WET is a game which has mostly flown under the radar in the casual market. Meanwhile, gamers who pay more close attention to the industry and its big releases have been speculating since Bethesda Softworks (the game’s publisher) announced it. This and more in mind, we here at the Star Reviews have decided to give this game a once-over and relay to you whether or no it’s worth your hard-earned money.
WET Product Features
WET features a mix of both an unordinary storyline and intuitive gameplay which blends to produce a game of high quality. The story follows Rubi Malone, a "Problem Fixer" who has been wronged and is out for revenge. The world which you’ll find yourself in is one of style and flare. Taking influences from both Old Western and Quentin Tarantino films, WET is a game which, at least for its aesthetics, you won’t soon forget.
Accompanying the game’s unique style is its excellent soundtrack. Not usually a commendable feature in videogames of late, WET’s track list mingles seamlessly with the gameplay to produce an experience which appeals to two of the most important senses when it comes to actually playing a game; sight and sound. What results is one of the best examples of a game more fun to watch than to play, which may appeal to many gamers looking for a title that will dazzle them, but won’t do much for those more into the interactive part.
As for the gameplay specifically, it’s pretty repetitive. It isn’t as repetitive in the usual sense, which implies that you end up doing one tedious thing continuously, as it is in the sense that there isn’t any variety in level design. Each chapter starts you off with the task of traversing the world to reach a room or area in which there will be infinitely spawning enemies. Once there, you’ll have to destroy the points from which these enemies spring forth, then move on to another section like in the beginning of the chapter.
Then, after finding yourself in another area with infinitely spawning enemies, you’ll have to use a turret to mow down the reckless idiots who bound toward you armed only with a bat or sword. Upon completion of this section, you’ll enter a room in which another goon charges at you with a machete raised, and you’ll kill him and enter Rage mode.
Rage mode entails that Rubi sees completely red because blood has been splattered on her face and gotten in her eye. She becomes a beastly powerhouse and can take absurd amounts of damage without consequence. These sections are entertaining in that they’re bright and wild, and facilitate the idea of Rubi being an assassin unlike any other. Unfortunately, Rage mode doesn’t tie into the plot or any other area of the gameplay at all, rendering it no more than a portion which seems to have been squeezed in there randomly.
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Once you’re done with Rage mode, you’ll enter—you guessed it—yet another area with infinitely spawning enemies. This is what vexes the gameplay and will chagrin players who were looking forward to WET. There is no variety or discernable difference from level to level other than the superficial qualities like the music and visuals. Were those as static as the characters in WET’s plot, even the change in layout between levels would probably go unnoticed by the average gamer.
Initial Testing Results
Upon initially playing WET, there was a feeling of excitement as I experienced what the game had to offer for the first time. Soon, though, I learned that the same experience I’d been fawning over in the beginning would be what I’d hope to see less of later on. Though never unentertaining, the lack of variety in gameplay often leads to a feeling of being underwhelmed.
Pros
Greatly to WET’s advantage is its stunning visual quality, well-executed soundtrack and interesting protagonist.
Cons
What rains on WET’s parade the most is its lack of variety and refreshing gameplay, which is expected of any modern game.
WET Overall Performance
When everything is laid down side by side, WET couldn’t possibly stack up to many other games released recently and those soon to hit store shelves. Despite that, this game is a good investment for any consumer hoping for a title that is a joy to watch. With the average consumer in mind, the Star Reviews cannot wholeheartedly recommend that you purchase this game outright rather than trying it out for yourself.
WET picks up 3 starts out of 6.
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