wonShot
- August 14, 2019
- Didactricks
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Get on itch.io Store"WonShot" is a space-themed shooting game where you have one shot per level to destroy as many enemy ships as possible using a giant laser, causing massive chain reactions. The game features 99 levels, 3 game modes, and various power-ups. With pixel art portraits for NPC characters, global leaderboards, and a minimum score requirement per level, players must strategically aim and fire to succeed.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great indie game with classic arcade sensibilities and excellent sprite work and sound design.
- Simple yet addicting gameplay that is easy to learn and offers a steady trickle of new mechanics.
- Fun and satisfying experience with a nostalgic soundtrack and enjoyable mechanics.
- Gameplay can be luck-dependent due to random spawn placements, making it feel less tailored.
- The basic gameplay loop may not be engaging enough for some players, leading to frustration.
- Some players found the game to be really bad and not worth their time.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by an easy-to-learn structure that gradually introduces new mechanics, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. However, some players find the basic gameplay loop lacking, particularly at higher levels where reliance on RNG can lead to frustrating moments. Overall, while the complexity can be enjoyable, it may not feel tailored for every player.
“Easy to pick up with a steady trickle of new mechanics to keep things fresh.”
“It starts off easy but quickly begins to layer in new mechanics with lots of surprises along the way.”
“I liked the complexity once all of the mechanics come together.”
“Then level 21: attempt after attempt waiting for the RNG to line up to get both the one bonus asteroid and a bomb to line up without too much lost to friendly fire... it doesn't feel like a tailor-made experience. The basic gameplay loop isn't good enough and nothing else can save it from what I saw.”
“The basic gameplay loop isn't good enough and nothing else can save it from what I saw.”
“It doesn't feel like a tailor-made experience.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic quality and energetic vibe, enhancing the fun and arcade-like experience of the puzzle shooter. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as a "banger."
“Fun, arcade-y puzzle shooter with great music!”
“The music is also on point and very nostalgic.”
“Also, the soundtrack is a banger.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as straightforward yet deceptively nuanced, complemented by impressive sprite work and sound design. Players find the initial levels of the story mode to be quick and relatively easy to navigate.
“Really good sprite work and sound design with a deceptively nuanced point to make with its straightforward story.”
“Based on playing the first 21 levels of the story mode (they're quick): waltzed through most of them quite easily.”
