Equivoque
- June 27, 2017
- Jenny Bee Presents
Get on Steam"Equivoque" is a single-player adventure game and visual novel that follows the story of Bundt Kuchen, a apprentice in a magic shop. Barnabas, a magician-turned-fraudulent-medium, has been deceiving the public with tricks and Bundt is sent to unmask them. Through conversations with various characters and critical thinking, Bundt will uncover the truth and discover if they are really in control of their own destiny. The game features an intriguing story and a good soundtrack.
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- The game features an impressive art style that resembles a painted children's book, enhancing the overall charm of the narrative.
- Clever writing and amusing dialogue options contribute to an engaging experience, with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
- The music complements the visuals well, creating a delightful atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more and feeling that the story is underdeveloped.
- Some dialogue options can be confusing or unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience during initial interactions.
- The inclusion of a lesson on critical thinking feels forced and disconnected from the main narrative, detracting from the overall flow of the story.
- story28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is described as charming and enjoyable, featuring strong writing and interesting characters, but it suffers from being too short and feeling abrupt, akin to an abridged animated film. While it conveys a genuine message about skepticism, some elements, like the logic and fallacy sequence, feel out of place and artificially inserted. Overall, many reviewers express a desire for a more fleshed-out narrative that better fits the game's themes.
“Equivoque has extremely charming characters, awesome, stylish art, funny dialogue, and a moving story with a great message about skepticism.”
“It's a pretty quick playthrough, so I'd be excited about a continuation sometime, but as it is, it's a really charming and enjoyable story to experience and totally worth it.”
“Short (~30 min.), cute story with a unique art style and some interesting dialogue-based gameplay.”
“The whole story is very abrupt and feels like an abridged version of a relatively typical animated movie.”
“The plot just doesn't fit well into this small a time frame.”
“Overall while it was a nice little experience, it definitely is rough around the edges in the way it tells a generic magician story in a half hour; with this strange inclusion of a lesson on critical thinking.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and charming qualities, particularly the piano soundtrack that effectively sets the tone. Reviewers appreciate the unique art style and how the music complements the overall experience, although some noted issues with the volume balance between sound effects and music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and themes.
“The graphics are very charming, and the piano music sets the tone very well.”
“I really liked all of the art and music; the overall messages about skepticism and truth were really positive and refreshing.”
“Cute art, nicely chosen music; can't comment on the story too much yet, it seems to have multiple endings.”
“Only things that bug me are the volume of the sound effects at certain times, compared to the volume of the music; they startled me a few times.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of this visual novel are highly praised for their charming, painted children's book aesthetic, which complements the short and delightful narrative. The unique art style, combined with engaging dialogue and a fitting piano soundtrack, enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing and immersive.
“An impressive art style that matches a painted children's book; this visual novel tells a short but charming narrative.”
“The graphics are very charming, and the piano music sets the tone very well.”
“Very amusing storyline and cute graphics.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Equivoque is praised for its charming characters, stylish art, and humorous dialogue, which contribute to an enjoyable experience. The game's quick pace is complemented by its witty exchanges and a meaningful story that promotes skepticism. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“Equivoque has extremely charming characters, awesome, stylish art, funny dialogue, and a moving story with a great message about skepticism.”
“It was quite a quick game, but it had some cool options and some funny dialogue which made it very enjoyable.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a brief, approximately 30-minute experience that features a charming story, distinctive art style, and engaging dialogue-based interactions.
“Short (~30 min.), cute story with a unique art style and some interesting dialogue-based gameplay.”
