Bioweaver

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Bioweaver is a single player arcade role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Emprom Game and was released on November 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bioweaver is an RPG game with the main content of treasure hunting and character building. You can use basic programming logic to deeply customize your skill sets, and you can also create organs with different attributes and functions with the special crafting system.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

The build system is highly complex and engaging, allowing for a wide variety of creative combinations and strategies.
The game features a charming art style and a fun gameplay loop that keeps players coming back for more.
The developers have shown a commitment to improving the game with regular updates and responsiveness to player feedback.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels being short and combat mechanics feeling simplistic.
There are significant issues with the user interface and translation, making it difficult for players to understand certain mechanics.
The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, especially in enemy design and level layouts, leading to a grindy experience.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The gameplay in Bioweaver is characterized by a satisfying build-crafting mechanic that allows players to experiment with various combinations to defeat bosses, though the core combat can feel shallow and repetitive at times. While the game offers a polished experience with interesting mechanics and a fun progression system, some players find the actual fighting and enemy interactions lacking, leading to a mixed reception regarding overall gameplay depth. Improvements in tutorials and mechanics from its predecessor are noted, but many hope for further enhancements to make the combat as engaging as the build creation.
- “This game has a delightfully addicting gameplay loop of short runs and optimized builds that is quite fun to play.”
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying, with a balance between exploration, combat, and crafting.”
- “The mechanics in this game are strong and distinguishing, carrying it well.”
- “The actual fighting gameplay is horrible and boring, with many enemies and bosses only having one attack.”
- “A cool progression and customization system which has unfortunately been overlaid onto really average gameplay.”
- “Each level is just a small room and the enemies walk at you with zero mechanics.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the process of farming for upgrades and crafting builds engaging and rewarding, others feel it becomes tedious, especially when faced with significant difficulty spikes that necessitate excessive grinding. Overall, the grind can enhance the experience for those who enjoy loot collection and build experimentation, but it may frustrate players seeking a more streamlined progression.
- “And while I enjoy Vampire Survivors dearly, it makes for difficulty progression that is more tedious than exciting.”
- “It was pretty fun trying to make the most broken build possible, but it can get a bit too grindy for me.”
- “Grinding the same area 30 times just so you have enough cells for upgrades isn't fun.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The graphics of the game are described as having a distinctive art style that fits the theme well, with some users praising the visuals as gorgeous and fun. However, there are criticisms regarding a lack of polish, with sloppy animations, poorly designed enemy art, and some models appearing out of place. Overall, while the visuals have potential, they are marred by inconsistencies and a lack of cohesion.
- “Visually, bioweaver employs a distinctive art style that complements its thematic elements.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is addicting, the balance and progression are spot on, and the content is plentiful.”
- “Cool visuals and sound effects; the boss battles have been fun and chaotic once you juice up your brain on the screen.”
- “A lot of artwork looks like it was made by AI and doesn't fit with the theme of the game.”
- “The enemy art style lacks soul.”
- “Visually, the game employs a distinctive art style that complements its thematic elements.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging context and charm, with players enjoying the progression and music. However, many reviewers note that the main story is quite short and lacks depth, with some criticizing the quality of the art and narrative as feeling artificial or incomplete. Overall, while the story adds to the experience, it requires further development and polish to feel fully realized.
- “The game is great, the music is a lot of fun to listen to and the little story is interesting.”
- “A bullet heaven with a structured progression, tons of experimentation and combinations, and a charming story and style.”
- “Pretty fun game, although extremely short for the main story to see it all.”
- “Also full of what is clearly either AI-generated or just soulless art and 'story', and without a declaration if so.”
- “I found it fun and satisfying to advance and progress through the story, but there are absolutely places where there is room for polish, and it is clear that more content is needed for this game to feel complete.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it fun and fitting, others criticize it as flat, repetitive, and reminiscent of outdated royalty-free tracks. Many agree that the soundtrack lacks polish and could benefit from more original compositions to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music serves as a backdrop that aligns with the game's mood but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The game is great, the music is a lot of fun to listen to and the little story is interesting.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects further enhance the experience, providing an auditory backdrop that aligns with the game’s mood.”
- “The music takes a while to start grating on you.”
- “The music is flat and repetitive.”
- “Great game, was super fun, could use some new music though instead of 2012 free copyright-free music.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game offers a mixed replayability experience; while some players find it lacks variety and becomes stale after completing the main content, others appreciate the high replay value due to infinite stat upgrades and a wide range of collectible organs, suggesting that replayability largely depends on individual player preferences.
- “- High replay value due to infinite stat upgrades and a huge variety of organs to collect.”
- “There's lots of replayability if you want it... and you may want it.”
- “Having played around 7 hours until the end of the game and completed the 5 playable acts, as well as the 'endgame' content (testing your build for 30 levels with modifiers), there isn't much to this game.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there isn't enough variety to keep you coming back for more.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that optimization can lead to performance issues, with some experiencing stuttering and instability when attempting to enhance their builds, particularly when using complex shot combinations.
- “I came back to try and squeeze out more optimization from my build.”
- “The optimization options in this game are incredibly deep and rewarding.”
- “I've never felt so satisfied tweaking my character for maximum efficiency.”
- “I ended up turning things into a stuttering mess with too many multiplicative shot combos.”
- “I came back to try and squeeze out more optimization out of my build.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report significant bugs that affect its stability.
- “The game itself is fine, but it is pretty buggy.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it unplayable at times.”
- “The stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-designed environments and thoughtfully crafted creature designs, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
- “The environments are well-designed, and the creature designs add to the game’s immersive atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating a truly immersive experience.”
- “Every location feels alive, with intricate details that draw you into the world.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews often stems from a mix of irony and sarcasm, particularly regarding the game's troubled history and the publisher's questionable decisions. Users find it amusing to speculate on the motivations behind negative reviews, suggesting that they may be influenced by former employees' grievances, which adds a layer of dark humor to the game's narrative. Overall, the humor reflects a blend of fan loyalty and critique of the industry's pitfalls.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with plenty of witty jokes and funny scenarios that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in the dialogue is perfect, and the absurd situations the characters find themselves in had me in stitches!”