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 art style is cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers an interesting premise and mechanics, particularly in exploring themes of cyberstalking and idol culture.
- Despite its short length, the game provides a fun and casual experience, making it suitable for players looking for a quick mystery game.
- The game is criticized for being too short, with many endings feeling rushed and lacking depth.
- Gameplay can be confusing at times, particularly when searching for specific information or passwords.
- Many reviewers feel the game is overpriced for its duration and content, suggesting it is better to purchase during sales.
- story22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has been described as interesting and engaging, with a charming aesthetic and immersive details, but many reviewers feel it ultimately falls short in depth and execution, leading to a rushed conclusion. While some appreciate the variety of endings and the overall fun experience, others criticize the lack of character development and coherence in certain plot elements. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable yet underutilized, with potential that remains largely unfulfilled.
“The story still had us captured by it and was an enjoyable experience outside of the issues we had with getting 3 of the endings.”
“Enthralling story and charming characters.”
“Super interesting story, got me hooked in the demo!”
“It's fun, you're starting to get into the lore, the story... but then you realize it's the end.”
“Story was short and sweet but there were a lot of elements that seemed to fall short on what it could have been.”
“However in my opinion the game doesn't really use its entire potential: it has great production and concept but the execution is rather lacking in terms of story depth and the resulting length, because once the mystery starts getting revealed, the rest of the game becomes quite rushed and plenty of important background information doesn't even get addressed.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay revolves around cyberstalking and doxxing, utilizing digital footprints, which presents an interesting mechanic but can be confusing at times. While the point-and-click style is enjoyable and the game offers multiple endings, players feel it lacks variety and additional mechanics like hacking. Overall, it’s considered fun and aesthetically pleasing, though many recommend purchasing it on sale due to its short duration and perceived high price.
“Overall it's really fun, I love the cute art and aesthetic, the story is interesting, the gameplay is fun too and there's a nice amount of endings.”
“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.”
“The gameplay is about cyberstalking the idol, doxxing her and some internet users thanks to the digital footprint of everyone.”
“I also believe that there could've been more variety in the gameplay, such as being able to use more digital functions.”
“And I think that the game is just missing some mechanics like maybe hacking and such stuff.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ability to enhance the mood, while others found it unremarkable and lacking memorability. Overall, the soundtrack is described as calming yet effective in building tension, earning an average rating of around 6/10.
“The soundtrack was really nice; it helped me feel more in tune with the mood.”
“Kinda a gamble, but the music slaps.”
“I like the soundtrack too – it's calming at times but puts you on edge at the right points.”
“5/10 for the soundtrack”
“Graphics were pretty, the soundtrack was mediocre, and most of the endings were satisfying; however, two of the endings felt like they came out of nowhere and could have been better if given more depth.”
“Music/soundtrack: 6/10”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users appreciating the cute art style and overall aesthetic, rating it around 7 to 9 out of 10. The visuals contribute to an enjoyable experience, making it a suitable choice for players who prioritize graphics in a short, engaging point-and-click game.
“Overall it's really fun, I love the cute art and aesthetic. The story is interesting, the gameplay is fun too, and there's a nice amount of endings.”
“It's a nice little game with a neat art style, super easy to navigate and figure out the tasks and the plot.”
“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.”
