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, allowing for enjoyable multiplayer sessions.
- Gameplay can feel clunky and slow, particularly with weapon switching and limited frame rate, leading to frustrating moments.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth in its tech tree and overall gameplay mechanics.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with mouse and keyboard controls.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics, cute graphics, and diverse weapon combinations, while others find it clunky, slow, and repetitive. Although there are no major bugs reported, the emotional connection to gameplay elements is lacking for some, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and frustration, with its charm and humor being notable highlights.
“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.”
“But further gameplay is not fun anymore.”
“It sucks that the gameplay is bad and slow.”
“Gameplay is clunky, slow, and enemies only serve to frustrate you.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute art style, engaging animations, and retro pixel aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. However, others feel that the graphics fall short of expectations, particularly in comparison to other games in the genre. Overall, while the visuals are charming and well-executed for some, they may not meet the standards for all players.
“This game is quite fun, with cute graphics and interesting mechanics which add a spin to the typical roguelike/roguelite tropes.”
“I love the artwork, and the animations are great!”
“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.”
“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 feel like a throwback to retro pixel art, but they lack the charm and detail that would make them appealing.”
“The graphics are disappointing and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is a humorous and engaging retrofuturistic fantasy set in a fictional Italy, featuring a blend of silly and intelligent black humor. Players experience a satisfying progression through various challenges in story mode, with clever use of terrain and enemy patterns enhancing the gameplay. The tutorial effectively introduces concepts in a fun way, making the overall narrative enjoyable despite some trial and error.
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its hilarious plot device and clever tutorial that introduces concepts in a funny manner. Set in a retrofuturistic fantasy version of Italy, it features a silly storyline infused with intelligent black humor, making the experience enjoyable as players combat amusingly designed enemies. Overall, the humor is considered superior to that found in poker games.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has received positive feedback, with many praising its quality and charm, suggesting it may be worth purchasing. However, some users noted that the music tends to loop every 5-10 seconds, which could impact the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's appeal alongside its graphics and gameplay.
“The soundtrack for the game is another story; it's actually quite good and might be worth buying.”
“The soundtrack is nice as soon as the company logos are displayed.”
“That said, the overall gameplay is great, and the charming music and graphics definitely make this game worth playing.”
“This may change later, but as far as I can tell, the music is on a roughly 5-10 second infinite loop.”
- stability2 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional connection in the game is lacking, particularly criticizing the droid companion and crafting mechanics as gimmicky and unsatisfying, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement.
