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Psy High

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78%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, music
78% User Score Based on 250 reviews

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Psy High is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on December 22, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews
story70 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming 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 a good level of replayability.
  • The characters, while somewhat stereotypical, are fun and relatable, making the high school experience enjoyable.
  • 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
    220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a blend of high school drama and supernatural elements, but it often falls into predictable tropes and lacks depth, making it feel rushed and simplistic. While some players appreciate the engaging choices and character interactions, many find the plot predictable and the character development shallow, leading to an overall sense of underwhelming potential. Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun, if not groundbreaking, narrative experience that may appeal to fans of interactive storytelling.

    • “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

    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 that the playful treatment of character genders and names added to the comedic experience. Overall, the writing is praised for its ability to evoke genuine laughter through its unexpected plot twists and relatable scenarios.

    • “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

    The game is primarily text-based, leading some players to appreciate the absence of graphics and sound, as the strong writing allows for immersive imagination. While a few users felt that graphics could have enhanced the experience, many found the lack of visual elements did not detract from their enjoyment. Overall, opinions on graphics vary, with some praising the imaginative aspect while others highlight the quality of the writing as a key strength.

    • “The graphics were amazing.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The writing is good enough to have often made me forget I was playing a game without graphics.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a strong desire for improved music and sound effects, with many feeling that the absence of a soundtrack detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the creative potential of the developer, they express hope for future projects to incorporate music and visuals to enhance character creation and engagement. Overall, the consensus is that the current lack of musical elements is a missed opportunity.

    • “Rebecca Slitt has a very creative mind, and if she makes another one like this or even a sequel, then I hope she puts in at least music and pictures so we can really create our own character.”
    • “Overall, this felt like it was written by someone who has left high school in the 90s and tries to relate to teenagers nowadays by watching High School Musical.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as above average for a choice-based game, offering surprising complexity despite its text-based format, which encourages players to use their imagination. However, some reviewers feel that the narrative lacks genuine engagement and may not appeal to those seeking more expansive gameplay experiences. Overall, it seems to resonate well with fans of the genre who appreciate its unique approach.

    • “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!”
    • “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-based games.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative and diverse choices, allowing players to explore different character paths and outcomes. However, some players feel that the presence of a clear "good" choice diminishes the appeal of making morally ambiguous decisions. Overall, the engaging story encourages multiple playthroughs, regardless of the player's chosen approach.

    • “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 all the 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, there was usually a single clear good choice and an array of obviously poor ones.”
    • “I have never, and I mean never been so drawn in by a story in my life, and the replayability is huge.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting that characters feel shallow and underdeveloped due to limited growth opportunities. The rushed ending further exacerbates this issue, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement with the characters despite an otherwise enjoyable premise. Overall, the lack of meaningful character development is a significant disappointment for many.

    • “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

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling that it detracts from immersion in the story and resembles the repetitive stat-building found in MMORPGs, which is not what they expect from an interactive novel.

    • “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.”
    • “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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Psy High is a role playing game with comedy theme.

Psy High is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Psy High was released on December 22, 2014.

Psy High was developed by Choice of Games.

Psy High has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Psy High is a single player game.

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