Interfectorem
- November 4, 2016
- The Team Who Must Not Be Named
"Interfectorem" is a single-player horror visual novel where player-character Alis seeks vengeance for her sister's murder by following a trail of bodies. With a blend of humor and horror, this captivating murder mystery by development team "Team Who Must Not Be Named" keeps players on edge, questioning if they can solve the case and save themselves in time.
Reviews
- The art style is beautiful and enhances the overall experience of the game.
- The game features fun characters and a mixture of comedy and suspense, making it enjoyable.
- It offers a quick and engaging gameplay experience with choices that affect the ending.
- The story is unfulfilling and contains numerous plot holes, making it hard to get invested.
- There are issues with dialogue, including repetition and lack of polish, which detracts from the experience.
- The game is very short, and some players feel it lacks depth and emotional impact.
- story30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unfulfilling and lacking emotional depth, which hampers investment in the plot. While some appreciate the original premise and engaging characters, others criticize the dialogue and overall execution, suggesting that there is significant room for improvement in storytelling. Despite its shortcomings, the game is seen as a decent effort, particularly for a younger audience, and offers a quick, enjoyable experience with appealing artwork.
“Overall, it's an enjoyable family-friendly murder story and an opportunity to support some young talent.”
“The characters are solid and intriguing, the artwork is enjoyable, and although the game as a whole is simplistic in nature and control, the story was original and interesting to follow!”
“I would recommend this to someone who wants to play a quick, simple, point-and-click story game with quality characters and a good storyline.”
“What unfortunately breaks it is the story; simply put, it was unfulfilling and made me feel like I was looking for details for nothing.”
“A lot of the conversations you can have are filler with background characters, and the murder mystery at the center of the story lacks almost any lasting emotional impact.”
“A beautiful game that is let down by a wonky story.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and engaging art style, which significantly enhances the overall experience. While the artwork is consistently highlighted as a strong point, some reviewers note that the game's short length and simplistic nature may detract from its potential. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of appealing artwork.
“Okay first things first, I love the art style; it's lovely, the art is all good throughout and it really makes the experience.”
“Really beautiful art style.”
“The characters are solid and intriguing, the artwork is enjoyable, and although the game as a whole is simplistic in nature and control, the story was original and interesting to follow!”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized for its unfulfilling story, which fails to engage players meaningfully. Many find the dialogue with background characters to be filler, and the central murder mystery lacks any lasting emotional resonance, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of musical accompaniment during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. This absence, along with other issues like dialogue and storyline, contributes to a perception of the game feeling incomplete or rushed.
“My issues with the game were a few bugs with the character portrait not appearing, the lack of music during the game, and what felt like a very rushed finish.”
“This is not a bad game per se, it just has bad dialogue, storyline, characters, and music (or the lack of it).”