Guise Of The Wolf

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"Guise of the Wolf" is a first-person Gothic action adventure game set in the medieval kingdom of Uhorsko. As Dominik, a young alchemist cursed to become a beast, you must seek a cure and uncover dark secrets in a haunted castle. Seamlessly switch between human and werewolf forms to solve puzzles, battle enemies, and employ stealth tactics in this combination of action and adventure gameplay elements. Use moonlight to transform at will and prolong your werewolf state by killing humans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The story has potential and is intriguing, with a medieval vibe that some players appreciate.
The game offers a unique werewolf transformation mechanic that adds a fun element to gameplay.
The soundtrack and atmosphere have been praised for their charm, evoking nostalgia for older adventure games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable on modern hardware.
Gameplay is tedious and lacks clear direction, often leaving players confused about objectives and mechanics.
Graphics and voice acting are subpar, with many characters and animations feeling outdated and poorly executed.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
8%
The story of the game is described as intriguing yet poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its potential that is undermined by weak character development, bland dialogue, and lackluster voice acting. While some appreciate the atmospheric setting and unique concepts, the overall narrative is often criticized for being predictable, vague, and lacking engagement, leading to a mixed reception. Many players express frustration with the game's mechanics and quest design, which detracts from the storytelling experience.
- “You can tell by looking at it that the creators did have ambition while making this: the story is interesting and the atmosphere is surprisingly great as well alongside the soundtrack.”
- “If you expect a late 90's-00's adventure game, it has an interesting castle to explore, puzzles, and a simple but solid story to lead you through; you'll love it.”
- “The story is quite interesting, although simple.”
- “The story is predictable and seemingly uninteresting.”
- “It gives little to no character development and still leaves holes in the story even at the end.”
- “The controls are unexplained, the storyline is bland, the cutscenes and gameplay are exactly the same in quality and the writing is irritating.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting their dated quality reminiscent of the 90s, often describing them as unrefined or glitchy. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and artistic style, particularly the cell-shading, others criticize the visuals for being poorly executed and detrimental to the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant point of contention, with opinions ranging from enjoyment of the retro aesthetic to frustration over technical shortcomings.
- “Personally, I disagree with a lot of the graphical negativity on the game; it looks charming and is pretty good for a small developer like this clearly was.”
- “The artwork is great, sort of a combination of cell-shading and 3D.”
- “Love the cool outlined graphic effect.”
- “The graphics are terribly dated, but that’s nothing new with indie games.”
- “The game is straight out of the early 90s with the graphics, sound, and gameplay.”
- “Ugh... the graphics, the gameplay, the overall sloppiness of this game just kills any potential this game might have had!”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
71%
18%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being tedious, unintuitive, and riddled with bugs, making it a chore to play. Many reviewers noted the janky mechanics, lack of clear instructions, and frustrating puzzles that halt progress, reminiscent of poorly designed 90s adventure games. While some elements, like the werewolf transformation, have potential charm, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a frustrating experience for players.
- “This one has it all, freshly sparkled with some janky werewolf transformation-based gameplay mechanics just to top it all off.”
- “The story, while a bit bare-boned, is intriguing and some of the mechanics are actually rather fun.”
- “The game has amazing graphics, fluid animation, wonderful mechanics, the best sound effects money can buy (the 'walking on wood' sound was so good I felt I was walking on water) and an atmospheric, chilling soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay is terribly tedious, and while this is nitpicking a little, you cannot interact with anything in werewolf form. This really bugged me because it takes ages to transform to and from werewolf form.”
- “Tldr: between the bugs, the performance issues, the general lack of good ease of use with the interface and mechanics, and the clunky way to activate and complete the action segments, the narrative and tone of the game is brought down significantly to the point where it is a chore to play.”
- “The controls are unexplained, the storyline is bland, the cutscenes and gameplay are exactly the same in quality, and the writing is irritating.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have noted issues such as poor movement mechanics, graphical problems, and unresponsive elements, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite some hopes for improvements following updates, the overall consensus remains that the game is unpolished and requires substantial fixes to enhance stability.
- “Everyone I have ever seen talking about or playing the game has encountered several bugs, glitches, or crashes.”
- “It's often unclear where to go or what to do, buggy movement making things as simple as walking up stairs a challenge, and many of the models looking like the first draft that someone forgot to finish.”
- “It's horrifically buggy.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
35%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and noting that it enhances the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and evocative, others criticize it for being repetitive or annoying over time. Overall, the music is often highlighted as one of the stronger aspects of the game, despite some technical issues overshadowing the experience.
- “You can tell by looking at it that the creators had ambition while making this: the story's interesting and the atmosphere is surprisingly great as well alongside the soundtrack.”
- “It was awesome and I'd recommend you to play it; the soundtrack is also amazing, and all of that medieval vibe is lovely.”
- “The game has amazing graphics, fluid animation, wonderful mechanics, the best sound effects money can buy, and an atmospheric, chilling soundtrack.”
- “The music was dreadful, yet set the tone pretty well.”
- “Horrible sound, repetitive music, voice acting that's so bad it's almost good (for comedy, that is), weird ambient sounds.”
- “Music is okay but gets annoying quickly.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its awkward writing and unintentional comedic moments, often likened to the hilarity of a disastrous fall. Players find amusement in the game's poor design and bugs, with some describing it as entertainingly terrible, making it a source of laughter for those who appreciate bad game mechanics. Overall, the humor is derived from a mix of absurdity and frustration, appealing to those who enjoy laughing at flaws rather than seeking a polished experience.
- “Narrative is delivered in awkward and often hilarious writing.”
- “This game is hilarious in the same way someone falling down a flight of stairs is hilarious.”
- “After I finally stopped laughing, if only to save my underpants, I began laughing at the dialogue structure.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its ambition, immersive qualities, and strong soundtrack, creating a chilling and engaging experience. However, some players feel that technical issues, poor character models, and dialogue detract from the initial immersion, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these flaws, the atmospheric elements, including graphics and sound effects, are often highlighted as standout features.
- “You can tell by looking at it that the creators had ambition while making this: the story is interesting and the atmosphere is surprisingly great, alongside the soundtrack.”
- “The game has amazing graphics, fluid animation, wonderful mechanics, the best sound effects money can buy, and an atmospheric, chilling soundtrack.”
- “The game starts with some decent atmosphere, wandering through a snowy forest by a castle, setting up a plot where you already know the big reveal due to the title, but all that goes out the window as soon as you begin actually playing the game.”
- “Say farewell to your life because this game truly absorbs you into its dark atmosphere.”
- “Those two specific instances don't even really add to the tense atmosphere that was supposed to be there.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, performance issues, and a cumbersome interface that detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay feel like a chore. Many users have found the optimization so poor that they were forced to abandon the game entirely.
- “Between the bugs, the performance issues, the general lack of good ease of use with the interface and mechanics, and the clunky way to activate and complete the action segments, the narrative and tone of the game are brought down significantly to the point where it is a chore to play.”
- “The optimization was so poor during my first playthrough that I had to abandon the game partway through.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game has a low replayability score of 4/10, as it intentionally leaves many plot holes for players to interpret, which some users feel enhances its replay value by allowing for infinite imaginative possibilities.
- “It leaves many plot holes on purpose for your imagination to fill in, making the replay value infinite.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, encouraging you to explore different choices and outcomes.”
- “The game features multiple endings and branching storylines, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
- “Replayability: 4/10”
- “It leaves many plot holes on purpose for your imagination to fill in, making the replay value feel infinite.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users expressing frustration over a lackluster story, poor voice acting, and repetitive mechanics that detract from engagement. Overall, the experience is described as tedious and uninspiring, leading to a strong recommendation to avoid the game.
- “Glitchy, boring story, poor voice acting; the list goes on. I'd sooner recommend eating at a buffet for two hours, a buffet with nothing but different flavors of poo.”
- “Boring story (surprise, surprise), useless inventory model, and stupid key-door mechanics that require the same action (inventory - use key - on door) to be performed several times on the very same door. The guards are more stupid than the doors, and the long loading times for such small locations like a guest room are baffling.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting the frustration of being unable to interact with the environment while in werewolf form, which adds to the lengthy transformation process.
- “The gameplay is terribly tedious, and while this may seem like nit-picking, you cannot interact with anything in werewolf form. This really bugged me because it takes ages to transform to and from werewolf form.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged; it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real reward.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is minimal, resulting in a lack of depth and unresolved story elements by the conclusion.
- “It gives little to no character development and still leaves holes in the story even at the end.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as misleading, with advertisements focusing heavily on selling the game rather than providing an honest representation of its content.
- “Half of the description for the game in the Steam advertisement section is either pulling at strings in an effort to sell the game to folks or outright lying.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress in the game is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending extra cash.”