Duncan & The Wisp
- May 6, 2019
- Roy Bennett
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Duncan & The Wisp" , players guide Duncan and his friend Wisp through multiple dungeons to reunite elemental gems and banish The Shadow. Utilize elemental attacks, summons, and abilities to overcome obstacles and ensure Duncan's success in this Top Down Point-and-Click Adventure game. This student project aims to provide an engaging adventure, despite potential bugs.
Reviews
- The game features a colorful environment and strong storyline that is easy to follow, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The soundtrack is well-chosen and adds to the overall experience, enhancing the game's charm.
- Despite being a student project, the game showcases impressive artistic design and character personality, making it a worthwhile free title.
- The controls can feel clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during combat.
- There are several bugs and performance issues, including wall clipping and freezing, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks depth in mechanics, such as the use of coins and enemy variety, making it feel repetitive and less engaging as it progresses.
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging characters, strong narrative, and unexpected twists. While some found the dialogue rushed, the overall plot is described as straightforward yet effective, contributing to an enjoyable experience. The combination of a rich storyline and appealing world setting enhances the game's charm.
“Still managed to get me invested in the story and the characters.”
“Pro: good soundtrack, gameplay mechanism pretty good, story was great with an extra twist ending, smooth animation.”
“It has a rich storyline that is amazing.”
“The story/dialogue felt a bit rushed, like I was forced into some kind of 'speed run'; no time to chit chat, take the offering up the mountain!”
“The plot is straightforward, but it lacks depth and complexity, making it feel uninspired.”
“While the characters are cute, their development is shallow and fails to create a meaningful connection.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, even noting that it feels lovingly crafted. While some tracks may be borrowed from other games, they are well-selected and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as one of the game's strongest features.
“One of the biggest shining points of the game was the music.”
“It feels like a lot of love went into the soundtrack.”
“The game has awesome graphics and soundtrack, especially for a free-to-play game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a good soundtrack, smooth animations, and an engaging story with a twist ending. However, some players find the enemy mechanics repetitive and the controls clunky, particularly criticizing the targeting system. Overall, the game offers about an hour of enjoyable gameplay, especially considering its origins as a student project.
“The gameplay mechanism is pretty good, and the story was great with an extra twist ending, complemented by smooth animation.”
“You can expect about an hour's worth of gameplay from this title, which is not bad for a free game that was created as a student project.”
“I enjoy the gameplay so far.”
“The enemies should have different mechanics than just running at you to melee; it is not interesting or fun to deal with. You just kite. The only times I died in this game were because of clunky controls or from trying to get the middle mouse button to work.”
“The targeting mechanic seemed a bit wonky.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for being impressive, especially for a free-to-play title, featuring a simple yet detailed art style and a charming world setting. However, some players have noted that performance issues may arise depending on their hardware, which could affect the overall experience. The soundtrack also receives positive mentions, complementing the visual appeal.
“The game has awesome graphics and soundtrack, especially for a free-to-play game.”
“+ Simple yet detailed art style.”
“Having played the first few minutes, I can say that it's a pretty well-made free game; decent graphics, cute world setting (anthropomorphic talking mice), and a straightforward plot (collect all 4 elements to defeat the 5th, 'shadow').”
“As far as actual gameplay goes, my graphics card definitely needs an upgrade, so that may have caused some of my issues.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its beauty and is considered mostly bug-free, indicating a high level of stability. However, some users noted a lack of clarity regarding the use of in-game currency, which could affect the overall experience.
“The game was incredibly beautiful for a free game and mostly bug-free.”
“I couldn't figure out a use for the coins, but the overall experience was stable and enjoyable.”
“Despite the lack of XP, the game ran smoothly without any major issues.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, often referencing specific funny gameplay moments that enhance the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with witty dialogue and unexpected situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates clever puns and jokes that make even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy and adding a unique charm to the gameplay.”
