One Thousand Lies
- April 24, 2016
- Keinart Lobre
Get on Steam"One Thousand Lies" is a romantic comedy adventure game where Ciaran Endyein follows mysterious emails to a park, leading to a profound psychological journey. As Ciaran deciphers clues and encounters unexpected twists, players will delve into a story filled with humor, intrigue, and self-discovery. Can Ciaran find the elusive 'her' and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Harry H?
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Reviews
- The story explores deep themes of truth and lies, reflecting the characters' everyday actions in a profound way.
- The characters are well-developed and endearing, with a cast that interacts nicely despite some cringey moments.
- The music, featuring piano and jazz, enhances the overall ambiance of the game.
- The high school setting and its hijinks become repetitive and could have been more creatively executed.
- The visuals lack variety in character sprites, leading to a monotone appearance that detracts from the scenes.
- Some players found the pacing slow and the narrative boring after a while, leading them to stop playing.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its deep exploration of themes like truth and deception, reflecting the characters' everyday lives and personal struggles. It presents a philosophical narrative that intertwines the protagonist's journey with a compelling plot and memorable characters, all enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and beautiful artwork. Overall, the narrative is described as intense and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on players.
“The story - I like the overall theme about truth and lies, especially how it reflects the everyday actions of the characters, like with his work. The wolf and the moon is an intriguing tie-up to the theme.”
“The most sincere person is the greatest liar of all. This quote from the soundtrack fits the ambiance of this skeptical yet profound tale, with characters you will love and miss, and a plot that binds everything together.”
“After the story, repeat for the hidden truth part or whatever it's called.”
“Very deep scenario, maybe too philosophical about the essence of lies and liars. It's a neat story without the need for hentai, focusing on the journey of the main character against himself and his past.”
“"The most sincere person is the greatest liar of all"—the soundtrack fits the ambiance of this skeptical yet profound tale, with characters you will love and miss, and a plot that binds everything together in this feel-good experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a blend of piano and jazz, enhancing the profound and skeptical atmosphere of the narrative. Reviewers praise the soundtracks for their emotional depth, describing them as "immortal" and integral to the overall experience, complementing the game's engaging story and characters.
“The music - piano and jazz.”
“The artwork is great, the music is immortal and truly deserves a download; the story is awesome and intense.”
“The soundtracks fit the ambiance of this skeptic yet profound tale, enhancing the characters you will love and miss.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and impressive backgrounds, which enhance the overall visual experience. However, some users feel that the lack of diverse character sprites and poses detracts from the immersion, leading to a somewhat monotonous appearance. Overall, while the visuals are strong, there is room for improvement in character representation.
“Characters in this game are interesting and the graphics/drawings are really beautiful.”
“The artwork is great, the music is immortal and truly deserves a download, the story is awesome and intense.”
“The visuals are decent, but the backgrounds alone can't carry the game. There should be a lot more character sprites with different poses to better connect with the scenes; the monotone appearances throughout really bothered me.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail that modern games offer. It detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel less immersive.”
“While the environments are beautifully designed, the character models are lackluster and repetitive, which takes away from the overall visual appeal.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially entertaining but tends to lose its charm and become repetitive over time.
