Wolvesville

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Wolvesville is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with fantasy, mystery, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Wolvesville GmbH & Co. KG and was released on September 1, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Defend your village from the forces of evil or become a werewolf and hunt your friends! Join the mystery game, fight for your team and find the liars among your ranks. Wolvesville is a multiplayer game for up to 16 players. Each game has different teams such as villagers or werewolves all fighting to be the last team standing. Use special abilities to uncover the roles of other players a…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Engaging social deduction gameplay with a large variety of unique roles and frequent updates that keep the experience fresh.
Accessible and fun with multiple game modes, including casual and competitive options, suitable for playing alone or with friends.
Supportive and active development team, with extensive customization options and cross-platform availability (mobile, web, Steam).

Toxic community issues including frequent racism, sexism, harassment, and trolling, with insufficient moderation and ineffective reporting systems.
Steep learning curve for new players and sometimes harsh treatment from experienced players, especially in ranked matches.
Technical problems on PC such as bugs, poor optimization, UI issues, missing features, and occasional server or login difficulties.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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6%
Wolvesville offers engaging, strategic gameplay rooted in social deduction mechanics similar to classic mafia/werewolf games, enhanced by diverse roles and dynamic interactions. While enjoyment can depend on player behavior in lobbies, its well-designed mechanics, fresh roles, and immersive social elements provide a captivating and addictive experience for fans of strategy and deception.
- “A variety of roles and abilities add depth to the gameplay, making every game fresh and exciting, and Wolvesville's active community and frequent updates contribute to a vibrant and dynamic gaming ecosystem.”
- “With well thought out mechanics, Wolvesville proved to be an absolute godsend for those who crave highly strategic gameplay.”
- “Wolvesville perfectly captures the essence of games like Mafia by offering deep social gameplay.”
- “This is how you win in the game, there is no true gameplay.”
- “Sometimes lobby is full of low level trolls, that don't even play their assigned role and make their whole gameplay about targeting specific groups of people.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
41%
9%
The graphics in Wolvesville are widely praised for their colorful, charming, and well-designed visuals that enhance the game's atmospheric and supernatural theme. While some note it lacks the polish of top-tier titles, most reviews highlight the detailed character designs, intuitive interface, and overall immersive experience that make the graphics a standout feature. A few minor criticisms mention small bugs and an occasionally less appealing art style, but these do not significantly detract from the visual appeal.
- “From the very beginning, the project impresses with colorful graphics and elaborate character design, which gives the game a kind of charm and recognition.”
- “Wolvesville features stunning visuals and detailed character designs, bringing the village to life.”
- “The graphics are as sharp as a wolf's fang, and the characters are so wonderfully designed that they practically jump off the screen.”
- “However, it lacks the polished graphics and immersive atmosphere seen in its genre counterparts.”
- “Graphics are simple, which helps prevent lag but may feel outdated compared to other games.”
- “The graphics are decent but not particularly impressive or memorable.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The story of the game is praised for its unique and intriguing narrative, offering diverse roles and plot variations that make each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the strategic depth and atmospheric storytelling, though some find gem collection and quest completion time-consuming. Overall, it is considered a captivating and immersive experience that combines strong storytelling with dynamic gameplay.
- “I've played many games, many GOTY, but none of them has a story like this one.”
- “Wolvesville is an exciting and captivating game that offers unique gameplay and an intriguing storyline.”
- “Its gripping story, complex mechanics, engaging social interaction and loyal community make it a must-play game for any tactical master.”
- “Didn't like when I said peanut butter and stuff because he gave me a full story about his sister rubbing peanut butter all over his body when they were dating.”
- “Also, some quests and obtaining gems can be time-consuming.”
- “Gaining gems and some quests can take a lot of time.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The atmosphere in the game is generally praised for its immersive and mysterious qualities, enhanced by detailed character designs, sound effects, and engaging multiplayer interactions. However, some users note a lack of polish compared to genre counterparts and highlight a hostile community atmosphere in forums and in-game chat that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game effectively creates a captivating ambience of intrigue, adventure, and strategic gameplay.
- “Wolvesville game immersed me in the atmosphere when we gathered with friends and spent time in pleasant company playing mafia.”
- “They create an atmosphere of mystery and adventure, helping to immerse even deeper into the gaming world.”
- “The game's attention to detail extends to the atmospheric sound effects, heightening the suspense and immersion during gameplay.”
- “The game's forums and in-game chat are rife with negativity, harassment, and an overall hostile atmosphere that makes playing a thoroughly unpleasant ordeal.”
- “This game offers a wild and immersive multiplayer atmosphere where players find themselves in a village packed with wolves and intense mind games.”
- “They create an atmosphere of mystery and adventure, but it is crowded and sometimes overwhelming.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
14%
57%
The game's monetization primarily revolves around cosmetic microtransactions and ads, with currency often earned through ad-watching. However, the aggressive and poorly managed monetization practices, including frequent microtransactions and loot boxes, detract significantly from the player experience and have been criticized as excessive and damaging to the game's reputation.
- “The game is a good version of mafia or werewolf and everyone gets an actual role (except in certain modes) and the game does have microtransactions, but they're pretty much just cosmetic.”
- “Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”
- “Overall, the focus on monetization feels excessive, detracting from the overall player experience.”
- “It's genuinely just a monetized cash grab with zero dev support.”
- “But it's really the staggeringly atrocious monetization that means that I cannot, in due conscience, recommend it.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with many users reporting persistent bugs, poor optimization, and issues such as non-functioning achievements and music glitches, particularly on the Steam version. While some find it playable even on weaker computers with minimal bugs, the overall experience is marred by long-standing unresolved technical problems.
- “The Steam version is buggy and slow; I recommend playing the web version instead.”
- “The game is very buggy on PC. Some Steam achievements don't work, the menu music doesn't loop and just cuts off, and it's badly optimized, resulting in lower FPS compared to other games.”
- “The game has been super buggy since 2018, and it is still just as bad now.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising its fitting and immersive soundtrack, even calling it a perfect match for the game's atmosphere. However, there are technical issues such as buggy behavior and music not looping properly on PC. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated despite some implementation flaws.
- “The soundtrack fits well, the graphics are decent, and the players are friendly.”
- “Separately, I would like to note a slightly overpowering and creepy soundtrack that fits perfectly into the setting of this game.”
- “Music 10/10”
- “Also, it's very buggy on PC: some Steam achievements seem not to work, and the menu music doesn't even loop for me; it just cuts off into silence. I reported these bugs like a year ago, and they're still not fixed.”
- “Simultaneously, it also somehow looks even uglier than TOS, and the music is nicht gut.”
- “A bot message came up first which listed me singing the Asgore runs over DESS Deltarune song as a reason for how I was discriminatory, which???”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its funny in-game moments and playful interactions, particularly when playing with friends. However, some users note that the community, especially in ranked modes, can detract from the overall experience.
- “At least you have a lot of funny options like making a chat message that says the jailer killed the jailer.”
- “Very funny game, especially if your friends get killed in the first night.”
- “A funny community.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in unstable FPS, lack of 120Hz support, and various bugs such as non-functional achievements and audio issues. Despite player reports, these problems remain unaddressed, leading to a subpar performance experience on PC.
- “I think it needs some changes in optimization; FPS is unstable, and it doesn't support 120Hz.”
- “It's very buggy on PC; some Steam achievements don't work, menu music doesn't loop and cuts off into silence, and it's badly optimized. I get lower FPS on this card game than any other game I tried.”
- “Buggy and poorly optimized.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its detailed and elaborate designs, with colorful and visually stunning graphics that enhance the game's charm and immersive atmosphere.
- “From the very beginning, the project impresses with colorful graphics and elaborate character design, which gives the game a kind of charm and recognition.”
- “Wolvesville features stunning visuals and detailed character designs, bringing the village to life.”
- “The detailed character designs and atmospheric settings truly bring the game to life.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is heavily grindy, especially for free-to-play players who want cosmetic items or access to advanced roles, with some roles requiring weeks of grinding to unlock.
- “Unfortunately, a lot of the cosmetics are F2P, and the game is insanely grindy if you want to look pretty.”
- “More than half of the roles are 'advanced roles' locked behind 'role cards,' which are very grindy; it can take weeks to get even a single advanced role.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its diverse roles, unique abilities, and unpredictable gameplay, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “The various roles, abilities, and unpredictable nature of the game allow for endless replayability.”