Wounded
- February 28, 2019
- Workbench Entertainment
- 7h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Wounded" is a single-player horror action game with a tight budget, compelling graphics, and a dense atmosphere. As Tim, a father searching for his missing daughter, players must hide and run to survive while uncovering the motel's dark secrets related to Tim's wife's investigations. The game mechanics allow for smart decisions to ensure survival, with one wrong move potentially ending the game.
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere with impressive sound design and graphics for an indie title.
- It offers multiple endings and a decent story that keeps players engaged.
- The game is entertaining for a short playthrough, making it a good option for those looking for a quick horror experience.
- The gameplay can be tedious, with repetitive tasks and frustrating stealth mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor AI behavior and movement controls that feel clunky.
- The story can be confusing and lacks coherence, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the narrative.
- story48 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as confusing and disjointed, with many players noting that it lacks clarity and coherence, often requiring players to piece together information from scattered notes and collectibles. While some appreciate the atmosphere and find the narrative intriguing, others criticize it for being simplistic and poorly executed, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, a few players highlight moments of solid storytelling and immersive elements, suggesting potential for improvement in future installments.
“It has a very interesting story that is slowly developed by the notes/tapes you find throughout the game.”
“It has a great story, and is very immersive.”
“Great graphics, good horror, story was interesting and easy to follow.”
“The story is disorienting; maybe a suggestion to add more of a goal or hint system of where the player needs to go or which items to collect instead of playing a guessing game.”
“The story is held together with screws and duct tape, and many of the cutscenes don't make any sense.”
“The story became even more convoluted than the original due to the introduction of a character named Lazlo.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and reliant on menial tasks, such as moving heavy objects and completing similar minigames. While some appreciate the atmosphere and certain mechanics, others criticize the clunky controls and lack of innovation, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the horror genre. Overall, the gameplay is described as a blend of walking simulator, stealth, and light puzzles, but it fails to deliver a compelling or unique experience.
“Gameplay-wise, it's like the popular games in this genre - a mix of horror walking simulator, puzzles, and discovery/mystery (finding clues).”
“Back to the gameplay, it's mostly a walking simulator with some stealth/chase sections, and some light puzzles.”
“Decent story, good gameplay mechanics for a horror game.”
“First and foremost is that if you buy this game just know that you're signing up for stealth section after stealth section of gameplay in which a skinless monster walks around a room or area on a set path and you have to do menial tasks while avoiding them.”
“One of the worst horror games ever made, the story sucks, the controls suck, the gameplay is the most terrible I have ever seen, the AI is dumb, only the graphics are good.”
“Unfortunately, I have to agree with Twotch here that I cannot recommend the game because of the gameplay itself.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive visuals and atmospheric design, particularly for an indie title, while others criticize the optimization and basic animations. Many users note that while the graphics are generally good, they can feel underwhelming compared to current standards, with some models and textures needing improvement. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the horror atmosphere, but they are not without their flaws.
“The game has great horror atmosphere - the environment, sound & graphics are all well done.”
“This game has amazing graphics and visual effects for an indie game.”
“The visuals are among the best available for any current generation indie game.”
“For a game released in 2019, the graphics are very underwhelming, even in terms of animation.”
“Only major complaint is that the game is horribly optimized, with effects stacked to the max to give the illusion of better graphics. I have a pretty beefy unit, and I had to lower the graphic settings to be able to play without major stuttering.”
“The graphics are what you would expect from an older project and can be compared to some games from well-known studios. They are not groundbreaking, and indeed, some of the models and quite a few of the textures are more than a little rough.”
- atmosphere28 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive horror atmosphere, characterized by well-executed sound design, graphics, and environmental details that create a tense and eerie experience. While some players find it lacks the substance to maintain adrenaline levels compared to other horror titles, the overall ambiance, including creepy set pieces and atmospheric elements like fog and flickering lights, is consistently highlighted as a standout feature. Despite some gameplay shortcomings, the atmosphere remains a significant draw for players, making it a memorable indie horror experience.
“The game has great horror atmosphere - the environment, sound & graphics are all well done.”
“The developers have really done an amazing job at creating a thick, immersive atmosphere; one that is worlds better now than what they started with three years ago.”
“Amazing atmosphere, fantastic sound, amazing environment and well designed 3D surroundings, showing a great use of the Unity engine by this small indie dev studio.”
“It's briefly frightening, but compared to Amnesia or Outlast, it doesn't have any substance to maintain the adrenaline rush, and quickly punctures the otherwise mildly spooky atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is eerie, but I didn't personally find anything scary about the game.”
“With that said, what Wounded lacks in gameplay and enemies, it makes up for with genuinely creepy atmosphere.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment to progress. Complaints include slow cut scenes that cannot be skipped and performance issues like poor frame rates, which further detract from the experience. Overall, many feel that the grinding detracts from enjoyment, making the game feel like a chore.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The game is mostly tedious.”
“It was just tedious and dull because I'm just running a pattern.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with a tense soundtrack that effectively contributes to the horror experience. However, some players note issues with the audio settings, wishing for more control over individual sound elements, and mention that the music can sometimes play unexpectedly during calm moments, detracting from the immersion. Additionally, while the chase music is intended to heighten tension, it has been described as laughable by some players.
“The audio is really good, but music seems to pick up randomly in situations where the player knows there's nothing happening.”
“There's also an incredibly tense soundtrack to go along with the aforementioned.”
“Good soundtrack and sound design.”
“There is only a master sound slider in the audio settings; it would be handy to change just music or sound effects individually.”
“The chase music is absolutely laughable.”
“The game nails the sound and music, creating a creepy atmosphere with enemies that come out of nowhere.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues and the need to lower graphic settings even on high-end systems to avoid stuttering. While some users find it playable with reduced settings, a general consensus indicates that an optimization patch is urgently required to enhance the overall experience.
“It's optimized decently for anyone to play, but I play it in a small box since my computer is a potato to run it.”
“Only major complaint is that the game is horribly optimized, with effects stacked to the max to give the illusion of better graphics. I have a pretty beefy unit, and I had to lower the graphic settings to be able to play without major stuttering.”
“This game had a lot of potential, but I cannot recommend it due to performance issues.”
“An optimization patch is badly needed, because performance is brutal.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by absurd voice acting and laughable animations, which often overshadow any intended scares. Players find comedic moments in quirky encounters, such as the exaggerated sounds of monsters and amusing interactions, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
“It's actually really funny to listen to this guy talk just because of how absurd they made his voice.”
“I reached the point in the game where you face the monster and the animation was laughable; the sounds it was making were also really funny and nothing about it was actually scary.”
“I had one hilarious encounter where I could only trigger a single instance to remove screws out of a door that had four of them in it.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional voice acting of the heroes, which enhances the game's narrative impact. However, some feel that the pacing and abrupt transitions in the storyline can lead to confusion and a lack of emotional resolution, detracting from the overall experience.
“The emotional voice acting of the heroes truly brings the characters to life.”
“The game introduces profound subjects, but sometimes they feel rushed, leaving players feeling confused about the narrative.”
“The emotional depth of the story resonates with players, making them feel deeply connected to the characters.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
"Wounded" offers moderate replayability due to its multiple endings and hidden collectibles, encouraging players to revisit the game despite its short length.
“It's short, but has some replayability when trying to get different endings.”
“Wounded has a bit of replay value too since it has multiple endings and hidden collectibles scattered around.”
