Quantum Conscience

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Quantum Conscience is a sci-fi visual novel set in a galaxy of terraformed planets, where a secret war rages between two intergalactic agencies. You play as Blaire, a young FOE soldier who gains mind-reading abilities from an ARCHON experiment, forcing you to choose between loyalty to either side. This game stands out with its unique "quantum consciousness" mechanic, allowing you to explore multiple storylines and endings based on your use of Blaire's powers.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story20 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The mind-reading mechanic is unique and adds depth to the decision-making process, allowing for varied outcomes based on player choices.
The story is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of morality and personal relationships in a sci-fi setting.
The game features inclusive character options, allowing players to choose the gender of the protagonist and pursue romances without gender restrictions.

The art style is inconsistent, with some character designs being unappealing and backgrounds often described as unclear or poorly executed.
The lack of traditional dialogue choices can lead to frustration, as players may feel limited in their ability to influence the story meaningfully.
Accessibility issues, such as poor contrast in menus and the absence of voice acting, detract from the overall experience for some players.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
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The game's story is a compelling sci-fi narrative centered around a protagonist with mind-reading abilities, allowing for unique branching paths based on player choices. While the themes are thought-provoking and the characters exhibit moral complexity, some players found the pacing rushed and character development lacking. Overall, the innovative mechanics and engaging plot make it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels, despite some criticisms regarding execution and depth.
- “The story is great, the characters are very interesting, the futuristic fantasy setting is unique and the mind reading mechanic is pure genius.”
- “All in all, a deep story lies beneath the aesthetic, so if anything, play for the story—it’s worth it.”
- “The story's themes are rather existential and interesting, framed in a somewhat typical science fiction setting.”
- “The visual novel rushes from one event to another, making the story feel disjointed and the character development unrealistic.”
- “The linear nature in which the story is told is a bit frustrating as you have no control over it and it plays out almost the same every time.”
- “The story itself is sociopolitically loaded and attempts to push specific gender ideals onto the player, which is unacceptable and has no place in video games.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
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The gameplay of Quantum Conscience is centered around a unique mind-reading mechanic that significantly influences the narrative, offering a fresh take on traditional visual novel choices. While many players appreciate the innovative approach and engaging story, some find the mechanic clunky and frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its interesting characters and replayability, despite some criticisms regarding accessibility and execution.
- “Absolutely loved the mind reading mechanic.”
- “Quantum Conscience is an immersive visual novel with a unique mechanic, and at its price, it's quite a steal.”
- “The game is short enough for the mechanic not to outstay its welcome, and there's plenty of variations within the endings to make for fun replays.”
- “But the part that really shines is that mind reading mechanic (though bloody hell is it clunky to use from a gameplay aspect).... just from this mechanic and the story alone, I had quite a few moments of revelations, both from the story point of view, and personal too.”
- “You play as a useless (sorry, I can't emphasize this more) protagonist, going through a heavy plot and using an annoying game mechanic; it simply gets on your nerves.”
- “This was their first game, and that fact is made evident throughout the gameplay.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users finding the art style to be subpar and unappealing, often describing it as flat or reminiscent of poor-quality anime. While some appreciate the monochromatic palette for its thematic fit, others criticize the overall execution, suggesting that the visuals detract from the experience. Despite these criticisms, a few players acknowledge that the unique art style complements the story, making it worth playing for the narrative rather than the graphics.
- “The art style is nearly monochromatic, but the shades of grey fit the moral ambiguity of the story and the bleak settings, so I like it.”
- “The art style is different (I found it unique to be honest, and fitting to the story) and the background music is really good.”
- “All in all, a deep story lies beneath the aesthetic, so if anything, play for the story—it’s worth it.”
- “Furthermore, the art style is, in my opinion, subpar.”
- “That being said, the graphics are really not okay for me.”
- “Regardless, the artwork is abysmal.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The music in the game is generally praised for being exciting and fitting well with the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay and atmosphere. While many reviewers appreciate the soundtrack, some note that it can become monotonous over time. Overall, the music is considered solid, with recommendations to purchase the original soundtrack to support the developers.
- “The music was exciting and fit the game perfectly.”
- “The music was very good, and enhanced the experience.”
- “Coupled with an immersive soundtrack and a vivid writing style, this game still fits perfectly onto the shelf of great visual novels.”
- “My only complaints are that the music can get quite monotonous and I got ending #3 which didn't come with an achievement, so that sucks.”
- “The art style didn't wow me, but it did the job as did the music.”
- “As far as the music is concerned, it's solid.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it excellent due to engaging elements, others feel that the void stream system and limited choices diminish the overall experience, making it less compelling to replay.
- “Somewhat short, but with excellent replay value.”
- “Its replay value largely depends on your opinion on the void stream system.”
- “Void stream and dialogue branches prevent a lot of replayability.”
- “Its replay value largely depends on your opinion of the void stream system.”
- “The lack of choices also takes away the feel of danger during some of the more intense scenes and makes the game less replayable, at least in my opinion.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with some players noting that the rapid pacing leads to a disjointed narrative and unrealistic character growth. However, others appreciate the detailed backstories that contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “This isn't my type of game, but it's definitely enjoyable, especially with all of the detail put into backstories and character development.”
- “The visual novel rushes from one event to another, making the story feel disjointed and the character development unrealistic.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Quantum Conscience offers a unique emotional experience by allowing players to engage with characters' thoughts and feelings through mind-reading mechanics, influencing the narrative based on the protagonist's emotional responses. This innovative approach adds depth to character interactions and enhances the overall emotional impact of the story.
- “Quantum Conscience is a fun visual novel with a bit of a twist – rather than making direct choices, you choose whether to read someone's mind, and then your character acts according to the information they have (or their emotional reaction to the information).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's atmosphere, with some players questioning whether the lack of color was a deliberate design choice to enhance the mood or simply a result of poor execution.
- “I don't know if it was designed like that to set the mood for the atmosphere or if the omission of color was due to laziness.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.