Players Like...

❤ Tight, Responsive Controls

Players praise the tight, responsive controls, noting that the protagonist Wally always moves exactly as they intend, with a "very satisfying moveset." The dodging and rolling mechanics in particular stand out, offering smooth animations and generous post-roll invulnerability frames that enable effective evasion of enemy attacks.

❤ Engaging Combat System

The combat system engages players with a fast-paced blend of shooting, dodging, and melee attacks. Chaining together attacks to build combos is an important mechanic that increases the player's firepower. The game rewards speed and mastery of its systems, creating a challenging but rewarding combat loop as players face the game's varied enemy types.

❤ Diverse Upgrades and Synergies

Throughout each run, players can discover a wide variety of passive items, weapons, and other upgrades, such as the "Derpy Dice" that provides random beneficial effects. These gameplay modifiers can drastically alter the player's strategy, offering many opportunities for powerful synergies to emerge and encourage experimentation.

❤ Randomized Replayability

The game features randomized levels, enemy placements, and item pickups, ensuring that each run feels fresh and unpredictable. Players also have the ability to choose between different paths at the end of each level, further diversifying the experience and contributing to the game's strong replayability.

❤ Accessibility Options

To cater to players of varying skill levels, the game includes several accessibility options, including an optional "chill mode" that makes the game more forgiving, as well as the ability to adjust the difficulty in other ways. Reviewers appreciate this flexibility, noting that it allows both hardcore players and casual gamers to enjoy the experience.