Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1
- March 29, 2022
- Stranga Games
Get on Steam"Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1" is a prequel to "Just Ignore Them," taking place before Brea Tena's interactions with Mark. This adventure game, inspired by Hideo Kojima's "Snatcher" and "Snatcher SD," features a unique story, pixel art world, text-based interface, branching gameplay paths, and distinctive characters. It offers a new perspective on the original game and is designed for fans and players to enjoy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Brea's Story features charming pixel art and a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The writing and character development are engaging, with a mix of humor and intriguing storytelling that keeps players invested.
- The game successfully sets up an interesting narrative that leaves players eager for the next installment.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and feeling like it serves primarily as a setup for future parts.
- Technical issues such as clunky controls and lack of customization options can hinder the gameplay experience.
- There are concerns about the game's reliance on a construction kit, leading to a perception of low quality and amateurish design.
- story38 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
"Brea's Story" serves as a prequel to "Just Ignore Them," offering an intriguing setup with a mix of humor and supernatural crime elements. While some players appreciate the writing and art style, others criticize the story's execution and the game's amateurish assembly, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, it is seen as a promising start to a larger narrative, with players eager for future installments despite its current limitations.
“Brea's story is the first part of an extended experience related to Just Ignore Them, serving as a prequel and a great setup for the latter game.”
“An intriguing start to hopefully more parts of Brea's story.”
“The soundtrack and visuals were wonderful and well-polished, and the story was nice with a few sweet surprises.”
“Can't currently recommend the game because this is just a small piece of what's supposed to be a much bigger story.”
“The story writing is sophomoric most of the time; there are plenty of innuendos and the word 'babe' is way overused.”
“Brea's story is screaming for a hint system because it is too easy to get stuck and not have any good idea what to do next to progress the story.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming 8 to 16-bit retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic console games, though some players find the visuals lackluster and poorly suited for modern screens. While the aesthetic is appreciated by some, the absence of substantial graphical options and persistent glitches detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, appealing to fans of retro art but disappointing for those expecting contemporary quality.
“It's a simple adventure affair with some light horror and puzzle elements in a really charming 8 to 16 bit graphic style and overall aesthetic.”
“I love the art style and the story.”
“The soundtrack and visuals were wonderful and well-polished, and the story was nice with a few sweet surprises.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fitting and well-polished soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, despite being described as simple. While the graphics and art are also appreciated, some users noted that the background music can be overly loud even at lower settings. Overall, the combination of music and visuals contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Really love the art, atmosphere, and music for this one.”
“The soundtrack and visuals were wonderful and well-polished, and the story was nice with a few sweet surprises.”
“The main characters are enjoyable, the soundtrack is pretty simple but fits nicely with the game, and I like how the locations are designed with all the shading and details.”
“The background music doesn't sound like a console at all and feels a bit too loud at the lowest setting.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring a spooky ambiance complemented by engaging art and music. Reviewers note significant improvements in tone and puzzle design compared to previous titles, contributing to an immersive point-and-click adventure experience with likable characters.
“You can really feel the progress the developer has made in terms of atmosphere, tone, puzzle design, and writing.”
“You can really feel the progress the developer has made, but you should ignore them in terms of atmosphere, tone, puzzle design, and writing.”
“What you do get is an engaging point-and-click adventure with a spooky atmosphere and likable characters.”
“Really love the art, atmosphere, and music for this one.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enhanced graphics and new mechanics like fast travel and sprinting, although the latter may not be utilized throughout the entire game. Overall, players can expect a distinct style of gameplay that aligns with these updates.
“I like the new graphics and mechanics such as fast traveling from one place to another or sprinting, even though you won't use it in the whole game.”
“With that in mind, you should already understand the style of gameplay you're in for with this one.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a campy and cheesy style, largely driven by the sophomoric antics of the main characters, Brea and her boyfriend Jason. This lighthearted approach adds a playful tone to the adventure, appealing to those who enjoy a more juvenile sense of comedy.
“Brea is a journalist with a sophomoric sense of humor, and her boyfriend Jason shares the same comedic style.”
“It's a campy little adventure with a cheesy sense of humor.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome movement mechanics that make navigation feel frustrating and time-consuming.
“I found moving around very tedious, like trying to find the exact spot where you can use the hallway through the apartment.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
