Pricolage: Idolized
- February 19, 2024
- HIJIKI
Get on Steam"Pricolage -IDOLIZED- is a cyberstalking-themed adventure game where you search for traces of a missing K-pop idol, Sena, on a social media platform. By examining posts and gathering search words, you aim to deduce Sena's whereabouts and uncover the idol's ins and outs. With multiple endings, your actions may lead to different outcomes in this short, unique gaming experience."
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and interesting mechanics, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It's a short but immersive experience, with a twisting story that keeps players engaged.
- The game is reasonably priced for the quality it offers, especially for those looking for a quick mystery game.
- The game is very short, which may leave some players wanting more depth and content.
- Some mechanics feel arbitrary, making certain tasks frustrating and less intuitive.
- The story and its twists can feel rushed and inconsistent, leading to a lack of coherence in the narrative.
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its interesting plot and immersive details, while others find it lacking in memorable characters and pacing. Many appreciate the charm and quality of the narrative, especially with its unexpected twists and multiple endings, but some feel it could have been better connected and more developed. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those looking for a relaxing and engaging story.
“The art is pretty, the story is interesting, there are tons of little details put into it, and all in all it's a pretty good game for a pretty cheap price.”
“Enthralling story and charming characters.”
“Recommended to people who want to relax and enjoy a twisting story.”
“I'm not saying that they have to contribute to the story as a whole, but at least they could've been linked to potential events, character background, or something that expands the narrative.”
“Story went a different direction than I expected.”
“Wasn't that good; the story was okay and the twist also, but really rushed in my opinion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a point-and-click style with interesting mechanics and potential, though it is relatively short, making it easier to achieve all endings. However, some users feel it lacks additional mechanics, such as hacking, to enhance the experience. Overall, it received a mixed rating of 6/10.
“It's a neat little game with interesting mechanics; you probably want to pick it up on sale.”
“Very point-and-click style gameplay (which I love, personally), and it's not super long, but that makes it easier to get all the endings, in my opinion.”
“I liked the theme, and the gameplay has potential.”
“The game is just missing some mechanics, like maybe hacking and other features.”
“Gameplay: 6/10”
“Very point-and-click style gameplay, which I love personally, but it's not super long; that makes it easier to get all the endings, in my opinion.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming yet effective in creating tension at key moments, while others feel it lacks memorability and fails to enhance the overall experience. The average rating for the soundtrack is around 6/10, indicating a generally mediocre reception.
“I like the soundtrack, too – calming at times but puts you on edge at the right points.”
“The music and soundtrack are quite mediocre, scoring only a 6 out of 10.”
“Overall, the music and soundtrack leave much to be desired, rated at just 6 out of 10.”
“While the game has its moments, the music and soundtrack only manage a 6 out of 10.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming art style that enhances its overall appeal, making it visually engaging for players. Users appreciate the easy navigation and the thoughtful design, rating the visuals a solid 7/10, indicating a satisfying aesthetic experience for a short, point-and-click adventure.
“It's a nice little game with a neat art style, super easy to navigate and figure out the tasks and the plot.”
“The price is entirely reasonable, as I believe this game is made with honest work and by passionate developers. If you're looking for a short, easy, interesting point-and-click game and visuals are important to you, then this game is the right pick.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly hilarious twist that resonates well with players.
“I found the twist quite hilarious.”
