My Mundane Life Is Threatened by the Tropes of an RPG!!!
- August 7, 2023
- AsleepOnStream
Get on SteamIn "My Mundane Life Is Threatened by the Tropes of an RPG!!!", player Natsuna's mundane office life is disrupted by RPG elements like boss fights and creatures. This humorous, short game features quirky graphics, a unique soundtrack, and a hint system. Navigate through the RPG-infused world using WASD keys to move.
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Reviews
- The game is charming, funny, and has a heartfelt story that resonates with players.
- It's a short and enjoyable experience, perfect for those looking for a light interactive fiction piece.
- The art style and character animations are fun and add a unique touch to the overall experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and wonky controls that hinder gameplay.
- Interactions with NPCs and items can be frustrating due to poor placement and hitbox issues.
- The story feels rushed and lacks depth, with some players finding the writing and character development lacking.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as cute and thoughtful, featuring engaging characters like Natsuna and delivering a meditative message. While many players enjoyed the bite-sized adventure and its humor, some expressed frustration with certain quests that could lead to gameplay issues. Overall, there is a desire for a longer narrative and additional content, indicating that the story has potential for expansion.
“I really enjoyed the story, other than the cat getting out of my reach for pets!”
“It is a straightforward story with a meditative message.”
“A bite-sized adventure filled with cute characters and a humorous yet thoughtful story to tell!”
“The quests are okay in theory, but they're a bit of a hassle in practice.”
“The first quest can easily softlock your save if you don't do it correctly.”
“It's other areas like the storytelling, visual indicators, and emphasis on creating atmosphere where I think this work fell shorter on.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a fun art style with charming character animations and well-executed artwork, particularly in the scenes between levels, evoking a nostalgic PSX aesthetic. However, the overall presentation feels sparse and lacks interactivity, leading to a sense of emptiness beyond the chapter intros and UI graphics.
“The art style is fun, and the little animations for the character portraits throughout felt surprising and novel.”
“The actual artwork of characters and especially the scenes between levels was good.”
“The aesthetic, while simple, was very fitting and gave me PSX vibes.”
“Presentation beyond the chapter intros, UI graphics, and overall aesthetic felt empty, hardly any interactivity (maybe that's intentional), and not much buildup toward the ending.”
“Presentation beyond the chapter intros, UI graphics, and overall aesthetic felt empty, hardly any interactivity (maybe that's intentional), and not much buildup toward the ending.”
“Presentation beyond the chapter intros, UI graphics, and overall aesthetic felt empty, hardly any interactivity (maybe that's intentional), and not much buildup toward the ending.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its poor optimization, leading to consistent stuttering despite low hardware demands. Additionally, the simplistic mechanics, primarily involving walking and point-and-click actions, detract from the overall experience, compounded by subpar art quality.
“One major thing was the gameplay.”
“It should be quite clear that the game is not demanding on the hardware, but somehow the gameplay stutters all the time, probably due to poor optimization.”
“One major issue was the gameplay.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a charming and whimsical narrative that combines cute characters with a thoughtful storyline. Players find the experience consistently funny, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the bite-sized adventure.
“A bite-sized adventure filled with cute characters and a humorous yet thoughtful story to tell!”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its quality and the effective use of recurring motifs that enhance the overall experience. Many found the main tracks uplifting and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music was well-done, and each track incorporated recurring motifs that added life to the game.”
“The main music made me merry.”
“The music was well-done, and each track incorporated recurring motifs that added life to the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its clever character design, but some reviewers feel that it falls short in storytelling and visual indicators, which detracts from the overall immersive experience.
“I appreciated the atmosphere and the clever characters.”
“It's other areas like the storytelling, visual indicators, and emphasis on creating atmosphere where I think this work fell shorter on.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its fun, heartfelt, and sincere storytelling, though it does not significantly innovate within the adventure gaming genre.
“It's not changing the face of adventure gaming, but it's fun, heartfelt, and sincere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its charming designs, which contribute positively to the overall presentation, though opinions on the depth of character growth may vary.
