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 a rich narrative and world-building, providing an immersive experience that feels alive and responsive to player choices.
- Players appreciate the meaningful consequences of their decisions, with a variety of paths and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- The writing is well-crafted, with complex characters and a nuanced moral landscape that enhances the storytelling experience.
- The game can be bogged down by excessive jargon and complex mechanics, making it difficult for some players to fully engage with the story.
- Many players find the management aspects tedious, particularly during the winter survival phase, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The game ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more and feeling that it is only the beginning of a larger story, which may be frustrating for those seeking a complete experience.
- story210 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its immersive world-building, character depth, and the meaningful impact of player choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging. However, many reviewers note that it feels incomplete, as it serves as the first part of a series, leaving several plotlines unresolved and requiring additional purchases for a full narrative experience. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling and well-crafted, the lack of closure and the need for sequels may deter some players.
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a strong focus on survival mechanics and base management, offering players multiple paths and choices that enhance the narrative experience. While the game excels in storytelling and intuitive mechanics, the inclusion of randomized base management can lead to challenges, particularly for new players. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of interactive fiction and choice-driven gameplay.
“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.”
“With a sprawling, well-written story and intuitive mechanics, there's no reason not to try it out if you're even mildly interested in the premise.”
“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).”
“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.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, with multiple endings and varied outcomes that encourage players to experience it multiple times. Many reviewers highlight the engaging story and the potential for extended playtime, with runs lasting around 4 to 8 hours. Overall, it is considered a strong choice for fans of text-based adventures seeking a game that offers substantial replay value.
“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.”
- grinding4 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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive tension, with surrounding characters exhibiting bitterness, fear, and anger. 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, 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 atmosphere is tense, the people around you bitter and 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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its immersive storytelling, with players expressing deep emotional investment in the characters. Despite initial frustration with negative outcomes, many find themselves returning to the game to reconnect with the narrative and its impactful emotional experiences.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which has been noted by multiple users as a significant absence.
“No music at all, though.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users express positive sentiments regarding the game's optimization, highlighting its enjoyable performance as both a storyboard and path-choosing game, with a variety of choices that enhance the experience. Many are looking forward to future updates on the campaign setup.
“There's a variety of choices, the game is fun and an enjoyable read. I hope for more on this campaign setup soon and generally only have positive things to say about this game's performance as both a storyboard and path-choosing game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting it as a key strength of the game alongside its impressive world-building. The writing quality further enhances the depth and complexity of the characters.
“Additionally, it is extremely well-written -- the world-building and character development are incredible.”
