It's a Wrap!
- August 23, 2023
- Chanko Studios
Get on Steam"It's a Wrap!" is a 2D puzzle platformer set in 1980s Hollywood, where you play as both the director and star of low-budget films. As the director, synchronize actors and props for the perfect scene, and as the star, control Johnny Rush in action-packed sequences. Experience a variety of traditional platforming challenges and a vibrant, colorful art style. Each failure leads to a unique and humorous death.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game combines interesting puzzles with challenging platforming, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- The hint system is well-implemented, allowing players to choose how much assistance they want, which can help alleviate frustration.
- The game features a charming aesthetic and clever level design, with a nostalgic 80s/90s vibe that enhances the overall experience.
- The platforming can feel overly tight and frustrating, often hindering the enjoyment of solving puzzles.
- Many levels rely on trial and error rather than genuine problem-solving, which can lead to tedious gameplay.
- The game struggles with balancing its dual identity as a puzzle game and a precision platformer, resulting in a lack of polish in both aspects.
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when solving complex puzzles that require back-and-forth adjustments. While the hint system is appreciated for alleviating some frustration, many feel that the reliance on trial and error detracts from the enjoyment, leading to concerns about potential monotony as the game progresses.
“When there are 5 or 6 elements that depend on each other, this becomes tedious fast.”
“On the downside, the challenge feels like a lot of trial and error as opposed to puzzle solving or platforming-based challenge, and I do worry about how tedious that might get later in the game.”
“For example, instead of using the triggers and buttons to seek the timeline and elements back and forth, the button just takes your cursor to the seek thing, so if you want to tweak, then seek back and forth, then tweak it's pretty tedious.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness, featuring an ingenious mechanic that sets it apart as a standout puzzle platformer. Reviewers highlight the innovative mashup of elements that contribute to an engaging and distinctive gaming experience.
“Very unique gameplay.”
“Great puzzle platformer with an ingenious mechanic!”
“It is a unique mashup with engaging gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very unique.”
“It certainly is a unique mashup in its gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its engaging puzzle elements, featuring multiple tracks that players can manipulate, akin to music-making programs. However, some users suggest the addition of ambient "elevator music" during timeline navigation to enhance the experience.
“The puzzle element increases in difficulty during the game, and consists of multiple tracks (comparable to music-making programs) with different elements in the form of blocks (sometimes locked) that can be arranged for timing.”
“Nitpick, but they should probably add some elevator music during timeline fiddling.”
“The music tracks are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“The sound effects often overshadow the music, leading to a disjointed audio experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming art style and a vibrant Hollywood aesthetic, effectively incorporating classic movie tropes that enhance the overall visual experience.
“Nice challenges and also an awesome LA-Hollywood aesthetic.”
“The movie tropes that get called upon are great classics, and the cute art style really brings it all together.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the story features increasingly repetitive mission types, which may detract from the overall narrative experience.
“The story feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage.”
“The plot twists are predictable and uninspired.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing and well-crafted cut scenes that evoke a nostalgic 80s vibe, enhancing the player's experience as they creatively direct scenes and characters in line with the movie script.
“The game is filled with hilarious cutscenes that perfectly capture the quirky essence of the 80s, making you feel like a true director as you orchestrate each scene.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout your playthrough.”
“Every interaction is laced with clever jokes and playful references, making the experience not just entertaining but genuinely funny.”
