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Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
81% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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About Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by A Jolly Corpse and was released on August 8, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Command treasure hunters Wyv and Keep through an ancient Amazonian temple in search of the Lost Idol! Use quick reflexes and teamwork to conquer a gauntlet of 60 fiendish puzzles and deadly traps. Unlock the secrets of the mystical Xu'hutl pygmies and their terrifying overlord, the great Quetzecola.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
  • Charming pixel art graphics with well-crafted, detailed sprites and a pleasant retro 16-bit style.
  • Engaging and challenging puzzle-platformer gameplay that encourages logic, cooperation, and discovery, especially enjoyable in local co-op mode.
  • Entertaining and witty character dialogues adding humor and personality to the gaming experience.
  • Online multiplayer is broken or dead, with no working servers, forcing players to rely on local co-op or workarounds like Steam Remote Play Together.
  • Fixed windowed resolution without fullscreen or window size options, which may annoy some players.
  • High difficulty curve with some frustrating mechanics like punishing retries, challenging jumps, and occasional bugs that impact gameplay experience.

  • graphics

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The game features charming, high-quality pixel art graphics with a retro 16-bit SNES-inspired aesthetic that is both crisp and lovingly detailed. The visuals are simplistic yet appealing, enhanced by smooth animations and fitting scanline effects, complementing the game's lighthearted and humorous tone. Overall, the graphics effectively support the gameplay and nostalgic appeal, though they may not suit players seeking modern HD visuals.

    • “Your quest for fortune and glory is rendered in a pretty close approximation of SNES graphics, softly pixellated and lovingly detailed.”
    • “The graphics are high quality pixel art, the controls and mechanics are simple and responsive, the general of controlling to cooperating characters at once is a neat idea and the music goes well along with it.”
    • “The graphic side of Wyv and Keep looks very good: carefully crafted, nice pixel art, reminiscent of old 16-bit games.”
    • “If you're not a fan of pixelated games and prefer HD graphics, better skip this game.”
    • “The graphics of the game are rather retro and simplistic, which doesn't appeal to everyone.”
    • “Retro 2D aesthetic that might feel outdated for players seeking modern visuals.”

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay features classic puzzle mechanics like pushing boxes and character collaboration, with a key mechanic involving standing on partners' heads to reach goals. It offers logical, challenging puzzles that introduce new mechanics progressively, though its difficulty and lack of an undo button may lead to frustration. Controls and pixel art are praised for quality and responsiveness, but the gameplay pace can be slow due to its thoughtful nature.

    • “The wonderful thing about this game so far is that new mechanics keep opening up as you go along.”
    • “The game's most useful mechanic is to be able to stand on your partner's head to reach your goal.”
    • “The graphics are high quality pixel art, the controls and mechanics are simple and responsive, and controlling or cooperating between characters at once is a neat idea.”
    • “Gameplay needs an undo button that can be used once every level.”
    • “Expect to die many times due to bad jumping mechanics, especially when standing in mud or quicksand.”
    • “I was expecting Adventures of Lolo gameplay, where restarts were expected but you weren't punished.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively setting the mood across different worlds and enhancing the overall experience. It complements the pixel art and gameplay well, contributing to a charming and immersive ambiance without the need for voice acting. The soundtrack is enjoyable, supports replayability, and blends seamlessly with the game's tone and mechanics.

    • “Now let's talk about the audio of the game: the game has rather atmospheric music throughout the worlds that you visit.”
    • “With the soundtrack continuously looping in the background, it really sets the mood for the game and the area that you are currently in.”
    • “In addition to the charm of its beautiful spritework, the witty back and forth of the game's playable duo, and the awesome soundtrack, the game accomplishes great challenge that is easy to pick up and enjoy thanks to effective use of its puzzle design.”

  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its clever, situational, and well-written dialogues that add charm and fun to the experience. While some note the humor as childish or toilet humor, overall it is considered fitting and enhances the enjoyable, puzzle-solving gameplay.

    • “The strong point of this production is situational humor, especially the well-written dialogues between our characters, at which it is difficult not to smile.”
    • “Clever and funny.”
    • “And the humor is spot-on!”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and humorously told, following two rookie treasure hunters on a quest for a legendary idol. It is enhanced by a charming pixel art style and unfolding narrative elements like notes and secret doors. However, the cooperative gameplay can sometimes cause frustration, impacting the overall experience.

    • “A game with a very nice and animated pixel aesthetic and a funny story that is followed with some interest.”
    • “Along the way you'll find riches to collect, secret doors to crack, notes to flesh out the story, and tons of deadly perils to stop you from reaching any of them.”
    • “Guide two rookie treasure hunters on their quest to claim the legendary lost idol, using quick wits and teamwork to conquer 6 fiendishly puzzling worlds.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is strongly enhanced by its atmospheric music and sound design, effectively immersing players in its worlds. Reviewers note that the audio alone creates a compelling ambiance, making voice acting seem unnecessary.

    • “The game features atmospheric music throughout the various worlds, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The game does well to create a nice atmosphere with the music and sounds, making the voice acting less necessary.”
    • “The music sets a nice atmosphere and contributes to the game's replayability.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization aspect evaluates player performance after each level based on speed, number of attempts, and treasure collected, encouraging efficient and skillful play.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game provides strong replayability by encouraging players to revisit levels with different challenges, such as completing them quickly, minimizing retries, and maximizing money collection. This variety keeps gameplay engaging and motivating.

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Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol is a arcade platformer game. Common tags for Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol include indie, trading and pixel graphics.

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol was released on August 8, 2014.

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol was developed by A Jolly Corpse.

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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