It's A Wipe!
- December 11, 2014
- Parody Games, LLC
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"It's A Wipe!" is a fantasy guild management simulation game, where you lead a team of players in a strategy-based, single-player role-playing game experience. As a guild leader, you'll need to recruit, keep your group happy, and devise strategies for increasingly difficult battles, while accepting that your group may not always follow your commands to the letter. The game's style is reminiscent of old-school RPGs, offering a unique blend of strategy, management, and RPG combat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and humorous take on managing a guild in an MMORPG setting, providing nostalgia for players familiar with the genre.
- It allows players to experience the challenges of raid management without the time commitment of actual MMORPGs, making it a fun casual game.
- Despite its simplicity, the game can be surprisingly addictive and entertaining, especially for those who enjoy strategy and management games.
- The game suffers from a clunky interface and poor graphics, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with a lack of depth and features that may disappoint players looking for a more complex simulation.
- The morale system and character interactions are poorly implemented, leading to frustration when managing guild members' happiness and performance.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of familiar dungeon mechanics with unique twists, requiring players to pay close attention to boss mechanics and team optimization. While the initial dungeons are accessible, the overall experience can become repetitive, typical of raiding games, and the steep learning curve may deter some players. Despite its nostalgic appeal and solid core mechanics, the game is criticized for its limited features and need for UI improvements, suggesting potential for a more polished sequel.
“All the dungeon mechanics are kinda close but with some interesting new twists in them.”
“You'll need to pay attention to mechanics and macro-manage your raid as well as micro-manage your raid at the same time.”
“While I've only really just started playing the game, I'm blown away by all the features and immensely fun gameplay, despite my rogues squabbling over gear!”
“For some folks, the gameplay can get a bit repetitive, but that is the nature of raiding-- beating your head against something and forever chasing better gear.”
“It's a wipe is worth the money for the nostalgia factor, but most of the game feels relatively spartan in features or gameplay.”
“Further, the game is quickly over -- there seems to be only 7-8 raids -- and some of the mechanics really need some work, particularly infighting over loot.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as cheap, clunky, and low-resolution, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the quirky, nostalgic style reminiscent of older PC games, most agree that the visuals lack polish and could benefit from a better graphics engine. Overall, players are advised not to expect high-quality graphics, as they may find disappointment in this aspect.
“The game concept is good, and however the graphics are a bit clunky or poor, they feel nice for what it is, a game made from an independent game studio.”
“Sure it's not going for any graphical awards, but it's quirky and reminiscent of an age of PC gaming when it was at its finest.”
“Don't be scared away by the RPG Maker graphics, the game has some depth to it.”
“I was kinda pushed away at the very beginning by the cheap graphics, cheap sound and the generally cheap feeling of this game.”
“The game has definitely potential, but the graphics are kept very simple.”
“Dont buy this game for the graphics, you will be disappointed.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its lightheartedness and nostalgic references, particularly for those familiar with MMORPGs. While some in-jokes may not land for everyone, they contribute to the overall charm. However, the novelty of the humor can wear off during gameplay, leading to moments of frustration amidst the comedic elements.
“In all honesty, it's brilliant, funny, and as far as I've seen so far, very balanced.”
“This game has so far been full of funny moments (when a healer alt-tabs right before finishing a big heal is great).”
“If you have enjoyed an MMORPG in the past, then this will probably bring back some memories, lighthearted nostalgia, and it's quite humorous to see ranged DPS trying to tank and members' pets assume command of their keyboard.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being unremarkable and of poor quality, with many describing it as cheesy and lacking originality. While there are options to select bard songs, the overall sound design, including sound effects, is considered subpar, resembling low-quality stock sounds.
“Options to choose which bard songs are being played.”
“10/10 if you don't mind Tetris graphics and music.”
“There is nothing noteworthy about the sound or music.”
“To top it off, the music is terrible and the sound effects sound like the person who made this never bothered to look for decent stock sounds.”
“Cheesy music.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more boring and tedious than anticipated, with initial enjoyment quickly giving way to a sense of repetition and monotony.
“It's far more boring and tedious than you might expect.”
“While there is a little fun to be had, it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive.”
“It's far more boring and tedious than you might expect.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that optimization is crucial for success in the game, as a poorly optimized team can lead to a steep difficulty curve, particularly when facing bosses. Attention to team composition and mechanics is essential for a smoother experience.
“While I have more than 50 hours logged with this game, I must be honest and say that the curve can be a bit steep if you don't pay attention to boss mechanics or bring a poorly optimized team.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for failing to effectively simulate the experience of running a raiding guild, leading to a lack of engagement and overall dissatisfaction among players. As a result, many reviewers do not recommend the game based on its narrative shortcomings.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game has limited replayability, which is surprising considering its intriguing concept that could lend itself to a more engaging experience if better developed. The frustration players experience further diminishes the incentive to replay.
“This can make the game frustrating, and the game itself seems to have relatively little replayability; which is odd given that the overall concept of the game, if developed, could provide for a fascinating guild management game.”
