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 humorous and nostalgic experience for players who have participated in MMORPG raids, capturing the essence of guild management.
- It's a simple yet engaging game that allows players to enjoy the role of a guild master without the time commitment of real-life raiding.
- The game provides a light-hearted take on the challenges of managing a guild, with amusing character interactions and situations that resonate with MMO veterans.
- The graphics and user interface are clunky and outdated, making navigation frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious quickly, with a lack of depth and features that may disappoint fans of more complex management games.
- The game suffers from poor execution of its core mechanics, leading to confusion and frustration, particularly in managing guild member morale and loot distribution.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of familiar dungeon mechanics with unique twists, requiring players to master both boss mechanics and team management. While the initial dungeons are accessible, the steep learning curve and potential for repetitiveness in raiding may deter some players. Overall, the game offers nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic raiding experiences, though it suffers from a lack of depth and polish in features and user interface.
“All the dungeon mechanics are kind of 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!”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as cheap, clunky, and low-resolution. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm reminiscent of older PC games, the overall consensus is that the visuals lack polish and could benefit from a more advanced graphics engine. Players are advised not to expect high-quality graphics, as they may detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
“Had the game been a text-only affair it'd have worked better; had the graphics been a little cleaner and more embellished, it might have been more cinematic.”
“I was kinda pushed away at the very beginning by the cheap graphics, cheap sound, and the generally cheap feeling of this game.”
“The graphics and the UI desperately need some polish, but the idea and gameplay are solid!”
- humor8 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 funny moments, such as unexpected in-game antics. 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 challenging gameplay, leading to frustration for some players.
“The humor is great.”
“This game has so far been full of funny moments (when a healer alt-tabs right before finishing a big heal is great).”
“Very humorous but also challenging.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it unremarkable, cheesy, and poorly produced. While there are options to select bard songs, the overall quality of the soundtrack and sound effects is considered subpar, detracting from the gaming experience.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious and repetitive than anticipated, leading to a quick decline in enjoyment despite some initial fun.
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that optimization is crucial for success, as a poorly optimized team can lead to a steep learning curve, particularly when facing challenging boss mechanics.
“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.”
“The game's optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“I found that many characters and builds are not well-balanced, making it difficult to optimize your team effectively.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for not effectively simulating the experience of running a raiding guild, leading to a lack of engagement and overall disappointment among players.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their fates.”
“The plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or excitement.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game has limited replayability, which is surprising considering its potential for a more engaging guild management experience. The lack of development in this area contributes to a sense of frustration among players.
“This can make the game frustrating, and it 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 experience.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and variety in gameplay makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
