Wire Lips
- January 17, 2020
- AIHASTO
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Wire Lips" is a fast-paced, arcade-style game where players control a character with wired lips. The goal is to navigate through levels, avoiding obstacles and enemies, while using the character's wired lips to latch onto and swing from surfaces. With its unique mechanic and challenging gameplay, "Wire Lips" offers a fresh take on the classic platformer genre.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game has a strong atmosphere and effective sound design, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
- There are some decent jump scares and a unique story that keeps players intrigued, despite its simplicity.
- It's a short game that can be completed in one sitting, making it a quick horror experience that's enjoyable at a discounted price.
- The gameplay is mostly a walking simulator with minimal interaction and very simple puzzles, leading to a lack of depth.
- The story is poorly translated and often confusing, leaving players with many unanswered questions.
- The controls and camera angles can be frustrating, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall experience.
- story60 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered strange and vague, often suffering from poor translation and a lack of clarity, which detracts from its overall impact. While some players found the narrative passable and appreciated its atmospheric elements, many noted that it feels like an afterthought to the gameplay, with a standard horror premise that doesn't stand out. Overall, the storytelling is seen as simplistic and not deeply engaging, making it more suitable for those who enjoy atmospheric experiences rather than intricate plots.
“Surprisingly good story and concept, worth the price.”
“The chapter breakdown also makes the game truly feel like an interactive story, which I like since that is what games are: interactive 'books' or 'movies.' It may break some of the immersion, but I still found the game creepy anyway because of how it's executed.”
“All I can really say without spoiling it is that you're trapped in a house and progressively more disturbing things happen as the story ramps up towards its climax. I really enjoyed it.”
“The plot is a bit hard to understand, likely because the translation is not too good.”
“This company still doesn't know how to tell a story that makes sense.”
“The story is a bit vague and unclear but it's not the strongest part of the game.”
- atmosphere44 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Wire Lips" is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively creating tension and unease throughout the gameplay. While the game is short, lasting about an hour, it compensates with strong sound design and visual effects that enhance the horror experience, although some players feel it leans too heavily on jump scares. Overall, it is considered a solid choice for those seeking a chilling atmosphere in a compact horror game.
“Great atmosphere and ever-growing tension - really scary, loved it.”
“It's got more than just jump scares; it really creates an eerie atmosphere that leaves you on edge and uneasy.”
“Atmosphere and sound effects are top-notch, and the general vibe is quite spooky to say the least.”
“No sense of danger or atmosphere of horror.”
“That sort of thing just kills the chilling atmosphere.”
“Both are very limited short psychological horror experiences that strive on atmosphere and sound design.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent to good, with a notable appreciation for the art style and atmosphere. While some reviews mention simplicity in the visuals, they still contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing the game's scares and mystery. Overall, the graphics effectively support the gameplay, making it an enjoyable adventure.
“I liked the art style of this game, there were some decent scares, and the story was passable.”
“It had some good scares, plenty of mystery, nice graphics, and the extra challenge of getting the good ending.”
“Wire Lips is pretty short but it's got solid atmosphere, good graphics, and a pretty entertaining 1 to 2 hour adventure for you to get through.”
“If it wasn't for the artwork of Umfend I found in the game, I would never make the connection as this game is a departure from Umfend and in my least favorite ways.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the puzzles while others find it disappointing and not the main draw of the game. Overall, it seems that expectations for gameplay may not align with what the game offers.
“Enjoyed the gameplay and puzzles.”
“You can check out the gameplay here:”
“If you are coming here for the gameplay, you are seriously in the wrong place.”
“- the gameplay is a bit disappointing as well.”
“Gameplay: =”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be a mixed aspect; while some users find it irrelevant, others appreciate it for contributing to a great atmosphere and ambiance. Overall, the music enhances the game's environment, even if its significance varies among players.
“Great atmosphere and music and ambiance.”
“Great atmosphere and music and ambiance.”
“The music is irrelevant.”
“The music is irrelevant.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks replayability, with players suggesting the addition of more endings or alternative content to enhance the experience. Despite being short, the absence of varied outcomes diminishes the incentive to replay.
“No replay value.”
“Even though I don't mind short games, I would encourage developers to add more replay value through other avenues, maybe more endings.”
“No replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design and sound elements, indicating that these aspects contribute positively to the overall character development experience. However, there is no specific mention of narrative depth or growth in the characters themselves.
