Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 23
  2. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. Mar 26, 2015
    78
    Despite various shortcomings like lack of polish in combat, some disorientating segments set in three dimensions and a very short duration, it manages to maintain a satisfactory level of quality through its unique world, beautiful, artistic design and pure enjoyment. Woolfe - Red Hood Diaries is a "fair-y" game after all.
  2. Mar 22, 2015
    76
    A quick, yet enjoyable 2.5D action platformer that's worth the price of admission.
  3. Apr 6, 2015
    70
    Woolfe The Red Hood Diaries is a twisted gothic fairy tale that at times is held back by its mediocre gaming mechanics.
  4. Mar 27, 2015
    70
    Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries is a short, yet enjoyable platformer, offering little difficulty, but tons of story, which lets you immerse yourself into the grittier side of fairy tales.
  5. Feb 9, 2015
    70
    Divided in two volumes, the GRIN Studio’s game aims high in its mix of platforms, puzzles and hack 'n slash.
  6. Apr 7, 2015
    65
    Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries is an atmospheric, stylish take to a classic fairy tale, but it's also too short and unpolished to fulfill its great potential.
  7. Apr 2, 2015
    63
    Visually beautiful 2,5D-platformer that suffers from a very simple fighting system.
  8. Apr 2, 2015
    60
    Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries is enjoyable for its strong atmosphere and audio, but unfortunately some of the poor gameplay mechanics just kill the overall experience.
  9. Apr 10, 2015
    55
    Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries feels like squandered potential.
  10. Apr 7, 2015
    55
    There’s no nice way to say this- the combat in Woolfe is awful.
  11. Mar 24, 2015
    55
    It seems like an episodic game, but it isn't. Everything, from gameplay to narrative, feels like setting ground for something to come. Let's hope it does.
  12. Jun 8, 2015
    50
    Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries looks like a rushed game that lacks of ambition. From the underdeveloped combat system to the hasty story, everything is a big disappointment.
  13. May 6, 2015
    50
    It would be a gamble to recommend it to most people, but for some who might find the concept intriguing and might find the elements I found frustrating simply a challenge, it might still be worth a look.
  14. May 3, 2015
    50
    There's just nothing that's especially worth singing the praises of either. [Issue#160, p.106]
  15. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    50
    Long time ago, in a land far, far away lived Belgians who had a cool idea for a game and a very talented lead artist, but not enough experience (and maybe also talent) to execute that idea properly. [05/2015, p.74]
  16. Apr 8, 2015
    50
    Woolfe paints a pretty picture, but the gameplay leaves much to be desired.
  17. Mar 26, 2015
    50
    Although its steampunk take on a nightmarish fairy tale is compelling, Woolfe: The Red Riding Hood fails to capitalize on its beautifully rendered environment.
  18. May 29, 2015
    49
    Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries is a severely short game that doesn't provide either interesting or entertaining gameplay. With better platformer and action games available to players, this lackluster video game adaptation of the Red Riding Hood fairy tale should be avoided until it's either improved or expanded upon.
  19. Apr 1, 2015
    42
    Technically, it’s not particularly well made either. Beyond the poor collision detection and weird invisible walls, I encountered multiple bugs.
  20. Apr 2, 2015
    40
    The short length of the game doesn’t allow the story to get going properly, with the end coming just as things get interesting.
  21. Mar 24, 2015
    40
    Even for ten dollars, this is a sparse package, and lacks the polish and substance I expect from a finished product.
  22. Mar 19, 2015
    40
    Woolfe barely comes into its own before it's over, with the entire game taking about 2–3 hours tops. It's apparently only half of a two-part experience, but the halfway mark of the game doesn't show much promise for the second.
  23. Jun 8, 2015
    30
    Half a game at best and you can only hope this isn’t the good half.
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. Dec 25, 2015
    7
    It's a fun little platformer with an interesting story and great music. The controls and the camera can get annoying at times, but other thanIt's a fun little platformer with an interesting story and great music. The controls and the camera can get annoying at times, but other than that it's not that bad of a game, especially at the price it is at. You can collect little bits of "Did you know" and learn some interesting facts about the fairy tales that are in the game. Full Review »