Changeover: Decisions
- May 18, 2018
- KHB-Soft
Get on Steam"Changeover: Decisions" is a nonlinear action-platformer/visual novel hybrid set in a decaying communist-era facility. Your choices drive the story, with over 10 possible endings in the first chapter alone. The game features pixel art graphics, dynamic lighting, and horror elements, with the environment and characters threatening to impede your progress. Your memory loss may be vital to your survival.
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Reviews
- The game features an intriguing story with multiple endings, providing replayability and engaging choices.
- The pixel art style, while simplistic, has a certain charm that some players may appreciate.
- The gameplay combines elements of platforming and visual novel, offering a unique experience that challenges players' intuition.
- The game feels incomplete, with only one chapter available and many players expressing disappointment over its short length.
- Technical issues such as clunky combat mechanics and lack of customization options for controls detract from the overall experience.
- The use of uncredited Unity assets raises ethical concerns about the developer's practices, which may deter potential buyers.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a divisive aspect, with many reviewers criticizing the outdated retro pixel art as lackluster and poorly executed, leading to a disappointing visual experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic pixel art style and its eerie ambiance, the overall consensus is that the graphics are simplistic and fail to meet contemporary standards, with limited options for improvement.
“The pixelated graphics, music, and sounds are nice and give an eerie feeling to the place.”
“Good pixel art style.”
“Do not let the different art style of the sprites put you off.”
“It's a short, edgy 2D retro pixel adventure with crappy writing, worse translation, flaky gameplay, and terrible graphics.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its intrigue and depth, featuring a well-crafted plot that unfolds as players progress, revealing character backgrounds and multiple endings. While the dialogue is engaging, some users noted minor spelling errors and limitations in the save system. Overall, the narrative is described as interesting and humorous, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“This game has a very well-made plot where the more you play, the more you will understand the story and the background of the characters.”
“Changeover: decisions is a fun and intriguing story game.”
“The story is simple; you are trapped in an unknown place.”
“There is a save manager to save your multiple endings, but it doesn’t seem to save more than one game save and will overwrite any previous attempts.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the intriguing story and fun combat system, while others criticize the mechanics and graphics as lacking polish. The game features a dialogue-heavy experience that allows for exploration, though some find the gameplay style unconventional. Overall, opinions vary from smooth and clever to janky and frustrating.
“Mechanics and gameplay are quite fine, the story is intriguing, and the combat system is fun, if a bit janky.”
“Super clever game, great sarcastic humor, actually gripping writing, and smooth gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very dialogue heavy, but allows for exploration at your own pace, creeping around the old elementary, not really being sure what to expect around each turn.”
“It's a short, edgy 2D retro pixel adventure with poor writing, worse translation, flaky gameplay, and terrible graphics.”
“(Tip: improve or change the stairs mechanics instead of joking about it in-game.)”
“The gameplay is very dialogue-heavy, but allows for exploration at your own pace, creeping around the old elementary school, not really being sure what to expect around each turn.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its eerie quality and impressive original soundtrack, especially for a low-priced title. It enhances the overall experience, complementing the pixelated graphics and contributing to the game's atmosphere, making it a significant factor for those who appreciate a blend of good music and engaging gameplay.
“The pixelated graphics, music, and sounds are nice and give an eerie feeling to the place.”
“Surprisingly good OST for a $3 game.”
“With the absolutely stunning soundtrack, it will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“The sound effects overshadow the music, which is disappointing because it could have added so much to the atmosphere.”
“There are limited options for customizing the music, which feels restrictive and uninspired.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever and sarcastic humor, complemented by engaging writing and smooth gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including humorous in-game choices that affect gameplay, and the presence of multiple endings adds to the overall enjoyment. The blend of funny jokes with a creepy atmosphere creates a unique and entertaining experience.
“Super clever game, great sarcastic humor, actually gripping writing, and smooth gameplay.”
“Be careful what medication you take when you become injured, as the medicines can either help or hinder you; I tried some funny pills and they seemed to slow my movements down.”
“This game has multiple endings, funny jokes, and a creepy atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, as it encourages players to engage with its mix of music, dialogue, and puzzle-solving elements. However, those primarily seeking a combat-focused experience may want to reconsider their purchase. Overall, it offers a rich experience that rewards multiple playthroughs.
“Very replayable (it's kind of the point of the game).”
“Overall, before you buy the game, ask yourself 'What do I want from this?' If it's pure combat, then don't buy it. But if you want a mix of good music, good dialogue (none of which I have found cringey, except maybe the tutorial), okay combat, and puzzle solving, then I would recommend this game, especially if you like replayability.”
“Overall, before you buy the game (if you care about $3), ask yourself 'What do I want from this?' If it's pure combat, then don't buy it. However, if you want a mix of good music, good dialogue (none of which I have found cringey, except maybe the tutorial), okay combat, and puzzle solving, then I would recommend this game, especially if you like replayability.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, I found that there wasn't much to draw me back for a second run.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of humor and creepiness, enhanced by its multiple endings that contribute to an engaging and varied experience.
“This game has multiple endings, funny jokes, and a creepy atmosphere.”
