We Are One

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We Are One is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Flat Head Studio and was released on June 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"We Are One" is a rhythm game that challenges players to match their movements to the beat of various songs. With a unique flathead interface and a variety of difficulty levels, players can enjoy a satisfying and engaging rhythm experience. The game features a variety of original tracks, as well as licensed songs, and allows for custom song uploads for endless rhythm gameplay.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative cloning mechanic that enhances the puzzle-solving experience, making it engaging and satisfying.
Visually stunning with great art design and excellent voice acting, the game creates an immersive atmosphere that complements its gameplay.
The pacing of introducing new mechanics is well-executed, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging as players progress through the levels.

The game suffers from issues with play space recentering, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration for players.
Many puzzles are considered too easy or simplistic, with a lack of depth in some levels that could have been more creatively designed.
The overall length of the game is short, with some players feeling that it lacks sufficient content and replayability.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of unique mechanics and a smooth difficulty curve, with new elements introduced regularly to keep the experience fresh and engaging. While some puzzles are challenging and rewarding, there are concerns about pacing, particularly in the early stages where gameplay can feel slow. Overall, the game is praised for its creative approach to puzzles and mechanics, making it a solid entry in its genre.
- “About every 10 levels a new game mechanic is introduced so it doesn't get repetitive.”
- “The pacing of introducing new mechanics is perfect, with a good balance of brain-bending puzzles and dexterity or accuracy-based challenges.”
- “I fell in love with the mechanics of cloning yourself and solving the exciting puzzle scenarios while immersing yourself in the beautiful game world.”
- “Let us overwrite old saplings so we can do cool time travel puzzles, and make more levels that are actually interesting, and speed it up a bit so 99% of the gameplay isn't standing around staring at your slow sapling dead in its lifeless eyes waiting for it to do its thing so you can do yours.”
- “I do agree the first half felt too easy and too slow with introducing new mechanics; the second half was much better.”
- “Despite being the third game of this niche genre, it is still quite original and creative with its cloning mechanics.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The story aspect of the game is generally praised for its uniqueness, engaging mechanics, and strong voice acting, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While some users noted that the world-building could be improved compared to other titles, the overall narrative is seen as compelling and enhances the gameplay, encouraging players to progress through the levels. The cartoony visuals and performance in VR also add to the charm of the story.
- “Looks great, great voice acting, great story.”
- “Initially, I was disappointed in We Are One as the story and world-building is not as refined as with The Last Clockwinder.”
- “The storytelling so far in the full release definitely elevates the experience significantly.”
- “And unlike with many puzzle games that offer an x amount of levels, it compels you forward into the story.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their watercolor and cartoony style, particularly in VR, where they perform well on Quest 2 hardware. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful visuals and stylized design, although some express a desire for more content given the game's price. Overall, Flat Head Studios is recognized for their strong visual presentation and attention to detail.
- “Flat Head Studios knows how to make good visuals, and they did an excellent job on music as well!”
- “The watercolour graphics looked excellent in VR.”
- “Cartoony visuals look good in VR and perform very well, despite being designed with Quest 2 hardware in mind.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially towards the end, with some noting that it detracts from the overall experience. While the simplicity of puzzles contributes to this feeling, the game still receives recommendations despite the grinding issues.
- “Way too tedious.”
- “Previously, you could not overwrite saplings, making the game even more tedious. Additionally, all the puzzles are very simple and basic, lacking the cool time travel elements from the past and future.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players find the game offers decent replayability through leaderboard challenges and the freedom to solve puzzles in various ways, particularly with full VR body movement. Additionally, community-created levels enhance replay value, although some users note that overall replayability could be considered low.
- “Pretty fun to get the top leaderboard times for levels. With the focus on full VR body movement and guns, you can solve puzzles in a lot of ways, including unintended quicker methods. If people want replay value, they could spend a long time doing that and creating levels.”
- “The game offers a lot of replayability due to its diverse gameplay mechanics and player-generated content.”
- “The worst you could say about the game is the low replayability.”
- “Pretty fun to get the top leaderboard times for levels since the focus on full VR body movement and guns means you can solve puzzles in a lot of ways and unintended quicker ways. If people want replay value, they could spend a long while doing that and making levels.”
- “Community levels add replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on the Vive Pro 2 with wand controllers, with "The Last Clockwinder" being noted as the least buggy option among the three games. While some bugs are present in the other titles, they are generally considered manageable for players who enjoy the experience.
- “It runs great on Vive Pro 2 with wand controllers.”
- “As I said, I recommend all three games, but I think you should start with The Last Clockwinder as it seems to be the least buggy of the three. If you like that one, you will probably be able to endure a few more bugs from the other games.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise Flat Head Studios for their exceptional music, highlighting it as a strong complement to the game's impressive visuals.
- “Flat Head Studios knows how to make good visuals, and they did an excellent job on the music as well!”