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.
Windows
Reviews
- Great indie game with classic arcade sensibilities and excellent sprite work and sound design.
- Simple yet addictive gameplay that is easy to learn and offers a steady trickle of new mechanics.
- Fun and satisfying experience with a nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- Gameplay can be luck-dependent due to randomized placement of multipliers and bombs, affecting the puzzle experience.
- Some levels can feel unbalanced, requiring excessive attempts to progress due to RNG elements.
- The basic gameplay loop may not be engaging enough to sustain long-term interest.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as easy to pick up, with a steady introduction of new mechanics that add complexity and surprises as players progress. However, some users feel that the basic gameplay loop is lacking, particularly in later levels where reliance on RNG can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, while the game offers engaging mechanics, it may not provide a consistently enjoyable experience for all players.
“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 gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic and engaging quality, enhancing the fun and arcade-like experience of the puzzle shooter. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as a standout feature, often referring to it as a "banger."
“Fun, arcade-y puzzle shooter with great music!”
“The music is also on point and very nostalgic.”
“The soundtrack is a banger.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward yet carries a nuanced message, 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.”
“The story is straightforward and lacks depth, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging experience.”
“Despite the good sprite work and sound design, the story fails to captivate or challenge the player.”
“After playing the first 21 levels of the story mode, I found it to be too easy and lacking in complexity.”
