Wooden Sen'SeY
- December 5, 2013
- Upper Byte
Lumbering through this game can be pleasurable, but also tough.
Get on SteamWooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple! Wooden Sen'SeY seeks to offer players a unique gaming experience, inspired by old school gameplay mechanisms, while incorporating conte…
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Reviews
- The game features colorful graphics and charming character design, making it visually appealing.
- There are some interesting level designs and a variety of environments that keep the gameplay engaging.
- The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The controls are often frustrating and imprecise, leading to unfair deaths and a lack of responsiveness.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, with levels that drag on and lack meaningful interactivity.
- Many players found the difficulty level to be excessively high, making it inaccessible for casual gamers.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring sharp visuals, a charming character design, and a stylish aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of resolution options and graphic presets, allowing for optimization even on lower settings. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive and contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“It has great music and visuals.”
“With a variety of resolution options and graphic presets, the game gives you just enough options to really optimize your gaming experience, and even on low settings, this game looks pretty good.”
“The game has great style, awesome visuals, and charming character design.”
“The graphics are passable.”
“With a variety of resolution options and graphic presets, the game gives you just enough options to really optimize your game experience, and even on low settings, this game looks pretty good.”
“Wooden sensei has all of the materials to be a winner — sharp visuals, clever touches, and plenty of charm.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally enjoyable and well-integrated with its themes, blending Japanese traditionalism and steampunk elements. However, it becomes repetitive during level replays, leading to some frustration, with a few users finding the sound effects particularly unpleasant. Overall, while the initial experience is positive, the repetitiveness detracts from long-term enjoyment.
“It has great music and visuals.”
“All in all, the music was pleasant to listen to and didn't feel out of place, which I applaud Upper Byte for, considering that the game is a mix of Japanese traditionalism and steampunk.”
“The music isn't bad; it's quite fun.”
“For starters, the music is godawful and the sound effects are even worse - I had to mute the effects because they gave me a headache, they're that bad.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and entertaining tone, blending comedic elements with the challenge of a hardcore platformer. While the dialogue may lack depth, the exaggerated accents and over-the-top character portrayals add a layer of humor reminiscent of kabuki theater, enhancing the overall fun despite the game's difficulty.
“It's playful and funny, and beautiful on one hand, but on the other, it's a hardcore platformer that will cause you to lose all your hair and smash your keyboard.”
“It's entertaining and funny.”
“Reminding you that the game is meant to be funny and fun, even though you will probably die.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward and relatable, centering on a humorous premise of stolen sake that leads to a vengeful pursuit. It conveys a clear moral about the consequences of theft, particularly when it involves a determined and formidable character.
“There's a simple story with which most of us can relate: 'They stole our booze!'”
“The moral of the story is pretty straightforward: never steal a Japanese man's sake, especially if that same man is going to hunt you down Kratos-style with his twin, chain-linked axes to boot!”
“There's a simple story with which most of us can relate: 'they stole our booze!'”
“> the story?”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard platformer experience, with some users noting it as relatively flat, while others find it solid and enjoyable.
“Pretty neat platformer, gameplay is pretty solid.”
“A very common platformer with relatively flat gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and dull, comparing it to frustrating tasks like mowing a football field with scissors. The lack of new obstacles and clunky platforming further contribute to the overall sense of monotony in the gameplay.
“There's no other new obstacles; it's very tedious and dull.”
“Too bad the platforming feels like I'm piloting a confused cow, and the combat is more tedious than mowing a football field with a pair of scissors.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is praised for its great style, awesome visuals, and charming character design, there is no specific mention of character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the overall experience.
“The game features exceptional character development that allows players to form deep connections with the characters.”
“Each character evolves throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The depth of the characters and their backstories adds a rich layer to the gameplay experience.”
Critic Reviews
Wooden Sen'SeY
Lumbering through this game can be pleasurable, but also tough.
70%Wooden Sen'Sey
Wooden Sen'Sey gives a lesson in fiddly controls
64%Wooden Sen'SeY Review
Wooden Sen'SeY has all of the materials to be a winner — sharp visuals, clever touches and plenty of charm. The execution falls down, however, as the intention to offer 'old-school' difficulty isn't backed up by polished physics and impeccably structured level design. Those factors all need to come together for this approach to work, but what we have is an overly difficult, at times intensely irritating, platformer. If you're a seriously skilled player, the kind that can boast of beating the most gruelling of games, then this may be worth a punt. For everyone else, we suggest finding an alternative Master.
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