Review: Wurroom
At a Glance
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How to Save and Pause:There doesn't seem to be any way to pause or save your game, but this isn't a problem. Nothing happens until you click on something, and the entire game can easily be completed in a single sitting. Time needed per session:Take as long as you need. On average, players will finish this game in about ten to fifteen minutes.
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Does this game pose issues for Christian players?
 | No - this is a great game for Christians Even though the player is sometimes directed to interact with some of the clay objects in destructive ways, it'd be a stretch to call this violent. Otherwise, there isn't anything to really be concerned about here. |
Screenshots
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/wurroom_0.jpg)
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/wurroom_1.jpg)
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/wurroom_2.jpg)
Game Overview
There are a lot of games out there that want to be taken seriously as a form of art. Most of these games just throw together some well known mechanics, cover them with a new can of paint, and then use "it's art, no really" as a way to dismiss criticism. Wurroom is different. It's definitely artistic, but since it's almost entirely about showcasing an unusual art style, there isn't really a game here. Instead, it's more of an interactive experience.
Everything you'll see in this game, from the game's title to your cursor to the things you'll be interacting with, were made from modeling clay. On top of this, the developers decided not to make things look normal or realistic, choosing to aim for a surreal and abstract design style. It's quite the trip.
Gameplay wise, there isn't much to say - all you do is click on something, watch it react, and then figure out what you're supposed to click on next. It feels like you're just moving the scenes along, progressing through them like a series of exhibits or skits. If you're not sure what to do next, holding the right mouse button will highlight where you're supposed to click next, so it seems even the developer wasn't interested in making this a puzzle to solve.
Ultimately, whether or not someone would enjoy playing with this interactive art piece comes down to their personal taste in art. If you like the surreal and weird, then you'll probably like spending part of an afternoon poking at this game. But if you want to be challenged or have your reflexes tested, then I'm afraid this isn't going to be for you.
Personally, I love a good dose of weirdness from time to time, so I felt it was worth the few minutes it takes to complete. Remember, this game is free to play, so you have nothing to lose if you're curious enough to try it.
Everything you'll see in this game, from the game's title to your cursor to the things you'll be interacting with, were made from modeling clay. On top of this, the developers decided not to make things look normal or realistic, choosing to aim for a surreal and abstract design style. It's quite the trip.
Gameplay wise, there isn't much to say - all you do is click on something, watch it react, and then figure out what you're supposed to click on next. It feels like you're just moving the scenes along, progressing through them like a series of exhibits or skits. If you're not sure what to do next, holding the right mouse button will highlight where you're supposed to click next, so it seems even the developer wasn't interested in making this a puzzle to solve.
Ultimately, whether or not someone would enjoy playing with this interactive art piece comes down to their personal taste in art. If you like the surreal and weird, then you'll probably like spending part of an afternoon poking at this game. But if you want to be challenged or have your reflexes tested, then I'm afraid this isn't going to be for you.
Personally, I love a good dose of weirdness from time to time, so I felt it was worth the few minutes it takes to complete. Remember, this game is free to play, so you have nothing to lose if you're curious enough to try it.
Points of Interest
Unique Art Style
Very few games out there feature surreal art or clay animation, making Wurroom rather unique. It's worth mentioning that clay modeling is very labor intensive compared to just about any other form of art, so producing an entire game using this sort of style is impressive, even if the gameplay feels lacking.
Steam community features
There are a total of seven achievements to earn while playing, though unfortunately none of them are particularly inspired. They're basically just rewards for making your way through the game, so you'll get them all in a single playthrough.
Not much of a game
You click to make things happen, but that's as interactive as it gets. Of course, this is probably intentional, as this appears to be a test project or proof of concept for something much bigger. What's here is very well made, even if it's not very challenging.
Concerns and Issues
Destructive Behaviors
At times, the player will need to smoosh parts of the environment or have their clay avatar get taken apart or otherwise altered by something. Since this is all clay, it's hard to tell what's alive and what isn't, so how "violent" you want to consider this is up to you.
The most "violent" event in the game is a cutscene where a clay bug does a news report about the oncoming hand monster (you) right before the box gets smashed (see the third screenshot above).
The most "violent" event in the game is a cutscene where a clay bug does a news report about the oncoming hand monster (you) right before the box gets smashed (see the third screenshot above).
Ad for future projects
When you've finished the game, the developers thank you for your interest and ask you to keep an eye out for their other projects, which are generally more complicated video games that haven't been released yet.