Wavelength
- February 9, 2022
- CMYK Games
"Wavelength" is a party game that can be played solo, offering a fun and humorous experience. Players work together, placing clues on various spectrums like "hot-cold" or "soft-hard", and aim to align their answers with their teammates' interpretations to win. Mind-reading skills prove essential in this game of shared deciphering and social deduction.
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Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun, easy to learn, and encourages great conversations among players.
- The app is well-designed, ad-free, and offers a seamless experience that enhances the original board game.
- Players appreciate the variety of game modes and the ability to purchase additional packs for more content.
- Many users find the game repetitive due to limited prompts and the need for all players to download the app.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes, loading problems, and difficulties with server connections.
- The lack of a pass-and-play mode makes it challenging to introduce the game to new players without them downloading the app.
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it sparks laughter and engaging discussions, especially in the initial rounds. While some find the humor can become repetitive over time, many highlight the game's ability to create hilarious and memorable moments among friends, making it a fun and social experience. Overall, it is praised for its comedic value and ease of play.
“Gets people talking, arguing, and laughing.”
“Very easy to learn, quick to play, and leads to some hilarious discussions - easy 5 stars!”
“Every time I play, I have the weirdest, most hilarious conversations with my friends.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is highly praised, as it features no ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the option for optional in-app purchases and expansions, feeling encouraged to support the creators due to the ad-free environment. This approach not only improves enjoyment but also fosters a willingness to invest in additional content.
“No ads, optional add-ons, and honestly plays better than the board game.”
“No ads - gives you an enjoyable experience, and then if you love the game, you can buy expansions.”
“Considering the app doesn't have ads and is incredibly aesthetic, I'm wondering why we spent 30 dollars on the physical version.”
“The decision to not serve ads is the most commendable decision.”
“It dramatically improves the game experience and inspires in-app purchases organically.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the app are praised for their aesthetic appeal, making it visually pleasing despite its lack of ads. However, users note that it consumes a significant amount of battery, which is surprising given its minimal processing power and graphical demands.
“Considering the app doesn't have ads and is incredibly aesthetic, I'm wondering why we spent 30 dollars on the physical one.”
“I do have an older phone, but I've had games with more graphics load fine on this phone.”
“Only downside is that it eats battery like crazy even though it does not seem to have intense processing power or graphical requirements.”
“I do have an older phone, but I've had games with more graphics load run fine on this phone.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly freezing at the end of rounds, which requires players to restart it. While there are not many glitches overall, the stability concerns detract from the experience compared to the board game version.
“Now it freezes at the end of every round, so I have to close and reopen.”
“Board game is much better; this is buggy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its beautiful design and intuitive user interface, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the diverse avatar combinations that effectively reflect their mindset during gameplay, contributing to a great app experience.
“The UI/UX is a treat to experience; the gameplay is beautifully designed, and the different avatar combinations perfectly capture the mindset while playing the game.”
“Great app and gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game as "very replayable," indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic choices and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of character builds and strategies available.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation, making me want to replay it over and over.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report minor performance issues during game initiation, but there is optimism that these will be addressed in future updates.
“The game runs smoothly after the initial setup, and I anticipate further optimizations in future updates.”
“While there were minor performance hiccups at the start, the overall optimization has been impressive.”
“I appreciate the developers' commitment to improving performance; I look forward to seeing how they enhance the experience.”
“There are small performance issues when initiating the game, but I expect that will improve.”
“The game suffers from significant frame drops during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy.”
“Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall gaming experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally perceive grinding as a tedious aspect of gameplay, suggesting that it can become monotonous and detract from the overall experience.
“I thought they might consider it tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“It takes too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
