The Wolf's Bite

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The Wolf's Bite is a single player and multiplayer action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Eric Bernier and was released on August 1, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Wolf's Bite" is an adventure game that can be played as a single-player or multi-player. The game is inspired by classic fairy tales and revolves around the Big Bad Wolf's new restaurant, "The Wolf's Bite," and the Three Little Pigs' efforts to sabotage it. Players can choose to be either the wolf, building a successful restaurant, or the pigs, trying to stop him. Features include a competitive atmosphere, unique storyline, and interactive adventure gameplay.

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story7 positive mentions

The game features charming art and a light-hearted story that appeals to both children and adults.
Gameplay is entertaining and offers a fun competitive experience, especially when played with a friend.
The game has a variety of choices and outcomes, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs despite its short length.

The game lacks a tutorial, which can make it confusing for new players to understand the mechanics and objectives.
There is a significant reliance on randomness in outcomes, leading to frustrating experiences where choices feel inconsequential.
The game is very short, with limited replay value once players become familiar with the choices and their consequences.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents a whimsical and interactive story where players can choose to be either the big bad wolf or the three little pigs, engaging in a light-hearted competition with branching narrative paths. While the story is charming and features delightful artwork, it lacks depth and clarity in gameplay mechanics, leading to some randomness in outcomes. Overall, it serves as a fun, story-driven experience suitable for casual play, especially for those who enjoy creating unique narratives rather than focusing on winning.
- “You play as either the big bad wolf, going through a career change from storybook antagonist to a culinary artist and manager, or the three little pigs, who turn out to be involved in a gang that wants to almost 'blackmail' the wolf.”
- “Cute art, quite a lot of endings without overly obvious triggers for them, and a competitive twist to the formula makes this a fantastic game for making a fun little story with someone else without spending too much time per session.”
- “The adorable artwork and story will make you want to choose every single choice when they come up, just to see what happens next.”
- “It's hard to call this a game and not an interactive story with branching options.”
- “If you're looking for a deeper story, or something with a bit more gameplay, I would suggest looking elsewhere.”
- “In total, you make seven choices that impact how your story turns out, and the outcome of these choices can be highly random.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, which enhances the overall experience and appeals particularly to children and families. However, some reviewers noted rough edges in the art assets and expressed a desire for more depth and longevity in gameplay, suggesting that while visually delightful, the game may not hold lasting interest for older players. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's storybook feel, making it enjoyable despite some gameplay shortcomings.
- “Game itself may not be outstanding but art style is very charming.”
- “The story is fun and the graphics are delightful :)”
- “Light-hearted turn-based cyoa sort of thing, with a wonderfully charming art style and music.”
- “I'm not much of a graphics guy, and I really like the game's storybook feel, but there were some real rough edges that I noticed on some of the game's art assets that could have been smoothed out a bit more.”
- “I don't think it's a game that will hold very long lasting interest for those outside of the child demographic.”
- “The writing and art style is charming, but the answer to some of the encounters you meet ranges from sound logic to pure chance of whether it's correct.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as entertaining and fun, with players enjoying multiple playthroughs and appreciating the art style. However, it is criticized for its simplicity, likened to a board game, and lacks depth, making it less appealing for those seeking a more complex experience. Additionally, issues with English text suggest a need for improvement in overall presentation.
- “Gameplay-wise, I found it quite entertaining, having played through at least two playthroughs for each of the characters.”
- “On the one hand, it's harmless; it has good art, the gameplay is pretty fun, and it runs like a dream.”
- “Gameplay takes place over a week's time as you control either the big bad wolf, who just opened a restaurant and wants to impress a food critic coming to town, or the three little pigs, who want to wreck the big bad wolf's chances at getting a good review for his restaurant.”
- “Not much gameplay to be had, really.”
- “I would personally call it a board game due to how it handles gameplay.”
- “If you're looking for a deeper story, or something with a bit more gameplay, I would suggest looking elsewhere.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and funny dialogue, often leading to hilarious outcomes, even from seemingly bad choices. It features family-friendly writing and a whimsical take on classic fairy tales, making it appealing to those who enjoy cute and humorous narratives. Overall, players find the humor to be a delightful aspect that enhances the game's charm.
- “The dialogue is quirky and funny, and there's always something you haven't tried yet.”
- “I will even pick what I know are bad choices, just to see the (often) hilarious result.”
- “Beautiful game, funny dialogs, and unconventional story.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers a fun experience with numerous choices and paths that can lead to different outcomes, players may find that after several playthroughs, they begin to memorize answers and strategies, limiting the novelty. Playing with friends enhances the experience, but the finite number of buildings and choices can restrict long-term replay value. Despite this, the emphasis on storytelling and unpredictable endings provides a degree of replayability for those willing to explore different scenarios.
- “Very fun and replayable, but way better if played with a friend.”
- “According to the store blurb, there's over 350 choices/paths, so that's a lot of replayability right there.”
- “Since the aim of the game isn't simply to get the highest stat possible but to experience the stories and have fun with the scenarios, this does have a lot of replayability and it's very hard to predict what ending you're going to get.”
- “That said, I doubt it has a lot of replay value.”
- “After a couple of playthroughs, you can start to memorize the answers. With a limited number of buildings and choices to pick from, you're somewhat limited in terms of replay value.”
- “The game might be fun for a handful of playthroughs, as you are still learning the results of each event, but there comes a point where you know the 'correct' answer to every encounter and there's not much replayability left.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as whimsical and relaxing, perfectly complementing the charming art style and light-hearted narrative. Reviewers appreciate how the enjoyable soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful addition to the game's fun take on classic fables.
- “Every element seems to suit it perfectly: great art style, fun writing, enjoyable music, and a fun take on the old big bad wolf and the three little pigs fable.”
- “Light-hearted turn-based choose-your-own-adventure sort of thing, with a wonderfully charming art style and music.”
- “The art is absolutely adorable, and the music is whimsical and relaxing.”