Mercury: Cascade into Madness

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Mercury: Cascade into Madness is a single player role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by Astronomic Games and was released on August 10, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

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story12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story set in a dark, cyberpunk world, with choices that significantly impact the narrative and character fates.
It incorporates RPG mechanics such as skill progression and multiple endings, allowing for varied playstyles and replayability.
The visuals are well-executed for an RPG Maker title, with a realistic art style that stands out from typical JRPG aesthetics.

Combat can feel overly simplistic and easy, lacking depth and challenge, especially on lower difficulty settings.
The game is somewhat bare-bones in terms of RPG elements, with limited dialogue skills and a lack of meaningful non-combat interactions.
Some players may find the pacing of the story uneven, which can affect character empathy and overall engagement.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a compelling blend of choice-driven narrative and character development set in a dark, cyberpunk world, allowing players to shape the protagonist's journey through moral dilemmas and branching paths. While some reviewers noted the pacing could be improved and the overall structure felt linear, the inclusion of multiple endings and impactful side quests adds depth and replayability. Overall, the writing is praised for its engaging themes and character interactions, making it a noteworthy experience for fans of story-driven RPGs.
- “The story can be seen as linear but, thanks to the varying ways you can shape Michelle's character with good, neutral, or bad choices, there are multi-routes that branch outward, adding depth to the story with its many side quests and decisions on which allies assist you.”
- “Michelle begins to gain allies throughout her early quest for revenge who all share the same purpose as herself; in a sense, this plot writing is akin to the fictional DC world of Gotham City in its bleak, dark battles that are layered with twisted uprisings against society's rules.”
- “This title's story is excellent, and it was very interesting to witness this young woman's descent into madness.”
- “I can't really say that I empathized much with the characters due to the somewhat sloppy pacing of the story, and I can say firmly that the gameplay could have done with some reworking (not being able to change your allies' weapons, in particular).”
- “For most of the game, you are pretty much on rails, save for the option to do quick side quests in some of the chapters.”
- “+story, dialogue, faction politics, it is all very superficial, canned and hurts immersion.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this RPG Maker game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its attempt to incorporate RPG mechanics like dialogue checks and strategic turn-based combat, while others criticize its limited depth and reliance on familiar RPG Maker tropes. Players appreciate the engaging story and the potential for character development, but many feel that the gameplay could benefit from more diverse mechanics and reworking, particularly in combat and skill systems. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and interesting quests, it leaves room for improvement in gameplay complexity and player agency.
- “The quests have enough twists and surprises to keep it interesting and the gameplay mechanics are good.”
- “It's got a solid story, good gameplay, and actual results to your actions.”
- “The gameplay consists of strategic turn-based combat which offers you and your party a chance to make attacks before then allowing your enemies to retaliate.”
- “The gameplay is simple, so it's all about the story, which is rather compelling.”
- “I ended up feeling that it was an interesting hybrid approach to the genre, but I also ended up more or less able to do anything, because I put almost all of my points into non-combat abilities because combat was way too easy, which also made the non-combat mechanics feel like a no-brainer.”
- “Gameplay: exactly the same as every other RPG Maker game.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising its visually appealing design that stands out among typical RPG Maker titles, particularly for avoiding the common anime art style. While the visuals are considered decent for an indie game, they still reflect the limitations of the RPG Maker engine. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s cyberpunk aesthetics, though some users noted inconsistencies in quality.
- “In my opinion, this title easily stands out visually in the RPG Maker category mainly due to its lack of usage of the 'anime' or 'manga' inspired art style that is so typical of the genre, and it looks fantastic doing so.”
- “Graphically, Mercury: Cascade into Madness looks just as good as its predecessor 'City of Chains'.”
- “More RPG Maker trash; although this one has pretty visuals, it doesn't change the RPG Maker's gameplay.”
- “The story and graphics were both passable - Mercury uses poser art, which frequently looks atrocious in other games, but many of the ones used here are higher-effort. Cyberpunk is a genre that's always been full of people who look like mutants from 80s comics anyway.”
- “The graphics and story really take me back to the SNES and PS1 days of the 90s - the decade that was the heyday of this style of cyberpunk, in fact.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for effectively setting the mood and reflecting the narrative's progression, with a standout soundtrack that includes enjoyable references to genres like Star Trek and heavy metal. While some players found the inclusion of lyrics unnecessary, the overall auditory experience, including combat sounds, is considered strong, and the ability to access the soundtrack in the game files is a welcomed feature.
- “Aurally, the sound is very effective both in combat and during normal gameplay, but the standout here is definitely the wonderful soundtrack.”
- “However, the terrific soundtrack can be located within the game files, so that is indeed a welcome addition.”
- “The OST is very effective at reflecting the chapter levels; it sets the mood of the story's action as it develops, but it can be muted if players don't enjoy it.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack has some good moments, overall it fails to leave a lasting impression and often feels forgettable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings, impactful choices, and a variety of skills, encouraging players to explore different paths. With two difficulty modes available, it provides ample opportunities for varied gameplay experiences, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “There are multiple endings and choices that you make that affect the story later on, which offers great replayability.”
- “Definitely worth the money; this title has replay value and then some.”
- “With a variety of skills to choose from and many decisions to make, in addition to two difficulty modes, Mercury: Cascade into Madness has a high amount of replayability.”
- “There are multiple endings and choices that you make that affect the story later on, which offers replayability.”
- “Definitely worth the money, and at least this title has replay value and then some.”
- “Also, with a variety of skills to choose from and many decisions to make in addition to two difficulty modes, Mercury: Cascade into Madness has a high amount of replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a generally stable experience with only a few minor glitches (ranging from 2 to 4), indicating that stability is not a significant issue for most players.
- “There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs that make it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes that forced me to restart.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the character development as a standout feature, noting it is well-executed and enhances the overall narrative experience, contributing to the excitement of the combat.
- “The combat is exciting, complemented by excellent character development and an intriguing narrative.”
- “The character development is one of the standout features, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the character development evolves throughout the game, allowing for deep emotional connections.”

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Mercury: Cascade into Madness is a role playing game with violence theme.

Mercury: Cascade into Madness is available on PC and Windows.

Mercury: Cascade into Madness was released on August 10, 2017.

Mercury: Cascade into Madness was developed by Astronomic Games.

Mercury: Cascade into Madness has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mercury: Cascade into Madness is a single player game.

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