Wheely
- November 9, 2016
- Mana Potion Studios
Get on SteamWheely is a game featuring a car protagonist in eight exciting stories, where players solve puzzles, avert disasters, fight enemies, time travel, investigate crimes, and find love. With over 100 levels, players use simple mouse controls to navigate unique mini-puzzles in this special edition with optimized graphics. All Wheely adventures are conveniently gathered for easy enjoyment.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Wheely is a charming and addictive puzzle game with cute graphics and clever puzzles that engage players of all ages.
- The game successfully brings back nostalgia for many players, featuring a compilation of beloved Flash games in a well-designed package.
- It's a great game for children, promoting problem-solving skills and perseverance through its fun and varied levels.
- The game's runtime is short, with some players able to complete it in under three hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
- Certain puzzles can be illogical or frustrating, requiring trial and error that may not appeal to all players.
- There are technical limitations, such as a lack of settings for volume control and animation speed, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute, colorful, and lovely, effectively enhancing the game's whimsical and nonsensical storytelling. However, some reviewers noted a lack of coherence in the settings, labeling them as "lazy," which detracts from the overall visual experience. While the animations are praised, the inconsistency in puzzle mechanics can lead to confusion, impacting the gameplay.
“From the moment I started playing, I was hooked by the cute graphics, fun gameplay, and clever puzzles.”
“The graphics and animation are lovely and the game is full of nonsensical stories as a child might tell, going from a highway chase in one scene to a UFO in the next.”
“Graphics are nice and colorful, music is what you'd expect.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring cute graphics and clever puzzles that evolve with each level, introducing new challenges. However, some puzzles can be confusing or illogical, with inconsistent mechanics that may frustrate players expecting a more straightforward experience. Overall, while the game offers a fun and fresh experience, it may require a bit of patience for those tackling its trickier elements.
“From the moment I started playing, I was hooked by the cute graphics, fun gameplay, and clever puzzles.”
“The game is incredibly well-designed, with each level building on the last and introducing new challenges and mechanics that keep things fresh and exciting.”
“The graphics are nice and most puzzles are actually clever, though I'll say a few of them are all over the place in terms of mechanics and pure logic: in one, two buttons with the same sign serve totally different functions; in others, the signs may be a little too hard (i.e. impossible) to decipher, unless you're a master clairvoyant.”
“The graphics are nice and most puzzles are actually clever, though I will say a few of them are all over the place in terms of mechanics and pure logic: in one, two buttons with the same sign serve totally different functions; in others, the signs may be a little too hard (i.e. impossible) to decipher, unless you're a master clairvoyant... that's the downside of the game if you're expecting a thoroughly logical puzzle.”
“I assume this was a mobile series and this release is a compendium, as you don't get star grades in the first episode but you do in the second; so the mechanics might get trickier in the later stories, I am yet to find out.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and minimalistic story centered around a little red car named Wheely, who embarks on a quest to rescue his girlfriend. While the narrative is conveyed through simple visuals and puzzles, it contrasts with darker themes of sociopathy and personal gain, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness and depth. Overall, the storytelling is engaging yet straightforward, appealing to a wide audience.
“Throughout the game, you play as a little red car named Wheely who is on a quest to rescue his girlfriend.”
“The story of the continuous patterns of a sociopath's behavior as they ruin thousands of lives for their own mild personal gain.”
“No text + cute and minimal story + hundreds of levels.”
“Cute storyline that is followed in the language of pictures, and puzzles that slowly get a little more difficult.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasant and relaxing, though somewhat repetitive, which appeals more to younger players. However, the lack of customizable audio settings, such as volume sliders and resolution options, has been criticized as a lazy oversight in the game's design. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, the limited settings detract from the overall experience.
“It's a relaxing game, with pleasant music.”
“Only toggles for sound and music, no volume sliders, windowed mode or resolutions; alt+enter doesn't work either.”
“The music is chilled and repetitive for us adults, but this somehow relaxes my son.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, highlighting frequent and severe glitches that disrupt gameplay.
“The game is plagued by severe glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous hard crashes that ruined my gaming experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, with frequent freezes and bugs.”
