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Wanba Warriors

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2020

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Quick resume

Have you got what it takes to be a Wanba Warrior? Step into the absurd world of calligraphy combat and prepare to lay the smackdown upon all who dare to oppose you, dishing out damage with your chosen ink brush of brutality! highly recommend playing with controllers.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Unique and deep combat mechanics
    • Fun local multiplayer
    • Friendly and active community
    • Frequent updates and dlc
    • Humorous and creative character design

    Cons

    • Small online player base
    • Paywall for many characters
    • Limited game modes and maps
    • Some technical and control issues
    • Lack of ranked or 2v2 modes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game has a high skill ceiling with mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master, rewarding player improvement and skill development."

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    • Competition

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      "Includes ranked multiplayer 4v1 matches with matchmaking and leaderboards; some players focus on competitive play."

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      "Includes online and local multiplayer with tournaments and ranked modes requested; some players enjoy competitive 1v1 matches."

    • Continuation

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      2

      "Players report habitual play and long sessions, but some mention limited content and small player base reduce long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Vox Machinae Vox Machinae

      "Players report habitual play and repeated sessions, though some mention limited content and dead multiplayer reducing long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Mostly 1v1 dueling focus with limited cooperation; some social interaction and friendly community but gameplay is individual."

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    • Creativity

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      3

      "Variety of weapons, skills, and character builds allow creative combat approaches and customization."

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    • Domination

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      -2

      "Community described as friendly and supportive; no evidence of dominance or toxic behavior emphasized."

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      "Community described as friendly and supportive; no strong evidence of dominance or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism

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      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its humor and lightheartedness."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players explore different characters, builds, and tactics; game encourages trying new combos and strategies."

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    • Exploration

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      "Gameplay occurs in repeated stages with limited level variety; focus is on combat rather than discovering new environments."

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    • Expression

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      "Character uniqueness and build customization allow some self-expression, though cosmetic customization is limited."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game features exaggerated, stylized combat and fictional characters in a humorous, imaginative setting."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Community exists but is small; multiplayer mostly involves friends and small groups."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills in combat, character building, and game knowledge over time."

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    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary gaming experience, no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interaction and friendly community but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

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      "Some social interaction and friendships formed via community, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression

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      "Players unlock characters and progress through arcade mode; however, progression is limited and mostly tied to beating stages."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Game offers fun and flow for casual play, but competitive matches can be tense and fast-paced."

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    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable cartoon graphics, sound effects, and humorous animations provide sensory fun."

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      "Enjoyable visual style and humorous animations provide sensory fun, though graphics are simple."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through tournaments and community presence, but limited broader social status."

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    • Story

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      "No significant narrative or story mode; gameplay is context-free fighting matches."

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    • Strategy

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      "Combat involves timing, counters, and tactical use of moves and weapons, requiring mental challenge."

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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      "Mixed opinions on value; base game considered good value especially on sale, but DLC pricing criticized."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026