PANIC at Multiverse High!

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • music
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Join up to 18 possible best friends in an insane adventure through a bizarre high school in this parody visual novel! Celebrate weird holidays! Take strange classes! Face down your rival at Prom! (Also he is a literal monster.) And there’s a mystery, I guess! Panic at Multiverse High!

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
humor6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a quirky and creative sense of humor that many players found enjoyable.
  • The art style and soundtrack are vivid and charming, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The large cast of diverse characters adds variety and replay value, making it engaging for multiple playthroughs.
  • The story can feel too wacky and lacks deep themes or nuanced character development.
  • The gameplay involves lengthy text sequences that some players found tedious and unengaging.
  • There are technical issues, such as font display problems, and some players felt the game was too short or repetitive.
  • story10 mentions

    The story is characterized by its kitschy humor and creative writing, featuring a protagonist who confronts a school bully through various dialogue choices, allowing for multiple branching paths. While the humor and art are praised, some players found the narrative too wacky and struggled to connect with the characters, leading to a lack of emotional investment. The game encourages multiple playthroughs to fully experience its content, but the linear structure and slow pacing may deter some players.

    • “I usually don't play visual novels too much, but I enjoyed the kitschy, creative humor, all of the options for branching storylines, the vivid art and soundtrack, and the creative writing and characterization.”
    • “The story is about you as the protagonist defeating your single enemy, which is a school bully, using three different tactics by way of dialogue choices.”
    • “If you are a pop-culture nerd, there are several meta jokes in the story that if you read carefully you will pick up on, and some you will get even if you don't read carefully.”
    • “The story is a bit too wacky for my taste.”
    • “There was no connection with the characters, so I had trouble feeling anything about the story.”
    • “The plot twist didn’t really fit well and there were only a few characters I cared for, but the humor was good and it was enjoyable.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as kitschy, creative, and light-hearted, appealing to those who enjoy silly and fun narratives. While some players found the humor enjoyable and engaging, others felt it fell flat or was overshadowed by a lack of character depth. Overall, the dialogue is noted for its comedic elements, making it a highlight for many players.

    • “I usually don't play visual novels too much, but I enjoyed the kitschy, creative humor, all of the options for branching storylines, the vivid art and soundtrack, and the creative writing and characterization.”
    • “If you want to laugh and would like to play a light-hearted, silly, and fun visual novel with heart (and you like that sense of humor), I would highly recommend this game!”
    • “The writing isn't anything complex, but the humor shines through the dialogue.”
    • “I realize the text is supposed to be funny, but I just found it boring.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and didn't land as intended.”
    • “I expected a lot of humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its creativity and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the vivid art and engaging writing. Players appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the game's kitschy humor and emotional depth, making it a memorable aspect of the visual novel.

    • “I usually don't play visual novels too much, but I enjoyed the kitschy, creative humor, all of the options for branching storylines, the vivid art, and the soundtrack, along with the creative writing and characterization.”
    • “I'll be honest, picking your best friend can be kind of difficult, mostly because many of the main characters are very likable (I went with Cupcake from the music club on my first playthrough).”
    • “The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be underwhelming and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The background music often distracts from the dialogue, making it difficult to focus on the story.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, requiring at least 18 playthroughs to experience all trading card scenes, compounded by a linear story and a slower skip function compared to other games in the genre. While the variety from the cards adds interest, the repetitive nature of the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “They lend a lot of variety to any one playthrough, but you'll need at least 18 playthroughs to see all of their scenes, and the linear story and slow skip function (at least compared to other Ren'Py games in my experience) make this a bit tedious.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in this game is generally viewed as shallow, lacking deep themes and nuanced growth, which may disappoint players seeking more complexity in character arcs.

    • “If you're looking for deep themes and nuanced character development, this isn't it.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real surprise or depth.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers a moderate level of replayability, allowing players to revisit it for additional enjoyment.

    • “The game has significant replay value, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
    • “Each run feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are the same.”
    • “The game has some replay value to it as well.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied endings makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    Players note that the gameplay encourages multiple playthroughs, as selecting different clubs can significantly impact both the gameplay experience and the narrative outcomes.

    • “I will need to do another playthrough and choose different clubs to see how that affects the gameplay and story.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are characterized as adorable and charming, with a low-fi art style that effectively complements the game's theme, leaving players hopeful for a sequel.

    • “Adorable and charming, the low-fi art style really fits with the theme, and I actually do hope for a real sequel.”
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