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"Episode - Choose Your Story" is a single-player Role Playing game with an intriguing story and masterful gameplay, featuring excellent visuals and stellar music. However, it can be quite grinding and buggy, with highly emotional storylines. As a player, you can customize your avatar, develop relationships, and make choices that impact the story's outcome. With over 150,000 stories and the option to create your own, this game offers a diverse and immersive experience.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story923 positive mentions

monetization1,198 negative mentions

The stories are engaging and well-written, providing a captivating experience.
The character customization options are extensive, allowing for personal expression.
The game offers a variety of genres, catering to different interests.

The diamond system is frustrating, as many good choices require a high number of diamonds that are hard to earn.
Players must wait a long time for tickets to play new episodes, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
The game often forces players to make undesirable choices due to the lack of diamonds, diminishing the overall experience.

story
4,267 mentions
22 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The "story" aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on in-game currency (diamonds) for meaningful choices. Players often feel that the premium options, which significantly impact the storyline, are prohibitively expensive, leading to a lack of genuine choice and enjoyment. While the graphics and character customization are praised, the overall experience is marred by the need to wait for tickets and the limited number of diamonds earned per chapter, which detracts from the interactive storytelling experience.
- “The first story you play has way too many premium story choices that require you to pay money.”
- “It's ridiculous how you need gems to be able to have a variety of roads in that one story!!!”
- “The only problem I have is that all my gems I had just gotten went missing along with the gem shards I used to get the gems because the story I was doing would not let me make any decision so I had to redownload the app!”
monetization
1,347 mentions
7 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads and the high cost of in-app purchases. Many players express frustration over the inability to earn diamonds through watching ads, which limits their choices and forces them to spend real money for premium options. Additionally, the requirement to watch multiple ads before each chapter, combined with long wait times for ticket refills, has led to a perception of the game as a cash grab, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “I love this game so much; there are no ads and it's amazing.”
- “The best thing about this app is that it has no ads.”
- “It's a great game; there's absolutely no ads. The only thing I don't like about it is you need to wait for 3 hours to get new tickets and the diamonds are really hard to earn.”
- “You used to be able to watch ads to gain diamonds, but now you can't do that anymore and it sucks.”
- “The game is amazing, every storyline is unique in its own way but the gems are too much.. outfits cost gems which is annoying but it's an enjoyable game and the ads are annoying.”
- “It's a good game but the ads are way too many. You have to watch 2 ads before every single chapter.”
graphics
429 mentions
62 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality, cuteness, and improvement over time, while others criticize inconsistencies and glitches. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and character customization options, but express frustration over the high cost of in-game choices that often require diamonds, limiting their ability to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, the monetization model detracts from the enjoyment for many players.
- “The graphics are amazing, the story maps, climax, and everything about it is so nice overall; it is an amazing story game/app.”
- “The graphics are stunning, gameplay is also great!”
- “The graphics are perfect and good job on spelling; it makes it easier to read.”
- “But the graphics are terrible and the gem condition is even worse.”
- “The graphics are completely messed up, I can't play any story because I see nothing but glitches on the characters.”
- “The graphics suck a**.”
stability
131 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, a substantial number face issues such as the app exiting unexpectedly, slow loading times, and problems with ads causing the game to freeze. Overall, while the storytelling aspect is praised, the technical stability needs considerable improvement to enhance user experience.
- “The game is not buggy and runs smoothly.”
- “This app doesn't have system issues, ads, or glitches. Very cool stories to play with, and all the stories are pretty much for mature people, especially when the hardest choices come up. Characters are controllable by the gamer.”
- “The app runs smoothly with no glitches. So far, everything is great!”
- “The app seems broken lately; every time I log in, my stories are outdated with my progress, and sometimes the game freezes as well. I have to uninstall and reinstall to try to fix it.”
- “It's nice to provide a platform for people to create their own stories, but they're always buggy. The game freezes and takes time to open, and when it does eventually, it pauses and shows that loading wheel.”
- “I love this game, but it either glitches or crashes. The only problem is that most of the time, the screen glitches and I have to wait about 5-10 minutes for it to fully load.”
gameplay
95 mentions
44 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging stories, easy mechanics, and appealing graphics, but it is heavily criticized for its reliance on a paywall for premium choices, which can lead to a frustrating experience for players who do not wish to spend money. Many users express that the limited availability of in-game currency, such as gems and passes, detracts from the overall enjoyment, forcing them to make less desirable choices that disrupt the narrative flow. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the monetization strategy significantly impacts player experience, making it feel more like a pay-to-win model rather than a balanced game.
- “The gameplay, graphics, and stories are amazing.”
- “The gameplay and stories overall are spectacular, and fun to read.”
- “The gameplay is so fun but you can't get anywhere without spending money on gems.”
- “However, the actual gameplay flows very badly.”
- “To experience the actual gameplay, you need in-game currency, which is hardly obtainable in the game without any purchases. Otherwise, you only get to choose the worst option of all two or three.”
- “It's the fact that if you don't spend the diamonds on some episodes, it immediately gives you the choice of not only choosing the worst option, but also ruining overall gameplay.”
humor
75 mentions
97 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding the stories and character interactions to be hilarious and entertaining. Glitches and character expressions often add to the comedic experience, while some players enjoy the absurdity of the choices presented. However, frustrations arise from the game's monetization model, which some find detracts from the overall enjoyment, as it limits access to the more humorous and engaging content without spending money.
- “The stories are interesting and hilarious, which is the reason I installed this game in the first place.”
- “I love the way there is just so much drama and some of the sentences they say are really funny and I enjoy Episode a lot; I think you should get it.”
- “Some of the choices are hilarious and some delve more deeply into the characters.”
- “This game is incredible; it has so many options, it's not funny.”
- “Not funny!!!”
music
66 mentions
21 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for enhancing the storytelling experience, with many users finding it catchy and mood-setting. However, a significant number of players express frustration over the inability to mute or adjust the background music, which often clashes with their own music preferences from other apps. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, the lack of sound control options detracts from the experience for many users.
- “The stories are amazing, and graphics are great, and the soundtrack is bomb.”
- “I love the stories and the songs; they make my heart feel warm.”
- “I really loved the new story in the episodes and truly enjoyed them—the theme, the animated characters, the choices, and yes, the background music. Whenever I read those chapters, I found myself in a different world. I just love them and wanted to say thanks to episodes for these experiences.”
- “But an option should be included where the players can specifically mute the app music (as in the music that the individual stories include).”
- “This is a really good game but sometimes you want to play it listening to some music and the background music is really distracting so that needs to be fixed; they need to have a setting where you can turn off the music, otherwise it's really nice.”
- “First off, you cannot control the sound, not even turn the music off, which to say the least is very annoying.”
emotional
36 mentions
89 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Players frequently describe the game as an emotional rollercoaster, filled with heartwarming and heartbreaking stories that can evoke strong feelings, including laughter and tears. However, many express frustration over the reliance on diamonds for meaningful choices, which can detract from the emotional experience and lead to feelings of manipulation. Overall, while the narratives are praised for their depth and impact, the monetization model is seen as a barrier to fully engaging with the emotional content.
- “It's stories are so heartwarming ♥️.”
- “This is a very good app to read almost every story on here has a nice plot twist, a heartbreaking story, or a soulmate story and it's amazing if I'm being honest!”
- “I have read a couple that actually brought me to tears, made me laugh until I cried, or gave me butterflies.”
- “It's either 'spend diamonds' or have a boring story.”
- “All the best choices include gems, which leaves me to experience a boring story sometimes.”
- “You have to have diamonds for the better choices; otherwise, you're stuck with a basic boring storyline.”
character development
22 mentions
36 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with many users praising the immersive stories and creative character design options, which enhance the overall experience. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the lack of depth in character development and the reliance on in-game currency for customization, which detracts from the enjoyment. While some players appreciate the inclusivity and variety, others find the character designs and storylines to be one-dimensional and overly reliant on stereotypes.
- “The inclusivity, the stories, the character design, it's all great.”
- “I love the stories and character designs/ideas and customization as it really makes the different storylines super enjoyable.”
- “As someone who is older, these stories have actual plot and character development.”
- “The only drawback is choices are limited because of gems, which sucks, and the character designs for males are quite Eurocentric.”
- “I do not like the one-dimensional storyline, zero character development (quality vs quantity of characters), and general assumption that you'll like these things so therefore let's shove them down your throat.”
- “Character development is utterly lacking; there are so many stereotypical tropes that could have been done correctly but weren't, and sometimes I feel like I'm reading lines written by a 6-year-old.”
grinding
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the slow accumulation of diamonds and the long wait times for unlocking stories. While some appreciate the variety of stories available, many feel that the need to grind for gems detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable game. The lack of efficient filtering and categorization further exacerbates the tediousness of searching for content.
- “Having to wait till you unlock each story is so tedious, especially if you're only giving us 2 tickets per 4 hours and 1 diamond per chapter.”
- “You start with no diamonds and every good choice in the game requires you to buy some because they are difficult to earn otherwise, tedious, frustrating, and feels like a scam.”
- “This game used to be about just making decisions in a story-based game, but now it's all about gem farming.”
optimization
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with users noting that it runs smoothly and is not buggy. However, some players experience occasional crashes and server errors, which can disrupt gameplay. While the performance is solid, there are complaints about the high costs associated with in-game choices, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Game is not buggy, runs smoothly.”
- “It always runs smoothly.”
- “Love the way they include all races and hair types, other than that the game runs smoothly, and the stories are amazing.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game's stories entertaining and gameplay accessible, but they criticize the lack of replay value due to bland narratives and a monetization system that detracts from the experience. Suggestions for improvement include adjusting the gem requirements to enhance playability and increase overall enjoyment.
- “This makes the replay value of this game larger.”
- “If this was changed to 3-5 gems per episode and a ticket every 25-30 minutes, this would make the game a lot more playable and I would give it 5 stars.”
- “The stories are entertaining and the gameplay is easy, but there's absolutely no replay value, and the stories seem bland and, frankly, make no sense when you don't pay for gems.”
- “If this was changed to 3-5 gems per episode and a ticket every 25-30 minutes, this would make the game a lot more playable, and I would give it 5 stars.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users feel that waiting significantly detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game, suggesting that pacing issues negatively impact immersion and enjoyment.
- “Having to wait ruins the entire atmosphere.”
- “The lack of immersive sound design makes the environment feel lifeless.”
- “The lighting is so dull that it completely drains the mood of the game.”