rocking uptempo soundtrack; simple gameplay mechanics once you get used to them; cool, original oldschool Drive In “Let’s All Go To The Lobby” vignettes, grindhouse esthetic, The
Lazy, uninspired gameplay that never truly feels original; mediocre graphics; crappy voicework; swearing for swearing’s sake
Wet is a full-on action game with slight platforming elements that goes for a grindhouse/exploitation aesthetic. It probably succeeds best at creating this atmosphere than anything else it does. While mixing quicktime events, run-and-gun action, on-rai...
Great gunplay mechanics, Brisk, lively pace, Invigorating original soundtrack, Full of exciting action movie moments that you create.
Environmental inconsistency can hinder your acrobatics, Some choppy visuals, Annoying character quips.
This raucous bloodbath is rough around the edges, but exciting acrobatic combat and a great soundtrack make it very entertaining. ...
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Published: 2009-09-16, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: In the first scene of Wet, you slide down a long table in slow motion, smashing through towers of champagne glasses and a giant cake as you gun down thugs who are trying to kill you. Then you leap off the table to fly over a dragon-shaped ice sculpture...
Abstract: Rubi in a rage stage (left); sliding on her knees (right) There haven't been that many games that have truly scored a bulls-eye when it comes to finding the right music to match the on-screen action. Full Throttle did it, Max Payne did it, a...
Abstract: Starring the sensual and kick ass Rubi Malone, an elite gun for hire, Wet pays homage to those classic exploitation movies of the 70's plus some great Quentin Tarrentino-like moments, making this more than just a third person action shooter as it blurs...
Enjoyable to a certain extent, Rage mode looks wicked, Does over the top gameplay pretty well
Gets monotonous, Doesn't look too hot, One dimensional characters populating a cliched plot
The reason I said the game delivers to a certain extent earlier is because gameplay while entertaining tends to get repetitive as hell. Nearly each and every level goes something like this: You enter an area, slide, dive and jump around the place shoot...
