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It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel

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25%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, music
35% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Glass of Water Studios and was released on September 29, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

A ritual to solve the mysterious death of a schoolmate goes horribly wrong, trapping the students and teachers of the Sugimori Occult Club in a horrible game of cat and mouse. Who will survive this nightmarish hell?

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35%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The art style and character sprites are well-designed and visually appealing.
  • The game is inexpensive, making it a low-risk option for those interested in a short horror story.
  • Some players found the story to have interesting horror elements and memorable scenes.
  • The writing is poorly executed, with bad grammar and confusing dialogue that detracts from the story.
  • There are no choices or gameplay elements, making it feel more like an illustrated book than a game.
  • The story is short and lacks character depth, leaving players indifferent to the plot and characters.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed to negative feedback, with many reviewers finding it mediocre, clichéd, and lacking depth or engagement. While some appreciated the horror themes and potential of the narrative, others criticized its rushed pacing, shallow plot twists, and absence of character development, leading to an overall impression of a poorly executed visual novel. The lack of interactivity and reliance on familiar tropes left many players feeling indifferent or disappointed.

    • “Great story - it's interesting.”
    • “The story is a pretty standard Japanese curse plot, but that in itself isn’t a negative; I don’t think every visual novel has to have a strikingly original plot filled with twists and turns, and even mundane or cliché stories can be extremely enjoyable if they’re well-written.”
    • “The only real thing to grade it on is the writing, and for the cheap price, especially on sale, I'd say it's a decent enough story.”
    • “The story is rushed, disjointed, and crude at times.”
    • “The plot twist ending was so shallow and uninteresting I found myself clicking through the last few frames of dialogue quicker to end the game sooner.”
    • “Overall, while I did like some of the ideas and the horror themes in the story, it's ultimately a lazy and bad game that isn’t worth the money, no matter how cheap it is.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are criticized for their lack of appeal and individuality, with limited character art and backgrounds, and only a few CGs. The art style is deemed mediocre, and the visuals fail to effectively convey the game's eerie atmosphere, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Even in indie projects with very low budgets and weird visuals, there is often some unique individuality felt; here, I found nothing appealing.”
    • “Very limited graphics - little variation in character art, backgrounds, and only 3-4 character graphics total.”
    • “The premise that the characters can't speak during the ritual and are communicating via text message isn't reflected in the writing style or the visuals.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the reviews is highlighted by the amusing observation that the term "kinetic novel" is a comical way to refer to a non-game e-book, suggesting a playful critique of the genre's terminology.

    • “The term 'kinetic novel' is a hilariously ironic way to describe a non-game e-book.”
    • “The humor in this game is sharp and witty, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever puns and jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered to be atmospheric but lacks standout quality, with some reviewers noting that it fits the story adequately. However, there are criticisms regarding the background music, particularly its failure to enhance the eerie and tense atmosphere that the narrative demands. Overall, while the music serves its purpose, it does not leave a lasting impression.

    • “The CGs, while very few, were also quite good, and the music is decently atmospheric.”
    • “In this kind of story, it's necessary to have good music that will fit the eerie and tense atmosphere of the narrative.”
    • “The music is nothing special; it exists but doesn't stand out or enhance the experience.”
    • “While the music fits the story, it lacks any memorable qualities.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally considered decent, with some users appreciating the quality of the CGs and music, while others feel that the background music fails to enhance the eerie and tense mood essential to the story. Overall, the art style is viewed as acceptable, but the soundtrack's effectiveness in creating the desired atmosphere is seen as lacking.

    • “The CGs, while very few, were also quite good, and the music is decently atmospheric.”
    • “The art style was okay, but the background music wasn’t good at all. In this kind of story, it’s necessary to have music that fits the eerie and tense atmosphere of the narrative, at least in my opinion.”
    • “The art style was okay, but the background music was not good at all. In a story like this, it's necessary to have music that fits the eerie and tense atmosphere, at least in my opinion.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for its complete lack of interactivity, with users noting that there are no choices, dice rolls, or any gameplay elements present in the experience.

    • “I want everyone to understand that there are no choices to be made in this story, no dice rolls, no gameplay elements at all.”
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It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel is a casual role playing game.

It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel was released on September 29, 2016.

It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel was developed by Glass of Water Studios.

It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel is a single player game.

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