10mg: SLASHER, Interrupted
- October 15, 2020
- Softerror Interactive
Get on Steam10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games. Slasher, Interrupted is a visual novel, in which you attempt to tell a horror story whilst your girlfriends interrupt with their own ideas. Will you stick to a cohesive plot, or try and please everyone's ideas at once?
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Reviews
- The game captures the fun and chaos of telling stories with friends, making it a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- Characters are relatable and their interactions are humorous, adding charm to the narrative.
- The art style and audio contribute to a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful short play.
- The game lacks quality of life features like text skipping and save states, which can be frustrating during replays.
- Some endings feel generic and unsatisfying, especially if players don't stick to one character's suggestions.
- The short length may leave some players wanting more depth and complexity in the story and character development.
- story40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted, interactive slasher narrative where players take on the role of a narrator, weaving together different character perspectives in a choose-your-own-adventure format. While it begins with familiar horror tropes, the fun lies in the interruptions and contributions from other characters, creating a dynamic storytelling experience that is both engaging and relatable. The short, ten-minute gameplay encourages experimentation with story beats, making it a charming and low-stakes exploration of narrative creativity among friends.
“It's a lovely, well-written story, with relatable characters (who doesn't have friends like that?) with enough tension to keep you going through the various iterations just to see 'yeah but what if I did that instead?'”
“The basic idea – the different ways one might tell a story – was always going to be interesting and fun, but what I really loved was the whole low-stakes nature of it all.”
“You’re not telling a story to save the world or free the universe, but to entertain people you love.”
“The tale begins in a fairly standard horror trope fashion, but it's not very long into the setup of your slasher story before you are interrupted by the three other characters who all have their own idea on what direction the story is taking, or should be taking.”
“Each complete telling of the story, and all the dialogue between the telling will likely only take you five to ten minutes to get through.”
“The slasher genre is not for her, and the story you are trying to tell is clearly making her a little uncomfortable.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as sparse and not heavily relied upon for immersion, which some players find detracts from the overall experience. However, the visuals, along with the audio and interface, are noted to be well-suited for a Halloween theme.
“Has good audio, visuals, interface, and theming perfect for Halloween.”
“Graphically, the game is sparsely populated.”
“While hardly relying on the visuals, I find the very act of playing a game within the confines of a window to somehow be immersion-breaking and keeps me anchored to the dark, ugly real world.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a limited selection of tracks that serve as effective cues for tone shifts, complemented by ambient sounds like a crackling campfire. While some users find the music enjoyable and vibrant, others note that it lacks variety. Overall, it receives mixed feedback, with some praising it as a standout element.
“Super gay and the music is a bop 10/10.”
“Likewise with sound and music, there is not much going on.”
“The sound of a campfire crackling and spitting in the background, a few various music tracks to act as cues for tone shifts.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny despite the basic character archetypes. The comedic reactions to player choices, particularly when switching tones, enhance the experience, making even the more gruesome scenarios feel lighthearted. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, contributing to its charm.
“The game is short, so the characters are fairly basic (the cute shy one, the goofy stoner, and the one who actually likes horror stories), but the humor is great and it's really funny to see them react to your choices, especially if you switch tones mid-track.”
“The results can be quite funny, and even the most gruesome version is still pretty tame.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its well-written narrative, clever framing, and heartwarming character interactions, which collectively create an engaging and wholesome experience for players.
“Well written, with clever framing and adorable, wholesome character interactions.”
