Quantum Suicide

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Quantum Suicide is a narrative-driven first-person puzzle game. As a quantum computer scientist, you explore parallel realities while solving increasingly complex puzzles to uncover the truth about your own demise. Along the way, you'll encounter strange characters, surreal worlds, and dark humor that will challenge your perceptions of reality and death.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

story39 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The humor and writing are engaging, with hilarious jokes and clever wordplay that enhance the overall experience.
The game features a well-crafted art style and professional visuals, contributing to its replayability and aesthetic appeal.
Fans of Danganronpa and Zero Escape will appreciate the game's intriguing plot, character development, and multiple pathways and endings.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with important events and character deaths feeling rushed and lacking emotional impact.
There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies, including audio mismatches and typos, which detract from the overall experience.
The forced romantic elements and linear choices can feel frustrating, as they limit player agency and lead to abrupt endings.

story
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
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The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and well-written, while others criticize it for being rushed, predictable, and overly focused on romance at the expense of deeper narrative development. Many reviewers appreciate the branching paths and character interactions, but express frustration over technical issues, abrupt endings, and a lack of clarity in the sci-fi mechanics. Overall, while the game has its merits, it struggles with pacing and coherence, leaving some players unsatisfied with the storytelling experience.
- “The story was interesting, especially with how the different routes play into the story and how it brings on a mystery that you can actually trace where it started. The characters and the interactions you have with them are great, and the routes are different enough to go through again.”
- “Quantum suicide is an engrossing experience, with a brilliant science fiction story and lovable characters.”
- “The story here moves between 'fun and relatively lighthearted' and 'oddball darkness,' as one might expect from a game inspired by the likes of Danganronpa.”
- “The story itself was not interesting enough for me to keep playing.”
- “The story is mediocre at best, the plot is very predictable, very linear, and it fails at giving a proper payoff.”
- “My biggest annoyance with the story is that a lot of the important sections feel like the game is rushing you through them.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
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The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to set the mood, while others criticized it for being mismatched with the narrative and lacking depth. Many felt the soundtrack was limited and did not enhance the emotional stakes of the game, leading to a perception of it being flat or hastily composed. Overall, while there were moments of standout tracks, the music often failed to leave a lasting impression.
- “The art and music are very nice.”
- “The music is fantastic and sets the mood of the game.”
- “The soundtrack seems intense and very dramatic (especially when I died), it definitely helps set the mood.”
- “The music that didn't fit into the narrative was often too happy or peaceful even if the stakes should be high.”
- “A lot of the time, the music just didn't fit the situation.”
- “To put it nicely, the soundtrack leaves much to be desired.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, capturing some elements of the Zero Escape series with its timeline mechanics but ultimately falling short due to vague explanations and a lack of integration with the story. Players expressed frustration over the necessity to play as a specific character for the true ending, and the game often feels more like a dating sim without the expected mechanics. While the core ideas and characters are compelling, various bugs and awkward mechanics detract from the overall experience, leaving players hoping for future improvements.
- “The jump mechanic was a very fun gimmick, which I would’ve loved to see exploited in more puzzle-oriented content.”
- “It's an indie game, so it can't provide as much gameplay as those titles, but the story is compelling, the characters are great, and there's still a nice hefty chunk of mystery solving to be done that has kept me engaged.”
- “Unlike those games, this one plays more like a Zero Escape game, except without the puzzle rooms and with a much smaller budget, leading to some awkward UI and gameplay mechanics.”
- “The sci-fi mechanics aren't as heavily integrated into the story, and the explanation for each one is vague, if one is even provided at all -- if you don't understand time dilation already, this game won't explain it to you adequately, even though it really should.”
- “One gripe I had with the gameplay is that it forces you to play as a boy to get the true ending.”
- “While the core idea, characters, and plot execution is extremely well done, the game is staggered by the various bugs and mechanical issues that plague the game in its current state.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the jokes and character dialogue consistently hilarious, often leading to genuine laughter. The writing cleverly blends comedy with darker themes, and the characters' unique personalities contribute to the comedic experience, making it a memorable and entertaining playthrough. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's charm and engagement.
- “Hilarious game that was similar to Zero Escape but as a comedy.”
- “The characters and dialogue are super funny and I can't wait to see more.”
- “From psychotic Dai's insults to each individual crew member's cynicism of their dire situation, I found myself laughing out loud many times.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their sharpness and distinctive character designs, which enhance the storytelling and emotional impact. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art style, vibrant color schemes, and high-quality voice acting, making it a standout visual experience for fans of visual novels. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal and immersive quality.
- “The graphics are sharp, there's no possibility of confusing the various characters, and all the designs are very distinctive for their personalities.”
- “Crisp graphics, nice character design, and top-notch voice acting are the icing on the cake.”
- “The art style is beautiful and there is a lot of variance in color schemes.”
- “The graphics are sharp; there's no possibility of confusing the various characters, and all the designs are very distinctive for their personalities.”
- “Here, your happy ending is friendship or kiddos as your gender choice is not purely aesthetic.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern, with many users reporting various bugs, glitches, and technical issues at launch, including typos and sprite problems. While some players found the game mostly playable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the initial release was problematic, and ongoing patches are needed to improve the experience.
- “Technical mess, game is buggy; this could be solved with patches, but the release state of this game was very bad.”
- “Lines differ from what voice actors recite, sprites can linger on the screen when that character is no longer present, in addition to many other bugs, glitches, and oversights.”
- “However, the bugs and glitches are fatal to player experiences, so please avoid at all costs in your next game developer.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a mixed emotional experience in the game, with some praising the characters and their realistic grief, which adds depth to the narrative. However, there are criticisms regarding the execution scenes lacking emotional impact and the pacing feeling off at times. Overall, players found the game to be an emotional roller coaster, with memorable moments that resonated deeply, despite some inconsistencies in delivery.
- “Overall, I loved the characters, the general premise, the deletion games were really fun, the writing was really good, there were a few twists that threw me for a loop, and overall it was a great experience and an emotional roller coaster that I enjoyed!”
- “I have not been that emotionally moved by a game in... ever, basically.”
- “All characters have a realistic feel to them; the way they grieve for others when they die is heartbreaking (to me at least), and as someone who didn't think they'd enjoy all the characters (but did), that's very sweet.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while it features a compelling story and an eerie ambiance, many players feel it lacks the necessary tension and emotional weight during critical moments. The visual design evokes a sense of loneliness and comfort, but the music fails to enhance the experience, often feeling generic and not fitting for key scenes. Overall, the atmosphere does not consistently support the game's themes or emotional impact.
- “A very compelling story, ingeniously devised games and a really eerie atmosphere.”
- “The visual atmosphere is lonely but lively, distant yet comforting, uneasy and cold.”
- “The music was atmospheric... but it wasn't really poignant for the scenes when it needed that the most.”
- “Atmosphere is important for these kinds of death games, but this game totally lacks any tension whatsoever. I don't even feel anything when I or someone else dies; it's just very abrupt.”
- “All atmosphere gets lost once you start selecting different routes to open up locked paths that require you to play certain other routes.”
- “As a final point of weakness, the game also lacked the fitting atmosphere I'd expect.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers excellent replayability due to its intriguing multiple paths and story tree possibilities, allowing players to experience different outcomes. Additionally, the distinct male and female versions provide further variation, enhancing the overall replay value. Overall, players appreciate the combination of engaging art, music, and voice acting that complements the entertaining storyline.
- “Fantastic replayability value as well.”
- “Intriguing multiple paths to take, a lot of replay value with its entertaining storyline.”
- “Replayability also seems high with so many story tree possibilities.”
- “The male and female versions of the game are also decently different from one another, leading to decent replayability.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with strong praise for the English voice acting from most of the cast, while some performances are criticized as subpar, akin to a bad fan dub. However, technical issues and bugs have hindered the overall enjoyment of these performances.
- “The English voice acting is standout, with really strong performances from almost the entire cast.”
- “There are some great English voice performances.”
- “The talent is not limited to that, but I cannot comment positively on any further performances due to bugs at this time.”
- “I’ll keep this point short and impersonal, but some of the performances are on the level of a bad fan dub.”
- “I apologize to all the English voice actors, but I cannot enjoy your performances at this time.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is engaging and interactive, allowing players to connect with the characters meaningfully. The combination of crisp graphics, appealing character design, and excellent voice acting enhances the overall experience, making the character arcs enjoyable to explore.
- “Getting to know the characters was fun and interactive, and you can see some character development as well.”
- “Crisp graphics, nice character design, and top-notch voice acting are the icing on the cake.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but it suggests a promotional effort at events like comic cons, indicating potential engagement with fans and a focus on community outreach. Further information would be needed to assess the monetization strategy itself.