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Selma and the Wisp

70%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, replayability
70% User Score Based on 148 reviews

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"Selma and the Wisp" is a moody platform game with an innovative co-dependent control system, featuring two characters that must be controlled simultaneously. Players help Selma navigate through dark environments by collecting lights with the Wisp and solving puzzles, all presented in a low-poly artistic style. The game offers a blend of logical puzzles and arcade elements, creating a unique and immersive experience.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
graphics46 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful artwork and a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • The gameplay mechanics, where you control a wisp guiding Selma, provide an interesting twist on traditional platforming.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers enjoyable puzzles and a creepy vibe that keeps players engaged.
  • The controls can be frustrating and clunky, making precise movements difficult at times.
  • The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks depth and complexity in its puzzles.
  • The repetitive music and lack of a strong narrative detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are frequently praised for their beautiful artwork and unique low-poly style, which contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere. Many players appreciate the creative and eerie visuals, although some express frustration at not being able to fully enjoy them due to fast-paced gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues.

    • “The graphics in 'Selma and the Wisp' were the highlight of the game.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, creepy but fitting music makes this a decent indie game title I would recommend to everyone who enjoys platform games but would like to try something a bit different than the usual run-jump-collect type of game.”
    • “The graphics have a nice polygonal look to them and the dark color hues create a huge impact on the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Not only are you finished before you know it, you literally speed through the levels and can't even properly admire the artwork.”
    • “This game is good to waste a few hours on but lacks decent narrative and the art style, rather than being creepy, just looks bad.”
    • “As a platform game, its gameplay and controls are just plain bad and the graphics are whatever.”
  • gameplay
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Selma and the Wisp" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its innovative mechanics and atmospheric design, while others criticize the controls and overall execution. Many found the puzzle-solving elements engaging, but noted issues with navigation and difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels. Overall, the game offers a unique experience, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplistic mechanics and occasional frustrating moments.

    • “Visually simple and beautiful, fantastic music, great gameplay, a little short but still well worth it.”
    • “Nicely balanced gameplay; after just 2 levels (which is when I got a handle on the mechanics), it has become a pure joy to play.”
    • “The overall game mechanics connected with the wisp are refreshing and fun to use.”
    • “As a platform game, its gameplay and controls are just plain bad and the graphics are whatever.”
    • “The gameplay had a really big potential (the ball and the girl connected) but it was not implemented well (you can't control your character 100% and you have a timer for the ball).”
    • “I really wanted to love it, the visuals are so cool and the whole vibe is really creepy and fun, but alas, the gameplay sucks.”
  • music
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beautiful and atmospheric qualities that enhance the eerie feel of the gameplay. However, some players found the soundtrack to be repetitive and short, leading to frequent looping that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the music contributes significantly to the game's ambiance, its repetitiveness may frustrate some players.

    • “Short and simple, but for three bucks it's a sweet and melancholy little game with fun mechanics, creative artwork, a moody soundtrack, and wonderfully eerie atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork and soundtrack are amazing, really sets the tone for it.”
    • “The overall soundtrack to Selma and the Wisp was very fitting to the game's eerie feel.”
    • “There's the music that is so repetitive that it will drive you insane.”
    • “The music was repetitive, the tutorial was slow and irritating.”
    • “The soundtrack for the game is very effective in setting the mood within some of the game's areas, but many of the tracks (however good they may be) are way too short and end up looping way too often.”
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Selma and the Wisp" is generally perceived as sparse and difficult to follow, with many players noting a lack of emotional depth and clarity. While the overarching theme revolves around navigating nightmares to reach the dawn, much of the narrative is left open to interpretation, and players often feel that the story is underdeveloped or overshadowed by gameplay elements. Despite some unsettling moments and appreciated references, the overall consensus is that the storytelling could benefit from more exposition and dialogue.

    • “Overall, the story was quite unsettling and the gameplay was enjoyable!”
    • “Without giving too much away, Selma and the Wisp's story leaves a lot of room for interpretation, much like its precursor Limbo does.”
    • “The two of you travel through your nightmares and hope to live through the night and see the sunrise (the story isn’t actually that distinct, but I think that was the overall goal… to simply survive your nightmares and wake up in the morning).”
    • “The story that was there was difficult to follow.”
    • “There is barely a story here with little to no emotional attachment to Selma.”
    • “There is no verbal or written story I could find other than the intro of the game and a few sentences towards the end.”
  • atmosphere
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Selma and the Wisp" is widely praised for its eerie and melancholic qualities, enhanced by creative artwork, a moody soundtrack, and ambient sounds. Players appreciate the game's gloomy yet captivating ambiance, which effectively complements its puzzle mechanics and animation style. Overall, the combination of pretty graphics, dark color hues, and immersive audio creates a compelling and atmospheric experience that resonates with fans of the genre.

    • “Short and simple, but for three bucks it's a sweet and melancholy little game with fun mechanics, creative artwork, a moody soundtrack, and wonderfully eerie atmosphere.”
    • “Selma and the Wisp does oppressive atmosphere with a sense of wonder in excellent fashion.”
    • “The graphics have a nice polygonal look to them and the dark color hues create a huge impact on the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Everything to set up this game's atmosphere was very well done.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as simple and obvious, with deaths that lack shock value, leading to a mundane reaction rather than laughter. While there are many deaths, they are often perceived as funny, but they do not reach the level of absurdity found in competing titles.

    • “There were many deaths, but most of them were quite funny.”
    • “They were rather simple and obvious for the most part, and the deaths were not particularly shocking—just a mundane, 'oh, I guess I died,' unlike competing games which often leave you laughing at the ridiculousness of the event.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of story and minimal emotional connection to the character Selma. This absence of narrative depth leaves players feeling disengaged and uninvested in the experience.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for allowing them to focus on one puzzle at a time, eliminating the need for repetitive tasks on previously completed sections. This design choice enhances the overall experience by reducing tedium and promoting engagement.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance without any glitches.

    • “Smooth performance, no glitches.”
    • “Smooth performance, no glitches.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently report that the game offers smooth performance with no glitches, indicating a high level of stability.

    • “Smooth performance, no glitches.”
    • “Smooth performance, no glitches.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks replayability, with multiple users stating there is "no replay value."

    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
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