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 smooth controls, making it easy to get into a flow while playing.
- The competitive nature of the game, including leaderboards and ghost runs, adds replay value and excitement.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including failure to launch and a poorly designed EULA that raises privacy concerns.
- It lacks innovation and polish, with uninspired level design and simplistic graphics that do not meet PC gaming standards.
- The game is short, with many players feeling it does not offer enough content or depth to justify its price.
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and poorly produced, while others appreciate the chill and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall aesthetic. While some criticize the lack of variety and synchronization with the gameplay, others highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the visuals effectively. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions ranging from negative to highly positive.
“Chill but challenging game with an amazing soundtrack.”
“Really enjoyed the colors and the soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is nice and suits the game well (ironically the title/trailer song is the one I like the least).”
“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, and 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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by simplistic 2D art assets that, despite offering resolution options, do not significantly enhance visual quality on mobile or PC. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and particle effects, many criticize the lack of substantial graphical improvements and variety, leading to a lackluster overall visual experience. However, the game's style and music are noted as enjoyable elements that contribute positively to the gameplay.
“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 soundtrack and visuals are pretty awesome.”
“The game is simplistic and features nice particle visuals.”
“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.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a standard dash mechanic and instant death walls, which some players find lacking in innovation. However, the quick-paced level progression and well-balanced mechanics contribute to an engaging experience, complemented by appealing aesthetics. Overall, the game focuses on 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 thoroughly tested.”
“Generally, you need a hook, a central mechanic that sets you apart from the rest.”
“This game has a dash mechanic - standard for the genre - and nothing else, unless you count instant death walls.”
“Will Glow the Wisp is pure gameplay, no nonsense whatsoever.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Will Glow the Wisp" is criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its poor performance on Steam, which appears to be a poorly ported mobile app. The game is seen as exploitative, potentially prioritizing profit over user experience.
“Will Glow the Wisp is a broken mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The mobile app does not launch correctly on Steam, as it hangs on the 'loading' section, possibly trying to connect home as part of a potentially user-hostile (yet also indecipherable) EULA.”
“The monetization strategy is incredibly aggressive, pushing players to spend money at every turn, which ruins the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
