One Synth

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One Synth is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Kawaiisun Games and was released on February 16, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

An eerie computer with an ominous console.

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

One Synth is a fantastic platform for creating and playing choose-your-own-adventure stories, with a user-friendly interface that requires no programming knowledge.
The community is active and supportive, with developers who listen to feedback and regularly update the software, enhancing the overall experience.
It's free to use, making it accessible for anyone interested in text-based adventures, and there are some enjoyable creations available in the workshop.

The text readability is poor, with no options to change the font, which can lead to eye strain and frustration for users.
Many workshop submissions lack quality, and the overall content available is limited, which may deter users looking for engaging stories.
The game has not seen updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its future development and the overall state of the community.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect allows players to create and share their own choose-your-own-adventure narratives without needing programming skills, making it accessible for creative expression. However, users note that the quality and quantity of available stories in the workshop are limited, suggesting that the experience may depend heavily on individual creativity and investment of time. Overall, while the potential for engaging storytelling exists, the current offerings may not fully satisfy all players.
- “This game makes it easy to write and play choose-your-own-adventure text games, but there aren't that many good stories on the workshop, so unless you have a good story idea, it's probably not worth downloading.”
- “No programming knowledge is needed to create your story (unlike Choicescript which requires you to have at least a basic understanding of code).”
- “When I first got the chance to create, I made an uncertain life story that follows basic logic and memory coding with a multi-base choice system where nothing is certain, which makes this game fun. Not only can you make the reader go 'wow', but you can also be shocked by others' stories. Though not a lot of great stories are out yet, wait for a while, invest the time, and see how it goes.”
- “I worked 96 minutes on my story, I want to upload it and I can't try out others' stories.”
- “One synth basically lets you do the same thing - create your own choose-your-own-adventure story (or read what others have created).”
- “When I first got the chance to create, I made an uncertain life story that follows basic logic and memory coding with a multi-base choice system where nothing is certain. This makes the game fun, as you can make the reader go 'wow' and get shocked by others' stories, though not a lot of great stories are out yet.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interactions or gameplay loops, resulting in an absence of engaging game-like experiences.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional visual glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.