Yawnoc

About

"Yawnoc is a shooter game set in a forest filled with machines based on cellular automata rules, such as Conway's Game of Life. Players must master each algorithm to effectively destroy the machines and prevent a takeover. With various powerful weapons and upgrades to choose from, players must decide whether to carelessly attack and risk creating deadlier foes, or to strategically exterminate the machines with precision."

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Play Modes

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

The game features interesting gameplay mechanics that are unique and challenging, reminiscent of Conway's Game of Life.
It has a beautiful art style and a satisfying progression system that keeps players engaged.
The game is well-polished for its price point, offering a fun and addictive experience for fans of roguelikes and bullet hell games.

Some gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, with questionable design choices and unbalanced elements that can lead to frustration.
The HUD design is not well-suited for the fast-paced nature of the game, making it difficult to track important information during intense moments.
There are issues with visual clutter and timing of upgrades, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to wasted power-ups.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
9%
The gameplay is described as interesting and unique, featuring challenging mechanics and a visually pleasing aesthetic. However, many reviewers note that it feels unpolished, with questionable design choices and some balance issues. While the shooting mechanics and character design are enjoyable, the game may only appeal to diehard fans of the genre.
- “Interesting gameplay, unique from anything I've experienced before, very challenging.”
- “I really like how the sort of Conway's Game of Life mechanics makes me think about solutions and gameplay.”
- “Difficulty curve was good so far and there are some interesting weapon mechanics.”
- “I think the game is enjoyable, but it feels unpolished from a gameplay perspective, with questionable design decisions and some slightly unbalanced mechanics.”
- “I wish I could give it a medium instead of positive or negative. The shooting is fun and can feel rewarding, the character design is pretty cute, and moving and shooting around is enjoyable. Overall, it's visually pleasing despite its mechanical shortcomings, but in the end, I wouldn't recommend this to friends unless they are diehard fans of the genre and want to try out something new.”
- “Yawnoc is a bullet hell roguelike with waves of mechanical enemies.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and beautiful aesthetics, making it visually appealing. However, some players note that excessive visual clutter can detract from the overall experience, particularly in fast-paced scenarios. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's unique concept and engaging mechanics.
- “A nice chill game with a unique concept and beautiful art style!”
- “The progression feels satisfying, and the art style is really nice.”
- “If you’re into fast-paced chaos and flashy visuals, this game’s a must-play.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its vibe and polish, enhancing the overall experience, though it lacks significant variance. However, some players feel that the chill soundtrack is ill-suited for boss fights, where more intense music would be preferable. Additionally, the sound effects during certain moments, like being trapped in a different dimension, are noted as feeling out of place.
- “I really enjoyed my time with it so far, it's really polished, the music is so vibey, and I love being able to buy different weapons. Every time I see a new weapon in the store, I get even more excited to keep playing and to see what kind of playstyle it has.”
- “The bullets and abilities have good weight to them and the music fits the vibe of the game so well.”
- “I am really loving the mechanics, aesthetics, music, and sound effects of this game.”
- “The soundtrack is neat, but there isn't much variance, which is okay. However, what is really out of place are the sound effects when you get trapped in that different dimension.”
- “The soundtrack is neat, but there isn't much variance, which is okay. However, what is really out of place are the sound effects when you get trapped in that different dimension.”
- “The soundtrack is neat, but there isn't much variance, which is okay. However, what is really out of place are the sound effects when you get trapped in that different dimension.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that while the character design is cute and visually appealing, it does not significantly enhance the overall experience. The gameplay mechanics, such as shooting and movement, are enjoyable, but the absence of substantial character growth leads to a mixed recommendation, primarily for genre enthusiasts.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent gameplay and high replayability, indicating that players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times.
- “It has great gameplay and replayability.”