Will: A Wonderful World

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"Will: A Wonderful World" is a narrative-driven adventure game that tells the interconnected stories of various characters through the use of a magical notepad. Players will solve puzzles and make decisions that affect the outcomes of these stories, exploring themes of fate, connection, and the power of words. The game features a distinctive art style and a unique narrative structure that challenges players to piece together the complex relationships between the characters they encounter.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

story82 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic where players can rearrange letters to change the fate of characters, providing an engaging and interactive experience.
The storylines are rich and diverse, with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotional responses, making players feel invested in their fates.
The art and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.

The game contains extremely dark themes, including graphic depictions of child abuse, sexual assault, and violence, which may be triggering for some players.
Puzzles can often feel illogical or arbitrary, leading to frustration as players may resort to trial and error rather than logical reasoning.
The pacing can be inconsistent, with some story arcs feeling rushed or lacking resolution, leaving players wanting more closure.

story
240 mentions
34 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is a complex tapestry of interconnected narratives featuring diverse characters, each grappling with dark and often disturbing themes such as abuse, trauma, and violence. While some players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, others criticize the handling of sensitive topics and the reliance on shock value, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its ambition and creativity, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its heavy content and abrupt tonal shifts.
- “The storylines of each character form a web of love, deceit, and obsession, and the unveiling of the true world takes it to another level.”
- “The story is engaging and heart-wrenching at times, and puzzles are challenging yet fair, with every failure giving you another interesting piece of narrative that you wouldn't experience in any other game.”
- “The characters are very interesting and endearing, and the story is rich, magical, dark sometimes yet still full of humanity.”
- “The storylines revolve around and/or heavily feature somewhat graphic descriptions of [spoiler]suicide, stalking, child abuse, human trafficking, rape, gang-related violence, torture, mutilation, drugging and experimenting on people, psychological terror[/spoiler], you name it.”
- “The emotional whiplash you'd feel after watching the most disgusting thing illustrated on-screen in the game to reading about someone's high school love story is neck-shattering.”
- “It's not that the themes and emotions are dark, it's that there are detailed descriptions and images of characters going through these situations, and as there is no way to skim, skip, or speed up the line-by-line playthrough of the story, it's actually pretty disturbing, especially considering there is no real indication of how far the story would go in showing these things.”
gameplay
82 mentions
39 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics that involve rearranging text to influence narrative outcomes, offering a fresh take on the visual novel genre. While many players appreciate the innovative approach and puzzle-solving elements, some find the mechanics can become tedious and occasionally frustrating, with instances of illogical writing detracting from the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its creativity and engaging storytelling, despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness and difficulty in understanding certain mechanics.
- “The gameplay is very different from most and is quite a bit of fun, although some of the interesting mechanics only get used once or twice, which is a shame.”
- “The gameplay itself was also intuitive and kept you on your toes just enough to never get stale.”
- “A creative gameplay system coupled with the intriguing and touching storyline.”
- “The gameplay, while unique at first, does get a bit tedious once you just want to hurry up and progress in the story.”
- “The actual gameplay can be incredibly frustrating, and the subject matter went from being kind of dark to incredibly disturbing.”
- “The difficulty of 'solving' these gameplay segments either falls into the 'clear-cut and easy' category, or the 'totally obtuse and non-intuitive' one, with really no in-between.”
music
61 mentions
57 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional resonance, enhancing the overall experience with a diverse soundtrack that includes Latin and Mexican influences. While some users noted that certain tracks can feel repetitive, many found the music to be a standout feature, perfectly complementing the narrative and atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, with several reviewers recommending the game primarily for its exceptional music.
- “A delightful game with a fun premise and a pleasant soundtrack. Without spoiling anything, the game has a diverse cast of compelling characters and a fairly solid plot that keeps you engaged to the end.”
- “The music was amazing and added to the emotion of the game very well.”
- “Music is fantastic and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good but challenging visual novel.”
- “My only issue is that the song 'Whispered Feeling' isn't in the OST, and I don't know where else to find it.”
- “At some point in the game it was describing some pretty graphic child abuse with the soundtrack belting out what I think was a saxophone solo and I lost it.”
- “Sound: decent soundtrack, but some of the tunes are short and used many times and got repetitive after a while.”
emotional
32 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players noting its ability to create deep attachments to characters and evoke a wide range of feelings, from joy to heartbreak. Many reviews highlight the immersive storytelling and character development, which lead to an emotional rollercoaster experience that can be both heartwarming and distressing. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate rich narratives and emotional depth, though it may be overwhelming for some players.
- “This is such an emotional, challenging, beautiful story.”
- “Halfway through the game, I had become really invested in almost every single one of these characters, simply due to the fact that I got to follow them through some of the most emotional and stressful days of their lives, learned about their backstories, and saw the world through their eyes.”
- “The characters and scenarios in this game are really well crafted; it was an emotional rollercoaster, with a really interesting message.”
graphics
23 mentions
30 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as well-made but sparse, typical of a visual novel format, with limited illustrations that often depict highly graphic and disturbing content, including sexual abuse and violence. While some players appreciate the artwork and its ability to convey the story's serious themes, many express discomfort with the graphic nature of certain scenes, feeling that they are excessive and poorly justified. Overall, the visuals serve to enhance a narrative that contrasts a cute aesthetic with deeply unsettling subject matter.
- “Really excellent story and artwork, very much worth looking into.”
- “One of the best games I've honestly ever played, I love the story and art style!”
- “Pleasant visuals and sound, stellar writing, and even an occasional bit of surrealist humor to 'dilute' all the seriousness a little.”
- “The title and the pleasing visuals are misleading for the type of content that happens in the game.”
- “There is quite a bit of unavoidable graphic content (sexual assault, pedophilia, gang violence, etc.) that surprised me given that it was tagged with words like cute and casual.”
- “At some point in the game it was describing some pretty graphic child abuse with the soundtrack belting out what I think was a saxophone solo and I lost it.”
humor
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a complex blend of irony and absurdity, often juxtaposing lighthearted moments with dark, tragic themes. While approximately 75% of the narrative contains comedic elements, it frequently highlights the miseries of life in a way that can be both shocking and unintentionally hilarious. Overall, the game delivers a unique experience that mixes humor with deeper, often darker reflections on human existence, making it a challenging yet engaging exploration of life's contradictions.
- “The stories all deliver a multitude of satisfying experiences: there are funny, emotional, gripping, action-packed, and even scary scenes throughout.”
- “The biggest one is that it sometimes makes misery seem almost cartoonishly funny.”
- “But this ended up being one of the most unintentionally hilarious games I’ve played in a while because this is a visual novel that just tells you that life just sucks sometimes, I guess.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features a compelling and engaging story with exceptional character development, often surpassing that of many AAA titles. While the character design is praised for its beauty, some players feel that additional visual content could enhance the storytelling experience and alleviate the monotony of text-heavy sections. Overall, the character development is a standout aspect that significantly contributes to the game's narrative depth.
- “Is the story told in a compelling and engaging fashion with tons of character development?”
- “Tldr: fantastic story with great character development.”
- “"Will: A Wonderful World" is a love letter to the written word that offers plot design and character development at a caliber exceeding most AAA titles, easily compensating for the lower, more identifiably 'indie' quality of other assets such as the spotty voice acting.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their growth is minimal, leaving me feeling uninvested in their journeys.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, especially when trying to progress through the story or achieve 100% completion. Despite this, the overall experience is described as heartwarming and emotionally engaging.
- “The gameplay, while unique at first, does get a bit tedious once you just want to hurry up and progress in the story.”
- “It can get a bit tedious if you're going for the full 100% achievement, but overall it's a heartwarming (and occasionally tear-jerking) little story to experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beautiful design and immersive storytelling, with a variety of paths and endings that enhance the experience. The music complements the atmosphere effectively, aligning well with the emotional tone of each narrative element.
- “Nice stories, many different paths and endings, beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Each piece of music fits very well with the atmosphere that each letter is trying to convey, which is good.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Replayability is negatively impacted by the requirement for players to achieve high scores in nearly every section, which can feel restrictive. Additionally, the rushed conclusion of the main story undermines player engagement, leaving little room for exploration or deeper understanding of the narrative.
- “There are just two main flaws in the overall experience: first, the replayability is harmed by the fact that it is almost necessary to have decent scores in almost every section, and that the finale of the overarching story of the two main characters kind of defies the suspension of disbelief, as it is clearly a bit rushed and does not give the player enough time to understand what happens.”