WeakWood Throne

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WeakWood Throne is a single player role playing game. It was developed by waterxmelon and was released on January 30, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"WeakWood Throne" is a 2D Action RPG set in an open world, where you play as a swordsman, archer, or mage to uncover the mystery of the WickWood Kingdom's decline. Earn gold by completing quests, hunting animals, or finding hidden items, and use it to develop your character's skills and abilities. Defeat enemies and upgrade your weapons as you aim to dethrone the new king and restore prosperity to the kingdom.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming art and a cute aesthetic that appeals to players.
It's a short and easy game, making it a good choice for casual play on a lazy day.
The game has potential with a good concept and enjoyable gameplay mechanics despite some bugs.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including unfinishable quests and poor combat mechanics.
There is a lack of direction and a functional map, making navigation difficult.
The translation is poor, and the dialogue is often uninteresting and poorly written.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and underdeveloped, with many players noting a lack of clear introduction and motivation. Interaction is primarily limited to quest givers, and the narrative unfolds slowly, often feeling disjointed and unengaging. While some players appreciate the unique premise of a skateboarding protagonist, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, with complaints about poor writing and translation.
- “The story slowly gets unfolded the longer you play.”
- “The game has a good story, beautiful graphics, wonderful music and good price!”
- “I recommend this game, interesting story.”
- “It's a short game with a basic story.”
- “The game just sort of sticks you into a tutorial immediately with no backstory or motivation, and then you can walk north from there into a town where most people will not talk to you; you can use the 'talk to' button on merchants to buy their wares but they won't say anything.”
- “No story, no reason to care about what's going on.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The gameplay is generally straightforward and offers controller support, but many players find the fighting mechanics lacking and the overall experience uninspiring, leading to a lack of motivation to complete the game. Additionally, some users feel that the gameplay duration is too short to foster a deeper engagement.
- “The gameplay is straightforward, there is controller support, but I used a keyboard and mouse.”
- “Overall it was alright, but I can't see myself completing it as the fighting mechanics aren't good enough.”
- “But I can't find passion playing or leveling—after all, the gameplay span is too short.”
- “[b]gameplay:[/b] the gameplay is straightforward, there is controller support, but I used a keyboard and mouse.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised as beautiful and solid, complementing the overall experience alongside its engaging story and audio. Players appreciate the visual quality, which enhances the gameplay despite the grind.
- “The game has a good story, beautiful graphics, wonderful music, and a good price!”
- “The combat is hit & run, the visuals and audio are solid, and the grind isn't that bad.”
- “Graphics - great.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable but suffers from significant bugs and feels incomplete, impacting its overall stability.
- “Fun enough, but buggy and unfinished.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is polarizing; some players find it lacking, noting the absence of music and the presence of only ambient nature sounds, while others praise the soundtrack as beautiful and fitting, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
- “Super beautiful landscapes and atmosphere with comforting music.”
- “The game has a good story, beautiful graphics, wonderful music, and a good price!”
- “There is no music, just empty, dull silence occasionally broken by vague 'nature' sounds.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its cute and silly elements, such as the amusing portrayal of enemies and the absurdity of skating in full plate armor. Players appreciate this lightheartedness, which adds to the overall enjoyment, even for those who may not be native English speakers.
- “The game is cute and easy to play; the enemies are funny, and the fact that you can be in full plate armor and skate is hilariously silly, and I love it.”
- “It's not a super bad thing; it's kind of funny and still appreciated, especially if you are a non-native English speaker.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the menu sounds, describing them as excessively annoying and distracting, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game. This negative emotional response highlights the importance of sound design in enhancing the gaming experience.