Live/Wire

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Live/Wire is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Wild Village Games and was released on May 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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…

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 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 without friends.
There are significant optimization issues, including poor controls and graphical settings that hinder the gameplay experience.
Many players report bugs and technical problems, such as issues with mouse movement and server connectivity.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 need for a graphical update. While the neon art style and physics are praised, the color palette is considered overwhelming. Overall, the graphics experience is marred by technical issues despite some appealing visual elements.
- “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, complemented by enjoyable movement and grappling elements. However, players report that the game is currently plagued by bugs, making it difficult to fully enjoy 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, though there are still a few bugs.”
- “The grappling mechanics and wire mechanics are enjoyable, but there are still a few bugs that detract from the experience.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are significant issues with the controls, which can be frustrating during critical moments.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting 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. Despite these shortcomings, many still find the game enjoyable.
- “The game is incredibly fun, but it could benefit from further optimization.”
- “Overall, a great experience, just needs some optimization tweaks to enhance performance.”
- “I love the gameplay, but optimizing the mechanics would take it to the next level.”
- “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.”