WILL: A Wonderful World

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. RPG Fan
    Oct 17, 2022
    84
    I picked up WILL: A Wonderful World at the recommendation of a friend, and I don’t regret doing so. It’s an incredible title in many respects, with characters and storylines that stay with you and a surprisingly heartfelt twist in the overall plot late in the game. I wouldn’t say it is for everyone, given the topics it covers, but those willing to move past that will discover a VN that makes them pause, feel things, and honestly think about the state of the world around them. Seeing how all the characters’ stories connect in such big and small ways to one another, and just how it all comes together in the end, is a truly memorable gaming experience. At its core, WILL: A Wonderful World is a story about potential and continuing hope, even in the face of horrible and traumatic adversity. That is a message we could all use.
  2. IGN Japan
    Nov 30, 2018
    80
    The system of letters changing the outcome of the story is innovative and could have gone into video game history, if only the idea had been fleshed out a bit more.
  3. Nintenderos
    Apr 10, 2020
    75
    WILL: A Wonderful World is a game that stands out for its story, the complexity of its plots and how they unfold. It is a great title at the narrative level, although some more playable mechanics are missing.
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  1. Kotaku
    May 17, 2019
    I was ultimately left feeling like I was in the writers’ heads instead of their story, and the game overall felt self-serving as a result. But like my favorite reality TV shows, I kept coming back anyway.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. azuranyan
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    The premise and game design is phenomenal, but the execution stumbles now and then. I'd love to see it used again in a longer, moreThe premise and game design is phenomenal, but the execution stumbles now and then. I'd love to see it used again in a longer, more fully-fleshed out sequel.… Full Review »
  2. Ragnar_san
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Es una buena visual novel y encima traducida al castellano, asi que darle una oportunidad.
  3. KnifeWife
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I picked this game up as a whim simply because of the box art. I had never heard of it, nor knew of its existence until I saw it at my localI picked this game up as a whim simply because of the box art. I had never heard of it, nor knew of its existence until I saw it at my local game store. I knew nothing going in and I'm glad that I didn't. Unlike most games I play, I know something about them before playing and in some ways that shapes how I feel. Characters, plot, design. Something. That isn't the case with WILL. From the start I was drawn in by the letters written to the amnesiac God and her dog. So many people, each unique and inspiring. Sometimes they were silly requests that you'd say "really? You're asking for help for this?" But then things can take a dark and dangerous turn and you suddenly realize that asking God is the only real solution. The God herself is re-learning what she apparently forgot how to do, but the more you play, you start to get suspicious and wonder if her amnesia really was an accident or if there was more to it. Or maybe you're just looking for clues that don't really exist because you're so engrossed into the role of helping the humans! I found myself laughing, being excited, and drawn in. While other times I was shocked, felt and sympathized with the things the characters were feeling. To say "emotional roller coaster" is an understatement. There are points where the story is not for the faint hearted. The descriptions, while not extremely vivid, do give enough of a mental picture to understand and piece together exactly what is going on in a scenario. Death, abuse, even something that is considered taboo. But aren't all the best stories routed in the "life isn't perfect" fashion? In my opinion, if you enjoy reading and drama and soap operas, you should give this game a shot. While it isn't perfect and can sometimes be extremely convoluted, it's still worth it to read and experience. I have never played a game like this and now that I have, I hope to find more and give them a try too.… Full Review »
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