Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 818 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries" is a dark, action-packed platformer that reimagines the Red Riding Hood story. After her father's suspicious death, Red Riding Hood seeks revenge on the corrupt Woolfe Industries. With striking visuals and a blend of hack-and-slash combat and environmental puzzles, this is not your typical fairytale.

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  • Windows
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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 818 reviews
story172 positive mentions
stability34 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and art style that create an immersive atmosphere.
  • Interesting twist on the classic Red Riding Hood story with engaging narration.
  • Decent voice acting and a charming protagonist.
  • Very short gameplay, typically around 2-3 hours, which may not justify the price.
  • Clunky combat mechanics and frustrating platforming due to poor controls.
  • Game ends on a cliffhanger with no indication of a sequel being developed.
  • story594 mentions

    The story of "Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries" presents a dark reimagining of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale, featuring a quest for revenge against the antagonist, BB Woolfe. While the narrative has potential and is delivered through engaging rhymes, it suffers from being overly short, ending on a cliffhanger without resolution, and lacking depth in character development. Many players express disappointment over the unfinished storyline, especially given the game's abrupt conclusion and the disbandment of its development team, leaving little hope for a sequel.

    • “The story is well written, using fairy tales we all know and twisting them into something altogether darker and more sinister.”
    • “The story follows Red Riding Hood on a journey to discover what really happened to her father.”
    • “The graphics are incredible, the gameplay a little more complex than a 2D platformer, the story itself as a variation of the fairy tale is more predictable but there are still surprises along the way.”
    • “It ends on a cliffhanger, hinting at a second game or DLC that never materialized, leaving the story unfinished.”
    • “The story is almost non-existent and ends with a cliffhanger after a mere 2 hours of gameplay.”
    • “The writing is pretty awful, the story's a mess.”
  • graphics310 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style and detailed visuals, often compared to the works of American McGee. Many reviewers highlighted the gothic and fairy tale aesthetics, which create an immersive atmosphere, although some noted inconsistencies in texture quality and performance issues. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings and lack of polish.

    • “The graphics are incredible, the gameplay a little more complex than a 2D platformer, the story itself as a variation of the fairy tale is more predictable but there are still surprises along the way.”
    • “The graphics and feel remind me of the American McGee Alice games and Woolfe does an absolutely wonderful job pulling this off.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
    • “Graphics are jittery on my system, and controls feel very clunky.”
    • “To be fair though, the game does have some flaws like the controls that are a little bit flaky sometimes, a few repetitive sequences and pretty bad graphics considering its release date.”
    • “Lastly, there were a few graphical bugs that made it seem like the creators were too lazy to fix or work on.”
  • gameplay280 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players criticizing its clunky combat mechanics, unresponsive controls, and overall lack of polish. While the game features appealing aesthetics and an engaging story, the platforming and combat elements often feel broken or repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some enjoyable moments, the gameplay is generally viewed as a significant weakness, overshadowing the game's artistic merits.

    • “The gameplay is awesome, the music is good, the story says a lot.”
    • “The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is a little more complex than a 2D platformer, the story itself as a variation of the fairy tale is more predictable but there are still surprises along the way.”
    • “Get this if you're up for a fun platformer with nice graphics, and enjoyable game mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay in Wonderland barely makes the game worth mentioning, but the broken gameplay almost makes players feel terrible during the game.”
    • “It's a shame then, that everything relating to the gameplay is so stilted and terrible.”
    • “The physics and mechanics are quite mediocre and unpolished; sometimes your character will get stuck so easily with the smallest objects, and the responsiveness of the controls are not really 'responsive'.”
  • music104 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some players found the soundtrack to be excellent and immersive, others noted that it becomes repetitive and fails to match the intensity of key moments in the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's stronger features, contributing positively to its gothic aesthetic and storytelling.

    • “The music is awesome and gives a great atmosphere to the game.”
    • “Love the soundtrack and atmosphere in this game.”
    • “With a fantastic soundtrack, terrific graphics, and an interesting twist to the old Red Riding Hood fairy tale, this game certainly doesn't deserve the mixed reviews it has.”
    • “The story is wonky, the gameplay is wonky, and the soundtrack is non-existent.”
    • “Negative points I find: the music repeats over and over again and gets annoying at some point.”
    • “During tense/key moments, the music just stays the same and doesn't really fit what's happening at the time, so the story being told isn't coming across as it should.”
  • atmosphere62 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics, captivating music, and effective use of lighting, which together create an enchanting and immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the atmospheric monologues of the protagonist and the overall art style, contributing to a dark yet charming ambiance reminiscent of classic tales. While some critiques mention gameplay issues, the strong atmospheric elements are consistently noted as a standout feature that enhances the storytelling and emotional engagement.

    • “The music is awesome and gives a great atmosphere to the game.”
    • “Woolfe is an interesting short platforming adventure with an enchanting atmosphere and gorgeous graphics.”
    • “The environment is well done, and the theme and atmosphere are done perfectly to push the story and embody the tale.”
    • “I say this so that you can understand me when I say the game lacks atmosphere.”
    • “Despite some negative combat issues, Woolfe is a superb old-school platformer with a great central character, witty dialogue and bags of atmosphere.”
    • “The hack n slash is a little repetitious, but I really do like the storytelling and atmosphere.”
  • stability38 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting a variety of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as falling through platforms and laggy controls. While some users found the game enjoyable despite these issues, others experienced significant frustration, leading to frequent restarts and a diminished overall experience. Overall, while the game shows potential and runs smoothly for some, the presence of persistent glitches detracts from its stability.

    • “The game ran smoothly with no glitches, freezing, or tears.”
    • “This game has so much potential and is very gorgeous to play when it works. I hope the next volume improves immensely and provides players with a completed experience with minor to no glitches at all, leaving customers satisfied.”
    • “I actually really like this game despite the mixed reception it has; seriously though, I can't play more than a half hour before it glitches out and slows down to the point where I need to quit the game.”
    • “The character you play likes to run backwards a lot and the screen glitches around a lot, making the game completely unplayable at times, forcing me to have to exit and restart the game.”
    • “After playing this game (on easy no less), I encountered unintuitive gameplay, glitches that blocked progress, screwed up hit boxes, and even glitches that made the game too easy.”
  • humor28 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of dark and absurd elements, with players finding amusement in the protagonist's witty one-liners and the exaggerated, often ridiculous deaths she experiences. While some aspects of the humor, such as the rhyming dialogue, are appreciated, others are criticized for being grating or predictable. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the game, making it entertaining despite its flaws.

    • “I found it hilarious in a so-terrible-it's-good kind of way.”
    • “Sometimes even a slightly misjudged jump will have Red dying with a blood-curdling scream of pain when really all she did was trip on a twig, making some of the deaths in the game terribly annoying and hilarious at the same time (did I mention you can get killed by poop?).”
    • “Red herself is a tough female protagonist who gives funny one-liners during the game, which adds some fun to an otherwise sad tale.”
  • character development16 mentions

    Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its appealing designs and atmosphere, particularly highlighting the character of Red. However, many players express a desire for deeper storytelling and more extensive character development, indicating that while the visuals are strong, the narrative aspects could be enhanced.

    • “I was also hoping for more story depth and more character development and just more characters.”
    • “Great story, character design, and detailed graphics.”
    • “The game world is beautiful, and I really love the character design.”
    • “I was also hoping for more story depth and more character development, and just more characters.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    The game's replayability is highly inconsistent among reviews; while some players appreciate the high replay value due to multiple difficulty settings and achievements, others criticize its short length and lack of engaging content, deeming it not worth revisiting. Overall, the game seems to offer limited replayability for those seeking a deeper experience.

    • “High replay value, 3 difficulty settings and 20 achievements will make you rerun parts of the game several times while it doesn't get boring.”
    • “Once again, it is a very short game and has very little replayability.”
    • “The short length, lack of replay value, and overall average underlying gameplay makes the only high point its presentation, and if you want that, I am sure there are wallpapers you can put on your desktop for a week a year to get your fix.”
    • “This game is too short and doesn't have replayability.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users noting that it feels poorly executed, particularly in the magic system and overall controls. While it supports both keyboard and controller inputs, many players feel that the experience is not well-tuned for any input method, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.

    • “No mouse needed, keyboard is enough, though the game seems to be optimized for controller (which is certainly also supported).”
    • “The optimization is not at the highest level.”
    • “The magic system could have been optimized.”
    • “The optimization is terrible.”
    • “It doesn't seem optimized at all, causing a walk-in-the-park parkour to feel like I'm hitting my head into a wall.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when forced to replay the same level segment multiple times to discover the correct path. While some appreciate the gameplay variety that alleviates the feeling of grinding, the repetitive nature of trial and error, compounded by lengthy respawn animations, detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Having to replay through the same level segment 20+ times on occasion to work out the single linear route becomes tedious.”
    • “The whole respawn animation effect makes it a little too tedious when you do trial and error.”
    • “The gameplay variety is enough for me not to feel like I'm grinding away doing the same old thing.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through its independent female protagonist, which fosters attachment early on. However, some criticize the lack of interactivity and environmental inconsistencies that detract from the overall immersive experience.

    • “A strong independent female protagonist, an emotional attachment within minutes of the game, great understanding of game elements and much more.”
    • “The game even made me feel motion sickness for the first time in my life.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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