Otaku's Rage: Waifu Strikes Back
- February 23, 2021
- Feodosiy
- 3h median play time
"Otaku's Rage: Waifu Strikes Back" is a single-player fantasy visual novel game with around 3 hours of playtime, featuring a match-3 combat system. Players must fight and gain the favor of female characters to learn their tricks, preparing for the final battle against the World of Waifu's main villain. Upgrades and new abilities can be earned in battle, adding depth to the combat system.
PC
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and smooth animations, particularly in the adult scenes.
- The gameplay is simple and fun, making it a good way to pass the time.
- The story, while short, has a humorous and light-hearted vibe that many players enjoyed.
- The match-3 gameplay is basic and can feel tedious, with slow animations and unskippable scenes.
- The characters and writing are often criticized for being bland and poorly executed, with numerous typos and awkward dialogue.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in both gameplay and story.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and overly simplistic, likening it to a basic match-three mechanic that relies heavily on random item spawning. While a few appreciate the art and find the gameplay enjoyable, many express frustration over its lack of depth and the inability to quickly switch items, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a weak point, with calls for more engaging mechanics and variety.
“Awesome art and fun gameplay.”
“Graphics great gameplay good.”
“Gameplay was fun and not too hard to complete.”
“First off, the gameplay loop is weak because it's the equivalent of Candy Crush: put at least three items in a row to clear a line or column.”
“And that's why the gameplay is weak: even if you're the most cunning chess player out there, items spawning on the grid are entirely randomized, which means you can easily win in two clicks or hit a roadblock at any given time.”
“The gameplay is some of the most tedious gameplay I have ever experienced.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as short and simplistic, with some players finding it entertaining yet lacking depth. While it features humorous and taboo elements, the characters are considered bland, and the overall narrative does not leave a significant impact. Despite its shortcomings, the animated scenes and art style are praised, contributing to a fun experience.
“I played for great storytelling.”
“The story feels short but rounded as a whole.”
“Once you figure out the puzzle system, the game is actually really fun, with great animated scenes, great art, the storyline is taboo and kinky, it does a good job of also making fun of itself, and anime pop culture.”
“There is basically no story.”
“The story is not really that complex, the characters are quite bland but at least their design is fine.”
“Can't say a lot about plot and writing, I didn't really care about those.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and appealing art style, with many users highlighting the quality of the artwork. However, some note that while the visuals are impressive, the lewd content does not meet the same standard. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's value, especially for its price.
“Visually it's beautiful; personally, I might be a bit biased, but I love this kind of art style.”
“Really nice artwork.”
“Pretty great if you’re looking for a cheap game and decent graphics.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, noting that the writing is witty and the characters are well-crafted, contributing to a comedic plot twist that adds to the overall enjoyment.
“The characters look good and the writing is quite humorous.”
“That plot twist was hilarious!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly repetitive, with some describing it as excessively grindy and a significant detractor from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is some of the most tedious gameplay I have ever experienced.”
“A little grindy.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely forgettable, failing to leave a lasting impression on players. Overall, it seems to contribute little to the overall experience, which some users found disappointing.
“The character designs, the writing, the dialogue, the gameplay, the music, the art... it's all downright upsetting to me that I had to pay for this.”
“And as for the music, I don't remember it at all.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have criticized the game's optimization, noting that purchased skills do not appear in battles and there is no way to select or visibly see their impact on performance, leading to a frustrating experience.
“At the shops, as with most of these games, you can buy skills, but they never show up in battle. There's no way to select them, and there is no visible change in your performance.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking; it feels like a chore to navigate through menus that are cluttered and unresponsive.”
“Despite the potential for strategic gameplay, the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to execute plans effectively.”
