No:Worse

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No:Worse is a single player action game. It was developed by Aleksey Izimov and was released on March 16, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The art and character designs are cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The story, while short, touches on relatable themes of love, family, and personal growth, with a twist ending that keeps players engaged.
The game features animated faces and a variety of choices that influence the endings, adding some depth to the narrative.

The English translation is awkward and filled with typos, making it difficult to fully enjoy the story.
The voice acting is subpar, with many characters sounding unnatural, which detracts from the emotional impact of the game.
The overall gameplay experience feels more like an e-book than a game, lacking meaningful interactivity and depth.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the visual novel is generally well-received, praised for its heartwarming themes of love, family, and friendship, along with beautiful art. However, it is noted to be short and somewhat confusing due to translation issues, with some plot elements lacking depth. Despite these drawbacks, many find the characters relatable and the narrative touching, especially with a twist at the end.
- “Excellent anime visual novel with a good story and beautiful art.”
- “[kawaii/vn] heartwarming and serious story about an art university.”
- “The story in this visual novel is about love, family, friends, the past and the present's happy and hard times.”
- “The story is pretty short.”
- “The story is pretty confusing due in part to the not-so-good English translation.”
- “It's a quick read, but the English version has some typos, and the plot could have been fleshed out more.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it beautiful and well-integrated with the art and writing, others feel it lacks grandeur or context. Overall, it is described as pleasant but not particularly memorable, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music in this game is so freaking beautiful, but sometimes it's a bit out of context.”
- “The art, the music, the writing - everything is on point.”
- “Pretty music and funny CGs.”
- “The soundtrack was 'alright', but it wasn't anything too grand, so I won't dwell on it.”
- “Music was so-so, and translation sometimes isn't great, but overall - it's a nice game to play.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally perceived as generic and lacking personality, reminiscent of outdated visuals, though some users appreciate the cute character designs and artwork. Overall, the visuals do not stand out and feel more like a product of a previous era.
- “It has cute girls and nice artwork.”
- “If it had been released two years later, I would have thought that it was AI graphics.”
- “Graphically speaking, it's pretty generic.”
- “If it had been released two years later, I would have thought that it was AI-generated graphics.”
- “The visuals feel very generic, like a VTuber model without any personality.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where players must click to progress through text, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself spending hours on tasks that felt meaningless, which really took away from the enjoyment of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the e-book on Steam has raised concerns due to a surge of suspicious reviews, likely from fake accounts that promote direct purchases while also endorsing other low-quality products. This pattern suggests a potential manipulation of the review system to boost sales, indicating a focus on profit over quality.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases.”
- “It seems like the game was designed primarily to extract money from players rather than provide a fair experience.”
- “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and capable of eliciting laughter. The combination of amusing content and charming visuals, including music and character graphics, enhances the comedic experience.
- “But jokes aside, the game is quite funny.”
- “Made me laugh a lot.”
- “Pretty music and funny cutscenes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a heartwarming and serious narrative centered around an art university, offering a simple yet touching story that resonates emotionally with players. The relatable characters enhance the overall emotional impact, making for a memorable experience.
- “A heartwarming and serious story about an art university.”
- “The story is simple yet touching, and the characters are easy to relate to.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”