Acolyte: Prologue

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Acolyte: Prologue is the first act in a dynamic narrative experience that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely without pre-defined dialogue options. Just like a real conversation. Become an employee of Nanomax, a well-funded tech start-up looking to change the face of consumer AI with its upcoming Acolyte application. As a remote QA tester for the company, you'…

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting concept that incorporates real-life puzzles and an engaging story.
The interaction with the AI character, Ana, is immersive and adds depth to the gameplay experience.
The game successfully utilizes external resources and ARG elements, making it a creative and thought-provoking experience.

The AI's responses can be frustratingly limited and often fail to understand user input, making conversations feel scripted and unengaging.
There are numerous bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of confidence in the game's future stability.
The storyline is predictable and lacks genuine mystery, which diminishes the excitement and intrigue that players expect from a detective-themed game.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
11%
The game's story is described as intriguing and immersive, with a strong concept that captivates players, though it suffers from predictability and slow pacing. Many reviewers noted that the AI interactions feel scripted and limiting, detracting from the overall experience, while some found the narrative engaging enough to warrant further exploration. Despite its flaws, the potential for a compelling story remains, especially if the developers enhance the AI and narrative depth in future updates.
- “Amazing concept, super enthralling story and immersive experience, looking forward to the full release!”
- “The story is really interesting, no spoilers but all is not as it seems.”
- “This game was really fascinating and it set up an enticing story well.”
- “The entire story spoils itself a few minutes into playtime and it is incredibly predictable for anyone who is even slightly familiar with sci-fi tropes.”
- “Instead of a thrilling trail chase through various AR documents, I instead felt an incredible sense of frustration at already knowing the conspiracy and being unable to tell Ana about it because I hadn't gone through the steps to reach the flag which would make her receptive to being told.”
- “I called the plot from a mile away and kept trying to tell the AI lady one line before she told me... things like that are annoying to say the least, especially with a game which should have known people would do that with such a simple plot.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
17%
The gameplay is described as a mix of innovative mechanics and engaging puzzles, particularly in augmented reality, but opinions are divided. While some find the unique elements and creative puzzles enjoyable, others criticize the core mechanic of chatting with AI as boring and unengaging, leading to a lack of investment in the game. Overall, the gameplay shows potential but is hindered by its execution and premise.
- “That's amazing gameplay in and of itself.”
- “It's an interesting augmented reality mechanic that fits with the game's main themes.”
- “- Unique gameplay and very creative puzzles.”
- “However, my main issue with the game is that the core gameplay element, chatting with the AI, is extremely boring.”
- “If this mechanic got better, I would be interested in playing the full game, but as it stands, I have no interest.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating their quality and the overall visual concept. However, some players feel that the slow pacing and predictability of the storyline detract from the overall experience.
- “Nice graphics, I like the concept of the game.”
- “The plot was interesting and the graphics were too.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay, reminiscent of other titles like Doki Doki Literature Club. While some players found these moments memorable, others experienced frustration with the game's performance.
- “I loved the part where I had to remove a file from the game folder and the game glitched for a second; it made me remember Doki Doki Literature Club.”
- “I had two instances that might have been glitches.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users appreciate the humor aspect, highlighting the discovery of a previously unknown funny news website that adds a refreshing comedic element to their experience.
- “I discovered a hilarious news website that I had never heard of before!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and clever puns!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as exceptional and impressive.