Woeful Woebots

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Woeful Woebots is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Hello Bard AS and was released on August 31, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Your robot creations have turned against you! As their master you have to destroy every single one of them before they do something strikingly similar to you! Grab your guns from your super high-tech hips and blast your way through their filthy electronic meat!

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Great graphics and atmosphere, providing an enjoyable VR experience.
Innovative teleportation mechanic adds a tactical element to gameplay.
Fun for high score hunters, with potential for future updates and improvements.

Limited content with only a few levels and enemy types, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Usability issues, particularly with the reload mechanic and level selection, detract from the experience.
The game feels unfinished, with a lack of updates and polish in sound and overall gameplay.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the innovative mechanics like shooting to teleport and a solid grip system, while others criticize the poor reload mechanic and lack of depth, describing it as a polished but repetitive wave shooter. Players seeking a rich narrative or varied gameplay may find it lacking, though those focused on high scores might enjoy the experience. Overall, the game is visually impressive but suffers from gameplay shortcomings.
- “The movement mechanic is engaging and adds a unique layer to the gameplay.”
- “Funky soundtrack is great, art style is great, grip mechanic for the guns works nicely, and the shoot-to-teleport feature is innovative and fun.”
- “With more content, this could be great, but at the moment it's just another good wave shooter with super polished graphics and arcade gameplay.”
- “What breaks the game is a terrible reload mechanic.”
- “Tl;dr; great graphics, poor gameplay.”
- “Going past waves just seems like more enemies versus new tactics or gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The graphics are highly praised for their polish and art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users note that the gameplay lacks depth and variety, particularly in wave difficulty, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the innovative mechanics and enjoyable soundtrack add to the game's appeal.
- “Funky soundtrack is great, art style is great, grip mechanic for the guns works nicely, shoot to teleport is innovative and fun.”
- “With more content, this could be great but at the moment it's just another good wave shooter with super polished graphics and arcade gameplay.”
- “The graphics need a little polishing, and the waves do not get harder once you reach a certain point.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while the funky soundtrack is praised for its appeal, the sound effects, particularly the gunfire, are criticized for sounding flat and lacking impact. Overall, the audio experience is seen as a blend of strengths and weaknesses.
- “The funky soundtrack is great, and the art style is fantastic. The grip mechanic for the guns works nicely, and the shoot-to-teleport feature is innovative and fun.”
- “The only downside is the sound and music; the gun sounds flat and lackluster.”
- “The music is repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating its engaging style and overall ambiance.
- “A great game; I enjoy the atmosphere and style of it.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, with a focus on high-score challenges rather than a narrative experience; players seeking a rich storyline or varied gameplay may want to look elsewhere.
- “If you're into beating high scores like Space Pirate Trainer, then this could be for you, but if you're after a compelling story and varied gameplay, then give this a miss.”