The Wratch's Den
- August 17, 2023
- PUNKCAKE Délicieux
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with interesting choices and colorful graphics.
- Fun and challenging puzzle elements that require strategic planning.
- Addicting and enjoyable for its price, providing a 'one more run' effect.
- Lacks a tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics.
- Heavy reliance on RNG leads to frustrating gameplay and lack of meaningful choices.
- Movement and item management can be tedious, especially in larger bases.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is criticized for its tedious mechanics, particularly when managing large bases, leading to a repetitive and unengaging experience. Players find the lack of intuitive tutorials and impactful upgrades frustrating, as well as the slow pacing due to waiting for heroes to act. Additionally, the movement controls are cumbersome, detracting from the overall enjoyment and making the gameplay feel more like a chore than a strategic challenge.
“The mechanics of the game are not meant for big bases.”
“I think I like the theme and overall concept more than the execution of the gameplay loop.”
“If the devs shift away from RNG mechanics.”
“What I mean by this isn't that the game gets harder; the gameplay gets easier and easier in exchange for increased tedium and 'chores' you have to do before being able to do your next combat move.”
“Moving items in this game literally sucks, feels mechanically awful, and is the core gameplay of a large base.”
“No tutorial whatsoever, and gameplay mechanics are not intuitive enough for that.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Wratch's Den are colorful and engaging, enhancing the tactical gameplay and initial enjoyment. However, some players find that the overall experience becomes less appealing over time, likening it to a bland and unfulfilling texture. Fans of pixel art and rogue-like elements may still appreciate the visual style despite these criticisms.
“The colorful graphics in Wratch's Den create an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the tactical gameplay.”
“As a fan of pixel graphics, I appreciate the unique art style and attention to detail in this game.”
“The vibrant visuals and engaging design make the game a feast for the eyes.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its depth and quality, enhancing the overall experience and adding significant value to the gameplay.
“Surprisingly deep strategy and great music, worth the price and more.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is relatively short and offers limited replayability, players found it thoroughly enjoyable and delightful during their playthrough.
“The game is pretty short with limited replayability, but I enjoyed every second and it has been a delight!”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a surprising twist at the end that effectively elicits laughter from players.
“The twist at the end made me laugh.”
“The witty dialogue kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
“I loved the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the lack of mouse movement for character control, requiring repetitive clicks with the keyboard that can lead to misclicks and frustration. This design choice contributes to a more cumbersome gameplay experience.
“Another thing I don't like is that you can't use your mouse to move characters faster and with fewer inputs like in Shotgun King. You have to click each time to move them with the keyboard, which can lead to misclicks and makes the gameplay much more tedious than it should be.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly slow. It takes too long to level up or gather resources, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
