Day Repeat Day
- April 13, 2021
- Kimmo Lahtinen
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Get on Apple Store"Day Repeat Day" is an interactive story and match-3 game that follows the life of an average person through the years. As you progress through the game, you manage relationships and complete tasks, all while contemplating the meaning of life and work. This unique creation, combining match-3 gameplay with thought-provoking narratives, has been praised for its ingenuity and insightful commentary on life and work.
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- The game features a compelling story with meaningful choices that can affect the narrative, providing a surprising depth to the match-3 gameplay.
- The graphics are cute, and the game includes a variety of optional secrets and lore to explore, enhancing the overall experience.
- The match-3 puzzles are engaging and evolve in complexity, making them a satisfying distraction that complements the narrative.
- The writing is often clumsy and lacks nuance, with dialogue options that feel limited and unreflective of player intentions.
- The game struggles to present new insights on anti-capitalism, often feeling repetitive and uninspired compared to other titles in the genre.
- While the match-3 gameplay is decent, it may not be engaging enough on its own to sustain interest throughout the entire game.
- story42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in "Day Repeat Day" is a blend of satire and political commentary, focusing on the life of an office worker navigating a strange corporate environment while making impactful choices. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and character depth, others criticize the writing as heavy-handed and lacking subtlety, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. The match-3 gameplay serves as a backdrop to the story, with some players finding themselves more invested in the narrative than the gameplay itself.
“Great for those who enjoy relaxing gameplay and a gripping story that reacts to your choices.”
“Day Repeat Day wraps a compelling story around this style of gameplay, which made me more open to diving in.”
“The storytelling through messaging gives an eerie vibe of an inescapable cycle of life, and the match-3 underlines the routine behind it.”
“The story had all the subtlety of a thrown brick and none of the rebellious proletariat pizazz.”
“But mildly entertaining match-3 gameplay isn't enough to justify trudging through a story this ham-fisted.”
“To slog through this uninspired and one-note story is such a pain that you are better off reading some science fiction and playing Bejeweled.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around a match-3 mechanic that starts off easy but gradually introduces more complexity and randomness. While some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, many feel that the gameplay alone lacks depth and fails to sustain engagement, especially when paired with a weak narrative. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate a casual gaming experience intertwined with a compelling story.
“The match 3 gameplay is fairly easy, but they expand on it later on and it gets a little harder with a bit of randomness.”
“Great for those who enjoy relaxing gameplay and a gripping story that reacts to your choices.”
“Day repeat day wraps a compelling story around this style of gameplay, which made me more open to diving in.”
“Decent match-3 gameplay isn't enough to stay engaged.”
“On its own, the gameplay isn't enough to prop the game up, and sadly the writing doesn't fare much better.”
“The match-3 gameplay is fairly easy, but they expand on it later on, and it gets a little harder with a bit of randomness.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the games reviewed is characterized by thoughtful writing and heartfelt storytelling, with particular praise for "day repeat day" as a poignant experience that resonates with feelings of anomie. Overall, the titles are recognized for their ability to evoke deep emotions and connect with players on a personal level.
“Very well thought out, well written, and heartfelt.”
“All of the titles mentioned in this review are well worth checking out, but for those interested in shuffling around tiles while awash in anomie, 'Day Repeat Day' is a touching curio.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently described as cute and visually pleasing, particularly in relation to the artwork of the symbols used in the match-3 challenges, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I enjoyed completing the match 3 challenges in the game, and found the artwork used for all of the symbols to be quite visually pleasing.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted for its pleasant piano compositions that effectively complement the emotional tone of the gameplay, ranging from optimism to uncertainty. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, alongside engaging conversations and unique interludes.
“It all feels complemented by the pleasant-sounding piano music, whether the mood is optimism, uncertainty, concern, or anything in-between.”
“The conversations and match 3 are good, and I like the weird videos in between and the music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the monetization model, often quitting games when they encounter difficulty spikes that require purchasing power-ups or watching ads to progress. This reliance on in-game purchases and advertisements detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“From time to time, I'll download one on my phone, but I typically quit as soon as the difficulty of a level begins necessitating that I purchase power-ups or watch ads to 'earn' them.”
