Entropic Float

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A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time.

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Single-Player

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Entropic Float offers a heartfelt and engaging narrative with a diverse cast of characters, each portrayed with empathy and depth, making it a unique experience in the visual novel genre.
The game features a non-linear storytelling approach that allows players to explore different routes and endings, enhancing replayability and encouraging theorizing about the plot.
It provides significant representation of LGBTQIA+ characters, with thoughtful exploration of sensitive themes, making it a standout in terms of inclusivity and character development.

The graphics and character designs can be inconsistent and unpolished, which may detract from the overall visual experience for some players.
Sound design issues, including poorly balanced audio levels and inconsistent voice acting, can disrupt immersion and enjoyment during gameplay.
The writing sometimes relies on clichés and can feel overly dense or repetitive, which may hinder the pacing and engagement for some players.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
73%
4%
The story of "ef" is a complex fantasy time-loop mystery that features a non-linear narrative and multiple character routes, allowing players to experience the plot in various orders. While the game is praised for its original concept and engaging writing, some reviewers noted issues with pacing, character depth, and repetitive dialogue that detracted from emotional investment. Overall, the narrative is seen as intriguing and worth exploring, despite its flaws.
- “Ef is a fantasy time-loop mystery story, the larger part of which is non-linear.”
- “Overall, it's a really interesting story with a fascinating idea of time loops, and definitely worth playing!”
- “At first I wasn't sure where the story was going, but the more endings I got, the more this massive mystery of the clock tower and the anomaly started to piece together, and the more I was craving the next part from the creator because the more time I wanted to spend with these characters.”
- “Also, a sheer nightmare of story flows, routes, and endings.”
- “The structure of the story makes it impossible to feel anything for these characters, especially as they ramble on about stuff no human being would say.”
- “By far one of the worst characters I've ever read about, Loam does not speak like a normal person, and the plot breaks and contrives to have a way for Loam to function in it.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a varied soundtrack that includes enjoyable tracks, particularly the title screen song. However, players have noted issues with inconsistent audio levels, where some music tracks are much louder or quieter than others, and voiced lines can be difficult to hear. Additionally, while the soundtrack is appreciated, there are wishes for better looping and mixing to enhance the overall experience.
- “The song that plays on the title screen made it difficult to load my save file because I wanted to keep listening to it (it's good).”
- “In addition, there's a varied soundtrack and partial English voice acting.”
- “Finally, I found the soundtrack to be varied.”
- “Some music tracks are much louder or quieter than others, and although the voiced lines aren't many, when they appear, they're often too quiet to be audible, or really loud suddenly!”
- “The mixing is kind of all over the place, with most of the characters sounding quieter than the background music by default, and one character in particular being much louder than the others.”
- “Also, the observation deck music does nothing but creep me out constantly when I'm in-game and always causes my hair to stand on end because I know what's coming.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding the 3D character sprites expressive and fun, while others criticize them as hideous and jarring, even for a free title. The presence of multiple art styles leads to a lack of visual consistency that detracts from the overall experience for some users. Despite these criticisms, a few players appreciate the solid and consistent art style, noting that the graphics can be charming in their own right.
- “The 3D character sprites are far from perfect aesthetically, but they're still expressive and fun, just like the characters themselves.”
- “It's touching and funny with nice graphics, puzzles, art, writing, and story.”
- “Solid and consistent art style.”
- “The graphics are absolutely hideous even for a free game; it's simply unpleasant to look at.”
- “--even for freeware, these graphics are hard to look at.”
- “The graphics can be jarring to look at at first, and the 3D models of the characters often have some collision problems with their clothes.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of "Entropic Float" to be deeply impactful, describing it as a heartfelt and engaging experience that makes them feel seen and invested in its characters and story. The game combines humor and sadness, with excellent worldbuilding and relatable themes, leaving players reflecting on their journey long after completion. Overall, it is praised for its emotional depth and representation of real people.
- “Where I often feel invisible, this game made me feel a little more seen.”
- “Entropic Float is an intriguing, heartfelt game with compelling characters and excellent worldbuilding.”
- “Honestly, when I first finished, I sat there for a while not entirely sure what to do since I'd explored every nook and cranny of this game; I was that emotionally invested.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
Character development is marked by a mix of unique and imaginative designs, showcasing a variety of styles, including some eccentric fashion choices. However, there are inconsistencies, as certain designs may not align well with the game's setting or other characters, leading to a varied reception among players. Overall, while there are standout character designs, the coherence within the character roster is sometimes lacking.
- “There are lots of cool character designs and some wacky fashion.”
- “There are lots of cool character designs and some wacky fashion.”
- “While some character designs feel incoherent to the setting and to other characters, there are also some gems of character designs.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its blend of humor and emotional depth, featuring a mix of funny, touching, and even frightening moments. Players appreciate the engaging writing and art, which enhance the overall experience and investment in the story.
- “It's touching and funny with nice graphics, puzzles, art, writing, and story.”
- “I started this game initially because I thought it was funny given my username, and was surprised how quickly I got invested in it.”
- “It's filled with humorous moments, but also vulnerable ones, and at times frightening ones.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay in *Entropic Float* features multiple choices that enhance the experience as players navigate through a time loop while controlling one of three characters. Reviewers noted the absence of technical issues, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
- “As for the gameplay, *entropic float* has multiple choices that are presented as you play one of the three characters and progress through the designated time loop.”
- “As for the gameplay, [i]entropic float[/i] has multiple choices that are presented as you play one of the three characters and progress through the designated time loop.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
- “As for the gameplay, I didn't find any technical issues.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with most routes being engaging until the 19th, which becomes monotonous for half before recovering in the latter half and ending. Overall, while there are many enjoyable routes, the grind can detract from the experience.
- “It is tedious - only at the point of diverting between a 'good' and 'bad' ending does the pattern almost break.”
- “Tl;dr 18 really good routes, half of the 19th tedious, second half of the 19th and ending good again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is primarily optimized for desktop PCs, but it is also playable on the Steam Deck, albeit without specific optimization for that platform. Despite this, the simple controls allow for a functional experience on the Steam Deck.
- “I played this on my desktop PC, but it's not optimized for the Steam Deck. The controls are simple, so it works, but the performance could be better.”
- “I played this on my desktop PC, but it's not optimized for the Steam Deck. The controls are simple, so it works, but the performance could be better.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted to be impressive at times, contributing positively to the overall experience.

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