Watch

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Watch is a single player action game. It was developed by Quiet River and was released on July 14, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Watch is a free incremental game combined with collecting wristwatches integrated into Steam inventory. Collect a collection of watches, increase your income level, receive in-game rewards and Steam achievements. More than 500 improvements More than 100 achievements More than 200 watch combinations An infinite number of levels The unique formula of the incremental game (there has never been…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing experience with a simple concept of collecting watches, making it enjoyable for fans of idle games.
Visually appealing graphics and a calm atmosphere create a nice backdrop for casual gameplay.
Players can accumulate achievements easily, making it a good choice for achievement hunters.

Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with minimal progression and interaction, leading to a lack of long-term motivation.
Technical issues, such as high GPU usage and crashes, detract from the overall experience and can result in lost progress.
The game feels more like a cash grab with limited content and no real goals, making it unfulfilling for players seeking a deeper gaming experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by minimal engagement and repetitive mechanics, leading to a decline in long-term motivation. While the visuals and storyline are praised, the lack of evolving gameplay elements and limited options contribute to a sense of monotony. Suggestions for improvement include introducing a prestige mechanic and more diverse gameplay features to enhance player experience.
- “Great graphics, an engaging storyline, and well-crafted mechanics make it perfect for any fan of the genre.”
- “You can take your time, look at the details, and just enjoy the designs without any pressure or complicated mechanics.”
- “The visuals are of excellent quality, and the gameplay is both straightforward and engaging.”
- “Numbers grow, but gameplay doesn’t really evolve, so long-term motivation fades.”
- “The gameplay is extremely minimal — and not in a clever artistic way.”
- “The hype was unreal, but gameplay feels repetitive quickly.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their quality and engaging visuals, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users report that the game consumes excessive memory and resources, even on lower settings, which can lead to performance issues. Despite these concerns, the visuals are generally considered a strong point of the game.
- “Great graphics, an engaging storyline, and well-crafted mechanics make it perfect for any fan of the genre.”
- “The visuals are of excellent quality, and the gameplay is both straightforward and engaging.”
- “This game is super fun and addicting with great graphics to chill with!”
- “Also eats up my memory for no reason even if it is on 2D mode with the lowest graphics.”
- “Where 'watch' misses is in the graphics.”
- “It may need more than 8K hours... furthermore, it uses tons of graphic resources, making your computer hotter!”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The atmosphere in Watch is initially intriguing but ultimately falls flat, feeling empty and confusing rather than engaging. While it aims for a mysterious vibe, the lack of compelling mechanics and content leads to a dull experience that fails to captivate players. Overall, many reviewers suggest there are superior atmospheric indie games available.
- “The atmosphere is calm, yes — but calm quickly turns into dull.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, others find it convoluted with unlikeable characters, and some even note the absence of a story altogether. Overall, opinions vary significantly among players regarding the quality and appeal of the storyline.
- “Great graphics, an engaging storyline, and well-crafted mechanics make it perfect for any fan of the genre.”
- “A well-developed story with interesting characters provides a solid experience.”
- “The storyline is convoluted and characters are unlikeable.”
- “No story.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being exploitative, with users feeling that the minimal gameplay experience does not justify the presence of microtransactions, rendering the download a waste of time.
- “A complete waste of time for the download alone, and like the others, this game has nearly zero actual gameplay and includes microtransactions.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it feel like you can't enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that the game is designed around pushing players to spend more, rather than focusing on providing a fun experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report good performance with only minor glitches, others experience significant bugs that detract from the gameplay experience.
- “I was expecting an engaging open-world experience, but got a buggy, uninspired mess.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent; while some players find it very funny and enjoyable, others feel it lacks comedic elements. Additionally, the mechanics of item collection and rarity may detract from the overall humorous experience for some users.
- “Very funny and nice to collect.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, often using it as a casual background activity while engaging with other titles. With significant farming speeds achieved, it offers a satisfying idle experience that can extend playtime to impressive lengths.
- “I played this game for almost 100 hours and had around 7k per second farming speed.”
- “Just a fun idle/clicking game in the background while grinding other games.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with engaging gameplay mechanics and only a few minor glitches reported. Performance is generally good, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The gameplay mechanics are engaging, and while there are a few minor glitches, performance is good overall.”