Warden's Will

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In "Warden's Will," players must break a time loop wreaking havoc in the multiverse. They can master unique movements and abilities of various Wardens, wield insane weapons, and explore epic vertical worlds filled with intense battles and challenging landscapes. With a wide arsenal of weapons and hundreds of augments, players can unleash devastating combinations to dominate the corruption.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews

gameplay37 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The movement mechanics are fluid and satisfying, allowing for creative aerial combat and exploration.
The game features a diverse roster of characters with unique abilities, encouraging experimentation and different playstyles.
The cooperative gameplay enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable when played with friends.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited enemy variety and repetitive gameplay mechanics.
Boss fights can feel tedious and unchallenging, especially with abilities disabled during encounters.
The progression system feels slow and unfulfilling, with upgrades that often lack significant impact on gameplay.

gameplay
103 mentions
36 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Warden's Will" is characterized by fluid movement mechanics and a fast-paced shooting experience, drawing heavy inspiration from "Risk of Rain 2." While players appreciate the unique character abilities and cooperative elements, many express concerns about repetitive gameplay, limited enemy variety, and balancing issues that hinder the overall experience. Despite its potential and engaging mechanics, the game requires further refinement and content to fully realize its promise.
- “The gameplay is smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up yet challenging enough to keep you engaged.”
- “With its thrilling pace, challenging mechanics, and fantastic co-op experience, Warden's Will is a must-play for anyone who loves a game that keeps you on your toes.”
- “The cooperative gameplay adds a whole new layer of fun and strategy, as you work together to tackle tough enemies and navigate challenging levels.”
- “This game has less than 12 enemies, the design of those enemies is very mechanically questionable, and its progression is as barebones as possible.”
- “The gameplay loop gets boring very fast due to the scanners; they don't speed up and reward you for staying in their zone for long. It's a tedious slog designed around sitting still for 2 minutes while the machine slowly bleeds your resources to fill up.”
- “The gameplay gets extremely repetitive with very little variety in bosses and enemies, not to mention the objective remains the exact same for all 5 main stages.”
music
37 mentions
32 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intensity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during boss fights and later levels. However, many others criticize the soundtrack for being repetitive, grating, or lacking in excitement, suggesting that it detracts from the overall atmosphere. Overall, while the music has its moments, there is a consensus that it needs significant improvement to match the game's potential.
- “When you're in the zone with the music, not a lot compares in the genre.”
- “The maps are well-designed and keep you engaged, while the soundtrack adds so much to the atmosphere, making every moment feel even more intense.”
- “The graphics are cool and vibrant, and the music pumps you up and keeps the flow going.”
- “Not great, music gets really annoying, movement honestly kinda frustrating, and overall doesn't seem very polished.”
- “The game does need a little more polish though especially with the sound design; it's very ear-piercing sometimes with the music and enemy sound effects.”
- “I am a sound designer and this game's music and sound effects stood out immediately as very grating and ear-piercing.”
graphics
23 mentions
74 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and refreshing art style, which stands out in comparison to many other titles. Players appreciate the beautifully crafted environments, smooth character animations, and engaging visuals that enhance the fast-paced gameplay. However, some users noted that the game may require optimization for handheld devices to achieve optimal performance.
- “I loved the graphics; it’s so refreshing and really stands out compared to the style you see in most games.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully crafted environments that draw you right into the action.”
- “The art style is another highlight, with its clean and visually appealing design.”
- “The game is very similar to Risk of Rain 2, in the gameplay, visuals, and even map design and layout.”
- “It looks like Risk of Rain 2, with a similar GUI and art style, and it plays like Risk of Rain 2 with the items you spend coins on to collect from chests and different survivors with different abilities.”
- “The game has similar vibes to the Borderlands art style.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and clunky, with progression feeling slow and unengaging. The gameplay loop quickly becomes monotonous, particularly due to slow resource collection mechanics and bullet sponge enemies that prolong encounters without adding meaningful challenge. While some note improvements in meta progression, the overall experience is marred by a sense of slog and frustration.
- “Progression for unlocks could also be better; it's a bit of a tedious grind pretty quickly.”
- “Gameplay loop gets boring very fast due to the scanners. They don't speed up and reward you for staying in their zone for long; it's a tedious slog designed around sitting still for 2 minutes while the machine slowly bleeds your resources to fill up.”
- “The enemies in Warden’s Will are pure bullet sponges, dragging fights out in a way that feels more tedious than challenging.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with smooth performance and fluid movement contributing to satisfying gameplay. However, some users have noted occasional frame rate drops and minor UI bugs, alongside concerns about content and performance issues during intense moments with many enemies. There is a call for further updates to enhance optimization and overall polish.
- “If nothing else, this game is far more optimized than most things I have played in the past few years, with only one small hitch, about 15 seconds below 60 fps one time, and a singular minor UI bug that I have encountered.”
- “Really good concept, movement is fluid and great fun, performance is superb and the levels offer a lot of variety.”
- “The smooth FPS performance really shines during intense moments, and combined with the fluid movement, makes for some incredibly satisfying gameplay.”
- “I'm looking up for the devs to update the game, realize that some things need fixes or a complete rework, and I can't recommend the game in its current state. This is due to the fact that it will probably bring more people and they would poorly rate this game, just sinking the possibilities of this game seeing a new light, more polished, more refined and simply better optimized. And please, for the love of God, add some music.”
- “Downside is that there is a massive lack of content compared to similar games. The game should have been marked as early access in my honest opinion due to massive performance issues with lots of enemies on the screen at one time.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a complete lack of plot and repetitive quest structures that diminish engagement. While some indie games have set high storytelling standards, this title falls short, offering little to no narrative depth.
- “It's true that indie gems like Risk of Rain 2 have set a high bar for what small teams can achieve, but every success story starts somewhere.”
- “There is basically 0 story.”
- “Don't think I've yet to play a roguelite that has literally zero plot to it.”
- “The game gets repetitive fast, with the same type of quests popping up at every stage.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its stylish visuals and attention to detail, effectively immersing players in its universe. While the soundtrack and sound design contribute positively, some users feel they could be improved to enhance the overall experience, with a few noting that ambient sounds detract from the atmosphere. Overall, the combination of visuals and sound creates an engaging environment, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “Absolutely stylish, creating a unique atmosphere that fully immerses you in the game's universe.”
- “The attention to detail and the use of colors create an immersive atmosphere without being overwhelming.”
- “The visuals and soundtrack are great too, creating an engaging atmosphere that pulls you into the action.”
- “The music and sound design are decent but could use significant improvement to elevate the atmosphere.”
- “Instead, there is just some weird ambient sound that constantly makes the game lack a strong atmosphere, in my opinion.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
While the game offers high replayability through character variety and engaging upgrades, some players feel that once optimal builds are achieved, the challenge diminishes. Unlocking everything adds to the replay value, but the limited number of unlocks may restrict overall gameplay diversity.
- “It's not the longest game, but the replayability is through the roof.”
- “Unlocking everything does take time, adding some replayability, but the game can feel too easy once you achieve a broken build.”
- “The upgrades have some fun and interesting synergies, but there don't appear to be enough unlocks to allow for a large amount of gameplay variety and replayability.”
- “The characters are fun to play with and provide a decent amount of variety in terms of gameplay and replayability.”
stability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates solid stability on average hardware, running smoothly without significant performance issues. However, the cooperative mode is plagued by bugs, and resource sharing problems can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- “One big positive is that this game runs great on my average laptop, and did not cost me a kidney.”
- “Co-op mode is plagued with bugs, and the currencies don't share, forcing players to 'fight' for resources.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable during crucial moments.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, suggesting that excessive advertisements detract from the overall experience and advocating for a focus on funding proper development instead.
- “Maybe instead of spamming advertisements everywhere, use that money to fund proper development.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience and feels exploitative.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the game's challenging nature and smooth movement, there is little mention of character development, suggesting it may not be a focal point of the experience. The emphasis seems to be more on gameplay mechanics and visual design rather than deep character growth or narrative progression.
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' experiences of intense satisfaction and empowerment, particularly when utilizing powerful builds that significantly enhance their damage output and gameplay dynamics. This sense of achievement is amplified by the strategic elements that reward skillful play and timing.