Wequer

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Wequer is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Ben Allen and was released on March 15, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Chess has evolved! Hatch units from eggs, make ranged attacks, cast dastardly spells, and take control of the board to win in Wequer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Wequer offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience with its inventive mechanics and strategic depth, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based strategy games.
The game features a charming visual style and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to a relaxing gaming experience.
It's free to play, which makes it accessible to a wide audience, and it has the potential to become a popular choice among strategy game enthusiasts.

The game suffers from a lack of online players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
The user interface can be cumbersome, particularly in tracking resources, which may hinder the overall gameplay experience.
While the game has a solid core, the AI can be unbalanced, providing an unsatisfactory single-player experience as it gains advantages rather than improving in skill.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun and precise mechanics, featuring unique and strategic elements reminiscent of chess, which adds depth to the experience. While the game offers great enjoyment, players express a desire for a larger community to enhance multiplayer interactions. Overall, the core gameplay is seen as strong and full of potential, despite current limitations in player engagement.
- “Good fun gameplay, wish there was a larger/more active community but pretty great with friends.”
- “The mechanics are very precise and have clear focus.”
- “Surprisingly deep strategy with gameplay that is symmetrical at its core.”
- “Great and unique mechanics, but sadly there aren't players to play the game with.”
- “It plays like a positional chess game, but with a few twists on the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are very precise and have a clear focus.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics have been widely criticized for being poorly executed and lacking effort, with many describing them as "sloppy" and reminiscent of low-quality pixel art. This has led to frustration among players, who feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience, similar to other games that succeeded despite their graphics.
- “Sloppy, lazy visuals that feel like they were phoned in as an afterthought, and punishing RNG deterred players.”
- “This features really godawful pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its lively and engaging soundtrack that complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of great music with charming pixel art and enjoyable gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- “It has some nice music, amazing pixel art, and great gameplay.”
- “Great soundtrack, cute sprites.”
- “You can jam out to the game's lively soundtrack that complements your actions, whether you're performing magical feats with the wizard or fighting for survival with your last character in a challenging match.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving moments feeling flat.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its refreshingly unique concepts and the element of luck, leading to many hilarious outcomes that enhance the overall enjoyment, even in competitive settings. Players appreciate the potential for funny moments, making it a fun experience regardless of winning or losing.
- “I have been enjoying it a lot lately and might hold some funny little tournaments among my crews.”
- “Refreshingly unique concepts, a little bit of luck, and many hilarious outcomes regardless of whether you win.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its monetization model, being a free multiplayer strategy title that does not include in-app purchases or microtransactions, enhancing the overall player experience.
- “Can't go wrong with a free multiplayer strategy game that doesn't have in-app purchases.”
- “No microtransactions.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with the developer relying on player interactions to compensate for the absence of traditional storytelling and level design elements.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”