Voidwrought
- October 24, 2024
- Powersnake
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamVoidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Exploration is rewarding, with a variety of secrets and upgrades that encourage players to revisit areas.
- Combat is satisfying, especially in the early game, and the game offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
- The game becomes too easy after acquiring upgrades, leading to a lack of challenge in later boss fights.
- Movement can feel slippery and floaty, making precise platforming difficult at times.
- Some design choices, such as the non-linear progression and hidden collectibles, can lead to confusion and frustration.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics, varied environments, and challenging boss fights, particularly in the early stages. However, it becomes overly easy after acquiring damage upgrades, leading to a lack of challenge as players can spam attacks without much risk. Some players also noted issues with control responsiveness and design choices that hinder exploration, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Recommended, it's full of different enemies and puzzles, 11 bosses, each with different mechanics and full of secrets in almost every location.”
“Gameplay mechanics and powers are super fun.”
“Varied and impressive environments, responsive gameplay with challenging boss fights, a lot of exploration and secrets to find.”
“You get way too many health points and because of how the game mechanically works, you just stand there pummeling bosses with very little to kill you before you outdamage them.”
“I waited for this game and I really wanted to love it, but the mechanics, 'slippery' platforms and the fact that the game was deliberately designed to use some structures that, if permanently destroyed, will not allow you to reach some artifacts is just a bad idea in my opinion.”
“When I say rough, you couldn't really control some mechanics like when you want to heal; there would be a two seconds delay before healing, especially when you just ran or attacked, or even unleashed a skill.”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its impressive soundtrack that blends various styles, including metal. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, often comparing it favorably to other well-regarded games, and emphasizing how it contributes to the immersive experience alongside the stunning graphics and engaging gameplay. Overall, the combination of beautiful aesthetics and captivating music is a significant factor in players' enjoyment of the game.
“The aesthetics are stunning, and the soundtrack is so good that despite a steam glitch preventing me from buying the deluxe edition, it's perched atop my wishlist.”
“The music is awesome, I didn't expect this quality of soundtrack in this game, I love it.”
“With that said, I think the art, music, and general aesthetic of the game is phenomenal, and frankly is really what's keeping me playing.”
“The music was a bit light and soft, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“While the soundtrack has its moments, it often feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the game's atmosphere.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning aesthetics and high-quality visuals, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful art style, smooth controls, and immersive atmosphere, which are complemented by an excellent soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that enhances gameplay enjoyment.
“The aesthetics are stunning, and the soundtrack is so good that despite a steam glitch preventing me from buying the deluxe edition, it's perched atop my wishlist.”
“With that said, I think the art, music, and general aesthetic of the game are phenomenal, and frankly, it's really what's keeping me playing.”
“The game's theme, landscape, and character art style are really satisfying.”
“I understand the intent with this ability from its visuals, but it was so cumbersome to move in this form that I dreaded every time I had to use it.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing worldbuilding and unique style, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players noted a lack of a substantial narrative, with one reviewer explicitly stating "no story." Overall, opinions on the story are mixed, with some finding it engaging while others feel it is minimal.
“This is a great game; it's a lovely hand-drawn shadowy game, has a great story, and its own unique style.”
“The story and worldbuilding is also intriguing.”
“The game lacks a coherent story.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with.”
“The absence of a compelling storyline makes the experience feel hollow.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the excessive number of hidden breakable walls and the challenging collectible tracking, which complicates 100% completion. Additionally, farming currency is described as a slog, with many items to spend it on, leading to a frustrating experience.
“Some other minor issues including way too many extremely hidden breakable walls at very random spots with zero hints makes 100% completion super tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“If I had to scrape the barrel for something to complain about so far... farming currency seems to be a bit of a slog at the moment, as there's a lot of things to spend it on - but that may improve as I continue through.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability, but expectations for a lengthy experience similar to titles like Hollow Knight and Nine Sols may leave some players wanting more in terms of content and replay value.
“It does have that replayability aspect too.”
“I also have to say that maybe I'm just spoiled from playing Hollow Knight and Nine Sols, but I was expecting a solid 50-hour journey with replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive graphics and immersive music that enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics, music, and overall atmosphere create an immersive experience.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every element contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report that the game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, alleviating concerns about performance issues.
“The optimization is top-notch, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
“Smooth 60 FPS on deck if you're concerned about performance.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, often dropping below 30 FPS during intense moments.”
“Optimization feels rushed; there are frequent stutters and long loading times that disrupt the experience.”
