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Werewolves Within
Released On: Dec 6, 2016
76
6.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 17 Critic Reviews
76
65% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 17 Critic Reviews
76
65% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The first few months of PlayStation VR have delivered a vast range of experiences, but I have to say that Werewolves Within is my personal favourite. It’s such a basic concept, but how it’s realised brings players together in a way that’s rarely done in videogames. The community is fantastic and helpful, the rules are easy to pick up, and soon enough you’re mixing it up with people from all over.
Over time, as you form a pack of new friends who are up for regular games, this could transform into a regular party night classic –albeit one where your party guests are in different houses. And might need worming. [March 2016, p78]
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 User Ratings
6.9
67% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
7% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
27% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 User Ratings
6.9
67% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
7% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
27% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
The one VR game that is cross platform with other VR headsets which is what is needed in the VR experience. whether your on PC or console, this is the one game you would want to play with random strangers to find out who is the werewolf. this has a lot of replay value which is great because its a social base game. They're times when the servers has no one to play with, but changing to other regions that is available gives a chance to at least find players playing the game. tracking is great and the controls are simple since most of the time your communicating. I do recommend buying this game for the social game type of VR.
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PlayStation 4
It's an absolute travesty that this game has received anything less than a 9 from both critics and users and I implore everyone with any VR system to buy it and try it.
I downloaded this game due to it being one of only a few PSVR games I hadn't yet played. My expectations were pretty low and, in a general sense, I hate online multiplayer games. Within an hour of playing, Werewolves Within became my favorite VR game for any headset, and as someone who worked in the VR industry I've played nearly all of them. Not only that, but without any hyperbole at all, I can say this will go down as one of my favorite video game experiences in the 30 years I've been a hardcore player.
The gameplay is dead simple as the only mechanic is talking. The rules appear complex at first but are really very easy to understand after a few matches. Fundamentally, this is a game of sitting around a campfire building alliances, and deceiving others. Lots and lots of deception. If you've ever dreamed of being a trial attorney, this is as close as you're going to get without passing the bar. You're either a werewolf or not and regardless of your game assigned role, it's up to you to convince others you're on their team. A match lasts about 10 minutes.
For the most part, everyone is civil and attempting to play the game in earnest. When you get a great group, you'll spend hours with them and make some great online friends. There are a few things to be aware of, however. Just like IRL, there is an absurdly high chance that many of the people sitting around a campfire and arguing about who is a werewolf are stoned and/or drunk (myself included). It's utterly hilarious but it can quickly get out of control (usually the drunk ones, but you can vote to kick them).
There aren't many bugs or flaws but there are a few things to be aware of for parents. While this seems like a general audience game and good for children, it's a double edged sword. On one hand I really think it can help with social interactions and anxiety and, for a video game, is a safe and somewhat less wasteful way to spend time. On the other hand, the aforementioned drunk players will often use bad language and inappropriate slurs the like of which you'd hear in a move rated R. Additionally, you really need to be comfortable with your children playing a game exclusively about lying and deception. If I had kids over the age of 12, I'd let them play but not without a serious discussion beforehand and a promise that they would leave any group of "bad people".
As someone who values intellect, group leadership and strong interpersonal bonds above most else, I find this "game" nothing short of a revelation that will stick with me for decades. This really does represent a defining moment in technology and digital human interaction while being the most fun you can have on a Saturday night. Ubisoft deserves a lot of credit for bankrolling such an innovation and Red Storm just became my favorite developer of 2017. The team at Red Storm is extraordinary and I hope to meet them one day soon.
You owe it to yourself to buy and play this game, it's more fun than you've probably ever had playing a game and you'll be a part of something that is destined to become a historic milestone in the advancement of technology. There is zero reason not to be a part of this experience.
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PlayStation 4
Werewolves Within is a fun and social VR-game in which you must find all the werewolves within your group of people. The core mechanics are simple, but the game stays enjoyable even after longer sessions. Only if the price would have been a bit lower.
Bugs aside, Werewolves Within is an incredible social experience and the first online game to really make it feel like you are sitting around the campfire with seven other people.
Werewolves Within is a really good experience, and it made us feel like we were there sitting and playing with other people. Still, being VR-only, and requiring 5 people to be online to play it, it's a risky purchase.
Werewolves Within is a very clever game that successfully turns a real-world party game into the virtual sphere that works on all levels. It’s quite clever and one really enjoyable VR experience on the PlayStation VR but its premise may get a little repetitive!
When it works and none of the seven players have any audio or connectivity issues, Werewolves Within is competitive, surprisingly friendly, easy to jump into and even easier to play for hours on end, building up an active repertoire of new online friends as you go. When it doesn’t work, though, it’s inexcusably hard to play, and that’s unfortunately very often.
Werewolves Within is one of the best games I ever played. Not just the best VR game. It brings back fun in games. Where other games claim to deliver a different experience every time you play it, this is actually true for this game. The visuals are really good, but even without looking good it would be so much fun. The experience of playing it far surpasses any other. Being social and hanging out, actually having to participate in order to win. I could even see this game helping the more social awkward people become more social. This game is pure fun and anyone with a VR headset should buy it.
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PlayStation 4
Werewolves Within is probably the best social VR experience so far! This super funny game feels like hanging out with friends having some beers while playing role games. Amazing experience in VR, this is a must have if you have a VR headset.
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PlayStation 4
This is the most fun I've had with PSVR to date. It's such a unique experience, unlike anything I've ever tried in a video game. It does however have some bugs, but Ubisoft has acknowledged these bugs, and are working on an update right now.
If at first you feel lost, trust me, things will click for you. The game's will still be chaotic, for sure.. but in a very fun way!
Don't worry about english not being your native language, you will be fine, and people will understand what you're saying.
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PlayStation 4
This game does depend on the people you play with. I watched some videos and it looked like a lot of fun. When I played it, it through me into a game with people that didn't make the game very fun and as they started leaving after a few rounds, there was four of us. The other three bailed to join the only other game happening at the time that only had 3 spots available. So not a great experience. But I do like that this game exists, just need to get some friends in it to play with.
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PlayStation 4
Your game experience depends on the group of people you play with so it can be hit or miss. I wish the game eased new players into the game better because its hard to learn just jumping into random games with people that are more experienced. Also, if they created some incentive for more experienced players to welcome newer players, that would help expand the community.
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PlayStation 4
