Walter Walnut

About

"Walter Walnut" is a 3D adventure game where players glide through a semi-open world, collecting nuts, slapping birds, and defeating enemies. The game features a variety of islands with helpful inhabitants, boss battles, and the quest to find mythical golden peanuts and cool new outfits. Use Walter's tail to defend himself and choose your own path through this whimsical world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and delightful experience with smooth controls and enjoyable level design that encourages exploration.
Beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Spyro and Super Mario 64.
Short gameplay length of about 2 hours makes it a perfect casual game for a relaxing evening.

Combat feels unsatisfying and relies on spamming attacks, with little impact or depth in enemy interactions.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the dash ability, are introduced too late, diminishing their potential impact on the overall experience.
Dialogue and NPC interactions are often unhelpful and lengthy, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by its intuitive and easy-to-learn mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. The game features a relaxing atmosphere, smooth controls, and rewarding exploration, complemented by unique mechanics for various obstacles. With approximately two hours of gameplay, it offers a satisfying experience, especially for those looking to unwind.
- “Nice simplistic art style, calm and relaxing atmosphere and music, really good and easy to learn mechanics, fun and rewarding exploration, and surprisingly nice squirrel customization.”
- “Smooth gameplay, and very enjoyable if you want to relax on the weekend!”
- “About 2 hours of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics, which are friendly and intuitive (there's no tutorial, and there's no need for one), are also well exploited, and are accompanied by unique mechanics for certain obstacles, providing real diversity.”
- “There is a fast travel mechanic to get to areas you have already been and things to help you get to distant areas if you want to travel there normally.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their amazing atmosphere and charming art style, reminiscent of classic PS1 titles but enhanced with modern HD visuals. Players appreciate the simplistic yet appealing design, which contributes to a cozy and relaxing experience, complemented by enjoyable music. Overall, the visuals stand out as a highlight, enhancing the fun and rewarding exploration within the game.
- “Very enjoyable with amazing graphics and atmosphere.”
- “An enjoyable little platformer, the visuals were a standout in particular.”
- “First things first, I really loved the graphics and style of it, along with lovely music which, although fairly repetitive, hasn't become annoying over my 3 hours of playtime.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, effectively complementing the simplistic art style and overall atmosphere. While some players noted its repetitive nature, it remains enjoyable and fitting for the game's levels, contributing to a polished and immersive experience.
- “The calming music, chill atmosphere, and snappy controls all contribute to a very well polished, fun game.”
- “I really liked the music; it was simple and fit the feel of each level nicely.”
- “First things first, I really loved the graphics and style of it, along with lovely music which, although fairly repetitive, hasn't become annoying over my 3 hours of playtime.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics and a simplistic art style. Players appreciate the soothing music and well-polished mechanics, which together create an enjoyable and rewarding exploration experience.
- “Very enjoyable with amazing graphics and atmosphere.”
- “Nice simplistic art style, calm and relaxing atmosphere and music, really good and easy to learn mechanics, fun and rewarding exploration, and surprisingly nice squirrel customization.”
- “The calming music, chill atmosphere, and snappy controls all contribute to a very well polished, fun game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is perceived as lacking depth, with many players finding it empty and the character interactions to be unmeaningful, contributing little to the overall narrative.
- “The game feels empty; pointless conversations with characters add nothing to the story.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization and development, ensuring a smooth and efficient performance.
- “The game is very well optimized and developed.”
- “The performance is smooth, and the loading times are impressively short.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game for various hardware configurations.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the whimsical elements like the hats and clever moments, such as the amusing act of taking the king's crown after defeating the first boss.
- “I really enjoy the humor in the game, especially the quirky hats that add an extra layer of fun, like taking the king's crown after the first boss fight.”
- “The game's humor is spot on, with clever jokes and funny situations that keep me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable with a good laugh.”