Sherwood Extreme
- May 11, 2021
- CAGE Studios
Get on SteamA co-op Crossbow Shooter with Bullet-Time Parkour! Race through levels and survival mode, chaining combos of slow-mo sniping and destruction to climb the leaderboards.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a whimsical art style and fun mechanics that enhance the speed run experience, making it enjoyable both in single-player and co-op modes.
- The level editor allows for creative custom challenges, fostering a strong community and replayability.
- The bullet-time mechanic and satisfying shooting interactions, combined with humorous elements like exploding chickens, create a unique and entertaining gameplay experience.
- Some players have noted that the movement can feel janky at times, which may affect the overall experience.
- There are reports of bugs present in the game, which could impact gameplay as players invest more time.
- While the game is generally well-optimized, some users have expressed concerns about the potential for the slow-motion mechanic to be abused.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-designed mechanics that enhance the speed run experience, featuring off-beat levels and responsive controls. Players particularly enjoy the bullet time feature, which adds a thrilling element to the action, complemented by appealing graphics. Overall, the combination of fun mechanics and slow-motion effects contributes to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Well thought-out mechanics create an exciting speed run experience with the uniquely designed off-beat levels.”
“Fun game mechanics and responsive controls; the bullet time makes you feel like Robin Hood.”
“The slow-motion mechanic is great.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and energetic quality, with many players expressing that it enhances their desire to continue playing. Overall, it is described as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the gaming experience.
“Hearing the music alone made me want to keep playing.”
“The music is an interesting choice.”
“The music absolutely slaps too.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their whimsical art style that adds a playful charm to the game, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the significant improvements in visual quality and content, expressing excitement for the game's future developments.
“The art style is whimsical and makes you giggle.”
“I love the graphics and the gameplay.”
“Seeing how far Sherwood has come in a relatively short period of time, with improvements in graphics and the addition of missions and maps, makes me excited for the future of the game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as whimsical and entertaining, providing a genuinely fun experience, particularly highlighted by the amusing antics of the chickens and the comedic element of the chicken jetpack.
“Whimsical, funny, straight up good time.”
“And the chickens are hilarious.”
“(and of course the hilarious chicken jetpack haha)”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, particularly in cooperative mode, where players can enjoy all missions together, enhancing the overall experience. Users find it to be a fun and engaging option for repeated play, making it ideal for friends looking for low-stakes action.
“It's a great low-stakes action game with a lot of replayability!”
“Great game to play with a friend as all the missions in the game are playable in co-op and only make them better!”
“Extremely replayable, and lots of fun playing in co-op mode.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is enhanced by its cooperative missions, making it a great experience to share with a friend. Players appreciate the game's evolution, noting improvements in graphics and the addition of new missions and maps, which heightens anticipation for future developments.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every mission feel meaningful.”
“I love how the plot twists keep you on your toes and make you want to keep playing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered well-optimized on certain systems, though users have reported the presence of some bugs that may become more apparent with extended playtime.
“This game does have some bugs and there could be more when I put in more hours, but it is quite optimized, at least on my PC.”
“This game has a lot of performance issues that make it frustrating to play.”
“The optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite the potential, the game feels unpolished and poorly optimized for various hardware.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, likening the experience to feeling like a powerful character in a cinematic moment, reminiscent of iconic scenes from "The Matrix." This heightened sense of immersion contributes to a thrilling and impactful gameplay experience.
“Time slows down for you to get these killer shots off in such a way that this game made me feel like Matrix Keanu Reeves, which is arguably the best Keanu Reeves.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that it offers engaging content without requiring excessive grinding.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which really dampened my enjoyment.”
“The amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating and takes away from the overall experience.”
