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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Open GL compliant video card Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Developed in RPG MAKER MV

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 or higher Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Developed in RPG MAKER MV

The World is Your Weapon

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Released June 27, 2019
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (65 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 679 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
8,19€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Humor and absurdity drive the experience, with the keyword “humour” appearing 20 times in player comments. The game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, 96% positive across 400 post‑release reviews. Gameplay is almost universally praised, while performance hiccups linger.

In-game

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« Softlocked my save file because I picked up the table where you're supposed to sell your weapons as a weapon. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« > Goes outside > Picks up an entire cliff > Bashes enemy over the head with it 10/10 game of the year »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« this game is genuinely amazing and fun as hell (well except that dark dungeon maybe) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« You ask: "Even this?" The game responds: "Yes." You snicker to yourself as you steal you neighbors' houses before selling them back to... someone... »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I cannot believe that this game is good »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I found it worth purchasing solely based on the premise of annihilating opponents with knick-knacks. I was not disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« A fun little game about selling weapons. And people. It has a nice little charm to it. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played

In players' words

« Softlocked my save file because I picked up the table where you're supposed to sell your weapons as a weapon. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I cannot believe that this game is good »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« > Goes outside > Picks up an entire cliff > Bashes enemy over the head with it 10/10 game of the year »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I found it worth purchasing solely based on the premise of annihilating opponents with knick-knacks. I was not disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« this game is genuinely amazing and fun as hell (well except that dark dungeon maybe) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« A fun little game about selling weapons. And people. It has a nice little charm to it. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« You ask: "Even this?" The game responds: "Yes." You snicker to yourself as you steal you neighbors' houses before selling them back to... someone... »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
98 % pos · n=63
Content / longevity
45 % pos · n=11
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=6
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay636201
Content / longevity11533
Story / writing6321
Value for money4301
Interface / UX3102
Performance2002
Stability / bugs2002
Graphics / art1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.

<2h
85 % (n=34)
2-10h
95 % (n=152)
10-25h
99 % (n=161)
>25h
94 % (n=53)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 62 positive mentions out of 63.
  • Longer play sessions stay satisfying: 99% positive in the 10‑25 h bucket (161 reviews) and 94% positive in the >25 h bucket (53 reviews).
  • The comedic tone resonates strongly: the keyword “humour” shows up 20 times among frequent terms.
  • Price is seen as fair: 3 positive mentions out of 4 price‑related comments.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are a clear pain point: 2 mentions, both negative.
  • Bugs receive only negative feedback: 2 mentions, both negative.
  • User‑interface frustration appears in 3 mentions, with 2 negative and 1 positive.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy indie action‑RPGs with a heavy dose of humor and freedom will likely love this title, provided they can overlook occasional performance and UI quirks.

Is The World is Your Weapon worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 679 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 8,19€.

Verdict

The World is Your Weapon delivers a delightfully absurd experience that most players find rewarding, especially in its core gameplay and comedic flair. Technical rough edges keep it from being flawless, but the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive.

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The World is Your Weapon: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

humour (20)fun (10)absurde (10)liberté (9)court (6)originalité (5)prix (4)concept (4)mécanique (3)silly (3)répétitif (3)découverte (3)

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