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Woah Dave!

83%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
humor, replayability
84% User Score Based on 190 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

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"Woah Dave!" is a frantic arcade-style game where players control Dave, a man trying to survive on an alien planet by smashing alien eggs and avoiding enemies. Collect power-ups to help reach high scores, but watch out for increasing difficulty and relentless pursuit of alien foes. With its retro pixel art style and fast-paced gameplay, "Woah Dave!" offers a challenging and fun experience for fans of classic arcade games.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Solid retro arcade fun with tight controls.
  • The great degree of challenge makes achieving high scores incredibly rewarding.
  • Well implemented enemy evolution system.
  • The only thing to do is play over and over and beat your high scores.
  • Randomness can be unfair at times.
  • Generic frame is a missed opportunity.
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fast-paced mechanics, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Super Mario and Super Crate Box. While it offers engaging multiplayer experiences and some depth through subtle mechanics, many players find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with limited maps and enemies. Overall, it provides a fun, albeit shallow, arcade experience that could benefit from more diverse content.

    • “Simple and engaging gameplay with a great soundtrack.”
    • “It takes established mechanics, retro aesthetics and adds new elements to create something that is familiar yet entirely new.”
    • “A sweet little Vlambeer-esque arcade game with fun, streamlined dynamics, slick little noises and frantic, fast gameplay.”
    • “Even if you like the visuals, the sound design, and the gameplay, this game is empty.”
    • “The gameplay feels extremely shallow, to the point of it feeling like an incomplete game.”
    • “With such a limited amount of game mechanics and lack of more interesting maps, the game feels like some cheap attempt to wring out that $5 that you spent on this game.”
  • music
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Woah Dave" is generally praised for its engaging and addictive quality, with many players enjoying its upbeat, 80s-inspired sound. However, some reviewers note that the single looping track can become repetitive, and while it enhances the gameplay experience, it may not appeal to everyone, especially when compared to the developer's other rhythm games. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “Simple and engaging gameplay with a great soundtrack.”
    • “There is just something about this game... there is just something about its music, its sound effects, its simplicity, its quirkiness... there is just something about Dave... that is irresistible.”
    • “The music is a single looping track across the entire game (that I know of) and there's like a total of 8 sound effects.”
    • “The music can get a little bit repetitive, though, and while the extra stages in 'Woah Dave Deluxe' add a little more variety to the game, one such stage (West Haven) is such a pain to play in my opinion that it's not fun.”
    • “The music is horrible.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as blocky and crude. However, many appreciate the minimalist, arcade-style visuals, noting that the simplified graphics enhance gameplay by preventing visual overload. The well-designed color palette is praised for providing clear visibility of screen elements, contributing to an engaging experience despite the retro aesthetic not resonating with everyone.

    • “The graphics and sound are perfectly and culturally on par with the theme of the game.”
    • “The visuals are some sort of 'arcade style' graphics, very colorful and minimalist, why not.”
    • “Deceptively deep, with fantastic graphics and sound.”
    • “In the swamp of games that are available in today's market, it could be very easy to dismiss this game quickly as a turd after seeing its admittedly crude graphics.”
    • “The retro aesthetic doesn't come off as charming at all.”
    • “Even if you like the visuals, the sound design, and the gameplay, this game is empty.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's humor; while some players find the initial experience lacking in comedic value, they note that the game becomes genuinely funny once players acclimate to its mechanics. Overall, the humor seems to improve as players progress.

    • “It's really hard at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's a pretty funny game.”
    • “The classic mode is the first level with the first character; what an unfunny joke.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that there are no unlockable features or incentives to play through it multiple times.

    • “There is absolutely no replayability; I don't even think there is anything to unlock in this game.”
    • “There is absolutely no replayability; I don't even think there is anything to unlock in this game.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly when it involves repetitively defeating spawning enemies, such as eggs. This repetitive gameplay can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “If you can keep killing eggs as they spawn from the sky, it makes for a slow, tedious game.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the emotional impact of the game is intense, with experiences of anxiety and distress triggered by specific gameplay elements, leading to feelings of catatonia. This suggests that the game effectively evokes strong emotional responses, though it may be overwhelming for some.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent freezing issues, requiring players to close and restart it to regain functionality. This stability problem detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “I like this game, but it freezes far too often, and you are forced to close the game in order to fix it.”

79%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews

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