Words of Wisdom

About

"Words of Wisdom" is a 2D pixel art game where players help a poet escape prison by solving puzzles and challenges. The witty jester, disappearing platforms, and hidden spikes provide a mental and physical challenge. With old-timey graphics, the game offers a nostalgic experience and promises to test your problem-solving skills.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Cleverly made and fun, combining platforming with challenging riddles.
The game features nice pixel graphics and a variety of puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging.
Offers a unique experience with philosophical elements and a sense of humor.

The game is very short, with completion possible in under an hour.
Poor translation and grammar issues in the text can make the riddles confusing.
Technical limitations, such as lack of customizable controls and low-quality graphics, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, with no options for resolution or customization, limiting players' ability to enhance the visual experience. While some appreciate the charming simplicity and stylish elements, others find the overall quality lacking, particularly for a contemporary title.
- “A small puzzle game that makes the most of its basic visuals and gameplay.”
- “The stylish graphics and philosophical elements make it a must-play for puzzle fans.”
- “This game has nice pixel graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being heavily focused on retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring poorly translated content and coordinated fake reviews to promote low-quality asset flips. This pattern suggests a trend of exploiting the platform for quick financial gain rather than delivering quality gaming experiences.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been met with indifference from players, who found it lacking in engagement. It presents its narrative through fragmented rhymes, which may not effectively capture the audience's interest.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “You’re thrown right in with little bits of story presented through rhyme.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this small puzzle game is generally appreciated for its simplicity and effective use of basic visuals, particularly the pixel art. However, some users feel that it could benefit from further refinement and improvement.
- “A small puzzle game that makes the most of its basic visuals and gameplay.”
- “I like the pixel art, but the gameplay could use some work.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its clever design and enjoyable sense of humor, contributing to an overall fun experience.
- “A cleverly made and fun game with a sense of humor.”
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”