Posted on: December 4, 2019
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Deeply impressed
Surreal, whimsical, often thought-provoking, and always engaging. I think the game achieves what it set out to do. This isn't much of a "game" in the traditional sense - I would consider it a visual novel primarily, with RPG elements. There is extremely little combat - there is no "combat system", the rare violent encounters are handled through the dialogue and skill check system. You aren't overcoming foes (unless you choose to rail against the player character's own self-destructive lifestyle itself, I suppose, or coming up with particularly clever repartee by passing a skill check) or being the Chosen Hero (unless you choose to give in to the player character's own delusions). You're a sad, tired, and sick middle-aged man in the midst of a mental breakdown, and everyone can see it as plain as the inflamed, rosacea-ridden nose on your face. The pathos of this creates a heroic image in itself of the player character as he struggles to do the right thing and solve the case... or you can just become a gloriously psychotic mess and stumble your way from fuck-up to fuck-up and enjoy the results. The skill checks play into the role-playing - failing skill checks regularly is an expected part of the game. Even failed skill checks provide you with funny or expository dialogue. However, over-extending yourself can lead to failed skill checks physically damaging you through stress or injury - you still need to be wise about which checks you feel like attempting. The writing is very enjoyable, and the characters are full of life and interesting. The quality of the English used, considering this is from an Estonian studio, is excellent and matches the command of a native speaker, aside from rare very minor proof-reading issues (switched letters, typos, etc.). I could ramble on for a long while, but suffice it to say I would strongly recommend this game if you're looking for something different in an RPG. Highly unique and unfailingly interesting, if nothing else.
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