Wormster Dash

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In "Wormster Dash," players control a wormoid protagonist facing hordes of alien invaders in frantic, fast-paced action. Dodge, dash, and use an arsenal of weapons to fight through procedurally generated levels. Collect power-ups, rescue survivors, and defeat bosses to save the last remnants of humanity in this thrilling, challenging, and addictive retro-style game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features gorgeous hand-drawn artwork and a unique art style that captivates players.
Gameplay is simple yet addictive, providing a fun challenge that encourages practice and memorization.
It's a brief experience that can be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for quick gaming sessions.

The gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating due to the slow pace and the need to restart from the beginning upon dying.
There is a lack of replayability and additional content, with no power-ups or alternative paths to explore.
Some players experienced issues with the game restarting unexpectedly after completing levels, which detracted from the overall experience.

graphics
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of this auto runner are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn artwork and smooth performance at 144Hz, creating a visually captivating experience. The unique black and white art style stands out, showcasing high-quality design that enhances the overall gameplay. Players often express a desire to pause the action just to appreciate the beautiful visuals.
- “This auto runner, like most who have played it, caught my eye with its superb graphical presentation.”
- “Gorgeous hand-drawn artwork, simple-but-addictive gameplay, I love it!”
- “I found that I wanted the character to just stop running and let me soak up the visuals for a little while.”
- “A straight-up runner with gorgeous hand-drawn graphics that run at 144Hz, smooth as butter.”
- “[b] Graphics [/b]: really well-made black and white art style, it's not every day you see some good quality like that.”
gameplay
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unforgiving nature, requiring players to restart from the beginning upon death, which can lead to repetitive play. However, it features simple and addictive mechanics, including auto-running and jumping, complemented by a well-designed tutorial. While the gameplay may not be the main draw, the stunning hand-drawn artwork and intricate map details enhance the overall experience.
- “Gorgeous hand-drawn artwork, simple-but-addictive gameplay, I love it!”
- “The mechanics are simple and require little explanation. I was quite fond of how the tutorial was given. This is a game that you must play, lose, retry until you eventually get there.”
- “It's a basic running game with auto-run, medium or high jumps, and attack mechanics.”
- “Its gameplay is somewhat unforgiving in the sense that when you die, you start at the beginning of the game.”
- “Of course, you won’t and much of the gameplay is padded by the many times you will have to restart.”
- “The mechanics are simple and require little explanation; this is a game that you must play, lose, and retry until you eventually get there.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more engaging story, suggesting that increasing the pacing and incorporating multiple routes with different endings would enhance the narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised as good background music, enhancing the overall experience, and users recommend using headphones for the best auditory experience.
- “The original soundtrack features good background music, and I really appreciate the developers. I recommend using headphones for the best experience.”
- “The original soundtrack features good background music, and I really appreciate the developers. I recommend using headphones for the best experience.”