Looks pretty, but gameplay loop isn’t engaging
There are “challenges” like “reach a height of 310m”. Problem is, there isn’t any altitude meter. I have no idea when I have hit the achievement.
Then, after (I’m pretty sure) completing a challenge, it isn’t ticked off. Do I have to complete all of them at once? I don’t know, and none of the menus or guide make it clear.
On top of that, while going challenge-hunting, you have to go smash some orbs. If you don’t, your challenge completions don’t count. It’s quite frustrating to play a casual game with a time limit.
The orbs themselves aren’t fun either. The only reward, as far as I can tell, for collecting all the shards from an orb is points. I once did that, but got disproportionately punished for touching the ground while scrambling to pick up shards. This high-variance low-expectation approach to points means it doesn’t feel good to get points. It still feels bad to touch the ground.
Overall, I decided I have no idea what this game wants from me, or what I want from this game, so I stopped playing.
Then, after (I’m pretty sure) completing a challenge, it isn’t ticked off. Do I have to complete all of them at once? I don’t know, and none of the menus or guide make it clear.
On top of that, while going challenge-hunting, you have to go smash some orbs. If you don’t, your challenge completions don’t count. It’s quite frustrating to play a casual game with a time limit.
The orbs themselves aren’t fun either. The only reward, as far as I can tell, for collecting all the shards from an orb is points. I once did that, but got disproportionately punished for touching the ground while scrambling to pick up shards. This high-variance low-expectation approach to points means it doesn’t feel good to get points. It still feels bad to touch the ground.
Overall, I decided I have no idea what this game wants from me, or what I want from this game, so I stopped playing.
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Childhood memories
I remember playing this game like some 10 years ago. To see this game still around is itself crazy but also it is fully playable. Appreciate the effort by the developer to keep the game available for the next generation. It is a charming soulful game. Thank you.
My comfort game
It's the only game I always install whenever I get a new iPhone
Muy chulo y diferente
Un juego super chulo. Un diseño cuidado, música agradable y un juego que entretiene un montón. ¡Totalmente recomendable!
Still holds up after 8+ years
Wide Sky’s audiovisuals, tone, and touch gestures place this game ahead of its time. They’re just as whimsical as I remember them.
The challenges hold surprising difficulty. Each one pushes a player to try different approaches and, ultimately, improve! With enough patience, continuously clearing challenges makes the hedgehog’s acrobatics feel much more natural.
Too bad a few elements of the game’s menus are blocked by my device’s notch. It’s a stain on the game’s presentation.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed rediscovering Wide Sky! It’s an appealing way to pass a few minutes at a time.
The challenges hold surprising difficulty. Each one pushes a player to try different approaches and, ultimately, improve! With enough patience, continuously clearing challenges makes the hedgehog’s acrobatics feel much more natural.
Too bad a few elements of the game’s menus are blocked by my device’s notch. It’s a stain on the game’s presentation.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed rediscovering Wide Sky! It’s an appealing way to pass a few minutes at a time.
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