1 For Yes, 0 For No
- November 6, 2020
- Alyssa Genereau
"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.
Reviews
- 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.
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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).”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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“The visuals feel outdated and uninspired.”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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”