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?
Reviews
- The game captures the fun and chaos of collaborative storytelling with friends, making it a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- Characters are relatable and their interactions are humorous, adding charm to the short narrative.
- The art style and audio contribute to a warm atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is very short, with each playthrough lasting only about 10 minutes, which may not appeal to everyone.
- There is no full-screen option, which can be immersion-breaking for some players.
- Character development is limited due to the short length, resulting in fairly basic character personalities.
- story19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is presented as a short, interactive visual tale where players assume the role of a narrator, guiding a slasher-themed narrative that is humorously interrupted by characters with differing story ideas. This lighthearted approach allows for a choose-your-own-adventure experience, emphasizing the fun of storytelling among friends rather than high-stakes drama. Overall, the writing is praised for its relatability and charm, making it an engaging and quick experience.
“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.”
“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?'”
“You’re not telling a story to save the world or free the universe, but to entertain people you love.”
“Like the other two, I would describe it more as a visual tale, or a storybook with pictures, as it is a short experience.”
“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 tone is lighthearted even though the subject of the campfire story is trying to be scary.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as sparse and somewhat immersion-breaking, as playing within a window detracts from the experience. However, the visuals are complemented by good audio and a thematic design that fits well with a Halloween aesthetic.
“The game has good audio, visuals, interface, and theming, which are 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.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, featuring only a few tracks that serve to enhance tone shifts, alongside ambient sounds like a crackling campfire. However, some users find the music enjoyable and catchy, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score for its upbeat quality.
“Super fun 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, along with a few various music tracks to act as cues for tone shifts.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the reactions of the basic character archetypes—like the cute shy one and the goofy stoner—hilarious, especially when choices lead to unexpected outcomes. Despite the game's short length, the comedic elements effectively enhance the experience, making even the darker themes feel lighthearted.
“The results can be quite funny, and even the most gruesome version is still pretty tame.”
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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.”
“The story deeply resonated with me, evoking a range of emotions that I didn't expect.”
“The character development was so profound that I felt a genuine connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
