PRICE
- September 15, 2016
- YETU GAME
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"PRICE is a single-player Visual Novel game with an intriguing story, pretty visuals, and a good soundtrack. As Ivry, a popular musician, you wake up in a strange room and must search for your sister Iva, who has become calm and quiet after a family misfortune. The game features a storyboard performance and requires players to find clues and integrate them to solve puzzles, creating a rich and engaging experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The story is engaging and has a dark, mysterious atmosphere that keeps players intrigued.
- It's a free game that offers a satisfying playthrough despite its short length, making it a worthwhile experience.
- The gameplay can be frustrating at times due to a lack of hints and a somewhat clumsy inventory system.
- The English translation has some errors, which can detract from the overall immersion.
- Some players found the puzzles to be tricky, leading to moments where they had to rely on guides for assistance.
- story30 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as a hauntingly beautiful and grim narrative that captivates players with its emotional depth and mystery. While the gameplay may be lacking, the artwork and soundtrack enhance the experience, making the short but impactful storyline worth exploring. Many players appreciate the tragic elements and the rewarding feeling of a good ending, despite some confusion regarding the plot's intricacies.
“One effective way to grasp the player’s interest right off the bat is having an amazing opening to introduce the game's cast and story.”
“Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, artwork, and a dire storyline that will hit you hard.”
“The game is short but the story is beautifully tragic.”
“As for the story itself, it was certainly as grim as how the setting was, and what we’re introduced with from the opening.”
“Damn man, the story made me sad :(”
“The game is also quite short, and, like most single-path story-driven adventures, has no replayability at all.”
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its haunting beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the fantastic soundtrack that complements the visuals and storyline. However, some players find the music can become repetitive or annoying during gameplay, particularly when focusing on investigations, though the option to mute it is appreciated. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact and immersive experience.
“Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, artwork, and a dire storyline that will hit you hard.”
“Price is a fairly simple point-and-click mystery game that, despite its length, manages to build up an amazing atmosphere with its artwork, fantastic music, and plot.”
“A short yet sweet visual novel with a lovely soundtrack and wonderful story.”
“A small minus for the music, which gets a little annoying after a while, especially when you're trying to concentrate; the game allows you to turn it off, though.”
“Can't stand the intro theme song though.”
“Though the repetitive in-game music and translation errors can be quite annoying, as well as 'equipping' things from the inventory was confusing and took a while to figure out how to use it.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, which effectively complement the haunting storyline and soundtrack. While some users note inconsistencies in animation and UI design, the overall visual experience is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's emotional impact. Despite some technical shortcomings, the visuals are seen as a significant asset that elevates the gameplay.
“The artwork, too, matches the situation, occasionally lightening the mood with chibis before abruptly diving deep again - always the dolls.”
“Story right in the heart, visuals right in the eyes (I appreciate it) and the soundtrack is really well made.”
“Beautiful artwork and this was free??”
“The gameplay itself is not very good, but the beautiful artwork and story more than make up for its shortcomings!”
“Nice and short little point and click, artwork is awesome in some areas and lacking in others. The UI and menu are somewhat unfitting and pop out a bit too much, and the animation could be better. The background scene is animated at a different rate than the character, resulting in a jarring motion that could be fixed by adding extra character frames.”
“Graphic is okay.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a side-scrolling visual novel with a simple point-and-click adventure engine, which some users find clumsy, particularly the inventory system. However, many feel that the beautiful artwork and engaging story compensate for the gameplay's shortcomings.
“I really like the gameplay; it's a side-scrolling visual novel.”
“The gameplay itself is not very good, but the beautiful artwork and story more than make up for its shortcomings!”
“The actual gameplay is driven by a very simple point-and-click adventure engine, with a somewhat clumsy inventory system, though it's adequate for the purpose.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of mystery and subtle horror, enhanced by its captivating artwork, fantastic music, and engaging plot. Despite its simplicity and shorter length, it effectively immerses players in a compelling and eerie environment.
“It's not that hard to play through, but it immerses you in a bit of mystery (and for some, maybe a quiet horror-like atmosphere).”
“Price is a fairly simple point-and-click mystery game that, despite its length, manages to build up an amazing atmosphere with its artwork, fantastic music, and plot.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
“The game attempts to create a sense of tension, but the atmosphere is so bland that it fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to its short length and single-path narrative, making it unlikely for players to revisit once completed.
“The game is quite short, and, like most single-path story-driven adventures, has no replayability at all.”
“Once you finish the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again since the choices don’t significantly alter the outcome.”
“After completing the main story, I found there was nothing left to explore or experience, making replaying it feel pointless.”
