WarriOrb

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WarriOrb: Prologue is a free demo of the upcoming action platformer, where you play as a demon in a ball-like body, navigating through a dangerous world to regain freedom. With challenging traps, puzzles, and various creatures, the game offers a mix of action and thought-provoking moments. Behind its comic tale lies a tragic story, filled with loss and desperation.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features a unique bouncing mechanic that adds a fun twist to platforming and exploration.
The graphics and atmosphere are impressive, creating an engaging world with a mix of humor and dark themes.
Challenging gameplay provides a rewarding experience, with intricate levels and satisfying puzzles that keep players invested.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, making platforming and combat frustrating at times.
The lack of a map and clear direction can lead to confusion and make navigation difficult.
Some players find the difficulty level excessively punishing, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique bouncing mechanic that adds an interesting twist to the platforming experience, though it suffers from frustrating controls and inconsistent mechanics. Players appreciate the challenging nature of the game, but many find the respawn system and complex control scheme to be annoying and detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the bosses and atmosphere are praised, there is a desire for more polish and refinement in the gameplay mechanics to enhance the experience.
- “Fun unique platformer with the bounce mechanic.”
- “Game features a mysterious world/atmosphere, bits of humor here and there, addictive gameplay.”
- “Awesome game with a great atmosphere and fun but challenging mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay itself doesn't meet the same level of quality as the graphics.”
- “An odd control scheme where you have to roll in a ball while jumping and avoiding obstacles, limited saves, and a 2D gameplay that switches camera angles in a 3D manner along with no map makes for an infuriating experience.”
- “I sincerely wish this had been a strict platforming game, but the frustrating clash of mechanics when trying to balance bouncing with sword-swinging is better off never experienced.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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21%
The graphics of Warriorb are widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting their impressive 4K quality, polished visuals, and unique art style that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game. While the graphics are considered the standout feature, some players noted that the gameplay does not match this high standard. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a visually engaging experience.
- “Graphics are 4K amazing!”
- “Good graphics, good controls, nicely polished.”
- “Loved the graphics and the overall look and feel.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay itself doesn't meet the same level of quality as the graphics.”
- “Warriorb is far from the worst game I've played, but the only appeal for me were the visuals.”
- “You get a full array of graphics options and tweaks, so the game satisfies that minimum requirement for PC.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a significant and absurd plot twist that leaves players surprised, while the overall narrative is engaging enough to encourage continued play. Players appreciate the interesting lore and setting, with optional side quests adding depth, though some find the final boss underwhelming. Overall, the story is praised for its uniqueness and ability to captivate players, making it a highlight of the game.
- “I loved the story and the bosses were cool with great designs.”
- “I'd recommend this game to anyone, the story really makes you want to carry on playing and after finishing the game, leaves you wanting more, great game.”
- “The story is interesting enough, and if you look around you find little notes and memory stones figuring out what has happened to this world.”
- “There's a huge plot twist in the story, which is just absurd, got me like wtf?”
- “There are optional side quests that are easily missable.”
- “Originally, I had the intention to replay the game to get missed side quests and attempt the speedrun, but the initial difficulty of the game quickly died down and with the underwhelming last boss, it was just boring at that point.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its moody and immersive qualities that complement the detailed environments. While some find the soundtrack incredible and fitting for the game's themes, a few critics feel it can be somewhat bland at times. Overall, the combination of music, voice acting, and environmental sound design contributes significantly to the game's engaging experience.
- “A siren's song of digital code and deep lore.”
- “The true beauty of this game is the platforming, the exploration, and the music.”
- “And then you can fully hear the siren's song along with cackles of evil laughter telling you it's no longer playing fair.”
- “The fun doesn't end there with its light-hearted comedy amongst a tragic tale of loss; you will not want to skip the speech, which is brilliantly written along with perfectly themed, relaxing and suspenseful music.”
- “Music is moody and supports the atmosphere well; the environments are detailed - it's impressive that this was achieved by a relatively small team.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its impressive graphics, moody music, and detailed environments, creating a mysterious and engaging world. Players appreciate the blend of dark themes with humor, which enhances the overall experience. Despite some critiques regarding gameplay mechanics, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that captivates players and keeps them invested.
- “Game features a mysterious world and atmosphere, with bits of humor here and there, making for addictive gameplay.”
- “Music is moody and supports the atmosphere well; the environments are detailed—it's impressive that this was achieved by a relatively small team.”
- “A very good platformer with an amazing atmosphere and an interesting story where you play as a talking ball.”
- “The game features a mysterious world and atmosphere, with bits of humor here and there, making for addictive gameplay.”
- “The music is moody and supports the atmosphere well, while the environments are detailed - it's impressive that this was achieved by a relatively small team.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a delightful mix of funny, mean, and shy elements, creating a unique contrast against its dark atmosphere. Players appreciate the witty character interactions and dialogues, which effectively enhance the overall experience.
- “It has lovely humor.”
- “Dark atmosphere and funny characters and dialogues, a kind of contrast that works well in this game.”
- “Funny, mean, shy, you name it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly on Ubuntu 20.04, with no reported stuttering or performance issues, indicating strong optimization for this platform.
- “No stuttering or any issues playing this on Ubuntu 20.04.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the game may have some limitations, it still offers a degree of replayability that keeps players engaged.
- “The game offers a lot of replay value, keeping me engaged long after my first playthrough.”
- “With multiple endings and choices that significantly impact the story, the replayability is fantastic.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse character builds and strategies available.”
- “There is some replay value, but it feels limited.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to return after the first playthrough.”
- “While there are a few different paths, the overall experience doesn't encourage replaying.”