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Imitosis

98%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, graphics
98% User Score Based on 254 reviews

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"Imitosis" is a brief visual novel where you play as a synthetic IMI-X unit, awakened from cold storage to address a security issue on the IMI-2

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews
story14 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and immersive storytelling experience, enhanced by strong visual and audio elements.
  • It's a short but impactful game that leaves players wanting more, with intriguing twists and a clever ending.
  • Highly recommended for fans of experimental horror and sci-fi, as it successfully evokes a sense of existential dread and mystery.
  • The game is extremely short, leading to concerns about replayability and depth, with some players feeling it could have been longer.
  • Some mechanics, like the shaking screen and email subscription prompt, detracted from the overall experience and raised questions about the game's purpose.
  • The choices presented in the game appear to have little impact on the storyline, leaving players wanting more meaningful interactions.
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging worldbuilding, strong writing, and effective use of visual and audio elements that enhance the narrative experience. While many players appreciate the intriguing mysteries and immersive atmosphere, some express a desire for a longer storyline and question the logic of the ending. Overall, it is described as a short but captivating experience that encourages multiple playthroughs to uncover its depth.

    • “The devs did a great job of using visual and audio to strengthen the story being told.”
    • “Very well-written, strong story and lots of passion obviously were included.”
    • “Engaging worldbuilding, solid pacing, and the interactive element of the story carries on past your initial playthrough.”
    • “Eh, interesting idea and short sci-fi story, but I don't like that it asks for your email.”
    • “I think I caught on quickly to the gimmick, but I'm not sure if the choices made a difference other than revealing more of the story.”
    • “I do wish the story was a bit longer; the hook they have going on is pretty good.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the engaging time-loop system, which offers a short yet enjoyable experience. Reviewers highlight its clever design and potential to inspire future developers in the genre, positioning it as a love letter to a previously unplayable game. Overall, it combines fun and depth, making it a noteworthy addition to the mechanically interesting subset of games.

    • “Short, sweet, and fun time-loop mechanics.”
    • “A love letter and spiritual successor to a mechanically interesting and sadly infamous now unplayable game.”
    • “Without wanting to spoil anything, there are some clever mechanics and ideas packed in here which hint at something deeper.”
    • “Hopefully it helps to inspire other devs to create mechanically similar games, or to evolve this small and mechanically interesting subset of games.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its unique and immersive qualities, creating an intense emotional experience that evokes feelings of fear and isolation. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to deliver immaculate vibes within a simple visual novel format, making it a compelling and atmospheric journey despite its brevity. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and thought-provoking, leaving players eager to explore its deeper layers.

    • “A short, atmospheric experience that allows you to feel the crushing fear of rejection in the loveless vacuum of space.”
    • “A short but intense and very atmospheric visual novel.”
    • “Good atmosphere, excited to see what depth it has yet to reveal.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their strong aesthetic, featuring a lo-fi and glitchy style that enhances the spooky and mysterious atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the decent backgrounds and the overall visual experience, which contributes to the game's sense of dread and meta narrative.

    • “The lo-fi/glitchy general aesthetic is cool, and the backgrounds are decent and appropriate.”
    • “Very aesthetic, spooky, and meta experience.”
    • “A brilliant (and free!) short horror game with a strong aesthetic.”
    • “Love the aesthetic and prevailing sense of dread and mystery.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with some users noting it offers a bit of intrigue that encourages multiple playthroughs despite its short duration. While it is quick to play, the limited replay value may not appeal to everyone.

    • “Pretty short, but very intriguing with a bit of replayability.”
    • “Replayability: low”
    • “Even if there's no replayability or a long playtime.”
    • “Also, it's quick to play and has some replayability as well, so it's got that going for it.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for lacking in-game purchases and offering zero replayability, leading some users to question whether it functions more as an advertisement than a traditional game.

    • “Zero replayability as it is, and I question if it is a game at all or just an advertisement.”
    • “In-game purchases: none”
    • “Zero replayability as it is, and I question if it is a game at all or just an advertisement.”

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