Changeover: Decisions

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Changeover: Decisions is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by KHB-Soft and was released on May 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

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 uncustomizable controls detract from the overall experience.
The use of stock assets without proper credit raises ethical concerns about the developer's practices.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a divisive aspect, with some players criticizing the outdated retro pixel art as lackluster and poorly executed, while others appreciate the nostalgic charm and eerie atmosphere it creates. Despite options to adjust resolution and quality, the simplistic visuals remain a significant drawback for many, limiting overall graphical 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 poor 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.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being intriguing and well-crafted, with a mix of humor and depth that unfolds as players progress. While the game features a nonlinear narrative and engaging dialogue, some users noted issues with the save system that limits multiple playthroughs. Overall, the plot is considered a strong aspect, 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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players praising its intriguing story, fun combat, and smooth mechanics, while others criticize the poor writing, translation issues, and inconsistent gameplay elements. The game features a dialogue-heavy experience that encourages exploration, though some find the mechanics, such as stairs navigation, in need of improvement. Overall, opinions vary widely, highlighting both clever humor and janky execution.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its eerie quality and impressive original soundtrack, especially for a budget title. The sound design complements the pixelated graphics, enhancing the overall atmosphere and contributing to an engaging gameplay experience that balances combat, dialogue, and puzzle-solving.
- “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, making it hard to appreciate the soundtrack.”
- “There are limited options for customizing the music volume, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 items that can have unexpected effects, as well as multiple endings filled with funny jokes and a creepy atmosphere.
- “Super clever game, great sarcastic humor, actually gripping writing, and smooth gameplay.”
- “This game has multiple endings, funny jokes, and a creepy atmosphere.”
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 appeals to players who appreciate varied gameplay and multiple playthroughs.
- “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, 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).”
- “Very replayable (it's kind of the point of the game).”
- “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. 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).”
- “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 enough variety in the gameplay to warrant multiple runs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”