Dick Wilde

About

In "Dick Wilde," players join Ol' Dick Wilde, a seasoned pest control expert, to defend against a variety of critters in different settings using creative homemade weapons. The game features nine levels, each ending in a boss fight, and supports local multiplayer for up to four players. The game does not support harming real animals, as stated in the disclaimer.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features a wide variety of weapons and enemies, providing a fun and engaging experience.
It has a polished feel with great graphics, sound, and replay value, making it enjoyable for both casual and expert players.
Many players appreciate its nostalgic arcade vibe and find it to be one of the best wave shooters available in VR.

The game is considered overly difficult, which may deter casual players and limit enjoyment for many.
Players have noted that the gameplay can become repetitive due to the restriction of using only one weapon per level.
Some reviews suggest that the game feels like a poorly executed arcade port, lacking depth and innovation compared to other VR shooters.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics, featuring satisfying gunplay and vibrant environments filled with charming enemies. However, some players feel that the experience can become repetitive quickly, leading to a sense of mediocrity despite the solid core mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay is fun, it may not sustain long-term engagement.
- “Plenty of great-feeling guns, fun and colorful environments, and enemies with style and charm, and most importantly, just great gameplay.”
- “In my book, SPT is a perfect example of nailing the core mechanics, despite some aggravating bugs.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of experiences that keep players coming back for more.”
- “Just like with 'Blasters of the Universe', the gameplay wears thin way too fast due to this, and anchors the verdict in the waters of mediocrity.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique aesthetic and impressive polish, contributing to an immersive experience enhanced by sound and music. Players appreciate the combination of amazing visuals and a diverse array of weapons and challenging enemies, highlighting the overall quality of the game's presentation.
- “It offers a nice variety of weapons, amazing graphics, and is well polished and bug-free.”
- “The visuals combined with the sounds and music really add to the polished feel of this game.”
- “Lots of weapon variety, tons of tough enemies, and a really unique aesthetic.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, making it ideal for parties due to its simple and intuitive concept. Players appreciate the smooth experience and the diverse range of weapons, enemies, and areas, which significantly enhance its replay value.
- “Re-playable, perfect for parties as the concept is pretty simple and super easy to pick up intuitively.”
- “Very solid experience that runs smooth and the variety in weapons, enemies, and areas makes the replay value on this game very high.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, being well polished and largely free of bugs, which contributes to an overall smooth gaming experience.
- “It offers a nice variety of weapons, amazing graphics, and is well polished and bug free.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, along with the sound design, significantly enhances the game's polished aesthetic, contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The visuals combined with the sounds and music really add to the polished feel of this game.”