Over The Phone

About

"Over The Phone" is a conversation-based game where you play as a photographer named Jake, who strikes up a relationship with a girl he meets on a customer support call. The game is similar to a visual novel, with a chill original soundtrack and multiple endings based on your conversation choices, which are part of a tone system. With a playtime of around 25-30 minutes, you can explore different ways of connecting with the character and enjoy the unique storytelling experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game features full voice acting, which adds a nice touch to the experience.
It's a short and cute visual novel that can be a fun way to pass the time.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone curious to try it out.

The writing and voice acting are often criticized as being subpar and lacking depth.
Gameplay is very short, with many players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for a satisfying experience.
The story and character interactions can feel forced and unrealistic, leading to a lack of engagement.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as short and engaging, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and plot. However, several reviews note that the narrative feels underdeveloped and leaves much to be desired, suggesting that it could benefit from more elaboration and effort in storytelling. Overall, while it offers a fun and quick experience, many players hope for a more substantial narrative in future installments.
- “Good game, solid amount of playtime, a visual novel game that is short, has audio and a good plot and playthrough.”
- “A short and sweet story.”
- “Made me quite emotional since I can somewhat relate to the story.”
- “Fun time killer for some achievements, but the story was very lackluster and left much to be desired.”
- “I mean, it seems like the story is just starting to develop and suddenly it ends...”
- “In general, I think this game could be great if there was a little bit more effort in the story development.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying it so much that they find it relaxing and often listen to the soundtrack outside of gameplay, such as while working.
- “My favorite thing about this game was the music.”
- “Nice music to chill.”
- “I listen to the soundtrack when I'm at work.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics have been criticized for their lackluster 2D visuals, with reviewers questioning the developer's awareness of the shift to 3D graphics that became mainstream in the mid-1990s.
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay incorporates both written texts and audio records, providing a unique narrative experience; however, it is notably brief, lasting less than an hour.
- “This game offers a unique blend of mechanics that keeps the experience engaging.”
- “This game offers less than an hour's worth of gameplay.”
- “Written texts and audio records are included in the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever flirting and entertaining line deliveries from the voice actors, which keep players engaged and amused throughout the experience.
- “The voice actors' line deliveries were kind of hilarious (in a good way), and we were entertained until the end.”
- “Here we have some humor and flirting included.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being overly focused on advertisements, particularly for a Twitch channel, leading to a perception that it lacks genuine content and is more of a joke than a serious offering. Players suggest it may only be worth playing for comedic value with friends.
- “This game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience, with constant prompts to spend money.”
- “The monetization system is so aggressive that it ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls; it feels like I'm being forced to spend money to enjoy the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, often relating personally to the story, which enhances their overall experience.
- “Made me quite emotional since I can somewhat relate to the story.”