Bitweb

About

Addictive, simple gameplay about xoring your way through a maze. You can xor the inner and outer gates surrouding your character with the ones from a cell of your choosing. Hounds will follow you, being bitten will cost points. Use arrows and the invincibility potion to defend yourself. big credits to Thebluefish for compiling for windows, without that release would not have been possible! http…

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Play Modes

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

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a powerful and complex message about success and overcoming challenges, which resonates with players.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try without financial commitment.
Some players found it to be addicting and enjoyed the gameplay, with one noting they had almost 50 hours of fun.

The game lacks a tutorial or any instructions, leaving players confused about how to play.
It suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and a lack of options like a menu or fullscreen mode.
Many players found the gameplay to be clunky and unfun, with a poorly implemented core mechanic that is difficult to understand.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the easy controls and engaging mechanics, many find the core "xor-ing" mechanic unintuitive and poorly explained, leading to frustration. Despite the potential for enjoyment, issues like crashing and a lack of in-game guidance detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling baffled rather than entertained. Overall, while the game offers a significant amount of playtime for a free title, it requires substantial improvements in its gameplay design and clarity.
- “I have almost 50 hours of gameplay, which is quite impressive for a free game.”
- “Bitweb is the best game on Steam, featuring easy-to-follow instructions and simple game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is another thing that boosts its rating to the max with easy WASD controls.”
- “- the core gameplay mechanic, 'xor-ing', is unintuitive and difficult to figure out.”
- “[*] no in-game explanation of mechanics or controls”
- “So I gave up and this is what it's come to: writing a review for this game, a game that could have been entertaining if not for the crashing and the unexplained mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising them as "amazing" and "next-gen," while others find them to be reminiscent of retro styles, describing them as "very nes-ish" and noting that the visuals may not fully showcase their potential. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not consistently impressive.
- “Amazing graphics”
- “Next-gen graphics”
- “Graphics are very NES-like.”
- “Don't let the kawaii graphics in the screenshots fool you.”
- “The graphics are okay, but they don't want to show them off.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely criticized for its repetitiveness, with players noting that it consists of a single looping track that lacks variation. While some acknowledge that the one song sounds good, the overall experience is marred by its constant repetition, detracting from gameplay enjoyment.
- “The music's nice, I guess.”
- “+ The one song in the game sounded good.”
- “Well that's 99% of the game, the other 1% is the 10 seconds song looping over and over. Apparently, the devs don't know how to even record a video with sound. A waste of a clickable labyrinth puzzle.”
- “I had to sit there for the entire 5 minutes listening to that repetitive music, mashing every button on my keyboard trying to figure out how to play this mess.”
- “There is no variation in the soundtrack.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a gripping and beautifully written story that captivates players, making it a standout aspect of the overall experience.
- “This game has a gripping story.”
- “Overwhelmingly, beautifully written story.”
- “What's the story?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be quite unstable, with frequent bugs and crashes to desktop, significantly impacting the overall experience. Users have rated its stability poorly, indicating a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The game is very buggy and crashed to desktop a few times while I was trying to work out how to play.”
- “5/10 +1 annoying fun +1 price -1 buggy -2 crashy = 4/10”
- “Buggy”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me reflect on my own life choices, leaving me emotionally shaken.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters, as their struggles mirrored my own experiences.”