WARNING: This game contains puns, dad jokes, flappy-bird-like-arcade-minigames, breaking of the 4th wall and jabs directed at tryhard-overly-serious-RPGS. Do not play if you hate FUN or would not like to strap in for a Hilarious quest for The Legendary Villain-Beating Artifact™.
At the core of the gameplay loop, players can choose from an arsenal of swords, maces, and magical wands to engage in fast-paced, ragdoll-based combat. The combat, while not overly complex, allows players to effortlessly mow down swarms of fantastical foes, like orcs, skeletons, and trolls, making them feel powerful as they unleash flashy attacks.
As the story progresses, players will encounter a variety of procedurally generated dungeons to delve into. Each dungeon presents its own unique puzzles, treasures, and enemy encounters, preventing the gameplay from feeling repetitive. The randomized layouts and challenges ensure a fresh experience with every playthrough.
In addition to the dungeon-crawling, the game features an expansive open world for players to freely explore. The world of Weirdwood is packed with hidden secrets, optional puzzles, and other discovered content, with the sardonic, fourth-wall-breaking narrator providing a constant stream of humorous commentary to accompany the adventure.
Players can acquire new and increasingly powerful weapons, armor, and other gear as they progress. These items can be upgraded and customized, allowing players to tailor their playstyle and power level to their liking. Many players express satisfaction in continually enhancing their character's capabilities, especially when paired with the game's over-the-top, comical visual style.
The game also offers a cooperative multiplayer mode, enabling players to team up and tackle the challenges together. This cooperative experience is praised as a great way to share the game's humor and chaos with friends, with the frantic nature of combat lending itself well to cooperative play.