Wild-9

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Wild-9 is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Sokpop Collective and was released on March 8, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wild-9 is a short robot cowboy adventure. You crash on a donut shaped asteroid and when you wake up, you notice some of your ship parts are stolen. On top of that, severe heat is damaging your systems. How will you ever be able to survive this mess?

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

WILD-9 offers a fun and energetic gameplay experience with fast-paced action and exploration, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
The game's visual style and presentation are charming, featuring a clear pixel art aesthetic that enhances the playful sci-fi western theme.
The combat mechanics are straightforward and engaging, encouraging players to stay mobile and experiment with different weapons and tactics.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30 minutes to an hour, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
There are several bugs and issues, such as save file problems and some UI elements being hard to read, which can detract from the overall experience.
Enemy variety is limited, and some mechanics feel underdeveloped, leading to repetitive encounters and a lack of long-term engagement.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by polished, energetic action that showcases sokpop collective's creativity, though it doesn't aim for long-term progression or genre innovation. While the top-down shooter mechanics are enjoyable and provide satisfying feedback, many encounters can be resolved through basic shooting and running, leaving some secondary mechanics feeling underutilized. Players express a desire for more content and challenges to fully explore the potential of the game's mechanics, as the current experience is limited to a brief 20-minute playtime.
- “It does not aim to redefine the action-adventure genre or provide long-term progression, but it succeeds in delivering a polished, energetic slice of gameplay that highlights Sokpop Collective’s creativity and restraint.”
- “Fun top-down shooter gameplay, simple upgrades to movement and guns, scooting around is quite enjoyable with a good sense of speed.”
- “I do like the gameplay, the on-hit feedback feels very satisfying, additionally to just having Star Wars vibes with the speeders.”
- “Some of the secondary mechanics also feel a bit tacked on, as most encounters can pretty much be solved by just shooting and running.”
- “It feels like more could be done with the mechanic, but I guess this small game is not the place for that.”
- “I understand that Sokpop has a short development cycle, so they abandon the games very quickly. All I am saying is that if you already put the effort into making the assets and mechanics, make sure that you use them to the fullest.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an upbeat soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced adventure experience, but it has received mixed reviews due to jarring loud sounds and repetitive elements. While some tracks are enjoyable, others, particularly the trap beats, have been criticized for being overwhelming and detracting from the overall soundscape. Players suggest that a more varied and balanced musical approach could improve the experience.
- “Accompanied by a rhythmic, upbeat soundtrack, the presentation reinforces the sense that this is a fast, self-contained adventure meant to be enjoyed in one or two sittings.”
- “The rest of the music is a bop though.”
- “On a side note, I generally like the reused music in the Sokpop universe, but there is a point where you should consider making something new as well.”
- “The trap/club music just does not fit and includes very startling and sudden loud sounds (this is a common Sokpop issue). I had to disable the background music.”
- “Literally the only downside is one song has an ungodly loud shatter sound that hurts.”
- “The ticking trap beats gave me a headache, so I had to turn the music off, and the rest of the soundscape is just pretty empty.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature sokpop collective's signature pixel art style, prioritizing clarity and charm, which has been well-received by users who appreciate the consistent quality across their titles.
- “Visually, the game embraces Sokpop Collective’s familiar pixel-styled aesthetic, favoring clarity and charm over complexity.”
- “The art style is good, like all their games.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is not story-driven and focuses more on exploration and combat, which aligns with its sokpop origins and shorter development cycle. While the lack of content is anticipated, players feel that the game could benefit from more exploration elements.
- “It's Sokpop, so the lack of content is expected because of the short development cycle, but this is not a story-driven game; it's an exploration game with combat and should have more exploration.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or the world.”
- “I was hoping for a compelling story, but instead, I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable but has notable bugs that affect the experience. Despite these issues, many players find it charming and enjoyable.
- “A good, albeit buggy game.”
- “Small, rough, and buggy - but nevertheless charming.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the game could benefit from additional features, such as racing challenges or an arena mode, to enhance its emotional engagement and create a more wholesome experience.