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Review of Joe Dever's Lone Wolf on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Feb 2018
Cover image of Joe Dever's Lone Wolf on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 16 Feb 2018
Genre: Role-playing game
Developer: Forge Reply
Publisher: BulkyPix

Introduction

If you're tired of watching your friends play the latest meme-filled, action-packed, graphical extravaganza and wish you could just dive into a digital book with a side hustle of combat, Joe Dever's Lone Wolf is here to help. It's the RPG where it's perfectly acceptable to spend more time reading than fighting. Bravo!

Gameplay

Gameplay in Lone Wolf revolves around the age-old dilemma: to fight or not to fight? Spoiler alert, it's primarily combat with a sprinkle of literary goodness. Imagine this: you, as the titular Lone Wolf, are navigating through an adventure where your choices are more impactful than the choices you make at 3 a.m. about what snacks to binge on. The plot is delivered through text that occasionally transitions into 3D action sequences. Yes, folks, you get to experience the thrill of reading and fighting all at once. Expect to fight Giaks (which sound like a hair gel brand but are actually mean monsters) while also learning psychic powers to mentally zap your opponents. Throw in some decision-making, and you'll have plot twists sprouting like weeds in an overgrown garden.

Graphics

The graphics are neither awe-inspiring nor tragically bad. Think of it as a pleasing middle ground - a comfy pair of sweatpants in the world of aesthetics. The visuals manage to encapsulate that 'I-know-this-isn't-a-blockbuster-but-I-still-want-to-savor-every-moment' vibe. Environments feel more like they belong in a beloved cartoon rather than a hyper-realistic blockbuster, which is endearing in its own right. It's charming, just like that cozy diner where the burgers are a little undercooked but you keep going back out of nostalgia.

Conclusion

Joe Dever's Lone Wolf is the adventurer's hybrid, part video game, part sassy novel where reading is not only tolerated but encouraged. It could appeal to the RPG lovers who also happen to be avid readers or those who desperately wish to revisit their childhood days of choosing their own adventure. In conclusion, this game is a refreshing bath in a world of hyperactive shooters and eye-popping graphics. Just remember, don't play it if you're looking for a traditional RPG experience or you're under time pressure. You'll end up lost in the plot, like the last time you tried to find your way in a maze made of corn. Seriously, give it a whirl, but don't blame me if you find yourself suddenly longing to read an actual book. Enjoy the journey!

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