Will Glow the Wisp
- September 15, 2017
- PartTimeIndie
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Reviews
- The game features a nice soundtrack and enjoyable visuals that create a captivating atmosphere.
- It offers a fair challenge with quick gameplay, allowing players to get into a flow and enjoy repeated attempts at levels.
- The competitive nature of the game, including leaderboards and racing against ghosts, adds to its replayability and fun.
- The game is a poorly executed mobile app that fails to launch properly on PC, making it frustrating for players.
- It lacks innovation and polish, with uninspired level design and simplistic graphics that do not meet PC gaming standards.
- The presence of a questionable EULA and potential privacy concerns regarding data collection detracts from the overall experience.
- music24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and well-suited to the game's aesthetic, while others criticize it as poorly made and annoying. Despite the positive comments on the overall sound design, there are concerns about its quality compared to free alternatives like Spotify. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some, but not universally appreciated.
“Chill but challenging game with an amazing soundtrack.”
“The music is good, and the aesthetic works.”
“The soundtrack and visuals are pretty awesome.”
“When it worked, this was a very lazy minimalist 'avoidance' style arcade game where you would put your finger on your iPhone screen and drag it around to avoid various obstacles/moving walls/bullets while listening to very badly made, annoying electronic music.”
“If the business plan for a mobile app is to compete with Spotify, which is free and has effectively unlimited music, all of which is better than the music here, it's failed before it even started.”
“The only criticism I have is that the tileset of the graphics doesn't change much and it could be more in sync with the music.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by simplistic 2D art assets that, while unique and aesthetically pleasing, lack depth and variety, particularly in the PC version where expectations for visual quality are higher. Although some players appreciate the distinct style and particle effects, many criticize the limited graphical options and repetitive tilesets, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals may appeal to some for their charm, but they fall short of delivering a high-quality graphical experience.
“The graphical style is simplistic, but might actually be the main selling point of the game, since it at least looks a bit different from the norm.”
“The game is simplistic and features nice particle visuals.”
“The soundtrack and visuals are pretty awesome.”
“While there were options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lacklustre 2D visuals.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a standard dash mechanic and instant death walls, which some players find lacking in originality. However, the quick-paced gameplay and well-balanced mechanics contribute to a smooth experience, allowing players to progress rapidly through levels while enjoying the game's aesthetics. Overall, it emphasizes pure gameplay without unnecessary distractions.
“What I like most about it, besides the lovely aesthetics, is the quick gameplay style that keeps you moving from one level to the next.”
“The game mechanics and the levels are very well balanced and well tested.”
“This game has a dash mechanic - standard for the genre - and nothing else, unless you count instant death walls.”
“Generally, you need a hook, a central mechanic that sets you apart from the rest.”
“Will Glow the Wisp is pure gameplay, no bullshit whatsoever.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of "Will Glow the Wisp" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its poor performance and the perception that it is a low-quality mobile app improperly marketed as a PC game. The app's failure to launch properly on Steam raises concerns about user privacy and the intentions behind its monetization approach.
“Will Glow the Wisp is a broken mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The mobile app does not correctly launch on Steam as it hangs on the 'loading' section, possibly trying to dial home as part of a potentially user-hostile (yet also indecipherable) EULA.”
