Event-D
- December 17, 2018
- Freedintale Studio
Get on Steam"Event-D" is a single-player sci-fi adventure game, where players join a new mission to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the first manned expedition to colonize Mars. As the crew, including scientists, astronauts, and AI robots, embark on this journey, they uncover a previously unknown side of the universe, challenging their scientific beliefs and the role of humanity in space. The game is a visual novel, offering a thought-provoking story about human exploration of space and questioning what lies beyond our current understanding.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Event-D offers a surprisingly good sci-fi story with likable characters and impressive 3D artwork, making it stand out among visual novels.
- The narrative is well-written and thought-provoking, leaving players with intriguing mysteries and themes related to human evolution and artificial intelligence.
- The game features a unique presentation style that combines still images with a compelling soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere and engagement.
- The game lacks player interaction and choices, making it feel more like reading a graphic novel than a traditional game.
- There are several spelling and grammar errors throughout the text, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The user interface is somewhat unpolished, with minor annoyances such as the need to switch to full screen every time the game starts.
- story84 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story has been widely praised for its compelling narrative, intriguing sci-fi elements, and well-developed characters, making it a standout feature of the game. While some reviewers noted minor flaws in storytelling techniques and translation, the overall consensus is that the story is engaging and thought-provoking, with many expressing a desire for a sequel to explore its rich themes further. The emotional depth and twists in the plot contribute to a gripping experience that resonates with players.
“The story itself knows how to keep a constant flow of events to hook the reader, jumping from an unexpected event to an unsuspected twist, always in a logical way.”
“Excellent story, the premise was new to me and intriguing, also memorable characters.”
“Well-written and thought-provoking sci-fi story.”
“That could be salvaged by storytelling, and indeed, there’s an interesting, if basic sci-fi story here, but the method of telling it is far too amateur, breaking every rule in the rulebook of storytelling, including telling rather than showing.”
“So, right off the bat, if you are looking for an RPG or a game to make some story-related decisions, this is not it.”
“I only wish that it had some more player interaction, like perhaps some choices for us to make during some parts of the story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their impressive original 3D artwork and aesthetic appeal, offering a refreshing departure from typical anime/manga styles. Reviewers highlight the diversity in visuals across different screens, contributing to an engaging sci-fi experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the storytelling and character engagement.
“No vampires, ghosts, or awkward waifu romances, just a good old fashioned Star Trekian sci-fi adventure with likable characters and an impressive amount of original 3D artwork.”
“I found it aesthetically pleasing.”
“The graphics can be judged by the previews.”
“Also, the visuals in practically every screen will be different in some way from the previous one.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a diverse and soothing background score that complements the story's mood, reminiscent of the calm ambiance found in Mass Effect. Reviewers appreciate the lack of repetitive tunes and note that the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere during both eerie and action-packed moments. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's feel-good experience, with commendation for the solo effort behind its creation.
“Good soundtrack; generally a feel-good game.”
“The music pool is quite large; at no point in the game did I feel that it reused the same tunes repeatedly.”
“In most cases, a general futuristic, soothing music will play.”
“The music and sound effects also help with the atmosphere, especially during eerie and action scenes.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, with the primary focus being on the narrative that unfolds in an outer space setting as players work to solve a mystery.
“It doesn’t have any gameplay, so to speak, and its main feature really is its story, which takes us to outer space in order to solve a mystery.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its depth, effectively bringing the characters to life through well-crafted world-building and engaging narratives.
“At the same time, it manages to delve enough into the world building and character development to make them all come alive.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its music and sound effects, which effectively elevate both eerie and action-packed moments, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The music and sound effects also help with the atmosphere, especially during eerie and action scenes.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional emotional depth and drama-filled storytelling, creating a compelling narrative experience that resonates with players.
“Emotional, drama-filled storytelling at its best.”
