WAVESHAPER
- May 3, 2017
- GAMES FOR HUMANS
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"WAVESHAPER is a challenging single-player action game with crisp 2D vector graphics, hectic four-button gameplay, and a difficulty that increases as you achieve a higher score. Personalize your experience by importing custom sprites and music, and strive to earn 124 Steam achievements as you compete globally or against friends on the leaderboards. A typical playthrough takes around 3 hours to complete."
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Reviews
- The game is surprisingly fun and engaging, providing a good challenge that keeps players entertained.
- It offers a unique minimalist design and allows for customization with personal music, enhancing the overall experience.
- Many players appreciate the game for its low price and the ability to unlock a cool black background for their Steam profile.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited modes and content that may lead to quick burnout.
- The music is often described as forgettable and not particularly enjoyable, detracting from the overall experience.
- A significant number of achievements are seen as hollow and easy to obtain, which can diminish the sense of accomplishment for players.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Waveshaper features minimalist design and engaging, challenging gameplay that appeals to players seeking a score attack experience. However, many users find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with a desire for more content and modes to enhance longevity. While the core mechanics are enjoyable, the overall experience is hindered by a lack of variety and meaningful achievements.
“Waveshaper is a game with a minimalist design, challenging gameplay, and addictive score attack mechanics.”
“The visual simplicity allows you to focus on the gameplay, which is where Waveshaper truly shines.”
“Waveshaper's gameplay is simple but appealing: hit keys to match the oncoming symbols, as they approach ever faster and in more complex matters.”
“However, I found the content lacking and the gameplay too easy, repetitive, and boring.”
“The gameplay, while good in its core, lacks any depth beyond that.”
“There's no extra gameplay, and you'll very quickly see everything that there's to offer and accomplish.”
- music19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging soundtrack and the ability to add custom tracks, while others find the default music repetitive and forgettable. Although the game features a few standout pieces, many users feel that a more exhilarating original soundtrack would enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a potential highlight, but it currently falls short for some players.
“Not even going to lie, the game isn't bad; it's a decent game to fire up when you're bored or the internet is down, with the bonus of some cool profile stuff. The soundtrack is pretty good and the gameplay is simple but nice.”
“Bought it for the black background, stayed for the music.”
“You can put your custom music and custom icon (I use my friend's meme image) for the game; we laughed so much while trying to hit the beats!”
“Only real downside is there's only like 2 different songs that play.”
“The music is sometimes laggy.”
“The music is serviceable, but ultimately very forgettable.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by crisp and clean 2D vector visuals, which are deemed adequate for its genre. However, some players find the minimalist design overly simplistic and monotonous, leading to mixed feelings about the overall visual experience.
“The game’s 2D vector graphics are crisp and clean.”
“Adequate graphics for its genre.”
“The graphics are delightfully simple, but I'm disappointed that it's so monotonous.”
“The game's graphics are adequate for its genre.”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
“The use of custom graphics feels strange, especially since there is no achievement for custom music.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is polarizing; some players feel it lacks a narrative entirely, comparing it to games like "Temple Run," while others praise it for having an epic storyline.
“The story is epic.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers limited long-term replayability, primarily relying on simplistic leaderboards, though some users find it infinitely replayable.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, you'll find yourself coming back for more.”
“There's no real long-term replayability beyond just very simplistic leaderboards.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a lack of emotional engagement with the game, highlighting a disconnect that leads to a feeling of indifference, as evidenced by one user who played for only two hours before losing interest entirely.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its relatable and lighthearted approach, often eliciting laughter from players as they navigate challenges, such as memorizing controls. Users appreciate the comedic camaraderie among friends, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“Siiiickkkk! The boys would say 'hell yeah,' and even I did while laughing at my struggle to memorize four buttons, but you know that doesn't stop me!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the ridiculous situations my character got into.”
“Every time I failed a mission, the game's witty dialogue made me chuckle instead of getting frustrated.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is noted for its stability, with users reporting minimal bugs and a smooth gameplay experience.
“The game isn't buggy, so that's another plus.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“The overall stability of the game enhances the experience, allowing for uninterrupted play.”
