Warp

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 433 reviews
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  • graphics
  • story
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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.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 433 reviews
gameplay44 positive mentions
music6 negative mentions
  • Warp is a fun and creative stealth-action puzzle game with unique mechanics that allow players to teleport and explode enemies.
  • The game features interesting puzzles and a charming story, making it enjoyable for casual players.
  • Despite its flaws, many players find the gameplay engaging and nostalgic, especially those who played it on consoles.
  • The game requires an EA Origin account to play, which has caused significant issues for many players, making it unplayable.
  • The PC port is poorly optimized, with controls that are frustrating and a framerate cap that affects gameplay.
  • Many players report that the game is riddled with bugs and login issues, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
  • gameplay92 mentions

    The gameplay of Warp is characterized by its unique mechanics and clever puzzles, offering a mix of stealth and puzzle-platforming elements that can be both engaging and challenging. While many players appreciate the innovative gameplay and charming visuals, some criticize it for being overly simplistic or lacking depth, particularly in exploration and boss design. Overall, the game is seen as fun and addictive, though 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.”
    • “The gameplay is strangely addictive and the puzzles are reminiscent of Oddworld games, where one wrong step spells doom for the alien guy.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics44 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and nostalgic, with some players appreciating the charming, arcade-style visuals despite their lack of modern polish. While many find the aesthetics appealing and fitting for the gameplay, there are complaints about poor optimization and limited graphics options, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals evoke a mix of nostalgia and cutesy charm, though they may not satisfy those seeking high-end graphics.

    • “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 game clearly has something going for it, 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.”
  • story42 mentions

    The story of Warp is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers describing it as either non-existent or painfully boring. While some appreciate its charm and the unique premise of an alien escaping a human facility, others criticize it for being flat and unoriginal. Overall, the narrative is considered short and not the main draw of the game, with gameplay and mechanics taking precedence.

    • “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. However, that's not a problem, since this game manages to be always entertaining and a great time waster.”
    • “The story is non-existent.”
    • “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, and from what I've heard, the game runs poorly on systems with older CPUs.”
  • humor18 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its unique and quirky dialogue, which elicits laughter and confusion, often blending dark humor with silliness. Players appreciate the creative comedic elements, particularly the antics of the alien protagonist and the absurd scenarios involving questionable scientific experiments. Overall, the game strikes a balance between fun and grit, making it enjoyable for a wide audience despite its occasional dark themes.

    • “Warp is a silly comedic indie title about a funny alien named Zero in a strange facility where scientists perform experiments of questionable ethics.”
    • “Very fun game, creative and funny, while having the grit to make it balanced out and not slapstick.”
    • “The first time I warped into one of the scientist bodies and made it explode made me laugh harder than I have in a while.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is widely criticized as lackluster and forgettable, with many reviewers noting they can't recall any specific tracks. While the sound design contributes positively to immersion, the overall musical experience is rated poorly, with a consensus that it does not warrant a soundtrack purchase.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is 6/10, the story is 3/10, the music is 2/10.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players. Many users note a lack of polish in the design, highlighting problems such as unresponsive input fields and puzzle-solving mechanics that only work as intended. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability problems 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.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting severe lag and poor performance. Additionally, the control scheme has been criticized for being frustrating, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Good performance.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its unique setting, impressive sound design, and visually appealing animations, all contributing to an immersive 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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of Warp to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of boss encounters, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite its unique mechanics, some users felt that the grind was significant enough to discourage them from completing 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.”
  • replayability2 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.”
    • “But there is not much replay value.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a profoundly touching ending that resonates deeply with players, leaving a lasting impact.

    • “I'm not going to say much because spoilers, but the ending was incredibly touching.”
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Critic Reviews

77% average critic score

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Play time

10hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
3-14hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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