Cataplexy
- January 12, 2022
- 12seven
Get on Steam"Cataplexy" is a visual novel that blends comedy and horror, allowing players to choose between an ironic or serious tone. The game features visits from otherworldly entities and surreal, hallucinogenic backgrounds that combine reality with the protagonist's internal experiences. Based on personal experiences, the story offers a unique perspective on the medical condition of cataplexy.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of humor and horror, providing an entertaining experience.
- Visually appealing with good audio, the art style and presentation are well-executed.
- Despite its short length, the intriguing concept and supernatural elements make it worth trying.
- The game is extremely short, lasting only about 15-40 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
- The ending feels unsatisfying and serves as sequel bait, making it feel incomplete.
- There are issues with the English translation and technical problems, particularly with Linux support.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a clever blend of wit and creepiness, effectively combining ironic and mystic elements. Despite its short length, it delivers a mix of horror and humor that resonates well, aided by a strong English translation. Overall, players find it both funny and unsettling, enhancing the visual novel's appeal.
“Very short, but incredibly funny, clever, and horrific visual novel.”
“Partly ironic and funny, partly mystic and scary.”
“The game, once you finally get it to start up, is a very good mix of creepiness and some pretty witty humor. The English translation is really well done, especially for a game that I suspect the first language isn't English.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is described as a brief yet entertaining experience lasting around 15 minutes, featuring a good plot and appealing art style. However, it ends on a note of sequel bait, leaving players wanting more. Overall, it offers a unique and enjoyable narrative, albeit short.
“Very nice experience, has a good plot and a pretty art style.”
“I enjoyed that story.”
“What a strange little story that gave me about 15 minutes of entertainment.”
“The experience is fun but lasts only 15 minutes and ends on sequel bait for the actual story.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their intriguing concept and appealing art style, contributing to a visually pleasing experience. However, some users noted that the game is short, lasting only 15 minutes, and suggested that the English dialogue could benefit from a native speaker's review. Overall, the visuals and audio are well-received, enhancing the game's plot.
“Very nice experience, has a good plot and a pretty art style.”
“Good visuals and audio, but it would have been helpful to have a native English speaker check the English dialogue.”
“Still, that is only 15 minutes, and I wish for the intriguing concept and art style that it was longer.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as being good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Good music.”
“Good music.”
