Dick Wilde
- March 29, 2017
- Bolverk Games
Get on SteamThose 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…
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
