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Artificial Iridescence

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57%Game Brain Score
story, humor
monetization, grinding
71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Artificial Iridescence is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Darius Immanuel D. Guerrero and was released on September 4, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

a short visual novel about marriage and sanity 'Artificial Iridescence' is a free standalone visual novel game that introduces new characters to the AppSir Universe. The events in this game will have long term consequences for the AppSir lore.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
story6 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • The story is gripping and emotionally engaging, with well-executed tension throughout.
  • It's a short experience that can be completed in about 10-15 minutes, making it a quick read.
  • The game connects to a larger universe created by AppSir, adding depth for fans of the series.
  • The game is essentially a demo or advertisement for an e-book rather than a full game, which can mislead players.
  • The writing lacks depth and character exploration, leading to a confusing and unsatisfying conclusion.
  • Many players feel that the game does not meet the minimum requirements to be considered a visual novel.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for the "story" aspect highlight a mix of opinions, with some players finding the narrative gripping and emotionally engaging, while others criticize it as lacking depth or originality, likening it to a poorly executed short film or "creepypasta." Many appreciate the darker themes and lore-rich content, particularly in the "appsir series," but some express frustration over the lack of player choices and the perceived superficiality of the storytelling. Overall, the story elicits a polarized response, with some enjoying its tension and others deeming it a disappointing experience.

    • “Artificial Iridescence is a gripping story that tells of a declining relationship.”
    • “This game is incredibly story and lore rich for the series and I love it.”
    • “Very interesting game and a very surprising story; I felt I was in the game.”
    • “Well... this is not a visual novel, nor a video game for that matter... this is just a short story presented in webtoon style that takes about 15 minutes to deliver the lamest excuse of a Netflix-era Black Mirror episode.”
    • “That's honestly the one reason why I just can't help but take the time to leave a negative review... it's okay to publish a short, poorly made game even if the story is bad, but it's not okay to trick people into wasting their time watching your soap opera pitch pretending it's the introduction for a video game.”
    • “Think of artificial iridescence as an elaborate 'creepypasta' rather than a proper story.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of this title is criticized for misrepresenting itself as a full game when it is actually an advertisement for an e-book, which is misleading to consumers. This practice not only confuses users but also detracts from the visibility of legitimate games on the platform, leading to a negative reception. Overall, the monetization strategy is deemed harmful and untrustworthy.

    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
    • “Because this is just a demo, because it's not a game, and because what it's advertising is also not a game, I can't recommend it.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a deliberately nonsensical conclusion that feels more like an authorial choice than a natural outcome of character development, leading to a comedic effect that some players find amusing.

    • “The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, leading to a conclusion that is hilariously nonsensical and clearly a result of the author's whimsical intentions rather than a natural progression.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and unexpected situations that kept the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
    • “The comedic timing and witty banter between characters added a layer of charm that made the experience truly enjoyable.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then 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.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its strong initial potential, which effectively engages players and draws them into the narrative.

    • “This story started with potential; it even had me emotionally gripped.”
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Artificial Iridescence is a role playing game.

Artificial Iridescence is available on PC and Windows.

Artificial Iridescence was released on September 4, 2019.

Artificial Iridescence was developed by Darius Immanuel D. Guerrero.

Artificial Iridescence has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Artificial Iridescence is a single player game.

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