Woah Dave!

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

humor3 negative mentions

Woah Dave! offers fast-paced, addictive gameplay reminiscent of classic arcade titles, making it a fun experience for short sessions.
The game features simple mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge as players strive for high scores.
The retro aesthetic and catchy soundtrack enhance the nostalgic feel, making it enjoyable for fans of old-school arcade games.

The game can feel repetitive due to its limited content, with only a few maps and a lack of significant gameplay variety.
Some players find the controls to be imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The absence of tutorials or clear instructions can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and objectives.

gameplay
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and retro aesthetics, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Super Mario and Super Crate Box. While it offers engaging and fast-paced action, many players find it lacks variety in maps, enemies, and overall depth, leading to a repetitive experience. Despite recent updates adding new levels and mechanics, the gameplay is often described as shallow and incomplete, appealing primarily to those who enjoy quick, nostalgic gaming sessions.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay feels extremely shallow, to the point of it feeling like an incomplete game.”
music
21 mentions
57 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in "Woah Dave Deluxe" is generally praised for its engaging and catchy soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players find it repetitive, with only a single looping track throughout the game, and a few express frustration with certain stages that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, while the music is a highlight for many, opinions vary, with some considering it merely adequate compared to the developer's other rhythm games.
- “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 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 a single looping track across the entire game (that I know of) and there's like a total of 8 sound effects.”
- “The music is horrible.”
graphics
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game 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 clarity and visibility, aligning well with the game's fast-paced nature.
- “I've also read complaints that the graphics are blocky and chintzy... but the thing about speedy arcade games like this is that they demand simplified graphics so the player is not overloaded - and in this game the graphics are done exceptionally well and thoughtfully, and the color palette is well-designed and gives great visibility to all of the screen elements.”
- “The graphics and sound are perfectly and culturally on par with the theme of the game.”
- “Deceptively deep, with fantastic graphics and sound.”
- “In the swamp of games that is 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
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the initial experience may lack humor and can be challenging, players find the game to become genuinely funny as they progress and master its mechanics.
- “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.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and fall flat, making the game less enjoyable.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés that made me cringe.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks replayability, with players noting the absence of unlockable content or incentives to play again.
- “No seriously, there is absolutely no replayability. I don't even think there is anything to unlock in this game.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly when it involves repetitively defeating spawning enemies, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “If you can keep killing eggs as they spawn from the sky, it makes for a slow, tedious game.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became a chore.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by intense feelings of anxiety and distress, with players reporting experiences that lead to overwhelming panic and a sense of paralysis.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent freezing issues, requiring players to close and restart it to regain functionality, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I like this game, but it freezes far too often, and you are forced to close the game in order to fix it.”