Giga Wrecker Alt
- May 3, 2019
- Game Freak
Being a metroidvania with an interesting story, I really wanted to like Giga Wrecker Alt.
Get on Xbox Games StoreGIGA WRECKER ALT. combines frantic platforming, intense combat and physics-based puzzle challenges into one exciting adventure. By destroying robotic enemies and the world around her, Reika can form the resulting debris into all manner of weapons and tools. Use these to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles, navigate through platform-laiden levels, then take the fight to the robot invaders and save…
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Reviews
- The game features great character and story writing, showcasing intelligent and competent narratives.
- The puzzles are clever and engaging, providing a unique gameplay experience with a mix of physics-based mechanics.
- The art style and humor add charm to the game, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
- The physics-based mechanics can feel janky and inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- The difficulty level, particularly with certain bosses, can be excessively high, potentially discouraging less experienced players.
- Control issues and poorly placed save points contribute to a frustrating experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story and character writing in the game are praised as some of the best seen in recent years, offering depth and engagement. However, players note that the overall narrative can feel generic at times, and technical issues like graphical inconsistencies and poorly placed save points may detract from the experience. While the high difficulty level, particularly with the first boss, may frustrate some, those who persevere are likely to appreciate the characters and writing.
“One of the better character and story writing I've seen in a while.”
“I rented and completed about 70-80% of the game. Based on what I saw: the story, characters, and art were engaging, though the mechanics were janky and inconsistent. The high level of difficulty on the first boss can be frustrating, but if you're experienced at gaming and can push through, you'll enjoy the characters and writing.”
“Being a metroidvania with an interesting story, I really wanted to like Giga Wrecker Alt.”
“I rented and completed about 70-80% of the game. Based on what I saw: the story and characters are janky and not as consistent as they ought to be. The high level of difficulty on the first boss, in particular, will lead to frustration and may turn off most players. However, if you are experienced at gaming and can tough it through, you'll enjoy the characters and writing.”
“The story is generic, with minor graphical inconsistencies and badly placed save points.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring physics-based mechanics that can be janky and inconsistent, leading to frustration, especially with challenging bosses. However, it redefines platforming by integrating puzzles and obstacles as core elements, creating an addictive experience that rewards experienced players with engaging characters and humor. Overall, while it may deter some due to its difficulty, those who persevere will find enjoyment in its unique mechanics and storytelling.
“The gameplay is addicting, a lot of the mechanics used are new, and even the humor is enough to at least make you chuckle from time to time.”
“Which is extra bad because the mechanics are physics-based.”
“I rented and completed ~70-80% of the game. Based on what I saw: the story, characters, and art are janky and not as consistent as they ought to be. The mechanics have a high level of difficulty, particularly with the first boss, which will lead to frustration and may turn off most players. However, if you are experienced at gaming and can tough it through, you'll enjoy the characters and writing.”
“Redefines what it means to make a good platformer riddled with puzzles and obstacles, turning it into a core gameplay element that will keep you busy and second-guessing your choices consistently.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, providing moments that can elicit chuckles, complementing the addictive gameplay and innovative mechanics.
“The gameplay is addicting, a lot of the mechanics used are new, and even the humor is enough to at least make you chuckle from time to time.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with users noting minor inconsistencies that detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals were generally acceptable, they felt somewhat generic and were overshadowed by issues like poorly placed save points.
“The graphics are plagued by minor inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.”
“The visuals feel generic and fail to stand out in any meaningful way.”
“The poorly placed save points only highlight the lack of polish in the game's graphical presentation.”
Critic Reviews
Giga Wrecker Alt review
Giga Wrecker Alt is an interesting idea let down by frustrating control issues and poorly executed physics.
50%GIGA WRECKER ALT Review
Giga Wrecker Alt. is a bit of a mixed bag, and it's hard to see just who would get the most out of it. There are some great elements in here. Some really great ideas. The sad truth is, it's a pretty poor execution of so many promising elements. The flawed controls, combined with the major issues on establishing how and where to progress makes ultimately for a pretty frustrating experience. Not the good type of frustrating, where a roar and a smile inspires a confidence to overcome. The sort of frustration to lead to just wanting to dump the game.
60%Giga Wrecker Alt. (Nintendo Switch)
Giga Wrecker Alt is a pretty cool game. It has some issues and likely won’t compel all players to keep going, but the puzzles are good, and getting to throw a ton of junk to smash a robot is always fun. The game looks good, sounds good, and offers plenty of play time, so get in there and wreck it.
75%
