Wienne

About

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?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and engaging story with a unique time-loop mechanic that encourages exploration and experimentation.
It has beautiful pixel graphics, a pleasant soundtrack, and lively dialogue that immerses players in its world.
As a free game, it offers a delightful experience that many players found worth their time, with multiple endings and secrets to discover.

The game is quite short, with some players feeling that the content does not justify its value, suggesting it could be priced lower.
Repetitive gameplay and trial-and-error mechanics can lead to frustration, especially with slow walking speeds and excessive dialogue.
Some players found the lore and information presented in the game to be tedious and not particularly relevant to the gameplay experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
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 contributes to the overall experience, despite some minor gameplay issues. Overall, the narrative is seen as charming and compelling, leaving players eager for potential sequels.
- “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 time loop mechanics, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point that adds depth to the gameplay and narrative.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Players appreciate the engaging timeloop mechanic, which enhances the storytelling and worldbuilding elements of the game. The gameplay is noted for its depth, allowing meaningful choices that impact the narrative, all while being complemented by charming pixel graphics and a captivating atmosphere.
- “I love the timeloop mechanic in this game; it is especially effective when paired together with its excellent worldbuilding and story.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised with the choices I could make using 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.”
- “As for me, I was pleasantly surprised with 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 is changed a little.”
- “A pretty little game with nice pixel graphics, good music, interesting atmosphere, and a neat time loop mechanic.”
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. Overall, it presents a visually appealing and immersive experience, particularly within 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 justifies the challenges faced during gameplay, despite the potential frustration of trial and error. The journey is seen as worthwhile, with many appreciating the game's charm and the sense of discovery it offers.
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing and creative text that appears 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 this game is top-notch, with clever jokes that keep me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it adds a whole new layer of fun to the gameplay.”
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious, particularly due to the trial-and-error nature of the gameplay, which can lead to frequent restarts. However, many feel that the effort is ultimately rewarding, as reaching the heartwarming ending makes the journey worthwhile and leaves room for further exploration.
- “Grinding can feel tedious, especially after having to restart countless times. The default method often relies on trial and error, which can be frustrating.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged, as it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “While the journey may lead to a heartwarming ending, the grind to get there can be exhausting and detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game has potential, it currently suffers from significant "player glitches" that affect stability. If these issues are addressed, it could enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”