Woven

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Woven is a sedate, easy to play, colorful, game that’s imaginative and pleasant to look at. However, it starts slowly and doesn’t get much faster, and it requires a healthy chill level on the player’s part.
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"Woven" is a single-player kids' action game with an engaging plot, offering approximately 17 hours of playtime. As the clumsy stuffed animal protagonist, Stuffy, players will explore a world made of fabric, uncovering the mystery behind metal machines' invasion. Changing Stuffy's shape and color, via rhythm-puzzle machines and riddles, reveals new abilities and solutions for progression.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story11 positive mentions
  • Charming art style and relaxing atmosphere, making it a visually appealing experience.
  • Engaging story with lovable characters that can resonate with players of all ages.
  • Offers a unique customization mechanic that allows players to mix and match abilities through different animal parts.
  • Frustrating gameplay due to points of no return and lack of fast travel, making exploration feel punishing.
  • Controls are clunky and inconsistent, leading to a sluggish movement experience that detracts from enjoyment.
  • Game-breaking bugs and autosave issues can lead to frustrating experiences, requiring restarts and hindering progress.
  • story22 mentions

    The story of the game is generally well-received, described as cute, compelling, and beautifully intertwined with the gameplay mechanics, such as switching animal abilities to solve puzzles. Set across five distinct worlds, it draws on classic children's narratives about overcoming evil and pollution, though some players find the pacing and focus on collectibles somewhat distracting. While the story is engaging, the complexity of certain puzzles may challenge younger audiences, potentially detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Love the story and the rhymes.”
    • “For such a soft and fuzzy game, it's longer than I expected, with decent puzzles, and a surprisingly intriguing story.”
    • “The story embraces a lot of children's stories from the past as evil has polluted the land and it's up to our heroes to save the world.”
    • “When the game began properly, I realized that dissonance played an element in the story, but frankly, if I'd been expecting the stuffed animal adventure advertised, and saw the mechanical horrorscape in the intro, child me would have spent hours or even days trying to figure out why this other game was trying to start up when I tried to play Woven.”
    • “If so, why is the story so muted and the horror completely without fangs?”
    • “There are a lot of really obtuse puzzles, collectibles, and story points that anyone younger than 13 would struggle to understand.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay in "Woven" features simple exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics, allowing players to navigate through levels by utilizing various abilities tied to body-swapping mechanics. While the game presents a charming aesthetic and some engaging puzzles, it suffers from a frustrating save system and inconsistent execution of its core concepts, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a light-hearted, puzzle-focused adventure.

    • “The models and textures are gorgeous, there are some decent puzzle mechanics, rebuilding Stuffy to meet the needs of an area is interesting and fun.”
    • “Gameplay is very simple in Woven; you enter an area and explore a way to exit the level.”
    • “Uses multiple mechanics to solve puzzles.”
    • “Even weirder is that some of these point of no returns, such as the last main level of the game, a mechanical spider will run up and attack you and it tells you to 'run away' as if that's supposed to be a warning (which would make sense, because you had been able to run away from a similar creature in an earlier level).”
    • “When the game began properly, I realized that dissonance played an element in the story, but frankly, if I'd been expecting the stuffed animal adventure advertised, and saw the mechanical horrorscape in the intro, child me would have spent hours or even days trying to figure out why this other game was trying to start up when I tried to play Woven.”
    • “I still recommend Woven for its friendly, fun vibes and adorable style, but the save system causes unnecessary frustration and its mechanics should be reconsidered for any potential sequels.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their charming and cozy aesthetic, featuring a beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience. While character designs may be basic, the visuals effectively immerse players in the game's world, and the optimization ensures smooth performance across various systems.

    • “Extremely charming game with a great aesthetic, and although the characters are rather basic, the game still did a good job making me care about them and their world.”
    • “I liked the story and concept for the game, and the art style was beautiful.”
    • “The graphics and optimization are excellent; this game runs smooth as butter.”
    • “The graphics and optimization are lacking; the game often feels choppy and unpolished.”
    • “The visuals are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
    • “The art style seems outdated and doesn't match the expectations set by modern games.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its peaceful and immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. It features a mix of intense sequences, such as the dramatic opening, and calming melodies that contribute to a relaxing gameplay environment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that complements the game's art and exploration.

    • “The opening sequence is a giant robot mantis picking you up to the sound of the most intense music you'll hear in a while.”
    • “The music, the narration, and the atmosphere come together to create a really relaxing puzzler.”
    • “One of the best games I have ever bought; it's a nice game with a wonderful soundtrack to lose yourself in, and this game would make younger gamers happy because it's a massive game with loads to see and do.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any performance issues. However, aside from the optimization of game assets, it lacks additional polish in other areas.

    • “The graphics and optimization in this game run smooth as butter.”
    • “Other than the optimization of the game assets, there is nothing more about this game that feels truly polished.”
    • “No polish; other than optimization of the game assets, there is nothing more about this game that feels truly polished.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users highlight a powerful emotional response that occurs when approaching a situation or character, emphasizing the intensity of feelings that arise even without direct interaction. This suggests a strong connection and anticipation that enhances the overall emotional experience of the game.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a harmonious blend of music and narration, contributing to a relaxing experience that enhances the puzzle-solving elements.

    • “The music, the narration, and the atmosphere come together to create a really relaxing puzzler.”
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Critic Reviews

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Play time

17hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
17-17hSpent by most gamers
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