Wild Woods

About

In "Wild Woods," a couch co-op game for 1-4 players, you become brave cats protecting your wooden wagon from critters through a dangerous forest. Teamwork is essential to gather resources, upgrade your wagon, and fend off nighttime attacks from bandit bunnies and badgers. Balance risk and reward as you choose your path and face challenges to maximize rewards or collect resources safely. Your decisions shape your adventure in this engaging, action-packed game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 201 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
It offers engaging couch co-op gameplay, making it a fun choice for playing with friends or family.
The core mechanics of resource management and combat provide a satisfying gameplay loop with good replayability.

Currently, the game has limited content with only two biomes and a short playtime, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
There are significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and connectivity problems during online play.
The lack of a save feature means players must complete runs in one sitting, which can be frustrating if progress is lost due to crashes.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly in cooperative play, with a cute art style and polished mechanics. However, many reviewers noted a lack of depth and variety in the gameplay loop, leading to repetitiveness and a desire for more content and unique experiences. While the game shows potential for expansion and improvement, some players found it challenging to enjoy solo due to its design, which favors multiplayer interaction.
- “The gameplay loop is fun, the art style is the cutest; I think there is lots of potential to expand in the future.”
- “It's early access and the devs are indie, but visually and gameplay-wise it's quite decent for its price, especially since there's still content ahead to be delivered.”
- “Overall, the gameplay loop of maintaining the wagon while gathering resources and repelling enemies is simple yet fun.”
- “The main gameplay loop during the day is shallow.”
- “The random generation mechanics aren't deep enough to give you a truly unique experience with each run.”
- “But for gameplay, it feels a bit repetitive or uncertain; this game is a bit harsh for single player and forces you to play online or with friends rather than solo. When I played the game mode alone, things went ugly fast; there were so many things going on, and it was way too much for a single player to handle everything alone.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the pleasant visuals and aesthetic design, noting that they contribute to the game's appeal, especially for younger players. However, some users mentioned issues with ultrawide resolution support, which detracted from the immersive experience.
- “The difficulty is well-tuned, the art style is charming, and I can tell the developers truly care about this project, and it shows.”
- “The sound design is charming, the visuals are delightful; it's just a super cute looking game all around.”
- “The adorable graphics pair well with the fast pace of the game.”
- “The game lacks proper support for ultrawide resolutions, leaving me stuck with black bars on the sides, ruining immersion and making the visuals feel cramped.”
- “Graphics:”
- “Visuals: 8”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, the game is noted for its fun and engaging gameplay, contributing to strong replayability, especially with its varied experiences in each run. However, many reviewers suggest that adding more content, such as additional biomes, classes, and permanent progression systems, could enhance replay value further. While some players find it lacking in depth, others appreciate the short session format that encourages repeated play.
- “The gameplay is fun and very replayable.”
- “No run is the same, so the replayability is great.”
- “Although the game currently feels a bit light on content, it offers great replayability with short sessions to master.”
- “Requires more biomes, levels, monster types, bosses, events, classes, upgrades, and a class build system to enhance replayability. Perhaps successful runs could unlock more items in the game like in rogue-likes.”
- “I had a lot of fun playing local co-op with my wife, but it would benefit from some sort of permanent progression between runs to improve replayability.”
- “No replay value.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as minimal or non-existent, yet players find enjoyment in the cooperative gameplay and strategic planning involved. There is a desire for more quests and stages to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on a rich storyline.
- “It's fun to plot and plan what to do next and work together.”
- “What if you took Overcooked and made it an escort quest in a fantasy forest setting?”
- “Story: non-existent”
- “He hates cats, so it says a lot that we sat down and beat the whole story.”
- “We would love it if you made more quests and stages.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it cute and funny, particularly highlighting the end plates with comments and the inclusion of funny cats. Overall, the game's graphics complement its comedic elements, contributing to a delightful experience.
- “The end plates with comments, while they did not initially work, were hilarious and cute once they did.”
- “Overall nice graphics and a funny game.”
- “I waited long for this game and it is so beautiful and funny!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, players express a desire for improved optimization, noting significant stuttering during intense fight scenes and regular gameplay, particularly on older hardware. While some users report a generally stable experience with minimal crashes, there are concerns about performance issues that may stem from the game's early access status.
- “Highly optimized for beta testing; we only had a crash when spamming emojis while approaching the boss. Otherwise, no complaints.”
- “We had some pretty significant stuttering during the most intense fight scenes and even during regular motion when moving through the levels. Our casual couch gaming PC is pretty old hardware-wise (4th gen i5 and Nvidia 750 Ti GPU), but we exceed the minimum requirements listed currently, so I'm not sure if it's the hardware or a lack of optimization due to early access.”
- “Love the game, hoping to see more enemies, bosses, classes, and abilities. Please keep it up and improve performance!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is praised for its quality and ability to feel fresh with each new segment, despite the relatively short 10-minute soundtrack. Additionally, the overall art, animations, and user interface enhance the auditory experience, contributing to a well-rounded presentation.
- “Music is great, art and animations are really nice, and the UI/UX is fantastic; everything is explained very clearly.”
- “The soundtrack is currently only 10 minutes long, but it feels fresh and new every time you reach a different part of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is only 10 minutes long, which makes it feel repetitive rather quickly.”
- “The music lacks variety and becomes monotonous after a short period of gameplay.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent disconnects and game freezes that necessitate resets.
- “We experienced multiple disconnects and game freezes that required us to reset the game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several stability issues, including lag spikes and unexpected shutdowns.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as characters inflict minimal damage, resulting in prolonged and monotonous boss fights.
- “The characters do very little damage, so the boss fights are long and tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to progress.”