1 For Yes, 0 For No

About

"1 For Yes, 0 For No" is a sci-fi visual novel featuring a curious AI, Oswald, who's limited to number inputs for understanding the outside world. As the player, you engage in Yes/No questions and number-guessing games to educate Oswald while gaining or breaking his trust. This text-based game offers a unique, interactive experience with a mysterious mainframe. *Approximately 1 hour playtime.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 negative mentions

Oswald is an adorable character, and the writing is engaging and amusing.
The story is deeper than expected, providing a captivating experience in a short amount of time.
The game delivers a charming and enjoyable experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of indie visual novels.

The game is very short, which may leave some players questioning its value for the price.
There is a lack of meaningful choices throughout most of the game, making it feel linear.
Some players found the AI interactions to be unconvincing compared to other similar games.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is surprisingly deep and captivating for its short duration, with well-written characters like Oswald enhancing the experience. Despite being a brief sci-fi narrative that can be completed in around 30 minutes, it effectively delivers its intended impact.
- “The story was deeper than I expected.”
- “I liked the way Oswald was written; for the game's short duration, the story was quite captivating and amusing, managing to deliver the effect I think it was trying to achieve.”
- “Short sci-fi story (I beat it in about 30 minutes, but I read fast).”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are characterized as simple, complementing the overall aesthetic of the game, while the music also follows a straightforward style.
- “The graphics are quite simple and lack detail.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and uninspired.”
- “The art style doesn't do much to enhance the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The music in the game is characterized as simple, complementing the overall minimalist aesthetic of the graphics.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, enhancing every moment.”
- “The sound design is fantastic, making each action feel impactful and engaging.”
- “The music is quite simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making the music less enjoyable.”