The Wall Mustn't Fall
- October 4, 2023
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"The Wall Mustn't Fall" is a physics-based puzzle game where players must support and stabilize structures to prevent them from collapsing. Using various materials and tools, players must strategically reinforce and restore the walls before they crumble. With increasing complexity and instability, each level presents a new challenge as players race against time to save the wall from falling.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic Flash games, providing hours of fun and engaging gameplay.
- There is a good variety of units, weapons, and synergies, allowing for strategic depth and experimentation.
- Despite being in early access, the game has a solid foundation and regular updates, showing promise for future improvements.
- The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve early on, which may deter new players.
- There is a lack of tutorials and guides, making it challenging for players to understand mechanics and strategies.
- Some players have reported bugs and crashes, indicating that the game still needs polish and optimization.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a gradual increase in complexity and strategy as players progress, offering a mix of straightforward mechanics and challenging elements. While some aspects are reminiscent of 2000s flash games, the overall experience is engaging and provides hours of fun, particularly with its unique drafting and base management phases.
“The gameplay, strategy, and drafting mechanics all open up significantly the more you play.”
“The graphics and gameplay are both top-notch and provide hours of fun.”
“Not bad, it's challenging and has a bit of complexity in its gameplay.”
“The wall mustn't fall (abbreviated to twmf) follows a fairly straightforward gameplay loop, divided into two 'phases' - defending and base management.”
“Simple gameplay with flash game type graphics, but overall a 2.99 time killer.”
“It's 2000s flash game nostalgia with some modern autobattler mechanics.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as charming and reminiscent of classic flash games, offering a unique appeal despite not reaching the visual fidelity of major titles like Elden Ring or God of War: Ragnarok. While simple, the art style contributes to the overall enjoyment, making it a fun and engaging experience.
“The graphics and gameplay are both top-notch and provide hours of fun.”
“In terms of art style, TWMF isn't exactly Elden Ring or God of War: Ragnarok levels of pretty, but it possesses a unique charm reminiscent of flash games of a bygone era.”
“Even the artwork has a South Park-like style, which I dig.”
“In terms of art style, TWMF isn't exactly Elden Ring or God of War: Ragnarok levels of pretty, but like mentioned at the beginning, TWMF is reminiscent of flash games of a bygone era and possesses a unique charm to it.”
“Simple gameplay with flash game-type graphics, but overall a 2.99 time killer.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent, with a comfortable shop theme that complements the overall atmosphere. While some players prefer to listen to podcasts in the background, they still appreciate the sound design and its quirky, South Park-like artwork.
“The sounds and music are great, and the shop theme is really comfy.”
“Even the artwork has a South Park vibe, which I dig. I usually play a podcast in the background, but the music I did hear was decent.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the music fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game requires further polish and optimization, but players have generally enjoyed their experience and are optimistic about future updates.
“Still needs some polish and optimization, but I've really enjoyed my time with this game and look forward to future updates.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, particularly with the game freezing when a high number of mobs are present on screen, even on high-end hardware like the RTX 4090.
“Even with my 4090, the game just freezes due to the sheer number of mobs on screen.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability by encouraging players to experiment with various tribes and classes, allowing for diverse strategies and synergies in each playthrough.
“This feature further enhances the replayability of the game, as it encourages you to experiment with different tribes and classes to see which ones click and synergize.”
“The variety of choices available keeps the gameplay fresh, making you want to replay the game multiple times to explore all the possibilities.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the different strategies you can employ, which significantly boosts the game's replayability.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel forced rather than enjoyable.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a repetitive experience that diminishes replay value.”