Depersonalization
- December 18, 2022
- MeowNature
- 7h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Depersonalization" is a single-player Mystery Turn Based Strategy game with a good plot and masterful visuals. As a TRPG, it offers multiple modules with branching storylines and endings, allowing players to create unique characters and influence the story through exploration, investigation, and decision-making. With a flexible attribute system, players can experience a diverse and themed world, leading to various plots and endings.
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Reviews
- The game features an engaging and complex story with multiple branching paths and endings, heavily inspired by Lovecraftian lore.
- The combat system is unique and allows for strategic gameplay, with the ability to replay fights and make different choices that affect outcomes.
- The pixel art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The English translation is poor, often feeling like it was done through machine translation, which can lead to confusion and disrupt immersion.
- Some gameplay mechanics, particularly in combat, can feel punishing and may lead to frustrating experiences if players are not adequately prepared.
- The game currently has limited content, with only a few scenarios available, which may leave players wanting more until additional modules are released.
- story106 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is a complex and engaging tapestry of multiple interconnected narratives, heavily influenced by Lovecraftian themes, where player choices significantly impact outcomes and character development. While the storytelling is praised for its depth and atmosphere, many players express frustration with the poor English translation, which can obscure the plot and detract from immersion. Overall, the game offers a rich narrative experience with branching paths and multiple endings, appealing to fans of story-driven and detective-style gameplay, despite its current translation issues.
“An absolutely crazy rollercoaster ride of a story.”
“Not just one story but multiple long stories where your created character can choose how to solve or approach the case.”
“Each story has a Lovecraftian horror behind it all; depending on your choices, you may end up fighting one of these monstrous beasts.”
“The English translation is very poor and can be confusing or break story immersion.”
“I legit have trouble understanding what happened in the prologue story.”
“However, I cannot get into the story because of the huge amount of grammatical errors I see in almost every sentence.”
- gameplay59 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics, high replayability, and a blend of exploration, turn-based combat, and narrative-driven choices, appealing to fans of RPGs and Lovecraftian themes. While the core gameplay is expansive and engaging, some players find certain mechanics frustrating, particularly due to unclear boss strategies and translation issues that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a rich, immersive world with diverse modules and endings, though it may require patience to fully appreciate its depth and complexity.
“Unique gameplay with high replayability.”
“The gameplay focuses on creating a diverse, themed world with multiple modules, each offering different endings and branching paths.”
“Awesome and interesting gameplay and story with a banger soundtrack.”
“Some mechanics can be somewhat frustrating, like how some bosses are just not affected by physical attacks, but nothing in their status screen shows it. However, if you can push through learning the strategy after fighting them five times, it is very fun to figure out how to beat them.”
“Of the four JRPG-style gameplay modules, the last one has a disclaimer about using an AI translation, meaning it's probably unplayable.”
“The gameplay is a bit trial and error, as each scenario will test different skills, and you won't know until you've run it once.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming pixel art style and beautiful visuals, which effectively blend elements of Lovecraftian horror with a unique aesthetic. While some users noted glitches and an unattractive UI, the overall artistic presentation is considered captivating and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. The combination of anime-inspired designs and eldritch themes offers a refreshing take that resonates well with fans of both genres.
“A charming pixel graphics.”
“The art style is very charming, and each module is fun to play.”
“The only bad side is they're using AI voice for the game and in my opinion a game like this can go just fine without one since the presentation is already good; they don't need a voice to exaggerate things, so I decided to play the entire thing with the voice off and it doesn't lose any of its aesthetic.”
“Despite this divergence from convention (the obvious graphical medium), the game is actually rather novel with its approach to investigation and roleplaying.”
“Pixel graphics in tandem with Lovecraftian horror is a rather interesting take on the normally more grotesque norms.”
- music21 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and storytelling. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as soothing and immersive, often describing it as a "banger" that complements the gameplay beautifully. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly enriches the gaming experience.
“The music choices are great, the environments are lovely in the modules where you can walk around, and the stories are wonderful.”
“The music contributes fundamentally to the atmosphere, and I couldn't believe how well it fit in.”
“Nothing really pulls me out of an experience like poorly produced music, and it's why my favorite games are known for their soundtrack.”
“We need soundtracks!”
“Tightly-knit, interesting setpieces to explore and peruse are combined with often-sombre, often-whimsical musical accompaniments for a setting that's just as intriguing to explore with the eyes and ears as it is to explore with the mind.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse chapters and character options, allowing players to experience different storylines and endings with various characters and abilities. While some content is currently locked, the existing modules provide a rich narrative experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, players find the replay value appealing, especially for fans of RPG and mystery genres.
“The game still has a way to go, but there is quite a bit of content available for the current price and has a lot of replay value due to being able to redo chapters with different characters with different stats and abilities.”
“A good amount of replay value and a fun aesthetic.”
“The game tells separate stories called 'modules,' all of which have different endings and are certainly replayable with different characters or experiences from past runs.”
“The game tells separate stories called 'modules,' all of which have different endings and are certainly replayable with different characters or experience from past runs.”
“There are several sections locked off in the current version as of 23/12/2022 that I'm looking forward to because of what they'll open up further in the narrative and gameplay and replayability aspects.”
“(and they're kind of 'generic anime protags' even if you make them monsters with their traits.) So different body types and more playable characters would be nice.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional storytelling and music that significantly enhance the experience. Each scenario is noted for its unique and well-established atmosphere, contributing to an immersive gameplay reminiscent of tabletop role-playing games.
“The story is good, the atmosphere is immersive, and the system feels like playing a tabletop RPG.”
“Really, really, really good storytelling with superb music and atmosphere!”
“The music contributes fundamentally to the atmosphere, and I couldn't believe how well it fit in.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by a creative story and engaging gameplay, complemented by simple yet impressive character design. While some players may not appreciate the transformation of eldritch horrors into anime-style characters, the overall art and design have received positive recognition for their quality.
“Creative story and gameplay, simple but impressive character design.”
“The art and character design is pretty well done, showcasing a unique blend of styles that appeals to many players.”
“I personally wasn't a fan of the whole 'turning eldritch horrors into anime people' thing, but I can see why people would like it and will admit that the art and character design is pretty well done.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when using a controller, as the controls can feel clunky and cumbersome.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grind to be incredibly tedious, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users noted that the emotional impact of the game was occasionally hindered by the need to pause and comprehend the text, which disrupted their immersion in the experience.
