Angels & Demigods

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Angels & Demigods is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 7 Keys Studios and was released on September 28, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

VR capable sci-fi visual novel which takes place in the distant future on Enceladus.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story15 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story with a unique blend of Sci-Fi and mysticism, capturing the interest of players.
The graphics and art style are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
As a free game, it offers a decent introduction to VR visual novels, making it accessible for those interested in the genre.

The voice acting is often criticized for being subpar and lacking emotion, detracting from the immersive experience.
The VR implementation feels more like a gimmick, with static 2D characters in a 3D space, failing to utilize the potential of VR effectively.
The story is very short and leaves many plot points unresolved, leading to a sense of incompleteness and disappointment among players.

story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has garnered mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing yet frustratingly short and underdeveloped. While some appreciate the potential and artistic presentation, others criticize the lack of meaningful choices, poor pacing, and technical issues that detract from the narrative experience. Overall, the story shows promise but requires further development to fully engage players.
- “The story is actually deep and really interesting.”
- “This first chapter is short but the story is quite intriguing.”
- “Got me caught up in the story and making me want more!”
- “The story barely gets started.”
- “It sets the scene for a story and then stops abruptly.”
- “Then there's the story: it's jumbled, sporadic, and jarring with no clear sense of direction.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style as neat and attractive, particularly in its use of 2D depth. However, several users criticize the visuals for feeling flat and lacking the immersive quality expected in VR, describing the experience as more akin to static images rather than dynamic gameplay. Overall, while the artwork has its merits, it falls short in delivering a compelling VR experience.
- “Great visuals though, and good voice acting.”
- “In my opinion, the art style was perfect and the way they created depth with 2D art was great.”
- “On the positive side, the artwork is attractive and vividly drawn.”
- “Other than that, the artwork and story are all pretty amateurish.”
- “I can run fast-paced VR action games with high-end 3D graphics (like Arizona Sunshine) without a hitch, but this visual novel consisting of nothing but a handful of static 2D images and some audio clips would frequently just sit there with nothing happening for at least thirty seconds or so between chunks of repetitive dialogue for no apparent reason.”
- “Bad dialogue, slow novel, lame graphics, not VR at all and they ask for money?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience. While some users see potential for improvement, the current execution leaves much to be desired.
- “With a bit more work, this visual novel can turn into something interesting, regarding the story itself and gameplay.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “With a bit more work, this visual novel can turn into something interesting regarding the story itself and gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that to a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be a major drawback. It turns what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous chore that drains the fun out of the experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the headset screen freezes when the Steam menu is accessed.
- “It freezes your headset screen when you press the Steam menu.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a strong point, particularly for the character Ashley, who is noted for her well-defined growth. However, there is some criticism regarding the dissonance in the character design of the angels. Overall, the story and character development are positively received, contributing to an engaging experience.
- “The character development for Ashley is well defined.”
- “Good story, good character development, good background music.”
- “Character design of the angels is dissonant.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game relies heavily on Kickstarter funding, with users noting that effective advertising is crucial for attracting backers, as many similar projects struggle to gain visibility.
- “Disclaimer: I played the demo, and the game is still advertising its Kickstarter.”
- “Hopefully this will attract more backers, but the problem is that most Kickstarter games require a lot of advertising; otherwise, the general public doesn't know they exist. This was the case with the latest Infectinator game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with some users noting it as loud but fitting for the atmosphere. While the background music is appreciated, the overall audio experience is somewhat overshadowed by criticisms of the voice acting and the limitations of the VR mode.
- “Good story, good character development, good background music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, suggesting a satirical take on its value. This blend of irony and absurdity contributes to the overall comedic tone.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 11 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, which detracts significantly from the overall experience, overshadowing any decent art with amateurish writing and voice acting.
- “Decent art is nowhere near enough to save this amateurish mess from its terrible writing, poor voice acting, and lousy performance.”