The Wratch's Den
- August 17, 2023
- PUNKCAKE Délicieux
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with interesting choices and colorful graphics.
- It has a unique mix of sim and roguelike elements, providing depth and strategic gameplay.
- Many players find it addictive and enjoyable, especially for its low price point.
- The game lacks a tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and rules.
- Gameplay can become tedious due to excessive RNG and the need for repetitive item management.
- The mechanics do not scale well for larger bases, leading to frustration as the game progresses.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Wratch's Den" is criticized for its tedious mechanics, particularly when managing large bases, leading to a sense of monotony rather than challenge. Players find the lack of intuitive tutorials and impactful upgrades frustrating, as well as the reliance on random mechanics that diminish strategic choices. While the game offers colorful graphics and initial enjoyment, it ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling and engaging gameplay experience.
“I think I like the theme and overall concept more than the execution of the gameplay loop.”
“Wratch's Den is enjoyable at first, with interesting choices, colorful graphics, and tactical gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Wratch's Den are colorful and appealing, particularly for fans of pixel art. While the initial visual experience is enjoyable, the overall gameplay may leave players feeling unsatisfied and lacking depth.
“Wratch's Den features colorful graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
“If you're a fan of pixel graphics, you'll appreciate the artistic style of this game.”
“The vibrant visuals in Wratch's Den make the tactical gameplay even more engaging.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its quality and contribution to the overall experience, making it a standout feature that enhances the surprisingly deep strategic gameplay.
“Surprisingly deep strategy and great music, worth the price and more.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its short length and limited replayability, yet players express that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, highlighting its overall delightfulness.
- humor2 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 'twist' at the end made me laugh.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the lack of mouse support for character movement, requiring repetitive keyboard clicks that can lead to misclicks and frustration. This design choice detracts from the overall gameplay experience, making it feel more cumbersome than necessary.
“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, and you can very easily misclick, which makes the gameplay much more tedious than it should be.”
