Wéko The Mask Gatherer
- July 26, 2024
- SIRO GAMES Sarl
Get on SteamIn Wéko The Mask Gatherer, become an adventurer named Wéko, exploring a progressively open world for mask gathering. Solve puzzles, complete missions, and uncover secrets using mask powers. Engage in combat inspired by Zelda retro series and Souls-like games, with diverse landscapes ranging from vibrant Houshi Village to the treacherous Underground.
Reviews
- The game features engaging puzzles and a beautiful world that is fun to explore, reminiscent of classic Zelda titles.
- Combat and controls are generally enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge that appeals to both casual players and speedrunners.
- The story is decent with fun characters and side quests, making it a charming experience overall.
- Combat feels unpolished and repetitive, with some enemies acting as damage sponges and lacking variety in boss fights.
- The second half of the game feels rushed, with some key items obtained without challenge, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many mechanics and puzzles are overly simplistic, leading to a lack of depth and engagement, which may disappoint fans of more complex RPGs.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Wéko: The Mask Gatherer" features light puzzle solving, mini quests, and combat, offering a simple yet enjoyable experience. While some players appreciate its charming indie platformer elements, others criticize it for lacking depth and variety, particularly in comparison to more robust titles like Zelda. Overall, the game is seen as a cozy action-adventure that could benefit from additional mechanics or content to enhance its gameplay.
“The gameplay consists of light puzzle solving, mini quests, and combat.”
“Wéko: The Mask Gatherer is a beautiful 3D action-adventure game with simple but fun gameplay.”
“Great game, cute indie platformer with some interesting mechanics; I recommend it if you want a short, chill experience.”
“If you're looking for 3D indie Zelda gameplay, I recommend you look somewhere very far away.”
“A decent cozy-action/adventure game that falls short in many areas when it comes to gameplay.”
“In my opinion, there is a stark contrast between the graphics and the dullness of the mechanics.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring engaging puzzles, fun characters, and a mix of mystery that keeps players interested. However, the second half feels rushed, with some key elements lacking challenge, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the game enjoyable enough to warrant a replay.
“While it took about 6.5 hours to beat the main story and another 1.5 to finish off the rest of the achievements, I feel like I got my money's worth and will be a game I revisit in the future for another playthrough.”
“Good story with just the right amount of mystery, fun characters with great side quests, some real good puzzles that feel rewarding, and good combat and boss fights are some great points to this game!”
“It has engaging puzzles and a fascinating story.”
“The story is decent, but the second half of the game seems rather rushed, and you get some of the masks for the main quest without a fight.”
“The animation, combat, puzzle design, storytelling, etc., are just fine.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming art style and appealing environments, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. However, some users feel there is a disconnect between the vibrant visuals and the less engaging gameplay mechanics.
“The environments and art style are really nice to look at while playing, and the music subtly adds to the atmosphere without being too overpowering.”
“Cute little story and graphics; puzzles are of medium difficulty.”
“In my opinion, there is a stark contrast between the graphics and the dullness of the mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by a combination of visually appealing environments and art style, complemented by a subtle yet effective musical score that enriches the overall experience without overwhelming the player.
“The music does a lot of the heavy lifting, but it helps sell the atmosphere.”
“The environments and art style are really nice to look at while playing, and the music subtly adds to the atmosphere without being too overpowering.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, complementing the visually appealing environments and art style without being overpowering. It plays a crucial role in immersing players in the overall experience.
“The environments and art style are really nice to look at while playing, and the music subtly adds to the atmosphere without being too overpowering.”
“The music does a lot of the heavy lifting, but it helps sell the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience at all.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, being described as a simple yet entertaining puzzle/RPG that effectively incorporates comedic elements.
“It's a very good game, simple and funny puzzle/RPG game.”
