Evening Starter

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
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  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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Ren Nosogi is a freelance "Sweeper," a person who specializes in dealing with all things supernatural. One day, while investigating a series of disappearances, Ren gets caught up in an incident that puts her in massive debt. While trying to come up with a way to pay it off, she receives a special request to investigate and take down an evil cult. While the request is extremely dangero…

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique Lovecraftian setting and an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
  • Gameplay is solid with a mix of dungeon crawling and resource management, offering a challenge that fans of the genre will appreciate.
  • The art style is appealing, with well-designed characters and a retro anime aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The sexual content is often repetitive and uninspired, with many scenes focusing on non-consensual themes that may not appeal to all players.
  • Dungeon crawling can become tedious due to a high number of random encounters and a lack of variety in gameplay mechanics.
  • The fixed resolution and first-person perspective can lead to navigation issues, making it difficult to interact with the environment effectively.
  • story21 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-developed, particularly appreciating its Lovecraftian elements and multiple endings that encourage replayability. However, others feel the narrative can be hit or miss, with certain themes, such as violence and sexual content, being polarizing. Overall, the story is noted for its dark atmosphere and interesting characters, making it a significant aspect of the gameplay experience.

    • “The game puts you in the shoes of Ren Nosogi, an agent specialized in dealing with paranormal cases, who contracts a huge debt after a mission went wrong, and she blew up an entire district.”
    • “The story is interesting and has multiple endings, giving you a reason to replay the game once you finish it.”
    • “Story and characters are genuinely really interesting and likable.”
    • “And the story just doesn't get me, this is my humble opinion.”
    • “The story is based on the myth of Cthulhu, with strange creatures and dark stories.”
    • “Rape is written into the story as a way to facilitate the transport of interdimensional horrors!”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and repetitive, particularly due to frequent random encounters and a lack of engaging mechanics. However, others appreciate its originality and solid mechanics, noting that it offers a unique blend of gun and magic combat in a first-person view, which can be enjoyable despite some initial adjustment. Overall, while it may not appeal to everyone, it has the potential to entertain players for hours.

    • “This one, however, differentiates itself from the rest both by its setting and its game mechanics, and it’s as good as it is original.”
    • “The gameplay is solid and different from what you usually find in RPG Maker games.”
    • “The gameplay is interesting to use guns and magic in battles while exploring dungeons and supports automatic mapping.”
    • “I sincerely expected more from a different kind of gameplay than the usual RPG games, but it got so boring watching such simplistic views all the time that it's hard to keep playing for a long time while farming enemies.”
    • “Gameplay - old school dungeon crawler with way too many random encounters.”
    • “The gameplay provides a light challenge at 'normal' difficulty, but I suspect 'hard' mode would be an unfun grind.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective Lovecraftian elements and strong character designs, complemented by well-executed music that enhances the creepy ambiance. However, some players found the battle music less appealing compared to the overall atmospheric score.

    • “I love the atmosphere and character designs in this game.”
    • “Not the best story, but the writers managed to create a good Lovecraftian atmosphere.”
    • “The music is very well done, and it fits with the creepy atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is very well done, and it fits with the creepy atmosphere of the game, but I didn’t like the battle songs.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics feature a nostalgic '90s art style reminiscent of classic games, appealing to fans of that era. While the high-quality artwork is notable, the use of premade backgrounds leads to inconsistent perspectives, which may detract from the overall visual experience.

    • “The artwork is high-quality, but the premade backgrounds result in clashing perspectives.”
    • “The art style is very 'classic 90s' if you're into that sort of thing, kind of like Escape from Fort Lugohm if you've played that one before (actually made by the same person!).”
    • “Despite the somewhat classic graphics, it's still worth playing.”
  • character development2 mentions

    While the atmosphere and character designs are praised, the character development is considered lacking, despite the presence of intriguing lore.

    • “I love the atmosphere and character designs in this one.”
  • music2 mentions

    The game's soundtrack is praised for its relaxing tones during quieter moments and its darker, more sinister themes in dungeons, effectively enhancing the creepy atmosphere. However, some users expressed disappointment with the battle music, feeling it did not match the quality of the rest of the score.

    • “The music in the game features a nice soundtrack that is very relaxing during the quieter parts of the story, while also becoming darker and more sinister in the dungeons, effectively conveying that the creatures we encounter are not friendly at all.”
    • “The music is very well done and fits perfectly with the creepy atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is very well done, and it fits with the creepy atmosphere of the game, but I didn’t like the battle songs.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and monotonous, with simplistic visuals contributing to a lack of engagement during enemy farming. This has led to a sense of boredom, making it difficult for some to maintain interest over extended play sessions.

    • “I sincerely expected more from a different kind of gameplay than the usual RPG formula, but it got so boring watching simplistic visuals all the time. It's hard to keep playing for a long time while grinding enemies.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story.”
    • “I was hoping for a more dynamic experience, but the constant grinding turned what could have been an exciting adventure into a tedious chore.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its length and quality, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of dungeon crawlers.

    • “Its length, replay value, and overall quality make it an easy recommendation for purchasing at full price, especially if you’re a fan of dungeon crawlers.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and experiences.”
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