WET
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Wet on 360
So far this is an awesome game. The game play is smooth and quick with lots of opportunity. The fight system is very fluid and the graphics are superb.
2 Stars Eh…Rather dry
After getting used to the controls I was dizzied by the multitude of things going on around me while slow motion jumping headfirst into a wall then jumping up and slicing a couple of baddies with my kung-foo grip sword. I was then forced into jumping through hoops and doing flips and cartwheels like a circus acrobat to shoot a pop up target so that I could advance into the next chapter of this wild 80’s kung-foo mass of insanity with perfectly timed jumps and head severing cut scenes. This game got a valiant 1 hour attempt from me and was packed up and returned to gamefly…I would not recommend this game unless you have aspirations of becoming the next kung-foo/trapeze artist in the Barnum and Bailey Circus.
5 Stars Great
I actually bought this game to satisfy a $10 game credit I had that was about to expire, but to be completely honest, WET was a great surprise. The gameplay is ALOT of fun, the storyline isn’t bad, the best way to describe this game?
If Kill Bill was a video game, it would be WET.
4 Stars A solid action shooter
WET is an action shooter from developer A2M. You’ve probably haven’t heard of them, since they develop those Hannah Montana and Kim Possible games for the DS: games that are probably not fun to develop. However, they finally got their M-rated kick with WET, a fun little action game that will keep you entertained for a long while.
Gameplay: WET’s gameplay is best described as a combination of two games: Stranglehold and the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy games. Now, this actually funner than it sounds. The game’s protagonist, a mercenary named Rubi, dual-wields a variety of firearms as she dives, slides, wall-runs and pole swings. The game’s combat operates around a mechanic called “Acrobatic Slow-Mo,” and while you are engaging in one of the above-said acrobatic moves, the games slows down, allowing you take out enemies in a 360 degree arc (where applicable). Since she dual-wields, Rubi usually targets one enemy automatically with one hand, allowing you to control her other. The whole package is polished, and while the collision detection could have been better refined, the games makes you feel like a expert assassin. She also wields a sword, which unfortunately only has a 3-slash combo (although you can use it on walls when you get the upgrade).
There are also few highway chase segments, which are some the coolest looking things ever. You’ll jump around cars and trucks as they explode by you, defying death at every turn. Too bad there are so few of these.
Graphics: The graphics have been described as “lackluster.” Now, they’re no Red Dead Redemption graphics, but they work perfectly well for the game, and the game’s environment’s are actually quite detailed. The game’s theme is highly reminiscent of “grindhouse,” (think of Tarantino’s Kill Bill), and as such comes with an optional film-grain filter.
Sound: According to the back of the box, the game features an “original 70’s inspired soundtrack.” The music is just as described, and is quite good. Most of the tunes are catchy and well-composed, and you’ll probably find them singing their hooks long after you play the game. The sound effects are acceptable, though the gunshots seem a little muted, and lack the “power” you’d expect.
Story: The game’s story is pretty weak, as you’re doing a variety of “who-cares” missions for different people. Even the last level, and the ending, is not really satisfactory. There is one scene, though, that I have to rate as one of the funniest I’ve seen. (I won’t spoil it, but it involves her, a bathtub, and a midget.)
Re-playability: The game is organized into missions, and there only a dozen or so of them, so an average gamer could beat in maybe 6-8 hours. The game features no online mode, but it has four difficulty levels, plus a special mode called “Golden Bullets,” which is really fun to play once you unlock it (basically, it’s a one-hit-kill mode). There are also the “Boneyard Challenges” which have a variety of gun-wielding challenges for you to complete.
All in all, WET is a solid game, and has a fun and unique combat mechanic. It never feels overused, and I find myself popping the game back in from time to time. If you’ve enjoyed such games as Devil May Cry or God of War, give WET a try.
4 Stars That was quick!
Overall this was a great value for gaming. I paid a meager $17 for this title and it was worth the investment. The vocal talent was pretty impressive for a short game. Some of the game play was a little jumpy and “film-effect” of the movie was more distracting than amusing. I was surprised how short the total content was. I was expecting a game along the depth of Fallout3 but this was much less involved. If you want a game that can be crushed in a weekend this is a great choice. If you want a meatier title Bethesda certainly has those available too. This was a little too constrained for players that are used to more open plot lines and playing spaces. To do again I’d still buy this but never at the introductory price.
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