Widower's Sky

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Widower's Sky is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by whaleo and was released on September 5, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Follow a father, son and dog across a strange planet. They will endure a daunting journey of towering buildings and beautiful vistas using the ancient portals they happened upon. Equipped with only his bow, the father must fight against the wildlife and the machines while keeping the son fed and rested. Follow a father, son and dog across a strange planet. In the search for home, they traverse th…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are challenging and require players to think critically, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
The game has potential and shows a lot of love and effort from the developer, with improvements noted in recent updates.

The controls are confusing and not intuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
There is a lack of tutorials or clear instructions, leaving players feeling lost and frustrated, especially at the beginning.
The camera controls are problematic, often obstructing the player's view and contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and creativity, but some users find them initially blurry and poorly executed, leading to confusion and frustration with the controls. Overall, while the visual design has potential, it suffers from execution issues that detract from the experience.
- “Beautiful graphics, cool ideas, poor execution.”
- “Don't be put off by the blurry graphics at first.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay features a rewind time mechanic that adds a unique twist, but players find the controls and mechanics poorly explained, making it challenging to engage fully. Additionally, some players struggle with basic tasks, such as setting up a camp, which can lead to frustration early in the experience.
- “Don't forget the rewind time mechanic; it adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, but it can be challenging to break into due to controls and mechanics that aren't clearly explained.”
- “I struggled to figure out how to set up a camp, which led to some interesting moments during gameplay.”
- “It's just so hard to break into due to not necessarily wonky, but not clearly explained controls and mechanics.”
- “But I couldn't figure out how to set up a camp, which the kid started complaining about after a few minutes of gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its beauty and calming qualities, contributing to an appealing atmosphere. However, some users feel that while the soundtrack is good, the overall execution of the game leaves much to be desired, suggesting it may not be fully realized.
- “It's beautiful, well narrated, has a calming soundtrack, and is very challenging.”
- “The soundtrack is good; it seems like this could be a very engaging game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very first moment.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”