Live/Wire

About

Live/Wire is the arena-based FPS of the future. Players take on the role of the “Breakers”, a group of radicals that use 3D-printed electric guns to resist the oppressive megacorporation called “DarLINK”. Each player can quickly recharge their guns by plugging into various power sources around the city, or use their plug like a grappling hook to swing around at incredible velocity. Teams of breake…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The grappling hook mechanics are enjoyable and add a fun element to the gameplay.
The game has a cool concept with unique movement and gun mechanics, making it potentially very fun with friends.
The neon art style and physics create an engaging atmosphere for players.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches or enjoy multiplayer.
There are significant optimization issues, including poor controls, bugs, and graphical problems that hinder the experience.
The absence of matchmaking for random players limits accessibility and enjoyment for those without friends to play with.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are criticized for poor optimization, leading to stuttering and frame drops even on high-end systems, and there is a call for a graphical update. While the neon art style and physics are praised, the overall color palette is considered overwhelming. Additionally, the inability to remap controls or adjust graphics settings further detracts from the experience.
- “Excellent combination of good physics, a cool neon art style, and high-speed combat.”
- “You can't remap controls or change your graphics settings, and the game is very poorly optimized, meaning even with a somewhat high-end computer, you'll still have some degree of stuttering and frame drops.”
- “It's in desperate need of optimization and a graphical update.”
- “As for the graphics, the colors are a bit much.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay features solid mechanics and a unique gun recharging system, alongside enjoyable movement and grappling elements. However, users report that the game is currently plagued by bugs, making it difficult to play effectively. Overall, while the concept shows promise, the execution needs improvement to enhance the experience.
- “The movement is great, and the gun recharging mechanic is super unique.”
- “I like the grappling mechanics and how the wire functions, along with the gun reloading system.”
- “The grappling mechanics and how the wire functions are enjoyable, but there are still a few bugs that hinder the experience.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive after a while, lacking the depth and variety needed to keep players engaged.”
- “I encountered several frustrating glitches that disrupted the flow of gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players experiencing stuttering and frame drops even on high-end systems. Additionally, the lack of options for remapping controls and adjusting graphics settings further detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable, improved optimization is necessary for a smoother performance.
- “The game is incredibly fun, but it could benefit from further optimization to enhance the overall experience.”
- “I really enjoy the gameplay, but I think there's room for improvement in terms of optimization.”
- “Great game overall, just needs a bit more optimization to reach its full potential.”
- “You can't remap controls or change your graphics settings, and the game is very poorly optimized, meaning even with a somewhat high-end computer, you'll still have some degree of stuttering and frame drops.”