Introvert: A Teenager Simulator
- March 2, 2021
- Euphoric Brothers
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamWarning: This game contains heavy material that might make players/audience uncomfortable. This game talks about serious issues such as bullying and suicidal thoughts in a new and different way that will hopefully be interpreted better by the new generation. In this game. This project is also personal to me. It is a small universe I created to make my zone-out thoughts and stories a reality. I ma…
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- The game features a unique art style and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It tackles serious themes such as bullying and mental health in a way that resonates with many players.
- The humor, while absurd at times, adds a layer of unpredictability that keeps the gameplay interesting.
- The running mechanic is frustrating, requiring players to spam keys instead of using a more intuitive control scheme.
- The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, with many plot points left unexplained or underdeveloped.
- The humor often falls flat, relying on loud and random jokes that can detract from the serious themes the game attempts to address.
- story155 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its incoherence and poor handling of sensitive themes, particularly regarding school shootings. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and emotional depth, others find the execution lacking, with jarring humor and a lack of meaningful choices that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a flawed attempt at addressing serious topics, often overshadowed by its inconsistent tone and superficial character development.
“This game has a very detailed and deep story.”
“The story was very interesting.”
“Overall, great game, I found the story elements to be pretty cool especially the part with the werewolf girl.”
“The story is incoherent and cannot be taken seriously.”
“The execution on the story is not good.”
“The story made no sense and the decisions held no weight; I wouldn't play this game again.”
- humor82 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing, with many players finding it a jarring mix of dark themes and absurd, often cringeworthy jokes that clash with the serious subject matter. While some appreciate the "gen z" humor and its ability to elicit laughter amidst heavy topics, others criticize it for being forced and disrespectful, detracting from the game's intended message. Overall, the comedic elements seem to cater to a niche audience, leaving many players confused about the game's tone and purpose.
“Its funny among the heavy subjects and I lol'd at so much of it xd”
“The humor, as referenced above, always seems forced and tended to feel more like I was being pranked than I was being shown something funny.”
“The game tries to be serious and funny at the same time, but this approach made me more confused than amused or thoughtful about the game's contents.”
“I wish there weren't so many cringey loud moments that are supposed to be funny; it kind of detracts from the experience.”
“I don't know if this was supposed to be sad, funny, or something meant to be felt deeply, but it kind of failed at all of that.”
“Every 'joke' in it is just so stupid and absolutely unfunny.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and aesthetic, while others criticize the inconsistent visuals and distracting glitch effects. Many find the pixel art charming, but note that it lacks polish and can be hard to look at at times. Overall, the visuals contribute to the game's atmosphere, but there is a consensus that they need improvement to enhance the overall experience.
“Great game with great visuals and voice acting.”
“I love the graphic style, animations, music, and sound effects.”
“The game has a nice, relaxing soundtrack, working in harmony with the game's art style.”
“To start, the visuals are nauseating most of the time with this weird glitch effect all across the game which doesn't add to anything and just makes it harder to play the games.”
“The artwork is horrible, most of the text is plastered onto signs with bad coloring underneath so you can read it and the art is constantly different, some parts are highly pixelated like the wolf but others are barely pixelated and resized like the statue or the dead body.”
“The art style was hard to look at, the pixel art itself is nothing notable, but the distortion effects, the constant 'weird' effects on the environment; they just add nothing to the game.”
- music48 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its chill, atmospheric quality and how well it complements the game's art style and mood. Others find it forgettable or overshadowed by poor gameplay elements, though many agree that the soundtrack is one of the standout features. Overall, while opinions vary, the music is often described as a highlight, enhancing the overall experience for many players.
“The music is fantastic and really makes everything a lot more chill than the story makes out to be.”
“The music in it has a weird vibe, and the quality is just the best!”
“The game has a nice, relaxing soundtrack, working in harmony with the game's art style.”
“The soundtrack was quite forgettable.”
“The constant distortion effects and music aren't good either.”
“This is a shitty edgy game but the music hits and jokes don't land 4/10.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing the awkward running mechanics that require excessive button spamming, as well as the jarring skateboard controls. While some appreciate the story and art style, they feel the gameplay is limited and often boring, with a lack of originality and polish. Overall, players suggest that the game is best experienced for its narrative rather than its mechanics.
“This game has an actual story, great timeline, cool scenario and mechanics (a little confusing but leave that aside).”
“Easy and simple but entertaining, I truly appreciated this game's mechanics and story.”
“This game is just amazing, there are no other words to describe it: the story, the music, and the gameplay are just breathtaking and seeing that it comes from a small studio is amazing, more people should play this and if you are thinking about playing it do not look anything up and enjoy being surprised.”
“The gameplay mostly includes going to school, interacting with others, and going back to bed till the next day.”
“The premise of the game is cliche, and the gameplay isn't original.”
“The running mechanic is terrible, skating is jarring and makes me want to fall asleep when traveling through areas.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a unique blend of lo-fi aesthetics, chill sounds, and a mix of creepy and whimsical elements that create an engaging yet unsettling experience. While the art style and music enhance the overall vibe, the narrative struggles to maintain coherence, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from the atmospheric immersion. Despite these flaws, many players appreciate the game's ability to evoke feelings of introversion and mystery, making it a memorable, if imperfect, journey.
“Nice music, weird and very atmospheric.”
“Game's atmosphere is like a mix of cool, aesthetic, and weird, and the chill sounds make the game complete.”
“It has a really special atmosphere which puts us in the place of the character.”
“Spooky atmosphere and promising world ruined by a poor story, no explanations, and one ending.”
“While playing, I felt that I couldn't settle into the story because the game kept adding in random jokes that felt jarring to the rest of the atmosphere.”
“The game tells a story incredibly poorly, and the atmosphere of the whole experience feels like the developer couldn't decide what kind of game this should be.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of childlike silliness and heartfelt storytelling, effectively capturing the complexities of high school life amidst contemporary societal issues. While some players find it genuinely touching and relatable, others note that its surreal humor can create a barrier to emotional connection. Overall, it is praised for its ability to convey deep emotions through a unique aesthetic and narrative.
“I think this game nails what it's like to be going through high school in the weird and scary era of school shootings being super common, and it's one of the most genuine and heartfelt games I've played in a very long time.”
“I've yet to play it all the way through... right now I'm just trying to keep my own positive vibe going, and I keep finding these neat games that express very unhappy emotions in such beautiful and heart-breaking ways.”
“Despite how little there was to do, I felt emotionally invested in the short story.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with long dialogues and frustrating controls contributing to the overall experience. Many note that the need to restart from save points adds to the grind, making the gameplay feel unnecessarily prolonged. Overall, while some acknowledge it can be a bit grindy at times, the consensus leans towards a frustrating experience.
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
“Tapping constantly to run just got very tedious after a while.”
“So having to restart from a save point is incredibly tedious.”
“It is also super tedious having to start the day over completely because your save point is sleeping.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting persistent bugs and freezing issues, particularly in the Linux version. While some players appreciate the game's free access and ongoing development efforts, the overall experience is marred by frequent technical problems that hinder gameplay.
“I played this years ago and it was buggy back then, and I decided to replay it again but I see the bugs haven't been fixed. This time I didn't get too far into the game when it literally did not let me make any inputs, nor could I even open Task Manager. I was completely locked into the game and couldn't move or anything.”
“The Linux version suffers from regular, extremely long freezes.”
“Voice acting was nice, assets were alright, but it is very, very buggy.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of meaningful choices and the repetitive nature of the gameplay. While some mention multiple endings as a potential draw, the general consensus is that the experience does not warrant repeated playthroughs due to frustrating mechanics and limited content.
“It's a free, relatively short game with some replayability due to multiple endings.”
“If you're looking for a game with insightful choices, a serious storyline, and replayability, this is a great option.”
“Overall, I loved the game; I just wish there were more to it. For replayability's sake, I wish there were a better checkpoint system aside from just each day. After your first run, it would be great to load up from important choices to experience more without replaying the entire game and repeating unskippable dialogue.”
“Nice game experience for a moment, but not replayable.”
“This game wasn't good; I liked the message it was attempting to convey, but it has no replayability. The button mashing was annoying, and so was the earrape.”
“Overall, I loved the game; I just wish there were more to it. For replayability's sake, I wish there were a better checkpoint system aside from just each day. I wish after your first run you could load up from important choices to be able to play and experience more without playing the entire game and repeating unskippable dialogue over and over.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong aversion to aggressive advertising tactics that detract from the gaming experience, particularly when older games are used to promote new titles. However, many players appreciate completely free-to-play games that do not incorporate in-app purchases, viewing them as a low-risk opportunity to try new experiences.
“With most of the completely free-to-play games I've played, I believe it's free, so get it and give it a try... it doesn't cost you anything.”
“The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases that enhance the experience without being necessary to progress.”
“Please do not ruin your previous games to advertise new ones, especially if you are plastering video ads for unrelated products.”
“With most of the completely free-to-play games I've played, I believe it's free, get it and give it a try... it doesn't cost you anything.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance and awkward controls, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the confusing story and ending further exacerbate the issues related to gameplay fluidity and coherence.
“The performance was bad, the controls were weird, the story was odd, and the ending was way too confusing.”
