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Element-174 - Part 1

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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
76% User Score Based on 125 reviews

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Element-174 - Part 1 is a single player casual simulation game with romance, mystery, anime, science fiction and others themes. It was developed by Knotty Games and was released on January 3, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Element-174 is an adult sci-fi visual novel where everyday choices can have long lasting effects. In this story-rich and erotic adventure, play as a young man new to a university as he uncovers the secrets of Branchfield and the women he meets there.

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews
story38 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and unique sci-fi visual novel with diverse and well-written characters and multiple branching storylines that encourage replayability.
  • Good quality CG artwork and variety of character models with an in-game walkthrough and flowchart to help navigate complex choices.
  • Fun and interesting story with emotional twists, multiple endings, and a mix of genres including sci-fi, mystery, and romance.
  • Lack of animations and audio in erotic scenes; animations present are often stiff or janky.
  • Story is currently incomplete, with long waits expected for future content; some endings feel rushed or cliffhanger-like.
  • Gameplay can feel railroaded with limited meaningful choices; repetitive playthroughs required to unlock all content and achievements, which can be tedious.

  • story

    117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its engaging, branching narrative with multiple character paths that encourage replayability, blending sci-fi, humor, and unexpected twists. However, many note it feels incomplete, with an unfinished main arc and some inconsistencies in plot details and pacing. While not award-winning in writing quality, the story captivates players enough to eagerly await a continuation.

    • “A well-crafted visual novel with a compelling science fantasy main storyline, many interwoven plots, and an amazing array of characters, requiring multiple playthroughs to fully explore.”
    • “Element-174 has a unique and fun story that makes multiple playthroughs exciting and actually feel like different storylines.”
    • “Like a magician using misdirection to bring your attention to where they want you to look while sneaking the ball into their other hand, Element-174 is a unique mess of ideas that deftly injects everything from cosmic horror to conspiracy thriller and stoner style comedy into the same cohesive world without you noticing.”
    • “The overarching story is very flimsy, and relates only to the main character and one of the love interests. The player has little power in how the story evolves. All other choices eventually lead to the same conclusion and don’t influence any love interest’s story at all. The girls don’t bring unique perspectives or influence the main story.”
    • “The storyline could have been a lot better, and I just didn’t find the walls of text interesting enough. Missing animation made this boring.”
    • “The story is idiotic at times and makes little sense.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally decent and pleasant, with a focus on attractive character designs, though some elements like the UI are considered distracting or less polished. While not the best visually, the art style suits the game’s tone, but improvements could enhance the overall experience.

    • “The graphics vary from great to average, but it is really pleasant overall.”
    • “Beautiful graphics.”
    • “Good graphic, nice story.”
    • “The UI and other graphics are kind of ugly and sometimes placed in distracting and annoying locations.”
    • “Graphics are decent, but there are definitely better options available.”
    • “My only complaint is that the text often covers the graphics.”

  • replayability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability, with multiple story routes and characters to explore that encourage repeated playthroughs. Despite a relatively short initial playtime, users appreciate the depth and variety that keep the experience engaging. Overall, it is considered one of the top adult visual novels with considerable replay value.

    • “It took me two and a half hours to finish, but I see a lot of replayability to explore alternative story routes and find different characters.”
    • “Final thought, this is highly replayable as you only get snippets of the story.”
    • “Fun and interesting story with lots of replayability; only downside is the story ends quickly, hope there is more in the future for the game!”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is generally well-produced and complements the game's visuals and story, but relies heavily on royalty-free classical tracks that often feel mismatched with the scenes. Additionally, there are no voiceovers or varied sound options, limiting the overall audio experience.

    • “It has excellent CG, music, story, and character dialogue.”
    • “Music options could be a lot better.”
    • “Element 174 uses primarily royalty-free classical music, and it doesn't fit the vibe of the scenes for the most part.”
    • “There's music and sound effects, though no voice or fun time noises.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is seen as unintentionally funny, with some storylines providing laughable moments. However, certain serious and sensitive topics are handled poorly, making the humor feel inappropriate and detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I can't get over Ash and Jules' storylines with their reveals; it was hilarious.”
    • “Not worth paying money for, but hilarious nonetheless.”
    • “Hilariously bad.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Element-174 centers on choosing the correct paths to unlock content, featuring engaging plot twists and meaningful choices. While animations are lacking, character models are well-designed, and the story is compelling, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The main gameplay loop of Element-174 is about guessing the right paths to unlock content.”
    • “This game is very good on the plot twists and choice mechanic. I love being able to choose different paths. The animations aren't that great, but the character models are pretty nice. My favorites are Rachel and Chloe. The story is very interesting, and I can't wait for further updates.”
    • “Quality gameplay with a better story than Star Wars.”
    • “The main gameplay loop of Element-174 is about guessing the right paths to unlock lewds.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stories are emotionally compelling and feature surprising twists, offering an enjoyable experience with significant emotional impact. Players should be prepared for these engaging emotional moments.

    • “Many of the girl's stories are emotionally compelling and surprising.”
    • “If you want enjoyment, then this is for you, and it does have some emotional twists, so be prepared.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is seen as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the requirement of dedicating an entire play-through for intimate scenes with each character.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization for the flow diagram feature is somewhat lacking, making it slightly inconvenient to use. However, it remains a useful tool by dynamically highlighting choices and allowing players to trace their story progression effectively.

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Element-174 - Part 1 is a casual simulation game with romance, mystery, anime, science fiction and others themes.

Element-174 - Part 1 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Element-174 - Part 1.

Element-174 - Part 1 was released on January 3, 2022.

Element-174 - Part 1 was developed by Knotty Games.

Element-174 - Part 1 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Element-174 - Part 1 for its story but disliked it for its music.

Element-174 - Part 1 is a single player game.

Similar games include Come Home, Sexbot, City of Broken Dreamers: Book One, Treasure of Nadia, Depraved Awakening and others.