Wooden Sen'SeY

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Wooden 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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

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.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
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.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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?”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”