of varying difficulty in five chapters.”
- “The story is also surprisingly rich in themes that have no meaning for children, so don't be fooled by the art style.”
- “I would love to recommend this game; it has great visuals, an engaging storyline, and clever puzzles.”
- “I was looking for another Professor Layton style game; however, this one has only 60 puzzles, a forgettable story, and no easy way to go back to puzzles you may have missed.”
- “The story took me around 5 hours to complete, and I do not recall enjoying one minute of it.”
- “It tries to be a Professor Layton clone, and the puzzles are decent, but the story is annoying. I hate all the characters, and you have to wade through tons and tons of dialogue that thinks it's being ridiculously clever, when really it's just annoying.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming cartoonish art style that appeals to both adults and children, though some reviews note a decline in visual quality towards the end, suggesting budget constraints. While the visuals are generally considered decent and engaging, there are criticisms regarding the user interface and overall execution, with some players feeling that the graphics do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and story. Overall, the art style is appreciated, but opinions vary on its effectiveness in enhancing the gaming experience.
- “Right from the start, the art style hits me.”
- “I would love to recommend this game; it has great visuals, an engaging storyline, and clever puzzles.”
- “You will like this if you can appreciate a well-written and witty story that appeals to both adults and children in a pleasing-to-look-at art style, which is tied together gameplay-wise by logic puzzles.”
- “Graphics and music-wise it feels like they had quite a budget at the beginning but by the end of the game they started to run out of money.”
- “It also doesn't help that the graphical display looks to have been built around a 486 with 640x320 resolution.”
- “Decent character design and visuals but.. a strange UI, annoying voices, puzzles thrown at you for no reason, crappy story, very shallow.. likely a kids game as the target audience and might entertain them greatly, who knows!”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its cute art style and nostalgic pop-culture references, others find it stale and not consistently effective. Despite a reasonably funny story and some silly moments, the overall comedic impact may not resonate with everyone, particularly those seeking more engaging gameplay.
- “If you like a bit of humor with your puzzles and some nostalgia with your Steam collection, give it a try.”
- “Cute art style and some nice silly humor.”
- “It has a pretty funny fairytale backstory.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and tedious, primarily involving waiting for the wolf to move and dealing with excessive dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience. While the art and puzzles are appreciated, many users find the gameplay mechanics flawed and unenjoyable, making it difficult to fully engage with the story and humor.
- “Well, the art is nice and the puzzles range from obvious to challenging, but there are some flaws in the actual gameplay.”
- “You will like this if you can appreciate a well-written and witty story that appeals to both adults and children in a pleasing to look at art style and which is tied together gameplay-wise by logic puzzles.”
- “Most of the gameplay is waiting for the wolf to walk across the screen to the next puzzle.”
- “Basically, I just find the mechanic of constantly reading or skipping dialogue unenjoyable.”
- “It looks nice and has decent humor, but I found it not worth the effort of struggling against the poor gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in "Big Brain Wolf" is generally considered decent, complementing the game's visuals and humor, though some reviewers feel it lacks consistency, suggesting a decline in quality as the game progresses. While the soundtrack features a variety of pop-culture references, the overall impact is described as somewhat stale.
- “The matching background music enhances the overall experience.”
- “Big Brain Wolf is a decent game by all means - reasonably funny story, decent puzzles, and acceptable visuals and music.”
- “Graphics and music-wise, it feels like they had quite a budget at the beginning.”
- “Graphics and music-wise, it feels like they had quite a budget at the beginning, but by the end of the game, they started to run out of money.”
- “Many pop-culture puns and jokes from movies, shows, books, music, etc. The humor is... stale most of the time.”
- “Big Brain Wolf is a decent game by all means - reasonably funny story, decent puzzles, acceptable visuals and music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming and quirky elements, creating an engaging and light-hearted environment that captivates players. This inviting ambiance complements the storyline and challenging puzzles, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There's a lot of charm, and the quirky atmosphere pulls you in.”
- “The story keeps you hooked; the atmosphere is light but engaging, and the puzzles really test your brain.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability through its varied puzzles and adjustable difficulty levels, catering to a broad range of player skills. However, some users find the experience lacks replay value due to the repetitive nature of the puzzles, making them less inclined to revisit the game.
- “The game has absolutely zero replayability; the puzzles, although challenging and fun, are mind-numbingly repetitive. You can't pay me enough to do them again.”
- “This obviously gives it a lot of replayability that the story part of the game doesn't have, and the fairly widely scaling automatic difficulty levels these extra puzzles have built in should make it suitable for a quite wide range of abilities.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is generally perceived as shallow, with some users noting decent character design and humor, but criticizing the overall story and depth. The game seems to target a younger audience, which may find it entertaining despite its shortcomings.
- “But ignoring all that, there's still a pleasant little game here full of some good jokes, fun character design, and a nice little story to wrap it all up.”
- “Decent character design and visuals, but the character development feels very shallow. The story is lacking depth, and the overall experience seems more suited for a younger audience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it involves repetitive and mediocre puzzles that simply extend in length without offering new challenges or variety.
- “The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward.”
- “It's just a slog through monotonous activities that drain the fun out of the game.”
- “The game relies too heavily on grinding, making progress feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization aspect of the game is well-received, as it effectively measures player performance and provides clear, science-backed insights for improvement, making it accessible and beneficial for users looking to enhance their skills.
- “With a short scientific background and a few pointers, the game aims at various functions of the human brain, measuring player performance and offering development in an easy-to-understand manner.”
- “The optimization features are intuitive and provide clear feedback, allowing players to track their progress and improve their skills effectively.”
- “I appreciate how the game breaks down complex concepts into manageable tasks, making optimization feel rewarding and achievable.”