Warp

Endearingly cheery, but slightly shallow stealth-action dosed up with black humour, and a few fresh gimmicks

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"Warp" is a single-player, turn-based strategy game with a great plot and engaging mechanics. As the lovable but lethal alien, Zero, players can choose their playstyle, from all-out stealth to strategic attacks. Upgrade Zero's abilities, like Warp, Frag, Echo, and Swap, to plan the perfect escape in this visually stunning, often funny, and challenging stealth-action puzzler. The game features unique mazes, leaderboards, and various challenges to test your skills.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Warp is a fun and creative stealth puzzle game with interesting mechanics and a charming protagonist.
The game features clever puzzles and a unique ability to warp into objects and enemies, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
Despite its issues, many players find the game enjoyable and nostalgic, often recommending it for its unique concept and humor.

The game requires an EA Origin account to play, leading to frustrating login issues and making it unplayable for many users.
The PC port is poorly optimized, with significant performance issues, including a capped framerate and awkward controls.
Many players express disappointment with EA's handling of the game, citing it as a waste of money due to the inability to access it after purchase.

gameplay
46 mentions
48 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by unique mechanics and clever puzzles that provide a satisfying experience, though some players find it lacks depth and exploration incentives. While the stealth and puzzle platformer elements are praised, there are mixed opinions on the challenge level, with some boss fights being considered overly difficult. Overall, the game is seen as charming and fun, but opinions vary on its execution and replay value.
- “It's just a really charming stealth action game with clever puzzles to solve and fun mechanics to play with.”
- “The game is really well done, has an interesting story, the visuals have held up quite nicely, and the gameplay is satisfying.”
- “Overall the mechanics are unique, well executed, and so much fun it is well worth the full price and a steal when on sale.”
- “The gameplay is bad.”
- “Gameplay wise the puzzles are extremely simple and clearly made by uncreative people.”
- “As far as gameplay goes it's a good concept but poorly executed, with minimal stealthing or thinking required.”
graphics
22 mentions
36 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and nostalgic, evoking a sense of past gaming experiences, though opinions vary widely. While some players appreciate the charming, arcade-style visuals and find them fitting for the gameplay, others criticize the lack of advanced graphical options and optimization, leading to a somewhat dated appearance. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a mix of positive and negative sentiments regarding their quality and presentation.
- “The game is really well done, has an interesting story, the visuals have held up quite nicely, and the gameplay is satisfying.”
- “The graphics are pretty decent, the storyline and concept are original and attention-capturing.”
- “The aspects about the premise in combination with the wonderful and shining aesthetics, all of that sharing a diverse and simplistic style of playing.”
- “But the visuals are pretty simple and look as they should have.”
- “I dislike this game, bad graphic quality.”
- “It's a shame about the lack of graphics options because this game could go from nice looking to gorgeous with ease.”
story
21 mentions
43 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story of Warp is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with some players finding it interesting while others describe it as boring or non-existent. While the premise of an alien escaping a human facility is engaging, many reviews highlight that the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the story is considered a minor aspect of the game, with mixed opinions on its creativity and execution.
- “Warp is quite short, especially if you know what you're doing, but it has a pretty interesting story, good puzzles, and fun challenging gameplay, so I recommend giving it a go.”
- “The game is really well done, has an interesting story, the visuals have held up quite nicely, and the gameplay is satisfying.”
- “Very challenging and interesting game, the way you acquire and use your powers to solve puzzles is nice, the challenge mode is also very nice, and the story has three different endings that require you to play the game all over again.”
- “The story is nonexistent.”
- “The story is painfully boring and lacks creativity, and the upgrades in the game do very little.”
- “The story is pretty flat and not that dynamic.”
humor
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unique and quirky dialogue, blending silliness with a touch of dark comedy. Players appreciate the creative and funny scenarios, particularly involving the alien protagonist and absurd situations, which elicit genuine laughter while maintaining a balance that avoids being overly slapstick. Overall, the game is recommended for a wide audience, offering a mix of humor that appeals to various age groups.
- “The dialogue is very unique and had me laughing, confused, and questioning why on earth they would say some things out loud.”
- “Warp is a silly comedic indie title about a funny alien named Zero in a strange facility where scientists perform experiments of questionable ethics.”
- “The first time I warped into one of the scientist's bodies and made it explode made me laugh harder than I have in a while.”
music
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized, receiving low ratings for being lackluster and forgettable, with many players unable to recall any specific tracks. While the sound design contributes positively to immersion, the overall musical experience is deemed unsatisfactory, leading to a general consensus that the soundtrack is not worth purchasing.
- “The gameplay is 6/10, the story is 3/10, the music is 2/10.”
- “You won't want to purchase a soundtrack for this music score either; it's completely lackluster by all accounts.”
- “There's not much to say about the soundtrack... I'm sure there was music and ambience, but I don't remember any track.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players. Users have reported issues with puzzle-solving mechanics and a lack of attention to detail in the porting process, contributing to an overall sense of a haphazard design. While the game has enjoyable elements, its technical shortcomings significantly detract from the experience.
- “Good game, but it's too buggy unfortunately.”
- “I'm generally pretty good at troubleshooting games, but this one isn't cooperating.”
- “The floppy, sloppy design and buggy mess you often run into mid-game definitely brings that indie feel across.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag and poor performance. Many find the controls frustrating, particularly the reliance on arrow keys instead of a mouse, contributing to an overall negative experience.
- “Ridiculously good graphics optimization.”
- “The performance is outstanding!”
- “The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization.”
- “It is badly optimized; it lags horribly.”
- “Poorly optimized and bad controls (arrow keys instead of a mouse, wtf) means it can be very frustrating to play at times.”
- “Ridiculous graphics optimization.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its impressive sound design, appealing animations, and a distinctive setting that contributes to a unique overall experience.
- “Credit to the devs, they really nailed the atmosphere.”
- “Good atmosphere, nice sounds, and great-looking animations.”
- “Overall, a very unique atmosphere and setting that makes for an exceptionally unique game.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Warp to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of some boss designs, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress or reward.”
- “The grind is so tedious that it overshadows the otherwise enjoyable aspects of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users generally feel that the game lacks significant replay value, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “But there is not much replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Many users highlight the emotional impact of the game's ending, describing it as incredibly touching and impactful, though they refrain from providing details to avoid spoilers.
- “I'm not going to say much because spoilers, but the ending was incredibly touching.”
- “The character development made me feel a deep connection, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
- “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments throughout the game; it truly resonated with me.”