Isekaing: from zero to zero.
- August 16, 2024
- ElvenNeko
Get on SteamTired of bland, terrible-looking linear games without much gameplay, full of stereotypes and plot holes? Good news: this game isn't bland. Step into the hilarious world of Isekaing - truly triple-N(iche) game that combines parody, musical and quest genres into an unholy abomination that will challenge your very sanity! Zoe Powell is hit by the Truck-kun, and respawns into a pixel-art video g…
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Reviews
- The game features a lighthearted and humorous story that many players found enjoyable, with clever references to various fantasy tropes and media.
- The voice acting and musical numbers, despite being AI-generated, were praised for their creativity and added a unique charm to the game.
- Players appreciated the character development and the mix of one-dimensional and surprisingly deep characters, which contributed to an engaging narrative.
- The excessive use of AI-generated content, including voice acting and video clips, detracted from the overall experience and led to inconsistencies in quality.
- Many players noted significant grammatical errors and typos throughout the game, indicating a lack of polish and attention to detail in the writing.
- The gameplay was criticized for being more of a visual novel with minimal player input, leading to a tedious experience with long dialogues that sometimes felt aimless.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of comedic and operatic elements, with standout moments like a dragon singing opera, which many players found amusing. However, the reliance on AI-generated musical numbers has drawn criticism for their lack of effort and creativity, as later songs devolve into simple slideshows rather than engaging performances. This has sparked discussions about the ethical implications of using AI in music production, raising concerns about its impact on legitimate musicians.
“I was already amused by the dialogues, but the songs are genius (a dragon singing opera?).”
“Normally I don't buy soundtracks, as they languish on my hard drive, but I still bought them here.”
“The AI voices, however, were surprisingly good, and some of the songs were pretty humorous.”
“The AI 'musical numbers' are long, and obviously the dev got lazy - where the first 'musical number' actually had some effort into the actors doing stuff while the music played, the following musical numbers are just a slideshow of AI-generated images.”
“The AI voices and multiple, several-minute-long AI songs are not only unnecessary and morally questionable, but are actively obnoxious.”
“The most interesting part of the game is the discussion around the ethical use of AI, and whether selling an album full of AI-generated music is a moral choice, or just further watering down the already saturated music market where legitimate musicians struggle to get paid for their work.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it lighthearted and engaging, while others criticize it as unfunny and overly explained. While certain elements, like AI voices and songs, are appreciated for their comedic value, the overall reception suggests that enjoyment of the humor largely depends on individual taste.
“In terms of the plot, it is a fairly lighthearted humorous story about a heroine who tries to help a kingdom in another world.”
“The game has the exact taste of humor that I like.”
“The humor is certainly what kept me engaged in the game for most of the time.”
“It's mostly an assault of unfunny humor, which becomes even more unfunny when the developer proceeds to explain the joke.”
“The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, leaving me more confused than amused.”
“I found the jokes to be stale and predictable, lacking any real wit or creativity.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is a lighthearted and humorous adventure featuring a heroine who aids a kingdom in another world, though her character lacks depth and backstory. While the supporting cast is well-developed and the plot includes a mix of comedic elements and fetch quests, the humor can be hit-or-miss, with some jokes feeling forced or unfunny. Overall, the narrative offers a fun experience for those seeking a pleasant RPG, despite its uneven character development.
“In terms of the plot, it is a fairly lighthearted humorous story about a heroine who tries to help a kingdom in another world.”
“In summary: if you want an RPG that is pleasant to play and a story that is genuinely fun, this is for you.”
“I enjoyed the story, had me laughing a few times.”
“The heroine is one of the story's drawbacks.”
“While the king is introduced with an entire song resembling a comedy sketch, and the group of allies is well-developed throughout the story, the main heroine behaves like a guy, and nothing is known about her past.”
“The entire plot is a strung together series of jokes that - aside from not being funny - come across as predominantly hateful.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users feel that while the atmosphere has potential, the overuse of various artificial intelligences detracts from the overall immersion and coherence of the setting.
“However, the excessive use of different AI ruins the atmosphere of the setting.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized, with users finding it lacking in both engagement and content, leading to an overall recommendation against it.
“There's nothing here in gameplay or content that can be recommended.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the dialogue in the game to be well-written, but some feel that the excessive amount of it can lead to a tedious experience, as it often feels aimless and contributes to a sense of grinding.
“The writing is pretty good throughout the game, but it does become a bit tedious at times with how much dialogue there is that seems to go nowhere.”
