Adequately Ever After
- October 25, 2024
- Julia Nolan
You are standing on a trail... Wait, you don't like the second person perspective? You think it makes a game sound like a choose your own adventure novel? Very well then... Although before we get started, I'll need to know your name, your preferred pronouns and... Wait, where are you going? We have a princess to save and quests to solve. Quests you might even enjoy, should you try your…
Reviews
- The game is free, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The dialogue and humor are entertaining, providing a light-hearted experience.
- There are multiple endings and replay value, encouraging players to explore different choices.
- The art style is inconsistent, with some characters having unappealing designs.
- Audio quality issues, including echoing voice acting and overall poor sound, detract from the experience.
- The plot has inconsistencies and can be confusing, leading to a lack of engagement.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it entertaining and well-executed, particularly praising the humor and character interactions, while others criticize it for being simplistic and inconsistent, possibly due to mistranslations or AI-generated content. Overall, it offers a lighthearted comic-romantic quest with various endings, appealing to fans of story-driven games.
“A short and uncomplicated, but entertaining visual novel about a comic-romantic quest to rescue a princess, with different possible romantic and other endings.”
“The dialogue, particularly the interchange between the player and the narrator which puzzles the other characters in the story, is nicely done.”
“Game is pretty fantastic; the story is really well done and enjoyable. All the characters are likable, and I love some of the options they give you.”
“The game has a bad plot that doesn't make sense.”
“The story is short and has some minor issues and inconsistencies, not sure if due to mistranslation or use of AI.”
“Adequately Ever After is a short story-based adventure game using AI-generated content.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the art style and character design, which are enhanced by AI assistance. The visuals are described as fitting well with the game's tone, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic experience.
“I also think that the characters and background artwork suited the game (it was produced with AI assistance according to the store page).”
“I loved the art style and the music.”
“The story is adorably snarky and cute, the graphics are pretty good.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its pleasant quality and ability to evoke a knightly passion vibe. Additionally, the combination of music and art style enhances the overall experience, although some character designs, particularly the queen and mage, received mixed feedback.
“The music is nice and the narrator got a chuckle out of me.”
“I loved the art style and the music.”
“The music gives me a knightly passion vibe, and it's very similar to that.”
“The music gives off a knightly passion vibe, but it feels too similar and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack doesn't really stand out and often feels repetitive.”
“While the art is impressive, the music fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its attempt at funny dialogue and voice acting, though some users feel the lines could be improved. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy story-driven games with well-placed humor, making it a light and enjoyable experience for a short playthrough.
“Definitely recommend a playthrough if you love story-based games with well-placed humor.”
“It's free and a funny, cute way to blow a half hour or so; give it a shot!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features traditional visual novel dialogue interspersed with optional minigames, puzzles, and combat encounters, providing a mix of narrative and interactive elements.
“The gameplay consists of standard visual novel dialogue, along with a few mini-games, puzzles, and optional combat encounters.”
“The gameplay consists of standard visual novel dialogue, followed by a few minigames, puzzles, and optional combat encounters.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
“A short game with a lot of replay value to unlock all the achievements.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs to explore different strategies and storylines.”
“The game is quite short, and while it has some replay value for achievements, it doesn't offer much else to keep players coming back.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game, as the choices didn't significantly alter the experience.”
“While there are multiple endings, the lack of substantial differences between playthroughs makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”