Wojdan
- January 25, 2017
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Get on Steam"Wojdan" is a single-player adventure visual novel game with an interesting plot and good graphics. The game follows Jawad, his father Adel, and... siblings Sara as they travel from their village to the big city in search of a doctor to cure Jawad's illness. When they arrive, they discover the doctor is missing, leading to a series of unexpected events in this Arabic-named game, which translates to "soul and/or inner strength." This is the first chapter... of their story.
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Reviews
- The art style and character designs are visually appealing and well-executed.
- The story has potential and features engaging characters, particularly positive representations of Muslim women.
- The game offers a unique experience as one of the few Arabic visual novels available, showcasing creativity from Arab developers.
- The game is very short, ending abruptly just as players start to engage with the characters and story.
- It is only available in Arabic, which may pose a challenge for non-Arabic speakers and even some native speakers due to obscure language usage.
- The gameplay mechanics are simplistic, with limited interactivity and puzzles that do not significantly impact the story.
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with engaging characters and a promising narrative, though it starts slowly and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more. While the art and music enhance the experience, some reviewers note a lack of replay value and a feeling of incompleteness due to the game's short length. Overall, the storyline is praised for its potential and creativity, despite its shortcomings.
“I think the characters are engaging and the story, though it starts a little slow, has a lot of potential.”
“Great storyline, challenging puzzles, and the art is breathtaking; well done, guys!”
“Great story and artworks!”
“There isn't a real difference in the story other than you may miss a few character interactions or peripheral background information.”
“However, the game is way too short and ends in a weird spot just as you are starting to warm up to the characters and the general story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the art style and character designs as standout features. The combination of great storytelling and impressive artwork enhances the overall visual experience.
“I loved the art style and character designs.”
“Great story and artworks!”
“Great story, amazing art style, good music.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with some praising its quality and fit within the overall aesthetic. However, many players feel it is too slow and calming, lacking the intensity needed to enhance key moments in the gameplay.
“Great story, amazing art style, good music.”
“Even in moments when there should be more intensity, the music just doesn't help with the ambiance.”
“Not that I thought it was boring, but the music is just too calming throughout the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
“The gameplay mechanics are very simple.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users express that the game lacks significant replayability due to the absence of additional story content and a satisfying conclusion, making it less enticing to revisit.
“I don't feel that this game has much replay value, especially without any further story and a good ending.”
