Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack.
WooLoop is a relaxing and calming game that allows players to unwind while creating beautiful string art.
The game offers a substantial amount of free content, making it accessible for anyone to try without any financial commitment.
The soothing soundtrack and simple mechanics make it a great background activity while listening to music or podcasts.
The game can be repetitive and tedious, especially with certain levels that require excessive looping around pins.
There are issues with mouse controls and camera movement that can lead to frustration and discomfort, particularly during longer play sessions.
Many achievements are locked behind paid DLC, which can be disappointing for players who want to complete the game fully without additional costs.
music
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
48%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, primarily featuring a beautiful piano soundtrack that enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Many players find it perfect for unwinding, often enjoying it alongside other activities like watching TV or listening to audiobooks. While some note that the music can become repetitive, the overall consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for stress relief.
“From the intricate designs to the soothing soundtrack, every aspect of this game exudes tranquility and relaxation.”
“The experience is elevated by the flowing piano soundtrack, and when it all comes together it's just a real warm hug of a game.”
“The mellow piano music and satisfying looping will make you feel totally calm and relaxed!”
“The only problem I had was the music gets a bit repetitive at times. I'm not a fan of classical music anyway, so I mute it and it works out, but nonetheless, lovely game :) <3”
“The music is a royalty-free bore.”
“I don't like the music, so I turn on my own lo-fi and just chill.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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8%
The gameplay of this title is characterized by its simplicity and relaxation, focusing on creating designs with threads and dots, which some players find enjoyable and soothing. However, many reviews highlight a lack of engaging gameplay loops and meaningful interactions, leading to a monotonous experience that may not justify additional content purchases. While the mechanics are straightforward and the music calming, the overall gameplay may not appeal to those seeking more depth or challenge.
“With its beautiful art, soothing music, and intuitive gameplay, it's sure to leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and inspired.”
“The gameplay loop is quite interesting, as you get better at the game not for points or anything but just because the better you are, the more satisfying playing the game is.”
“A very relaxing game to unwind with, has a nice core gameplay loop as well as relaxing music that can really help to destress you!”
“There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
“Gameplay is monotonous, but there's something to it: circle the cursor around dots and get pictures on a certain theme.”
“It's a simple game with just one element to its gameplay, so some folks might tire of it if that's not what you're interested in.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The reviews highlight a common sentiment that the grinding aspect of the game can be excessively tedious, particularly in certain levels and pixel puzzles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players find the game relaxing in small doses, many express frustration with repetitive tasks and a lack of engaging content, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword, offering calmness but often leading to boredom and frustration.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“However, a lot of the levels so far aren't fun and are just incredibly tedious.”
“A scant few of the puzzles, especially the pixel ones, are beyond boring and tedious to an extent that I honestly think the game would be much better off without them.”
“These are tedious, as every string is set in the exact same manner, and can stop being as fun or relaxing due to the complete repetition of them.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are praised for their unique and beautiful art style, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, some users expressed a desire for a more cohesive visual presentation, such as a monochromatic world map, and noted that the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracted from their overall enjoyment.
“Beautiful artwork, very relaxing.”
“The art style was nice and I also liked the music.”
“Amazing how you made it free to play, no intrusive ads, an uncommon art style, thanks toastielabs.”
“Plus, from a purely cartographic standpoint, I think I would have preferred the picture being monochromatic by default than to have a world map that doesn't display the entire world.”
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“Despite that, at least for me, I still feel the repetition is too high where I'm bored before finishing even one artwork.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, often evoking tears and providing a sense of calm through its wholesome music and inclusive design for dyslexic users. The game is praised for its ability to heal emotional wounds, particularly in contrast to more stressful games, and is celebrated for its positive impact on mental well-being. Overall, it is described as a heartwarming journey that resonates with players on a personal level.
“I cried while playing for some reason, pretty chill game.”
“What I love is they included text for dyslexic users; I've never seen that in a game. It made me feel happy that people care <3.”
“This game has been a good thing for me to calm down and listen to some wholesome music :>.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently described as buggy, with various mechanics and features experiencing significant stability issues. While some players still enjoy the gameplay, the persistent glitches, particularly with input devices like drawing tablets, detract from the overall experience.
“This is also an incredibly buggy mechanic.”
“Everything about the wool is buggy.”
“It can be very buggy, but it's still a good game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story or narrative, making it more suitable for players seeking a casual, relaxing experience rather than a deep, story-driven adventure. It serves as a good palate cleanser after more intense gaming sessions.
“You might also want to play this after experiencing a story-rich game or even after a stressful PvP game.”
“I'm not talking about the story or 'narrative' of a game.”
“☑ no story”
“It's great for short bursts when you're craving a relaxing activity but don't have enough time to sink into a larger game or a long story.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it offers a fun and relaxing experience, users report significant performance issues, especially with larger canvases, which can disrupt gameplay. Some players find it enjoyable enough to overlook these problems, but overall, the optimization leaves much to be desired.
“It's a fun, relaxing, well-optimized little casual game with almost endless motivational possibilities.”
“I was willing to overlook abysmal performance for such a simple game.”
“This is a game you can play while waiting for something, watching a movie, or simply wanting to relax, but sadly the poor performance always seems to pull you right out of it.”
“If you use a tinier canvas, you probably won't have performance issues, but once you dare to start a larger canvas and pull a single string too long, the game stops and basically spits you in the face.”
“Not optimized whatsoever.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by calming piano music and a harmonious soundscape, fostering a relaxing environment that complements the gameplay mechanics, which allow for a stress-free crafting experience without the need for cleanup or storage.
“The calming piano music creates a great atmosphere.”
“The soundscape and game mechanics blend beautifully, creating a relaxing atmosphere alongside a craft you don't need to clean up after or find a place to store.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is noted for its ability to create personal inside jokes and memes, particularly resonating with players who develop a strong attachment to its quirky elements.
“It personally has become quite a funny inside joke/meme for me as I obsess over Woloop.”
“Funny”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is praised for being fair and non-intrusive, as it is free to play without aggressive ads, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the developers for avoiding a cash grab approach, highlighting the game's unique art style as an added bonus.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers replayability by allowing players to reset solved puzzles and experiment with new yarn color palettes, enabling creative variations like a yellow cow or a purple pizza. This feature encourages players to revisit and reimagine their completed challenges.
“I say 'by default' because, in an attempt to encourage replayability, you can reset a solved puzzle in order to add new yarn color palette options, allowing you to make things like a yellow cow or a purple pizza.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, every time I play, I discover something new that keeps me coming back for more.”
“The game tries to encourage replayability by allowing you to reset solved puzzles, but it feels more like a gimmick than a genuine reason to replay.”
“While the option to change yarn color palettes is interesting, it doesn't significantly enhance the overall replayability of the game.”
“After completing the game once, I found little motivation to replay it, as the changes offered felt superficial and didn't add much to the experience.”