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Dick Wilde

Dick Wilde 2 is a fun rail shooter with excellent controls and a beautiful art-style. Sadly unless you are desperate to play something on PSVR, or love rail shooters, Dick Wilde 2 is regretable skippable.
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76%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, story
87% User Score Based on 45 reviews
Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

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Dick Wilde is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Bolverk Games and was released on March 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Those pesky swamp critters are at it again! Scarin’ off all the good folk who just want to go huntin’ and fishin’ on their lakes and lagoons! We’re talking piranhas, eels, ‘gators - you name it! There’s even been talk of a giant mutated Turtle on the loose! Good thing our fav’rite gun-slingin’, grenade-launchin’, cross-bow firin’ exterminator, Dick Wilde, is on standby to open up a can of whoop as…

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and frantic VR wave shooter with sharp, colorful cartoon visuals and a quirky swamp monster theme that delivers an entertaining arcade-style experience.
  • Varied and creative arsenal of weapons with unique firing modes that add tactical depth and encourage experimentation, complemented by satisfying aiming and dodge mechanics.
  • Well-polished gameplay with smooth controls and good performance on VR platforms; includes fun multiplayer party mode and global leaderboards for replayability.
  • High difficulty and steep enemy waves from early stages can be frustrating and may limit progression, making it less accessible to casual players.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop based on shooting waves, surviving, and upgrading can feel monotonous without substantial narrative depth or mission variety.
  • Humor is campy and often repetitive, which may wear thin during longer play sessions, and some thematic elements involving blasting animals may not appeal to all players.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features sharp, bright, and colorful cartoonish graphics that enhance readability and fit the exaggerated, pulpy aesthetic. The distinctive swamp/hillbilly theme and polished cel-shaded visuals contribute to its unique charm, making the shooting experience enjoyable and visually appealing despite an intentionally goofy style.

    • “Despite the intentionally goofy aesthetic, the visuals are sharp and readable, which is crucial in a wave shooter full of fast-moving enemies.”
    • “It's bright and colorful, the graphics are beautiful in their simplicity, and it's incredibly easy to jump into while also having enough depth that you can hone your strategy for subsequent runs.”
    • “Dick Wilde 2 is a fun rail shooter with excellent controls and a beautiful art-style.”
    • “The presentation leans heavily into exaggerated visuals and pulpy humor.”
    • “The exaggerated exterminator theme—blasting animals in large quantities—may feel awkward or off-putting to some players, even though the visuals are cartoonish rather than realistic.”
    • “[0.6] graphics”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is playful and campy, featuring exaggerated visuals, funny quips, and a distinctive hillbilly theme that complements the setting. While the jokes and voice lines add charm and lightheartedness, they can become repetitive and wear thin during extended play sessions. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's fun, cartoonish atmosphere but is best enjoyed in shorter bursts.

    • “The presentation leans heavily into exaggerated visuals and pulpy humor.”
    • “♥♥♥♥ wilde is a VR arcade shooter focused on fast reflexes, environmental hazards, and lighthearted humor.”
    • “It's the design that makes this so fun - homemade weapons for shooting gators and sharks, and funny quips to go with it.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features fast-paced, arcade-style combat in stationary arenas with waves of enemies, delivering tight mechanics and a fun, chaotic experience. While it offers enjoyable weapons and colorful, stylish environments, some find it repetitive and lacking depth, making it best suited for short play sessions. Despite minor bugs, the core gameplay is solid but can wear thin over time.

    • “For players seeking fast-paced, arcade-style action in virtual reality, it delivers tight mechanics and instant gratification.”
    • “Plenty of great-feeling guns, fun and colorful environments & enemies with style and charm, and most importantly, just great gameplay.”
    • “Not much to speak of, gameplay is pretty repetitive but it's good for 20 minutes if you're bored.”
    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay is centered around stationary combat arenas where waves of mutated critters attack from all angles.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is minimal and lacks depth, with campy, repetitive humor that may appeal to fans of arcade-style gameplay but disappoint those seeking narrative variety or progression. The game focuses more on skill-based shooting than on storytelling or mission diversity.

    • “♥♥♥♥ Wilde himself frequently comments during missions, though the humor is intentionally campy and sometimes repetitive.”
    • “For fans of score-chasing or arcade-style design, this is part of the appeal, but players seeking narrative depth or varied mission objectives may find the loop too limited.”
    • “It lacks long-term progression or story depth, but it excels as a quick, skill-driven shooter.”
    • “[0.5] game story”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is upbeat and complemented by comedic voice lines and sound effects, which help maintain a lighthearted atmosphere even during intense moments. Overall, the sound and music contribute significantly to the game's polished and engaging experience.

    • “Comedic voice lines, exaggerated effects, and upbeat music keep the mood light even during intense waves.”
    • “The visuals combined with the sounds and music really add to the polished feel of this game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability thanks to its simple, intuitive concept and smooth gameplay, making it ideal for parties. The variety of weapons, enemies, and areas further enhances the engaging and repeatable experience.

    • “Replayable, perfect for parties as the concept is simple and super easy to pick up intuitively.”
    • “Very solid experience that runs smoothly, with a variety in weapons, enemies, and areas that makes the replay value very high.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly stable, well-polished, and virtually free of bugs or glitches, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the atmosphere as fun and enjoyable, contributing positively to their overall experience.

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Dick Wilde is a casual shooter game.

Dick Wilde is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Dick Wilde was released on March 29, 2017.

Dick Wilde was developed by Bolverk Games.

Dick Wilde has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dick Wilde is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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