July 7, 2016
Archiact

Waddle Home

Waddle Home is a below par puzzle game at best, and the addition of VR fails to change that. The repetitive gameplay, simplicity of the puzzles, and the sheer lack of content shows that this game was rushed out for launch. P-p-p-p-pick up something better for your PlayStation VR headset.

66%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Platforms

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About

"Waddle Home" is a whimsical puzzle-platformer where players control waddleberries on a mission to rescue their friends. Utilize unique abilities to navigate through 75 levels filled with obstacles and challenges. Collect scattered stars and unlock adorable skins for added replayability in this charming adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features adorable penguins and has a cute atmosphere, making it enjoyable for all ages.
It offers intuitive controls and a polished experience, making it a solid choice for puzzle game fans.
The puzzles become increasingly challenging, providing a fun and engaging experience, especially in VR.

The game is abandoned and crashes on launch, making it unplayable for many users.
It suffers from a tacky mobile game interface and poor Oculus compatibility, detracting from the overall experience.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with some levels being frustrating rather than challenging.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
45%
18%
The gameplay of "Waddle Home" is praised for its fun mechanics and appealing graphics, making it a standout puzzle game in VR with a good number of levels. However, some users feel that the casual nature of the game may not fully utilize the immersive potential of VR, and criticisms include repetitive gameplay and a lack of content, suggesting it may have been rushed for release.
- “There is no greater puzzle game currently for VR that has the gameplay, graphics, and mechanics of Waddle Home.”
- “The gameplay is a lot of fun, and there seems to be a good number of levels.”
- “From the start screen to the puzzle level mechanics and simple interactions, this, at heart, screams app store.”
- “The repetitive gameplay, simplicity of the puzzles, and the sheer lack of content shows that this game was rushed out for launch.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of "Waddle Home" are praised for their cute and engaging design, contributing to the overall fun experience of the game. Reviewers highlight the game's appealing visuals as a standout feature, enhancing its status as a top puzzle game in VR.
- “There is no greater puzzle game currently for VR that has the gameplay, graphics, and mechanics of Waddle Home.”
- “Fun puzzle game with cute graphics featuring penguins.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting that it runs smoothly and is free of bugs, presenting a polished experience compared to many other VR titles currently available.
- “It feels very polished, not buggy at all unlike a lot of other VR games out right now.”
- “Looks good, sounds good, runs great, good price.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is described as adorable, creating a charming environment that enhances the gameplay experience, while also presenting challenges that keep players engaged.
- “The atmosphere is absolutely adorable and quite challenging at times.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and polish, contributing to an overall refined experience.
- “Very polished experience, with very nice music too.”