Another Try
- April 19, 2020
- Hoki Wolf Studio
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Another Try" is a visual novel game where players follow the story of a high school student who gets a chance to redo his past. The game features multiple endings based on the choices made throughout the story. It also includes a unique mechanic that allows players to jump between different timelines, adding a layer of strategic decision-making to the narrative.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice art style and graphics, with a charming low-poly aesthetic.
- There is potential for fun gameplay, especially when played with friends, and the crafting and base-building mechanics show promise.
- The developer has made some progress and improvements since the game's initial release, indicating a commitment to future updates.
- The game feels incomplete and has been largely abandoned by the developers, with no updates in a long time.
- There are numerous bugs and design flaws, including issues with saving progress, poor combat mechanics, and a lack of content.
- Many players feel the game is an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, making it not worth the low price.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a lack of content and unfinished mechanics, leading to a limited experience of about 3-5 hours. While the crafting system and visuals are praised, many criticize the buggy mechanics, poor interface, and subpar shooting mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential and offers fun exploration, but significant updates are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The crafting mechanic is correct, the HUD is clear, and the shader effects look nice!”
“It still needs some updates but it looks good, and the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
“I was very pleased with the style of the game and how it looked, and overall the mechanics worked really well!”
“However, after 1 hour of gameplay, I had done pretty much all there was to do.”
“It has super buggy mechanics, a horrible interface, and is riddled with unfinished aspects.”
“This game gives me Unturned and DayZ vibes, and while the graphics are beautiful and stable, the gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their comic book aesthetic and attention to detail, creating a visually appealing experience reminiscent of titles like Unturned and DayZ. The art style is described as cute and stable, with a well-rendered Eastern European setting that enhances the overall atmosphere. While the visuals receive commendation, some reviewers note that the gameplay could use improvement.
“The assets are cute and the art style is great.”
“This game gives me Unturned and DayZ vibes, and the graphics are beautiful and stable. The surrounding setting, which looks like Eastern Europe, is also a welcome addition that I love. The visuals definitely deserve praise.”
“Most of the buildings are inaccessible, except for some small convenience store-style buildings that may have a few items in them.”
“The graphics have that certain comic book feel to them, but they were done with a lot of attention to detail - a nice combination, I think.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of stability, featuring numerous bugs, a poor interface, and many unfinished elements that detract from the overall experience.
“It has super buggy mechanics, a horrible interface, and is riddled with unfinished aspects.”
“Too buggy”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is lacking, particularly for low-end PCs, as users report crashes upon startup and a general similarity to Unturned's building mechanics. While some players express hope for future improvements, the current state limits accessibility for those with weaker hardware.
“I recommend the game based on what I saw on YouTube and the community. I hope the developers make optimizations for low-end PCs, as I could at least see the menu and configure my game, even though it crashed when I started.”
“The building mechanic feels really similar to Unturned and is not really optimized.”
“I didn't even play it because my hardware is weak, but I recommend the game based on what I saw on YouTube and the community. I won't refund the game and will consider it a donation to the game devs. I hope they optimize it for low-end PCs. At least I could see the menu and configure my game, but it crashed when I started.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is currently limited, but they believe it has potential for improvement with future updates. They recommend keeping an eye on these updates to enhance the overall playability.
“But, I would highly recommend following its updates as it becomes more playable.”
“Long way to go before playable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is criticized for being lacking, with reviewers noting an absence of engaging elements such as ruins or zombies, which diminishes the overall immersive experience.
“There is no atmosphere, no ruins, and no zombies.”
“The game feels lifeless and lacks any immersive environment.”
“The overall ambiance is flat and uninspiring, making it hard to get engaged.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players suggest that the game offers a rewarding grinding experience, allowing for hours of cooperative farming, building, crafting, and combat, especially as it continues to receive updates that enhance its polish and playability.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment in the absence of growth or depth in the characters throughout the game.
“There is no character development.”
“The game lacks any meaningful character development.”
“I was disappointed by the absence of character development.”
