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.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

Unique and flexible tool for creating and playing choose-your-own-adventure style text-based stories without the need for programming.
Stylish, easy-to-use interface with supportive community and responsive developers who have actively updated the game.
Free to use with enjoyable features and potential for creative storytelling, making it a good platform for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Abandoned and no longer updated, with dead community channels and workshop lacking quality content.
User interface issues such as unreadable fonts, limited input options for choices, and no Linux version impacting accessibility and user experience.
Confusing design process for branching paths and lack of clarity on whether it is an adventure creator or simulation, leading to some frustration.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an accessible platform for creating and playing choose-your-own-adventure text stories without requiring programming skills. However, the workshop currently lacks a wide selection of high-quality stories, making it more appealing to those interested in creating their own narratives. With time and investment, the variety and quality of stories are expected to improve.
- “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. This makes the game fun because you can surprise the reader with others' stories. Though there aren't a lot of great stories yet, investing time and waiting may pay off.”
- “I worked 96 minutes on my story, I want to upload it but can't, and I can't try out others' stories.”
- “Not a lot of great stories out yet, but wait for a while, invest the time and see how it goes.”
- “No programming knowledge is needed to create your story, unlike Choicescript which requires at least a basic understanding of code.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resulting in an experience that does not feel like a traditional game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Users appreciate the detailed environments and smooth animations, though some note occasional minor glitches. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to immersion and enjoyment.