Imitosis

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Imitosis is a single player action game. It was developed by One Over Games and was released on June 7, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Imitosis is an experimental 5-minute visual novel. You are a synthetic IMI-X unit that has been brought out of cold storage to respond to a pressing security matter aboard the IMI-29 space station. Thank you for keeping IMI-29 safe.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

A short but intriguing experience that effectively builds a dark atmosphere and leaves players wanting more.
The game features a clever twist and engaging storytelling, making it a worthwhile 10-20 minute play.
It's free and offers a unique narrative experience, encouraging players to go in blind for the best impact.

The game is extremely short, leading to a lack of depth and replayability, leaving some players wanting a more substantial experience.
Some players found the writing to be poorly executed, comparing it unfavorably to better-written works.
The game asks for personal information, such as an email address, which some players found off-putting.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is praised for its intriguing and well-crafted short narrative, often described as a captivating blend of visual and audio elements that enhance the experience. While many players appreciate the engaging worldbuilding and immersive storytelling, some express a desire for a longer format and question the logic of the ending. Overall, it is recognized as a fun and concise experience that effectively utilizes its interactive elements.
- “Great little story with a fun twist.”
- “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.”
- “This e-book is a barely interactive 5 minute short story about a space station.”
- “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 not sure if the choices made a difference other than revealing more of the story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their strong aesthetic, combining a lo-fi and glitchy style that enhances the spooky and meta experience. Users appreciate the decent backgrounds and the overall sense of dread and mystery that the visuals evoke, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “The lo-fi/glitchy general aesthetic is cool, and the backgrounds are decent and appropriate.”
- “Very solid short visual novel with social interaction recursion.”
- “Very aesthetic, spooky, and meta experience.”
- “A brilliant (and free!) short horror game with a strong aesthetic.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the visual/interactive novel is criticized for its lack of substance, primarily consisting of poorly written dialogue and minimal interaction. In contrast, another title is praised for its innovative mechanics and engaging time-loop elements, suggesting a potential for deeper gameplay experiences and inspiring future developers in the genre.
- “Hopefully it helps to inspire other devs to create mechanically similar games, or to evolve this small and mechanically interesting subset of games.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “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.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive and unique qualities, creating an intense emotional experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, particularly in its exploration of themes like rejection and isolation, all within a visually appealing framework. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and impactful, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “A short but intense and very atmospheric visual novel.”
- “Good atmosphere, excited to see what depth it has yet to reveal.”
- “A short, atmospheric experience that allows you to feel the crushing fear of rejection in the loveless vacuum of space.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself spending hours on grinding for resources, which took away from the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some users note a low replay value, others appreciate its quick playtime and find it offers some replayability.
- “Even if there's no replayability or a long playtime.”
- “[*][b][u]Replayability[/u][/b]: low”
- “Also, it's quick to play and has some replayability as well, so it's got that going for it.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking replayability, leading some users to question whether it functions more as an advertisement than a true game. Additionally, there are no in-game purchases available, which may contribute to the perception of limited engagement.
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”
- “Zero replayability as it is, and I question if it is a game at all or just an advertisement.”
- “In-game purchases: none”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, highlighting the absurdity of certain situations. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and entertaining.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 5 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”