The Wire

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The Wire is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by 乐客游戏 and was released on July 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Wire" is a casual puzzle game with plenty of levels, which is designed to suit the needs and abilities of players of all ages. Play with the electronic background music, you just need to move the controller to go forward. The most import thing is making sure it is going on the track. To win a level, you just need to reach the end point before time up. That's it. We hope you guys enjoy it as m…

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features interesting puzzles that provide a hefty challenge for players with steady hands.
The music and audio elements are engaging, adding to the overall experience.
It's a free game, making it accessible for players to try without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including black screens on various VR headsets, making it unplayable for many users.
Room scaling is poorly implemented, requiring a larger play area than most users have, which limits accessibility.
The graphics are minimalistic and lack polish, leading to a perception of laziness in design.

emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely absent, as players feel it is more of a reflex test and a VR tech demo rather than an engaging or emotionally resonant experience. The gameplay focuses on navigating mazes without touching the sides, which detracts from any potential emotional connection. Overall, the lack of narrative or character development leaves players feeling disconnected.
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some users criticize the minimalist art style as lackluster and outdated, while others praise the visuals as impressive and well-integrated with the gameplay.
- “Great graphics, great gameplay.”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users highlighting its engaging quality and suitability for the gameplay experience. While some technical issues were noted, the overall sound design, including the music, contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The wire has a great concept, nice music, and a hefty challenge, and for those with an area beyond 3m of room, it's a definite recommendation.”
- “Engaging music.”
- “Black screen in headset after the title screen, music and sound are okay.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it primarily focuses on the basic mechanics without any additional depth or innovation.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with one user simply questioning the presence of a story. Overall, there is insufficient information to assess the narrative quality or depth of the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the irony of its labeling as "casual" by the developers, which players find amusing given the game's actual complexity.
- “It's kind of humorous that the developers call this game 'casual' on the store page, when it's anything but that.”