Wicked Seed
Last updated: 2026-01-25
- High combat freedom and tactical depth
- Polished and high-quality production value
- Strong protagonist and engaging narrative
- Deep crafting and progression systems
- Unpolished animations and frequent bugs
- Poor enemy balance and combat flaws
Emotions
Frustration14%Excitement13%Satisfaction12%Enjoyment11%Surprise7%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 60%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 40%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 88%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 13%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 229
- Negative points
- 71
- Gameplay points
- 212
- Perf. points
- 12
- Rec. points
- 20
- Misc points
- 4
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
High combat freedom and tactical depth
| Combat offers significant freedom, including flanking, backstab attacks, and enemy-specific countermeasures. The ATB (Active Time Battle) system and weapon/ability customization (e.g., parries, flashbangs) add layers of strategy. | 97% |
Polished and high-quality production
| Despite being an indie title, the game demonstrates exceptional polish, with top-tier voice acting, smooth performance, and meticulous attention to detail in level design, enemy variety, and atmosphere. | 71% |
Strong protagonist and narrative
| The protagonist is well-voiced, witty, and detailed, serving as a highlight. The story, while simple, is engaging, with cliffhangers and a focus on core gameplay elements over exposition. | 61% |
Crafting and progression systems
| Light crafting, weapon upgrades, and gear customization keep gameplay fresh. Permanent stat boosts and resource management (e.g., scraps, energy) add depth without overwhelming complexity. | 59% |
Engaging survival horror atmosphere
| The game excels in creating a tense, PS1-style horror atmosphere through sound design, lighting, and environmental storytelling. It avoids cheap jumpscares, focusing instead on immersion and ambiance. | 53% |
Budget-friendly with high value
| Priced fairly for its content, the game delivers a premium experience with abundant replayability, unlockables, and quality-of-life features uncommon in indie titles. | 52% |
Old-school exploration with immersion
| The game emphasizes exploration without hand-holding, featuring no map, hidden areas, and backtracking. This design choice enhances immersion and rewards players for paying attention to environmental details. | 47% |
Flexible controls and accessibility
| Supports seamless controller/keyboard-mouse swapping and offers robust accessibility settings. Controls are intuitive, reducing clunkiness and enhancing gameplay fluidity. | 14% |
Optimized performance
| Runs smoothly on older hardware with minimal bugs (actively patched). Occasional stutters are minor and do not detract from the overall experience. | 9% |