Writer's Rush

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Writer's Rush is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Frogstorm and was released on January 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Writer's Rush" is a single-player sport game that simulates the life of a writer, challenging you to compete against other creators to become the top writer worldwide. With 6 levels, 24 writers, and over 300 unique stories, each level offers a different setting and obstacles. The game features various playstyles, including different genres, typewriters, and book themes, with the ability to interact with other writers, respond to fan mail, and navigate a flexible rating system.

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Audience ScoreBased on 273 reviews

story18 positive mentions

replayability6 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging concept that combines elements of writing and strategy, reminiscent of Game Dev Tycoon.
Players appreciate the humor and creativity involved in crafting stories, with some finding it a great way to explore their imagination.
The game is inexpensive and provides a decent amount of entertainment for its price, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual gamers.

The game suffers from significant bugs and technical issues, including crashes and a lack of resolution options, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a notable lack of replayability, as many players feel that once they complete the game, there is little incentive to play again due to repetitive gameplay and limited content.
The game has a strong male bias, with only male protagonists available and a limited selection of female avatars, which has drawn criticism for its lack of inclusivity.

story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over repetitive and nonsensical plot prompts that often do not align with their intended narratives. While some found the premise entertaining and appreciated the homage to existing stories, others criticized the lack of meaningful choices and the inability to create diverse characters, leading to a diminished emotional investment in the storytelling process. Overall, the game has potential as a brainstorming tool for writers, but it currently falls short in delivering a compelling and varied narrative experience.
- “The premise of the game is awesome and some of the stories are extremely entertaining, even though a lot of them I've seen the movie/story equivalent of, so those are nice little homages as well.”
- “It could, with a few tweaks, be a powerful brainstorming tool for coming up with writing ideas and plot development in addition to being a fun game.”
- “I would highly recommend it to those with a passion or interest in story writing and playing games that require your imagination!”
- “After a couple of runs, you will find that you will be re-using plot lines, climaxes, and/or endings.”
- “But after being suggested story options that had nothing to do with what I was going for at all, I stopped caring and stopped being emotionally invested in imagining this as actual books.”
- “As you progress through the 'story' of your book, the choices are nonsensical as you move forward.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been described as enjoyable yet repetitive, with many players feeling that the mechanics, while well-designed, lack depth and challenge. The "race" and "rounds" mechanics are seen as underwhelming, detracting from the overall experience rather than enhancing it. Despite its fun core loop and potential for expansion, many reviewers express a desire for more complexity and variety to keep the gameplay engaging over multiple playthroughs.
- “The gameplay is really fun and I have not experienced any bugs or other issues while playing.”
- “It has addictive mechanics and interesting competition.”
- “The gameplay loop is inspiring and fun.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly repetitive and feels unfinished.”
- “The gameplay loop is simply too repetitive and boring.”
- “I still had fun imagining the possibilities of stories that I could make, but simply enough, the gameplay does get a tad repetitive, especially on multiple playthroughs.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players feeling that once they complete it, there is little incentive to play again. The absence of modes like "free game" or "sandbox" limits exploration and discovery, and once players master the strategies, the challenge diminishes significantly. While some find enjoyment in the initial experience, the consensus leans towards a lack of depth that hinders long-term engagement.
- “It is a great game with good replayability.”
- “I would say there is minimal replayability here.”
- “Unfortunately, there is not a lot of replay value here, especially since there is no 'free game' or 'sandbox' mode, where you could just play, discover more storylines, etc.”
- “The replay value is demolished once you figure out the strategy because there's no real way to increase the difficulty.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely funny and witty, showcasing a love for writing, others describe certain aspects as cringe-worthy. Many appreciate the entertaining fluff text and the hilarious interactions with fans, though some feel that the autowritten prompts lack depth and clarity regarding feedback. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the experience, despite some inconsistencies.
- “Otherwise, nice art, a user-friendly interface and good humor.”
- “It is funny, it is witty and shows a lot of love to the job and trade of writing.”
- “The reactions to some of the stories that I wrote had me near in tears from laughing so hard.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice art style and aesthetic appeal, with users appreciating the user interface and music as well. However, some players experience technical issues, particularly on older computers, which raises concerns about performance despite the game's relatively simple graphics. Overall, while the visuals are well-received, there are calls for improvements in accessibility and additional content options.
- “Art style is nice and the UI is easy to navigate.”
- “The music and graphics are nice.”
- “Great game and nice art style, I wish there were even more plot options, but great selection overall.”
- “I get through one maybe two rounds if I'm lucky before the game stops working. Now, I do have an old piece of junk computer, but it still runs games like The Sims, the Telltale games, and stuff like Stardew Valley, all of which have pretty high graphics and way more going on than this game. It should work even on my old piece of junk; in fact, it should run very easily, so what's the problem?”
- “More like aesthetic issues.”
- “Does this actually do anything other than aesthetically?”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting it as "very buggy" and feeling unfinished, leading to frustrating experiences such as lost progress and frequent freezes. While some players find it addictive once it runs smoothly, the lack of developer updates and unresolved bug reports diminish its overall recommendation.
- “If it were an early access title, I'd give it a plus; however, the game feels unfinished and too buggy for me to recommend, with no sign of dev updates on the horizon (they haven't actioned many bug reports from the discussion forum).”
- “The game is buggy and not fun to play.”
- “Cool concept but so incredibly buggy that currently it's impossible to beat the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality alongside the graphics. However, there is a desire for more background music and increased interaction options with other writers to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music and graphics are nice.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, noting that irrelevant story options diminished their investment and connection to the narrative, leading to a lack of care for the characters and plot.