Wild Woods

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Wild Woods is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Octofox Games and was released on December 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Wild Woods is a cooperative action game where one to four players control brave cats defending their wagon through a dangerous forest. Players gather resources by day and fend off bandit bunnies and badgers by night, working together to keep their beacon fire alive. The game challenges players to balance risk and reward as they choose between safer or more difficult paths.

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Audience ScoreBased on 655 reviews

gameplay58 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, especially in co-op mode, making it a great choice for playing with friends or family.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game.

Currently, the game lacks content, with only two biomes and a limited number of bosses, leading to a short gameplay experience.
There are significant connectivity issues in online multiplayer, with frequent crashes and desyncs that disrupt gameplay.
The game does not have a save feature, meaning players must complete runs in one sitting, which can be frustrating.

gameplay
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
52%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun and engaging core loop, particularly in cooperative play, while also noting a lack of content and variety that leads to repetitiveness. The mechanics are generally described as smooth and intuitive, though some players have expressed frustration with control issues and the limited number of bosses and maps. Overall, while the game shows potential and is enjoyable in short bursts, it requires more depth and content to sustain long-term interest.
- “The gameplay is fun and done well; it's great to play with friends, and I love the environment and art style.”
- “The adorable aesthetic may draw players in, but it’s the rewarding gameplay loop and intense cooperative mechanics that will keep them coming back.”
- “The gameplay loop is really fun, and everything looks so cute.”
- “The gameplay becomes repetitive very quickly, bugs can completely break runs, and the lack of progression or meaningful variety makes the experience feel unfinished.”
- “The gameplay loop becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “What is bad, there are only two locations and a single boss, so overall gameplay time is less than 2 hours and then there is nothing else to do.”
graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique, cute, and charming aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience and complements the gameplay. While many reviewers appreciate the visual style and detail, some note that the cluttered visuals can detract from gameplay clarity. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature, contributing to a cozy and inviting atmosphere, though there are suggestions for improvements in UI and color intentionality.
- “The attention to aesthetic detail makes the forest feel alive without ever overwhelming the player with visual clutter.”
- “The visuals and music are lovely.”
- “The adorable graphics pair well with the fast pace of the game.”
- “It feels like a decent flash game back in the Newgrounds days but with much better visuals.”
- “They could update the visuals by making the colors more intentional and find a way to fix the UI on the cart to make it easier to understand status and actions you can perform on each cart.”
- “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.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cute and immersive qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere, while others find it not particularly unique or groundbreaking. Many highlight the calming and fitting nature of the soundtrack, especially during exploration and combat, though there are calls for improvements in specific areas like boss music. Overall, the music complements the game's charming visuals and contributes positively to the experience, despite some technical issues with sound consistency.
- “I love the music and the visuals.”
- “The music and the theme is very cutesy and it really works.”
- “The world and character design are so cute and pretty plus the music is also so nice and relaxing too.”
- “Sound & music 3/5 - the sound and music is not entirely unique or groundbreaking, it serves its purpose.”
- “Needs better boss music, less birds.”
- “Half the time we started a game, there would be absolutely no sound except for the music.”
replayability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game's potential for replayability through features like random level generation and infinite modes, while others criticize it for lacking content and variety, leading to a quick sense of boredom. Many suggest that additional content, such as more bosses, upgrades, and permanent progression systems, could enhance replay value. Overall, while some find the game engaging and replayable, others feel it falls short in this aspect.
- “Strong replayability and updates continue to make it better.”
- “This risk-reward structure, combined with random level generation and roguelike modifiers, adds significant replayability to what could otherwise be a linear experience.”
- “No run is the same, so the replayability is great.”
- “I can see this game getting boring quickly with the lack of in-game events.”
- “No replayability, even when considering what the devs promise for a full release.”
- “If you are planning to play by yourself or want anything with replayability or roguelike elements, don't bother.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its limited narrative depth, especially since it is still in early access. While the whimsical environments contribute to a storybook fantasy feel, the main story mode is considered short and lacking in content, prompting requests for more quests, upgrades, and a more developed storyline. Overall, players express a desire for a richer narrative experience to enhance gameplay.
- “The hand-crafted look of the environments evokes a kind of storybook fantasy that complements the whimsical tone, but never sacrifices clarity.”
- “He hates cats, so it says a lot that we sat down and beat the whole story.”
- “Story & characters 3/5 - there is limited 'story' though it is in early access so this could be fleshed out further.”
- “The only downside at this point is that it is really short main story mode.”
- “Story: non-existent”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and cute approach, making it an enjoyable experience for casual gamers and friends alike. Players appreciate the funny moments and clever design, particularly highlighting amusing interactions and end plates that add to the overall charm. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful and entertaining choice for those looking to share laughs while gaming.
- “If you have a partner who likes to play from time to time and is not a hardcore gamer, this is the right game to enjoy some gaming time in a funny and non-sweaty way together.”
- “The only thing that came to mind was, it’s a cattail bush... hence it hurting us, the cats! XD It was a funny moment, well done devs!”
- “The end plates with comments, while they did not initially work, were hilarious and cute once they did.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently in early access and is reported to be quite buggy, with frequent lags, minor glitches, and connection issues that disrupt gameplay. Players have experienced game freezes lasting from 30 seconds to over 5 minutes, along with multiple disconnects that necessitate resets. Despite these stability issues, some users still find enjoyment in the game.
- “Me and my friends had fun in our 3-hour gaming session and we really like it for its current state despite the lags, minor glitches, and moments where we can't even connect to our room.”
- “Fun concept but can barely make it through the game because it freezes every 5 or 6 minutes.”
- “We had multiple disconnects and game freezes that required game resets.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unrewarding, with combat lacking the excitement needed to alleviate the monotony. Issues such as the precise positioning required for resource management further contribute to the frustration, while lengthy boss fights exacerbate the sense of tedium. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding elements detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The real problem with a game like this is that it's a great gameplay loop, but the combat isn't as fun as it needs to be to keep you from realizing how tedious it is.”
- “Played local co-op with one other, and while the bones of something good are there, it just felt tedious and unrewarding.”
- “The characters do very little damage, so the boss fights are long and tedious.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the balance of risk/reward, many report severe performance issues, including drastic FPS drops and stuttering during gameplay. Although a few users experienced minimal problems during beta testing, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance playability, especially on older hardware.
- “It's got a great balance of risk/reward and optimization that really scratches an itch.”
- “Highly optimized for beta testing; we only had a crash when spamming emojis when approaching the boss, otherwise no complaints.”
- “This game is horribly optimized; FPS drops from 100 to 5 for no reason, making the game unplayable.”
- “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!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cute and engaging elements, with players enjoying the charming sounds and music that enhance the experience. However, some reviewers feel that the limited content and short gameplay loop detract from its overall value, leaving them wanting more despite the appealing ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is cute.”
- “Its silly, the atmosphere is great (honestly could listen to the water and music on repeat) and I find myself wanting more despite the very short and simple gameplay loop and two stages to play through.”
- “The noises and background music add to the atmosphere so much!”
- “It's a shame, because the atmosphere is cute.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is indirectly highlighted through gameplay challenges, as players note that the first boss is more difficult due to the spawning of ads, suggesting a potential link between in-game challenges and monetization strategies.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I find it frustrating that essential items are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to spend if they want to progress.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases disrupts the overall experience and makes it feel more like a cash grab than a game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While users appreciate the character design and the overall aesthetic of the game, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth. The focus seems to be more on visual appeal and the enjoyable gameplay experience rather than on the evolution of characters.
- “I like the character design and the gameplay.”
- “The world and character design are so cute and pretty, plus the music is also so nice and relaxing too.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for more emotionally engaging gameplay elements, such as dynamic environmental interactions and chaotic effects, to enhance the overall experience. They suggest incorporating challenges like battling unique creatures and managing environmental hazards to evoke stronger emotional responses during gameplay.