Project Warlock W 1.0: A Retro Revival for Boomer Shooter Enthusiasts
It is in its very nature that Project Warlock W welcomes the breakneck speed and in-your-face attitude inherent in the no-frills action typical of its genre predecessors.
At its heart, Project Warlock W is about the quick, uncompromising action of its predecessors. Maze-like level after level, keys are picked up, secrets are discovered, and enemies are dispatched with a varied array of guns. Guns span from the everyday weapons like shotguns and SMGs to magical staffs and spells. Magical abilities are wonderful to have, although some have complained that the spells do not pack as much punch as regular guns.
Game has minimal RPG aspects, and these include character stats and weapon enhancement through a workshop during level change. It is a kind of customization, where the play style of the characters can be determined by the players. There have been issues that some of the upgrades may unbalance the game at the expense of difficulty in the later stages.
The general reaction of the gaming public to Project Warlock W has been overwhelmingly positive, especially among those who are fans of the boomer shooter genre. Gamers like that the game is dedicated to recreating the look and feel of classic FPS games, and the game was widely praised for its level design and arsenal. The game’s dedication to looking retro, with modern adjustments to gameplay added on top, has resonated with an audience seeking a retro experience.
However, it must be noted that all reviews of the game have not been glowing in a positive sense. There are some players who have gone out of their way to complain about the difficulty curve of the game, stating that it does have a tendency to become a bit inconsistent at some points. While the initial levels may find players being presented with a steep and challenging experience, it seems that when players do get around to character upgrading, the game can be made substantially easier.
This shift in difficulty could be a disappointment to the overall feeling of accomplishment that players get after having overcome obstacles. Additionally, while the visual presentation of the game has been an opted choice, there has been a small group of critics who have been vocal in their distaste, criticizing it as being rough in execution. They have even gone as far as to state that at times, the visuals do have a tendency to look more like a parody than an homage to the influences that it takes.
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