- September 26, 2013
- Dischan Media
- 4h median play time
Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos
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About
In "Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos," you play as a mediator tasked with resolving conflicts in complex, often chaotic societies. Though the game boasts a richly developed world, the gameplay primarily revolves around visual novel-style dialogue choices. The narrative tackles themes of social justice and societal inequality, but its impact is limited due to the game's simplistic mechanics.





- Beautiful artwork and a captivating soundtrack enhance the immersive experience.
- The story is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of morality and decision-making.
- Well-developed characters with distinct personalities contribute to a compelling narrative.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 2-3 hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Limited choices throughout the game, with only one significant decision impacting the outcome.
- The project has been abandoned, leaving the story incomplete and potentially disappointing for players.
story
701 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos" is praised for its intriguing premise and well-crafted writing, featuring a young mediator named Winter navigating complex political dilemmas across different worlds. However, many reviewers express disappointment over its brevity and the lack of meaningful choices, as it serves primarily as a prologue to a larger narrative that will likely remain unfinished due to the developer's discontinuation of the project. Despite its engaging elements, the incomplete nature of the story leaves players feeling unsatisfied and yearning for more.
“A very well written story featuring a student and their mentor counselor from another dimension - descending to this planet to prevent fatal conflicts stemming from political issues.”
“The worldbuilding is really well made, the interactions between characters feel realistic so you feel dragged into the story; you live with Winter and feel what she feels.”
“The story is well written and interesting.”
“Unfortunately, it is merely a prologue to what should have been a bigger story, and the story will probably never come to be because the studio is no more.”
“The story took so long to actually kick in, and through that beginning you don't get any choices, not even smaller ones affecting just the dialogue.”
“I didn't like the characters at all, and didn't feel invested in the story, so I just don't think I'll be finishing this, even if it's just the first episode (will there even be any more?).”