ERROR143
- July 26, 2022
- Jenny Vi Pham
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamA bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique love interest, Micah, who is charming and engaging.
- The voice acting and art style are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is free and offers a fun, lighthearted experience with a mix of humor and romance.
- The pacing of the relationship feels rushed, with characters quickly falling in love without much development.
- Some dialogue can be cringey and feels forced, which may detract from the immersion.
- The game punishes players for setting boundaries, leading to uncomfortable situations.
- story160 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally praised for its cuteness and charm, with many players enjoying the character interactions and art style. However, a common critique is that the narrative feels rushed, lacking depth and development, particularly in the romance progression, which some found to be too quick and lacking a solid foundation. Overall, while the story has potential and is engaging, players express a desire for more content and better pacing to enhance the experience.
“The story is fantastic and the character is sexy; what more do you need?”
“The art is stunning, the story is surprisingly cute, and it was a pleasant surprise to find out how much of this game was voice acted!”
“I love micah, I love the story of the game and overall it gives me the old otome flash games vibe where everything is just comfy and wholesome, I just wished it was longer but I know that it was for a game jam so they were only limited but damn this game slaps and I just love everything about it.”
“The story line moves way too fast.”
“There really is no story line, it's an introduction and then you're just in love.”
“The story itself feels quick and there was no explanation as to why Micah fell in love with the player in the first place, leaving me disappointed.”
- music117 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its ability to create a cozy and immersive atmosphere. The soundtracks are described as beautiful, calming, and enjoyable, often enhancing the overall experience alongside the art and voice acting. Some players even noted that they found themselves listening to the music on repeat, highlighting its appeal and quality.
“The music is wonderful and creates a good ambiance; the art is beautifully done.”
“The music mixes well with the art, which mixes well with the theme and so on.”
“The music is beautiful, the voice acting is beautiful and expressive and full of emotion--props to the voice actor, and oh my gosh the hacker challenges are so neat; never seen anything like that but it's really fun and all the codes are silly and they crack me up!”
“Has no sound and no music regardless of what I do.”
“The most interesting event is probably that (unskippable) shitty song he sings to you that the game forces you to love afterwards.”
“(and oh my goodness, Micah, I will pay you to never sing again. Please. I felt my skin crawl being 'sung to' in a VC. Actual traumatic flashbacks to the pandemic when we were all in VCs with the one friend who thought they could sing. Not saying the voice actor can't, of course, but my eyes immediately rolled back in my head when he said 'I wrote a song for you'. I couldn't do it, man.)”
- humor107 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and relatability, particularly through the character Micah, whose quirky and sometimes chaotic personality elicits genuine laughter from players. While many find the dialogue funny and engaging, some critiques highlight that certain jokes may feel dated or cringe-worthy, particularly for those unfamiliar with modern slang. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with heartfelt moments, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of lighthearted romance narratives.
“I love how funny this game is! I also love how this game was made and the style is absolutely amazing. This is now easily one of my favorite games, 10/10.”
“The banter flows so smoothly and sends me laughing every second. It's been fun to replay and see different dialogue branches that flow so well.”
“This game is extremely funny! I wanted to play free games because I'm broke, and I ended up laughing my ass off.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and often feels forced, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
“While there are moments of humor, they are few and far between, leaving the overall experience lacking in fun.”
- graphics102 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful and cute art style, which many players find visually pleasing and engaging. The character designs are particularly highlighted for their charm and detail, contributing to an overall delightful atmosphere. However, some users noted inconsistencies in the art style and interface, which occasionally detracted from the cohesive experience.
“The art style and the atmosphere is very pretty.”
“The art style is beautiful, the character design really shines through with some nice details both on the love interest and around his room.”
“The artwork is beautiful, the character design is so amazing, and the fully voice acted video calls???”
“The graphics could have been better; there was no storyline but for instant love, and the chat-based text could have been more engaging.”
“This can also be seen with the fact that the game doesn't seem to have a consistent art style at points, such as the animation map that plays after a fresh launch.”
“I also had a lot of issues with the GUI; the aesthetic itself is cute, but unlike other games, it fails to make itself cohesive and clear. I felt confused about what or where I was supposed to interact with.”
- emotional44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt representation and ability to evoke strong feelings, ranging from joy and nostalgia to sadness and loneliness. Players describe it as a wholesome experience that combines humor with deeper emotional connections, often leading to tears of both happiness and sorrow. Overall, the game resonates deeply with players, making them feel a range of emotions and leaving a lasting impact.
“It's a game that shows representation matters and does it in a way that feels natural and heartfelt.”
“This game made me cry for half an hour because I'm lonely... this game truly hit me right in the heart.”
“This beautiful game made me feel like a 16-year-old again.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of error143 is a blend of classic arcade elements and visual novel mechanics, featuring a unique hacking system that some players find entertaining yet inconsistent. While the art, voice acting, and overall immersion are praised, many users express a desire for longer gameplay and a more developed storyline, noting that the levels can feel repetitive. Overall, the game is enjoyable but could benefit from expanded content and refinement of its mechanics.
“The gameplay, the voice acting, the art, the music.”
“Amazing gameplay, graphics, and voice acting.”
“I love Micah's personality and the gameplay is rather delightful.”
“The gameplay has a bit of a visual novel section while also having a chat room.”
“About the gameplay: the hacking feature is creative, but janky and inconsistent.”
“The only thing that could be improved is the actual length and things that are happening in the gameplay itself!”
- character development14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players praising the character design and art style as exceptional, while expressing dissatisfaction with the depth of character and dialogue. Although the characters are visually appealing and well-voiced, some reviewers noted that the development feels linear and occurs too quickly, which may detract from the overall narrative experience. Despite these critiques, the unique character designs and personalities, particularly that of the love interest, have resonated positively with players.
“I was originally interested because I really liked the character design and the fact that the game is consistently voice acted.”
“That said, the art style is beautiful, and the character design really shines through with some nice details both on the love interest and around his room.”
“I highly enjoy his character design (especially because it strays away from the typical buff white man in every other visual novel game) and the personality the developer decided to give him.”
“Admittedly, the game is pretty linear with the main character's responses. As other reviews have pointed out, the character development occurs within a short period, but given that it's a free game of such high quality, it can be excused.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art style, engaging story progression, and relaxing music, creating a captivating and immersive experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful design elements, including customizable pronouns and voiced names, which enhance the overall ambiance. Many find it to be a soothing game, perfect for unwinding.
“Has to be one of my favorite games of all time; the art, story progression, atmosphere, everything about this game is amazing.”
“I also loved the art within the game; it was so beautiful and lovely to look at, along with how the music was able to complement the general atmosphere.”
“One of the few good things I can say about this game, though, is that the atmosphere is well put together.”
“The music and everything else about this visual novel creates a really relaxed and chilling atmosphere in this game, the sort of game I could play right before bed.”
“I also loved the art within the game; it was so pretty and lovely to look at, along with how the music was able to complement the general atmosphere.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players frequently encountering bugs, glitches, and error messages that disrupt gameplay. Despite these problems, some users still express a fondness for the game, indicating that its charm may outweigh its technical shortcomings.
“Like being stuck in a coder's worst nightmare, error 143 had me chasing bugs and glitches.”
“As well as this game is very buggy, I couldn't even get my achievements that I earned.”
“The game is really short and sometimes buggy; I had error messages and sometimes the same lines of dialogue repeating.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players note that while there are some elements that encourage replayability, such as additional scenes and voice lines, the repetitive nature of certain minigames, like the hacking minigames, detracts from the overall replay value. Overall, the game offers limited replayability, primarily driven by the desire to experience all content rather than varied gameplay.
“It does have some replayability too in order to hear all the voice lines, so this will keep me going for a little longer.”
“The hacking minigames feel too random and are the same every time, so there's not much replay value.”
“I assume this is sort of an extra thing for replayability, but he has only just met you from the CTP tournament!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported instances of stuttering and other technical problems that hinder smooth gameplay.
