Psy High

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Psy High is a visual novel adventure game where you play as a psychic detective. You will investigate supernatural occurrences, interrogate suspects, and use your psychic abilities to solve cases. Your choices and actions will affect your relationships and the outcome of each case. Can you uncover the truth and become a master psychic detective?

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story70 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging story that draws players in, reminiscent of classic choose-your-own-adventure books.
There are multiple endings and choices that can significantly impact the outcome, providing good replayability.
The characters, while somewhat stereotypical, are charming and the writing is enjoyable, making it a pleasant experience overall.

The story is predictable and lacks depth, with many choices feeling inconsequential and leading to a railroaded experience.
Character development is minimal, making it hard for players to form attachments to the characters.
The game is quite short, leaving some players feeling that it doesn't provide enough content for the price.

story
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a blend of high school drama and supernatural elements, but it often falls into predictable and cliché territory, leaving many players feeling underwhelmed. While some appreciate the engaging choices and character interactions, others criticize the lack of depth and character development, resulting in a narrative that feels rushed and simplistic. Overall, the game offers a fun, albeit short, experience that may appeal to fans of interactive storytelling, but it struggles to deliver a compelling and original plot.
- “The story isn't that complex--it's about high school--but it's enjoyable whether you are around that age or much older.”
- “It's an interesting and pretty well-written story, though some scenes are clearly not designed for the 'evil' path and that causes weird continuity issues.”
- “At first glance, the plot may seem like teenage drama plus psychic abilities, but actually the story is solid and very engaging.”
- “In addition, the story isn't super interesting—its stereotypical high school tropes first, and supernatural mystery second.”
- “It's a shame since the world itself is rather interesting and could have been so much more; as it is, I don't want to replay it to explore other plotlines since the story was boring after all.”
- “The conclusion I reached by the end of the story wasn't all that interesting and I wish I had more of a chance to get to know the characters.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as clever and relatable, particularly appealing to a teen audience with its absurdity and dark undertones. Reviewers found themselves laughing at various situations, especially the interactive elements that allow players to insert themselves into the game, and noted the comedic potential in character names and gender dynamics. Overall, the humor is seen as both entertaining and engaging, with a mix of genuine laughs and ironic absurdity.
- “I mean, this ending is actually the most, or rather the only daring unexpected plot device in the whole story, and how dark and depressing it is only makes it even more absurd and hilarious.”
- “Anyways, I really liked the writing and found myself laughing at some of the situations as being very 'clever of me'.”
- “I especially love that when you look at the names, you can click 'other' and put yourself into the game; that made me laugh the most.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The game is primarily text-based, with many players appreciating the absence of graphics and sound, allowing them to engage their imagination. While some felt that graphics could have enhanced the experience, the strong writing often compensated for the lack of visual elements, making the game enjoyable and immersive. Overall, the graphics are not a focal point, but the game's narrative strength shines through despite their absence.
- “The graphics were amazing.”
- “They are not games in the sense of playing with graphics and sound and such.”
- “There was a little to be desired (graphics would have enhanced it, but imagining my own scenes and settings and characters with limited details was very appreciated) but overall, the game approaches the 'suffer your own consequences' angle very nicely, and I'm excited to play it again.”
- “The writing is good enough to have often made me forget I was playing a game without graphics.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, reviewers express a strong desire for the inclusion of music and sound effects, noting that the current absence detracts from the experience. Many feel that the game's creative potential could be enhanced significantly with a proper soundtrack, suggesting that future iterations should prioritize these elements to better engage players.
- “Rebecca Slitt has a very creative mind, and if she makes another one like this or even a sequel, then I hope she includes at least music and pictures so we can really create our own character.”
- “I definitely feel like it would benefit from some music and sound effects.”
- “Overall this felt like it was written by someone who has left high school in the 90's and tries to relate to teenagers nowadays by watching High School Musical.”
- “There's not even a soundtrack.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as mechanically solid and above average for a choice-based game, though it may not appeal to those seeking extensive gameplay depth. While some players appreciate the complexity and imaginative aspects of the text-based RPG, others criticize the writing style as lacking engagement and authenticity. Overall, it offers a unique experience for fans of narrative-driven games, despite its limitations.
- “A really nice game with a surprisingly complex gameplay. Even if there are no pictures in this text-based RPG, it's up to your mind to create them. I totally love this game; this is what I'm looking for!”
- “Mechanically, everything's fine.”
- “If you're a fan of huge gameplay, then this game may not be for you.”
- “While the author is mechanically literate and capable of basic plot planning, it reads like a condescending, impassionate account of a middle-aged person who is struggling with both remembering what those wacky, tasteless, dumb teenagers are supposed to be like and not falling asleep from the lack of any genuine interest in the subject matter.”
- “Mechanically, it's a bit above average compared to other choice of games.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative and the variety of choices available, although some players feel that the options often skew towards a clear "good" choice versus less favorable ones. Despite this, the compelling story remains engaging from multiple perspectives, encouraging players to explore different character paths.
- “I have never, and I mean never been so drawn in by a story in my life, and the replayability is huge.”
- “But it does have a lot of replayability, and the story it tells is interesting no matter what angle you come at it with, even if you want your player character to be a delinquent or a model citizen.”
- “The replay value is significant due to the various choices available, allowing for different experiences each time you play.”
- “I know there's supposed to be a lot of replay value due to all the choices, but I'm not the sort who likes picking what I consider 'bad' decisions. With this game, there was usually a single clear good choice and an array of obviously poor ones.”
- “The game offers choices that are meant to enhance replayability, but I found that the options often felt limited, with one clear good path and many bad ones.”
- “While the game claims to have high replay value, I felt that the choices were too binary, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the character development in the game is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with many players expressing disappointment over the limited growth of characters. Despite a promising story premise, the implementation leaves much to be desired, resulting in a rushed ending and minimal opportunities for meaningful character exploration.
- “The ending felt rushed, and there could have been a little more character development, but overall, it was enjoyable.”
- “While the story premise is good, the whole implementation of the CYOA of the game leaves a lot to be desired, and most of the characters are shallow due to very little character development.”
- “There was almost no room for character development, which was a huge disappointment.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, likening it to stat grinding in MMORPGs, which detracts from their immersion in the story. This repetitive focus on improving stats is seen as misaligned with the expectations for an interactive novel experience.
- “The consequence of this is that I never felt immersed in the story; strangely, it gave the feeling that I was 'grinding' my stats like in an MMORPG, and that's not what I want for an interactive novel.”

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