Wild Honesty: A party game for deeper conversations
- September 29, 2020
- That's Not A Game LLC
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Get on itch.io Store"Wild Honesty" is a party game that facilitates deeper conversations among 2-5 players, covering a wide range of topics to help players share their opinions, thoughts, and feelings. The game features over 1,000 questions and includes a lighthearted sound guessing game to keep the mood balanced. Players can customize the experience to suit their comfort level and time availability, with the ultimate goal of fostering connection and combating loneliness.
Reviews
- The game serves as a great conversation starter, helping players open up and learn more about each other in a fun and engaging way.
- It is easy to set up and works well for both in-person and remote gatherings, making it a suitable option for various social situations.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have shown a commitment to improving the game, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game lacks variety in questions, leading to repetitive gameplay and a limited selection of prompts.
- The sound guessing mini-game is often seen as boring and unnecessary, detracting from the main focus of conversation.
- Technical issues, such as players being dropped and difficulties with room codes, can hinder the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome nature and ability to foster deeper connections among players through thoughtfully organized conversation prompts that balance heavy and lighthearted topics. It is recognized as an admirable effort to promote emotional intelligence and strengthen relationships.
“Honestly, one of the most wholesome games I have ever played.”
“So in conclusion, a wholesome game where you can build stronger connections with your friends or rekindle old ones by initiating topics for deep conversation (with a side of guess the noise).”
“It seems like a lot of thought went into the emotional journey of the players - the questions are organized in a way so that the conversation naturally weaves between heavy and lighthearted topics.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be limited, noting a lack of "funny" questions. However, some players enjoy creatively imitating sounds during gameplay, suggesting that incorporating variations like a guessing game based on animal calls could enhance the comedic aspect.
“I found it really funny to imitate the sounds to the other person over a voice call, which made me think maybe a few variations on the guessing game where one person has to do the call of the animal listed would be fun, just an idea!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay occurs in a browser and involves interactive conversations, either in-person or through streaming. Each round features a two-part format: a guessing game based on animal sounds followed by a question related to selected topics.
“Gameplay takes place in your browser and involves conversation, either with people in the same room or through streaming systems. Each round consists of two parts: a guessing game with sounds, usually animal noises, followed by a question related to one of the topics you have chosen to include.”
“The interactive nature of the gameplay keeps everyone engaged, as players must listen carefully and think quickly to guess the sounds and answer the questions.”
“I love how the gameplay combines auditory challenges with social interaction, making it a fun and dynamic experience for everyone involved.”
“The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive after just a few rounds.”
“The reliance on animal sounds for the guessing game feels gimmicky and doesn't add any real challenge to the experience.”
“The conversation aspect can be awkward, especially when playing with strangers online, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that stability issues are not related to modem or router settings, indicating that the problems may lie elsewhere in the system.
“I have double-checked my modem and router settings, and there are no problems there.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its jazzy, café-like ambiance, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, akin to enjoying a conversation over a warm beverage.
“The questions are actually kind of interesting, and it's very relaxing to play. I love the jazzy café-like music; it makes it feel like you're talking with someone in a café while sipping a nice warm beverage.”
