Woodpunk
- November 22, 2018
- Meteorbyte Studios
Get on SteamWoodpunk is a retro-style roguelike action game that pits you against the armies of Maria di Medici in the Middle Ages. As an inventor, you'll use your robot companion to create procedurally generated weapons and destroy environments in local co-op multiplayer. Unlock different suits with unique abilities and playing styles as you progress through the game's tech tree.
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of weapons and mechanics that keep it interesting.
- The pixel art graphics and animations are well-crafted, contributing to a charming retro aesthetic.
- It offers a challenging experience with local co-op mode, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and clunky, with some mechanics not functioning as intended, leading to frustration.
- The game is limited to 60 FPS, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There are significant bugs and crashes reported, including issues with saving and exiting the game.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics, cute graphics, and diverse weapon combinations, while others criticize it for being clunky, slow, and repetitive. Many find the droid crafting mechanic unfulfilling, and although there are no major bugs reported, the overall experience can feel frustrating due to enemy interactions. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the humor and charm, suggesting that the game has redeeming qualities that make it worth playing.
“This game is quite fun, with cute graphics and interesting mechanics which add a spin to the typical roguelike/roguelite tropes.”
“I really love the combat system that makes the gameplay very dynamic!”
“What I personally like the most so far is the seemingly endless weapon combinations and the boost you feel after upgrading in the tech tree - this really makes a difference in the gameplay experience.”
“It sucks that the gameplay is bad and slow.”
“Gameplay is clunky, slow, and enemies only serve to frustrate you.”
“I don't connect emotionally to the gameplay mechanism of the droid following you around and crafting things - it feels like a gimmick that doesn't really satisfy the player.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute art style, engaging animations, and retro pixel aesthetic that enhance the overall experience. However, others feel that the graphics fall short of expectations, particularly in comparison to other games in the genre, suggesting that while they are charming, they do not meet a minimum standard. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay for many, but opinions on their quality vary significantly.
“This game is quite fun, with cute graphics and interesting mechanics which add a spin to the typical roguelike/roguelite tropes.”
“The art style is super cool and the animations for all the enemies look great; I especially love the little sprite shadows when you burn them to death.”
“That said, the overall gameplay is great, and the charming music and graphics definitely make this game worth playing.”
“4/10, in this kind of game the graphics aren't as important as they are in other types of games, but this game's graphics don't even reach the minimum.”
“The graphics are disappointing; I discovered the video game through the retro pixel style, but it falls short.”
“The graphics in this game are subpar and do not meet the expectations set by similar titles.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a retrofuturistic fantasy version of Italy, featuring a humorous and engaging plot that incorporates elements of black comedy. Players experience a satisfying progression through various challenges, requiring clever strategies and knowledge of enemy patterns, while the fast-paced tutorial effectively introduces gameplay concepts. Overall, the narrative is entertaining and complements the gameplay, making it a fun experience.
“The plot device is hilarious, and the tutorial is fast and straightforward, with a very funny way to introduce every concept.”
“It gets some trial and error to get into the right mindset to face the different challenges the story mode throws at you, but the progression system and perseverance make up for it, and you get a strong feeling of satisfaction after clearing stages with clever use of the terrain and enemy pattern knowledge.”
“The setting is kind of a retrofuturistic fantasy set in a fictional Italy which you kind of devastate, following a silly story with some intelligent touches of black humor here and there.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a hilarious plot device and a fast-paced tutorial that cleverly introduces concepts with humor. Set in a retrofuturistic fantasy version of Italy, it combines a silly storyline with intelligent touches of black humor, particularly evident in the amusing interactions with quirky, angry mobs. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout aspect, even surpassing that of poker.
“The plot device is hilarious, and the tutorial is fast and straightforward, with a very funny way to introduce every concept.”
“The setting is kind of a retrofuturistic fantasy set in a fictional Italy which you kind of devastate, following a silly story with some intelligent touches of black humor here and there.”
“Mowing down funny-looking angry mobs that have made the mistake of wanting to kill you is just what the doctor ordered right now.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has received positive feedback, with many players finding it charming and enjoyable, potentially warranting a purchase. However, some users noted that the music tends to loop every 5-10 seconds, which may affect long-term enjoyment. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere alongside its graphics.
“The soundtrack for the game is actually quite good and might be worth buying.”
“The overall gameplay is great, and the charming music and graphics definitely make this game worth playing.”
“The soundtrack is nice as soon as the company logos are displayed.”
“This may change later, but as far as I can tell, the music is on a roughly 5-10 second infinite loop.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-made, but it suffers from frequent crashes and freezes, including issues when quitting. Players report significant bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to repetitive gameplay.
“Competently made, but it crashes and freezes a lot, even just quitting causes a freeze.”
“Very buggy and the gameplay is always the same.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a lack of emotional connection to the gameplay, particularly criticizing the droid companion and crafting mechanics as gimmicky and unsatisfying. This sentiment suggests that the emotional engagement in the game is weak and fails to resonate with players.
