Whimsical Artefacts

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Whimsical Artefacts is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Nick Reinche and was released on July 31, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Whimsical Artefacts invites you to explore mysterious liminal bunkers with friends, collecting and identifying strange artefacts that affect gameplay in unpredictable ways. As you delve deeper, dangers and traps increase, while the ability to draw custom representations and use proximity voice chat adds creative and strategic layers. The game blends cooperative exploration, mystery, and chaos in a unique interactive experience.

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gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and whimsical, especially when played with friends, offering a unique drawing and customization mechanic.
It has a charming and silly atmosphere that leads to many laughs and memorable moments during gameplay.
As a free game, it provides great value and potential for enjoyment, making it worth trying out.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling there isn't enough content to keep them engaged long-term.
There are technical issues, such as bugs and problems with multiplayer functionality, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the lack of clear objectives and the simplistic nature of the game to be a downside, making it feel aimless at times.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple and charming loop centered around customizing characters through a drawing mechanic, which adds a fun element to the experience. However, players have noted that the main game can feel secondary, with some mechanics being unclear and the overall gameplay becoming repetitive and lacking depth. While the cooperative aspect and customization are praised, the lack of meaningful progression and engaging content detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The game automatically gets high points for the customization mechanic, which I find very cool.”
- “With smooth, bouncy, and easy gameplay, it keeps you relaxed during the craziness going on!”
- “The gameplay loop is very simple, but charming, and the drawing gimmick makes it even more so.”
- “Finally, some part of the gameplay we just didn't quite understand. Why don't some artifacts work while others do?”
- “Other than that, the gameplay was pretty repetitive, with minimal shock factor and content.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and silly nature, with players enjoying the absurdity of unexpected deaths and the ability to create funny characters. Many reviews highlight the game's multiplayer aspect as a source of laughter, alongside its quirky physics and customizable features that enhance the comedic experience. While some users feel the humor could be improved, overall, it is seen as a fun and entertaining element that adds to the game's charm.
- “Simple, relaxing, fun: a must play with friends making new crazy faces, clothes, and hats to keep everyone laughing.”
- “Multiplayer is funny and the physics are very dumb; there are many stupid and funny little things to find in this game, and for being both free and under half a gig, this game is worth it.”
- “Lovely little game that is so incredibly funny and customizable.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming animations and whimsical design, while others criticize the low-quality textures, poor frame rates, and overall lack of polish. Despite a novel concept, the execution falls short, leading to a disappointing visual experience for many players.
- “Nice graphics, extremely awesome drawing stuff.”
- “Whimsical artefacts has such a fun concept and extremely charming animations and graphics to go with it.”
- “A novel idea but the developers couldn't work out how to make the concept into any kind of fun gaming experience, and you combine that with some ugly textures and graphics and even worse netcode and you have more of a flop than a surprise success.”
- “The graphics aren't great, low poly stuff with really bad quality textures.”
- “Goofy premise but I can barely play the game because of the frame rate and the lack of graphical polish.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, noting that familiarity with mechanics and artifacts can diminish the challenge after multiple playthroughs. However, the potential for social interaction and the enjoyment of mini-games are highlighted as factors that could enhance replay value, suggesting that introducing more diverse activities could further engage players.
- “Playing together with new people and meeting others really increases the replay value of a game for me.”
- “I found the little ball minigame quite enjoyable even though I was playing it by myself for most of the time, but adding other minigames would increase the replay value, I believe.”
- “However, I do have some more suggestions not only to improve the game in general but also to increase the replay value of it.”
- “I understand this from a replayability standpoint, as you would quickly learn what to expect and the artifacts that debuff or damage you would become known. However, it really sucks to create a whole vibe for your spells only for it to vanish when you die or sacrifice the artifact.”
- “However, I do have some more suggestions not only to improve the game in general but also to increase its replay value.”
- “I found the little ball minigame quite enjoyable, even though I was playing it by myself for most of the time. However, adding other minigames would increase the replay value, I believe.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported some instability with the voice chat feature, experiencing bugs that may vary depending on individual setups.
- “The voice chat feature was a bit buggy in my experience with some friends, but I don't know if that's an issue on my side or not.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its playful and whimsical quality, enhancing the overall fun experience, while the ability to customize elements adds to the enjoyment.
- “I love the silly faces and music, and how you can change all the elements.”