Discouraged Workers TEEN
- March 21, 2016
- YGGDRASIL STUDIO
Get on Steam"Discouraged Workers TEEN" is a visual novel game where players navigate the life of a teenager dealing with the struggles of unemployment and mental health. The game explores themes of depression, anxiety, and the job hunting process, with choices that affect the protagonist's emotional state and future opportunities. Players must balance job searching, mental health, and social relationships while seeking a path to a brighter future.
Reviews
- The game effectively represents themes of anxiety and depression, providing a touching and relatable narrative.
- Well-written with a compelling story that resonates emotionally, offering moments of joy and hope amidst the struggles.
- The art and music contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing the emotional depth of the visual novel.
- Lacks interactivity and meaningful choices, making it feel more like a kinetic novel than a traditional game.
- Some players found the pacing slow and certain scenes overly detailed, which could detract from the overall engagement.
- The game may not appeal to everyone due to its heavy themes and lack of a strong connection to the main character.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is described as engaging and emotionally impactful, focusing on themes of resilience and reality rather than just romance. While it features a well-crafted narrative that can be touching at times, many reviewers note a significant lack of interactivity and choices, making it feel more like an animated story than a traditional game. Overall, it appeals to a mature audience, though its brevity and limited player agency may not satisfy everyone.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Overall, the story's enjoyable and not too short, but the complete lack of choices makes this visual novel a little strange.”
“I'm not going to spoil anything about the story, which starts deep from the beginning, and it's of course the only thing that keeps this game up; so, if you're into visual novels that treat reality themes and not only love, this is a nice choice, well done and touching at some points.”
“It is supposed to slow down the story before a certain crucial point (not many choices here though!), but this slow and excessively detailed writing might not work for some people.”
“Not sure if I missed something, but this seemed less of a game and more of an animated story.”
“There's three routes in this game I believe, however there's a lack of interactivity till the end of the storylines.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with some users praising them as "really good," and the inclusion of a detailed gallery enhances the visual experience. However, there is a noted inconsistency in character sprite art styles, particularly with Yunwoo's sprite, which some players preferred over the others.
“Graphics are quite nice, sometimes really good to me.”
“Fortunately, there's a gallery in which you can see all the artwork, and it's not automatic since I've seen dozens of visual novels that are far less thorough.”
“To be honest, I liked the art style used on his sprite a lot better than the other ones.”
“There’s just a little complaint though: why do all the character sprites follow a certain art style while Yunwoo’s sprite is totally different?”
“Fortunately, there's a gallery in which you can see all the artwork and such, and it's not automatic since I've seen dozens of visual novels that are far less thorough.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as boring and over-recycled. Although there is a soundtrack folder available, opinions vary widely, suggesting that personal taste plays a significant role in the overall reception of the music.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There's also a great soundtrack folder, but I found the music quite boring; maybe it's just my taste!”
“The soundtrack is quite boring and over-recycled.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its well-written narrative that explores deep and painful themes, making it a touching experience for players. While it effectively addresses reality beyond just romantic elements, players should be aware that their choices may be limited.
“It's well-written, and some episodes are painful and touching.”
“The story starts deep from the beginning, and it's the only thing that keeps this game engaging; if you're into visual novels that explore real themes and not just love, this is a nice choice—well done and touching at some points.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find certain episodes of the game tedious, particularly when they involve lengthy descriptions of mundane actions, such as the heroine lighting and smoking a cigarette, which can disrupt the pacing and enjoyment of the experience.
“Some episodes can be tedious, and you may spend a minute or two reading about how the heroine lights and smokes a cigarette.”
“The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward.”
“I found myself doing the same missions over and over just to level up, which became incredibly boring.”
