Once in Yaissor
- November 9, 2016
- Valera Entertainment
Get on SteamIn "Once in Yaissor," players explore a divided world where most people are internet celebrities, and life themes are tackled with humor and a unique style. The game features a complex plot, well-developed characters, and no annoying anime characters. In Yaissor, the Atheist region thrives on internet activity, while the Bull region struggles, leading to a fascinating societal commentary .
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and interesting story with relatable characters, despite being in Russian.
- Many players found the game to be a source of joy and motivation during difficult times, highlighting its emotional impact.
- The humor and satirical elements resonate well with players, making it an enjoyable experience even for those who don't understand the language.
- The game is only available in Russian, which limits accessibility for non-Russian speakers and leads to confusion.
- It lacks polish, with poor graphics, minimal audio, and a user interface that many find unattractive.
- The gameplay is criticized for being more of an interactive e-book than a traditional game, with repetitive dialogue and minimal player engagement.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its intriguing plot filled with enigmas and mysterious characters, though some reviewers noted a lack of originality, describing it as a repetitive narrative. The moral emphasizes resilience in the face of adversity, while the ending is often described as sad, drawing comparisons to biblical themes. Overall, the story has garnered mixed reactions, with some finding it engaging and others feeling disenchanted.
“Very interesting story, with a lot of enigmas and mysterious characters.”
“Story was really interesting and great.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“And the storyline?”
“It's always the same story.”
“Not sure if that was the actual story, but if it is, I can see why it was compared to that of the 'Bible'.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing the pixelated visuals and simplistic 2D art assets that fail to enhance the overall experience. While some praise the anime-inspired style, the lack of substantial graphical improvements and poor UI design detract from the visual presentation, making it feel outdated and unpolished. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as lackluster and reminiscent of much older titles.
“Think of the most epic anime graphics, then crank it up to over 9000.”
“A good spiritual experience and great graphics.”
“First of all, the game barely has any audio. I'm almost certain the first time I played it, it didn't have any... the UI looks atrocious and the graphics are just pixelated photos.”
“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.”
“While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a blend of South Park-style wit and deeper themes, prompting players to reflect while still enjoying laugh-out-loud moments. Characters are described as funny and relatable, with standout comedic elements that enhance the overall plot. The humor is both absurd and thought-provoking, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay experience.
“It's the perfect mix of South Park-style humor and deep, thought-provoking themes that'll have you pausing mid-game just to say, 'whoa.' 🤯📺”
“This game looks great and funny.”
“Funny humor and the plot makes sense.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction, as it primarily consists of clicking through poorly written dialogue with no engaging gameplay elements.
“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 game contains only reading, no gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing players with a sense of relaxation and reassurance during gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music, long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, 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 '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.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore, where progress is painfully slow and the rewards are minimal. It turns what could be an engaging experience into a monotonous task.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment. I found myself losing interest quickly as I was forced to repeat the same actions over and over.”
