Wienne

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Wienne is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Creeepling and was released on January 6, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Wienne is unique - you can change the flow of the story at any moment in time. Repeatedly. In this short story and lore-driven RPG you will have to save Wienne and Zack from a nearly inevitable demise. Can you find the path?

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The visual style is appealing, with well-drawn characters that create a charming atmosphere.
The game features a pleasant soundtrack that complements the gameplay well.
It offers a unique time-loop mechanic that encourages exploration and experimentation, making it engaging despite its short length.

The plot feels underdeveloped and disjointed, with character motivations often unclear.
Repetitive gameplay can become tedious, especially with the trial-and-error nature of the time-loop mechanic.
Some players may find the lore and dialogue excessive, detracting from the overall experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its intriguing worldbuilding and the effective use of a timeloop mechanic, which enhances player engagement. Reviewers appreciate the depth and detail in the narrative and backstories, noting that the story significantly impacts gameplay choices. Overall, the narrative is described as charming and compelling, with potential for further exploration in future installments.
- “I love the time loop mechanic in this game; it is especially effective when paired together with its excellent worldbuilding and story.”
- “I especially loved how much thought and detail your team put into the story, and the backstories for all the places.”
- “This game had a beautiful soundtrack and story, with just about everything you do having some form of change or consequence.”
- “The good news is that if the author gets past these 'player glitches' and takes a look at King's Quest to see how quest magic works, it will be a nice game.”
- “This is a cute game that does well to wrap a story around limited resources.”
- “The story and experience is more than enough to cover the cost.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and fitting atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with a calm and engaging soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the game's pixel graphics and narrative, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong element that enriches the gameplay and emotional depth of the story.
- “This game had a beautiful soundtrack and story with just about everything you do having some form of change or consequence.”
- “Solid, short, and sweet, it's a timeloop game with calm, fitting music, enjoyable graphics, and lively dialogue.”
- “A fascinating and challenging game with nice music and an interesting world.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The gameplay is highlighted by an engaging timeloop mechanic that enhances the storytelling and worldbuilding, allowing for meaningful player choices that impact the narrative. Players appreciate the combination of simple yet deep mechanics, complemented by charming pixel graphics, good music, and an intriguing atmosphere.
- “I love the time loop mechanic in this game; it is especially effective when paired with its excellent worldbuilding and story.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the choices I could make with a simple but deep mechanic of blasting people, even in between conversations that affect the next scene, even if it changes a little.”
- “A pretty little game with nice pixel graphics, good music, an interesting atmosphere, and a neat time loop mechanic.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which made certain gameplay elements frustrating.”
- “The combat system is clunky and doesn't feel rewarding, leading to a lack of satisfaction during encounters.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing and creative text that appears on the screen after respawning, which adds an entertaining touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The text on the screen after respawning is a really funny and creative bonus!”
- “The humor in the dialogue keeps me laughing throughout the game!”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty puns and jokes that catch you off guard!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while the trial and error nature of the game can lead to repetitive grinding, the clarity of failure reasons mitigates frustration. Many feel that the journey, despite its tedious moments, ultimately feels rewarding as it leads to a heartwarming conclusion and the promise of further discoveries.
- “To some, it may be tedious after having to restart countless times, with the method by default being trial and error. However, making it to the heartwarming ending makes the whole expedition feel worthwhile, knowing there is still more to be discovered and identified.”
- “It is generally clear why you failed, so the trial and error is not too grindy.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features charming pixel graphics that enhance its interesting atmosphere, complemented by fitting music and engaging dialogue. Reviewers appreciate the overall aesthetic, describing it as solid and enjoyable, particularly within the context of its time loop mechanic.
- “A pretty little game with nice pixel graphics, good music, interesting atmosphere, and a neat time loop mechanic.”
- “Solid, short, and sweet; it's a time loop game with calm, fitting music, enjoyable graphics, and lively dialogue.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game rewarding, as the heartwarming ending makes the challenging trial-and-error gameplay feel worthwhile. Many appreciate the game's ability to evoke feelings of warmth and connection, highlighting its charm as a heartfelt project.
- “To some, it may be tedious after having to restart countless times with the method by default being trial and error, but making it to the heartwarming ending makes the whole expedition feel worthwhile, knowing there is still more to be discovered and identified.”
- “Honestly, I just love little heartwarming projects like this.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by charming pixel graphics, engaging music, and a unique time loop mechanic that enhances the overall experience.
- “A pretty little game with nice pixel graphics, good music, interesting atmosphere, and a neat time loop mechanic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while there are notable "player glitches" affecting stability, there is potential for improvement if the developers address these issues, drawing inspiration from successful elements in other games like King's Quest.
- “The good news is that if the author addresses these 'player glitches' and examines how quest mechanics work in King's Quest, it could turn into a nice game.”