The Wall
- November 2, 2018
- Aero Games
Get on Steam"The Wall" is a physics-based puzzle game set in a minimalistic environment. Your goal is to navigate a ball through various levels by creating and manipulating walls to alter its path. With increasing complexity and challenge, players must plan ahead and use precise timing to succeed. Each level introduces new mechanics and obstacles for a unique and engaging experience.
Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a unique blend of FPS and strategy elements, making it enjoyable for players who like teamwork and resource management.
- The developer is highly dedicated and responsive to the community, frequently updating the game and engaging with players on Discord.
- The small community is friendly and supportive, providing a welcoming environment for new players to learn and enjoy the game.
- The game suffers from a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches without joining the Discord server.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, and the game feels incomplete in its current state.
- Many players have reported frustration with the lack of content and the game's high price relative to its current offerings.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of building, shooting, and real-time strategy, offering a unique experience reminiscent of games like Rust. While the mechanics are generally engaging and the graphics are praised, players have noted issues such as bugs, limited features, and a lack of an active player base, which can hinder the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the core gameplay loop enjoyable and rewarding, especially for fans of competitive play.
“And the building, destroying, and digging mechanics can be used to build literal skyscrapers or dig trenches as deep as you can imagine.”
“If you like building a base while shooting at your enemy or a similar game to Rust, then yes, this game is very much for you. It is very fun, although the weapon choices and maps are still limited as of right now, the gameplay is worth your time.”
“Real-time strategy meets first-person shooter, with a building mechanic.”
“The game does not have any active player base at the moment, so gameplay may not be in its full potential. Finding a match will take your soul away due to a low active player and total player base.”
“It's pretty bad; the gameplay, the glitches and bugs, the missing features—let me start.”
“Shooting mechanics are not up to par.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as beautiful and comparable to Unreal Engine 4, though not on par with AAA titles. While some users note that the graphics are not the most graphically intensive, they appreciate the overall aesthetic and find the visuals appealing. The game is praised for its solid graphical foundation, despite some comparisons to other titles highlighting a desire for more advanced visuals.
“The game is pretty good; it's a beautiful game with pretty graphics and quite original gameplay.”
“[*] beautiful graphics.”
“Really cool gameplay and awesome graphics!”
“Not the most graphically intensive at the moment, but the groundwork is there.”
“I can run Scum faster than the wall and with better graphics.”
“It has less content than Minecraft in alpha with similarly basic graphics.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent glitches and crashes reported during launch. While players acknowledge the presence of bugs and mechanics that can lead to confusion, many still find the overall experience enjoyable despite these issues.
“It just glitches out and crashes when trying to launch.”
“However, upon needing help with an issue, I was confronted by a 'helper' who was basically a moderator. Their name was 'bigwillyman'. I was simply confused about the game's buggy mechanics and asked why you could place turrets through walls, as I kept on dying due to this.”
“It's pretty buggy, and it's got stuff that it needs fixed, but it's very entertaining to play.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant framerate issues and performance problems on lower-end computers. While the mechanics are praised, the overall optimization is considered lacking, suggesting that it may not run smoothly for all players.
“Unique idea, nearly optimized; mechanics are pretty on point.”
“The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the optimization is impressive.”
“The game suffers from bad framerate because it is really not optimized.”
“It might have performance problems on lower-end computers.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the balance between grinding, action, and base building, others find it tedious and unengaging, especially when playing solo.
“Not funny, didn't laugh... the game was fun for a bit, but when I realized it was just going to be me playing the whole time with no one else to play with, I decided to lay down my crystal farming hat.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The humor in the game received mixed reviews; while some players found the community engaging and funny, others felt the game lacked comedic elements and did not elicit laughter. Overall, the humor seems to be more dependent on player interaction rather than the game's content itself.
“Awesome game! Highly recommend; the community is fun and funny to play with.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every session a hilarious experience.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that keep me laughing.”
“Not funny, didn't laugh. The game was fun for a bit, but when I realized it was just going to be me playing the whole time with no one else to play with, I decided to lay down my crystal farming hat.”
“The humor fell flat and felt forced. I expected more clever jokes, but instead, it was just a series of tired clichés.”
“I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy. It seemed like the developers were trying too hard to be funny, but it just didn't land.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quality, but users express concern over its lack of advertising, which has led to a dwindling player base. They suggest that increased marketing efforts or the introduction of AI could enhance the gaming experience and attract more players.
“The game itself is amazing, but unfortunately, the company behind it hasn't invested enough in advertising.”
“It's too dead; please put more ads and similar efforts out there. It has overwhelming potential, but you need players or introduce AI so we can at least play the game with some success.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the decent menu music, others highlight it as incredibly good, suggesting a disparity in overall musical quality.
“Incredibly good music.”
