Choice of Rebels: Uprising
- November 8, 2017
- Choice of Games
- 12h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreIn Choice of Rebels: Uprising, a 637,000-word interactive fantasy novel, you lead a rebellion against a tyrannical empire as an outlaw in the greenwood wilderness. Your choices determine the fate of your rebel army, as you attempt to win over allies, survive harsh winters, and confront the enemy's blood-fueled magic. Play as male, female, gay, straight, or ace, and experience different storylines based on your decisions.
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Reviews
- The game features an incredibly rich narrative and world-building, making players feel deeply invested in the story and characters.
- Choices in the game have significant consequences, allowing for a high level of replayability and varied outcomes based on player decisions.
- The management mechanics add depth to the gameplay, creating a challenging yet rewarding experience as players navigate the complexities of leading a rebellion.
- The game can be overwhelming due to the extensive use of jargon and complex world-building, which may confuse players unfamiliar with the terms.
- Some players may find the resource management aspects tedious, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially in the early chapters.
- The game ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more and feeling like they have only experienced the beginning of a larger story, with sequels yet to be released.
- story105 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its immersive world-building, character depth, and the meaningful impact of player choices, making each playthrough feel unique. However, many reviewers note that the narrative feels incomplete, as it serves as the first part of a series, leaving players eager for the continuation while expressing frustration over the abrupt ending and the need to purchase subsequent installments. Overall, the storytelling is engaging and well-crafted, though some players found the complexity and pacing to be overwhelming at times.
“I have endless praise for this game and hold it as the benchmark for immersive storytelling in its medium. When I first played it in 2019, I was frustrated by the amount of negative outcomes and endings, but now I still come back to it even today to revisit the characters I had been so emotionally invested in to warrant such a response.”
“The sheer depth of the backstory and setting is absolutely mind-blowing and is on par with AAA range-topping role-playing games like the Dragon Age series and the like.”
“The story is interesting, keeps knotting, your choices matter, and what's best: there are dozens of different playthroughs.”
“There really isn't a lot of actual story going on here; it's a glorified resource starvation stats emulator.”
“It is a huge let down because this story ends right when it starts to give you a feeling of momentum.”
“The game feels like the first few chapters of a story, and the rest of the story needs to be bought separately.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its narrative depth and mechanical complexity, focusing on group survival and cause integrity, with intuitive mechanics and a sprawling story. While base management adds an interesting layer, its randomized nature can lead to challenges, particularly for new players. Overall, the game offers a rich, choice-driven experience that appeals to fans of fantasy and interactive fiction.
“Off the back of five playthroughs (of which my player character survived two, one of which with file editing), I'm ready to say that this game easily competes with the very best of the interactive fiction sphere for narrative quality and mechanical depth.”
“It's a great story, great mechanics and concepts, and even comes with base management halfway through, which you can automate.”
“Great survival mechanic with the camp and lots of paths to take.”
“The majority of the gameplay can be reduced to maintaining the survival of your group and the integrity of your cause.”
“It was a bad idea to put randomized base management in the game, as it can easily lead to a downward spiral (especially in the first playthrough, when you're not familiar with the mechanics).”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, featuring multiple endings and diverse outcomes that encourage players to experience it multiple times. Many reviewers highlight the engaging story and well-crafted text-based adventure elements, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre. Overall, players appreciate the significant replay value, with playthroughs lasting around 4 to 8 hours each.
“Just wanna say that this is one of the best COGs that I've read, amazing replayability and the fact that there's gonna be at least 4 more books is amazing.”
“Replayability is important to me, so I'd say this is the biggest positive for me.”
“Well-written and replayable many times over.”
“Story was good, interesting, and the multiple endings and replayability make this game an instant buy for anyone who enjoys text-based adventures.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the early introduction of a monotonous minigame and the repetitive nature of weekly group survival decisions.
“But right after the start, you get instantly introduced to a tedious minigame.”
“The weekly group survival decisions can be tedious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a palpable tension, filled with bitterness, fear, and anger among the characters. However, moments of triumph, such as successful attacks or meaningful connections, provide a sense of empowerment and hope amidst the prevailing despair.
“The atmosphere is tense, with the people around you bitter, afraid, and angry. However, when you lead an attack without taking losses or finally close that deal you've been trying to strike with the merchants' guild for weeks, or when a mother whose life you've continually saved and protected names her child after you, you remember that you're not helpless.”
“The atmosphere is tense, the people around you bitter, afraid, and angry, but when you lead an attack without taking losses or close that deal you've been trying to strike with the merchants' guild for weeks, or have a mother whose life you've continually saved and protected name her child after you, you remember that you're not helpless.”
“The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere; it feels more like a series of disconnected events rather than a cohesive world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its immersive storytelling, evoking strong emotional investment in its characters. Despite initial frustration with negative outcomes, players find themselves returning to the game to reconnect with the emotionally rich narrative.
“I have endless praise for this game and hold it as the benchmark for immersive storytelling in its medium. When I first played it in 2019, I was frustrated by the amount of negative outcomes and endings, but now I still come back to it even today to revisit the characters I had been so emotionally invested in to warrant such a response.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
“This game made me feel a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, and I found myself genuinely caring about the fate of the characters.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which has been noted by users as a significant absence.
“There is no music at all.”
“The soundtrack is completely absent.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of any musical elements.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with the game's optimization, highlighting its enjoyable gameplay and engaging story. They express hope for future updates to enhance the campaign setup further.
“There's a variety of choices, the game is fun and an enjoyable read. I'm hoping for more on this campaign setup soon, and I generally only have positive things to say about this game's performance as both a story-driven and path-choosing game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting it as a key strength of the game alongside its impressive world-building.
“Additionally, it is extremely well-written; the world-building and character development are incredible.”
“The character arcs are deeply engaging, making you truly care about their journeys.”
“Each character feels unique and evolves in meaningful ways throughout the story.”
