Broadway: 1849
- November 21, 2017
- Choice of Games
- 7h median play time
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Reviews
- Broadway: 1849 is a well-written and engaging text-based game that offers a rewarding experience with meaningful choices.
- The game features memorable characters and effectively incorporates real historical figures, enhancing the immersive experience.
- Players appreciate the unique concept of managing a theatre and the depth of storytelling, with many expressing a desire for more content from the author.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, particularly in the middle, and some plot threads feel unresolved or distracting.
- Players have noted that the romance elements can feel unrealistic and inconsistent with character development.
- There are complaints about the overwhelming number of characters and subplots, which detract from the main focus of managing the theatre.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring a solid writing style but suffering from a lack of focus, with numerous plot threads that can feel overwhelming and distracting. While players appreciate the depth of character choices and their significant impact on the narrative, some feel that the overarching plot is muddled with excessive elements like politics and supernatural themes, detracting from the core experience of managing a theater. Overall, the story has potential but could benefit from a more streamlined approach.
“For the story itself, it's not bad, but it's a bit of everything: social drama, riots, characters from the world of literature, theatre, and so on... and ghosts, homicides, secret meetings, and arsons!”
“Not just good at writing a convincing story (which is not easy at all), the game also allows the player to decide how the personality and methodology of the main character would be. This makes the player feel connected to the character rather than just playing as someone.”
“More to that, the choices players make based on situations and events significantly affect the game. The writer, Mr. Davis, crafts different parts for different choices rather than just replacing some names. For example, during your first big play, you are given the choice to select a leading star, each of whom will have a different storyline as a sort of side quest, and you can only choose one at a time. Your choice makes a big difference for your career in the game.”
“Sadly, the plot is extremely distracting.”
“Writing is solid, but the story itself would get much better if it was more focused on managing your theater, instead of politics, ghosts, and a large amount of social commentary.”
“The problem is that you seem to have quite no choice on what is happening in the story and what will happen.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Broadway: 1849 is a text-based game that lacks traditional graphics and music, allowing players to engage their imagination fully as they navigate the narrative.
“Broadway: 1849 is a text-based game from Choice of Games, where there's no music or graphics and your imagination can run free.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
In "Broadway: 1849," the absence of music and graphics allows players to fully engage their imagination, emphasizing the text-based nature of the game. This minimalist approach encourages a focus on storytelling rather than auditory or visual elements.
“Broadway: 1849 is a text-based game from Choice of Games, where there's no music or graphics and your imagination can run free.”
“The lack of music in Broadway: 1849 makes the experience feel empty and uninspired.”
“Without any musical elements, the game fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of successfully romancing a character with low sympathy, particularly in the context of the time period and the awkwardness of flirting during a first meeting. This creates a comedic contrast that players find amusing, especially when playing as a gay character.
“The romance feels... off (especially if you play as a gay character, given the time period and how openly you can flirt with someone during literally the first meeting), and for some reason, I was able to successfully romance a character that had like 36% sympathy for me, which is hilarious.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the quirky characters and their ridiculous antics always put a smile on my face.”
