Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS

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"Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS" is a challenging rogue-lite where you play as Wally, a fox stealing from other animals while facing verbal abuse. The game boasts smooth handling, satisfying moveset, and various upgrades. Its high difficulty and multiple levels offer a rewarding experience for those who persevere, with a mysterious level 4 for the toughest players.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is filled with charm and personality, showcasing the developer's passion and effort.
Gameplay is fast-paced and rewarding, with a variety of mechanics and upgrades that keep runs interesting.
The art style and music are delightful, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can feel repetitive after a few runs, lacking significant variety in enemies and mechanics.
Control customization options are limited, which can hinder the gameplay experience for some players.
Some players have reported technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, which can detract from the enjoyment.

gameplay
39 mentions
31 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, fluid mechanics that balance challenge and accessibility, making it engaging for both newcomers and seasoned players. While some find the mechanics simplistic compared to other roguelikes, the game compensates with a variety of upgrades and unique enemy patterns that encourage mastery. Overall, the charming visuals and humorous elements enhance the experience, though some players note a steep difficulty curve and occasional bugs.
- “Enemies look amazing, sound is wonderful, gameplay is fun and quick!”
- “The gameplay is really satisfying and many of the jokes are hilarious!”
- “Really fun game, gameplay is fast-paced, challenge is fair and it rewards you for being good at it; it gives a lot of leeway on the way you want to play it.”
- “It just has cute art and funny jokes, but the actual mechanics of the game are boring.”
- “I already found a few bugs in 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “Also, I find the store page super misleading in that regard because it heavily emphasizes the aforementioned gameplay aspects which just are not true.”
graphics
20 mentions
60 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Wally and the Fantastic Predators" are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, with many reviewers highlighting the polished visuals and appealing animations that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game. However, some players noted that while the visuals are engaging, the gameplay can feel repetitive and the performance issues on certain hardware detract from the experience. Overall, the game's aesthetics are a strong point, contributing positively to its fun and quirky vibe.
- “First off, I absolutely love the art style and the shading.”
- “Wally and the Fantastic Predators is an adorable and quite difficult game with many charming highlights present in its art style, text, character designs, and its overall gorgeous atmosphere.”
- “Music is great, visuals are gorgeous, and overall design is much better than a lot of bigger name games out there.”
- “The room-to-room enemies are so bland that after two runs, I knew it wasn't for me.”
- “The game was running extremely poorly on the default graphics setting.”
- “I have a GTX 1060, which isn't the most powerful graphics card, but it was really struggling with this game.”
music
19 mentions
79 % positive mentions
16 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience with a variety of styles that complement the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's fun atmosphere and cohesive design. While some find the music exceptional, others note it as solid but not groundbreaking, yet it consistently adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The vibes are right, and the music hits so nice.”
- “Very fun little roguelite with an amazing soundtrack and a somehow undeservedly tiny player base.”
- “Smooth controls, wonderful music, and tough as heck difficulty combine into a masterpiece of a game!”
- “Pretty solid soundtrack, though nothing stands out as exceptional to me so far.”
humor
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute art style and funny jokes that add charm to the experience. While some find the humor engaging and entertaining, others feel it can become repetitive or overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game strikes a balance between humor and gameplay, providing a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “It's hilarious.”
- “Everything in Wally looks so cute and colorful, the dragon monster makes an 'unbelievable' face when they are defeated. Oh, I love those funny faces, and I feel less defeated when I lose a run.”
- “Thematically, the game is really cute and manages to be funny and tongue-in-cheek in a very charming way. On top of that, the gameplay seems pretty well designed in the time I've played.”
replayability
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse build options, randomized permadeath mechanics, and various difficulty modifiers, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough. While the core campaign is relatively short, additional challenges, character unlocks, and leaderboard competitions provide ample incentive for players to return. Overall, the combination of fast-paced gameplay and varied strategies contributes to its high replay value.
- “The build you make along the way can completely change your experience and adds a lot of replayability.”
- “The full run itself doesn't take more than an hour, but the value of new characters, difficulty modifiers, and daily and weekly leaderboards ensures that there's still plenty of replay value even after beating the normal campaign.”
- “Speaking of which, the levels are varied from floor to floor, but don’t vary that much between runs, and the bosses are always the same at each point; a lot of the roguelite replay value is provided by modified daily/weekly challenge runs, other game modes inspired by alpha builds (e.g. sword-only runs), or the added difficulty of the true end run.”
- “Surprisingly fun and comedic game to play that includes randomized permadeath playthroughs and limitless pathways for perks and abilities, which modifies the game to keep it both interactive and adds replayability after completing an ending.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartfelt emotional core, offering a unique and wholesome experience that resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers noted that the endings evoke strong feelings, often leading to tears, and highlight a rare positivity in the roguelite genre. Overall, it stands out as a surprisingly touching gem that fosters a meaningful connection between the creator and the player.
- “Instead of it being a wrap-up or conclusion to the story, it's a heartfelt moment between creator and player, which is unlike any ending I have experienced in any game.”
- “The endings were so heartfelt and made me cry.”
- “It's overall a surprisingly well-executed hidden gem of a game, with a positive emotional core rarely seen in roguelite type games, and it's this core that really distinguishes it from its peers.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Wally and the Fantastic Predators" is widely praised for its charming art style, character designs, and engaging ambiance, which enhances the game's fast-paced action. Reviewers appreciate how the atmosphere intensifies as the game progresses, contributing to its appeal as a favorite among players who enjoy bullet-hell roguelikes.
- “Wally and the Fantastic Predators is an adorable and quite difficult game with many charming highlights present in its art style, text, character designs, and its overall gorgeous atmosphere.”
- “Love how the game gets more intense with its atmosphere as time goes on.”
- “Fast-paced action followed by a delightful and friendly atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development in the game for its adorable designs, particularly highlighting characters like "backpack guy" and the bear. The charming art style and engaging animations contribute to a delightful atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character designs are absolutely adorable, especially Backpack Guy and the bear. By the way, I think the walking animation is pretty cool.”
- “Wally and the Fantastic Predators is an adorable and quite difficult game with many charming highlights present in its art style, text, character designs, and its overall gorgeous atmosphere.”
- “Fun game! I really like the character design.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a unique and heartfelt conclusion that emphasizes the emotional connection between the creator and the player, setting it apart from typical game endings.
- “Instead of being a wrap-up or conclusion to the story, it’s a heartfelt moment between creator and player, which is unlike any ending I have experienced in any game.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its fun gameplay, but it suffers from significant bugs that impact stability.
- “It's tough, it's buggy, but by god is it fun.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game requires further optimization, as it significantly impacts system performance, particularly with its lighting systems, which are more demanding compared to similar titles.
- “The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization update, making for a much more enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game; it has significantly improved performance on lower-end systems.”
- “The optimization tweaks have made a noticeable difference, allowing for a seamless gameplay experience even in graphically intense moments.”
- “It does need some optimization still, as it tends to bog down my computer quite a bit while similar lighting systems don't give it much trouble.”