Over The Phone

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Over The Phone is a single player simulation game with a romance theme. It was developed by Ramify Games and was released on February 13, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Over The Phone is a talking sim about a photographer named Jake who meets a girl in the unlikeliest of places, on a customer support call with his internet service provider. The game is akin to a visual novel, in that it's primarily reading / listening to the conversation and periodically making choices about what to say. Short game: ~25-30 min playthrough 2.5 endings (2 primary endings, with …

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is well-made and enjoyable, with great replay value and multiple endings.
Voice acting is entertaining and adds to the overall experience.
Despite its short length, the game evokes emotional responses and is worth the price.

The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and story development.
Endings can feel anticlimactic, leaving players wanting more content.
Some voice acting, particularly the male character, was perceived as lazy or apathetic.

story
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The story in the game shows potential and evokes emotional responses, but many players feel it abruptly ends just as it begins to develop, indicating a need for more depth and effort in storytelling.
- “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.”
- “Made me quite emotional since I can somewhat relate to the story.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as being overly focused on promoting a Twitch channel, leading to a perception that it serves more as an advertisement than a standalone experience. Players suggest it may only be worth engaging with for comedic value among friends.
emotional
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, often citing a strong personal connection to the story that resonates with their own experiences.
- “Made me quite emotional since I can somewhat relate to the story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely attributed to the voice actors' comedic line deliveries, which consistently entertain players throughout the experience.
- “The voice actors' line deliveries were hilarious in a good way, and we were entertained until the end.”