Scripts: Episodes & Choices

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"Scripts: Episodes & Choices" is a simulation game that offers an intriguing story with a myriad of genres and plenty of humor. The game boasts good visuals and a wholesome story, but is held back by frequent bugs and excessive advertisements. As described by the game, it is an interactive story experience where your choices matter. Overall, a decent game for those who enjoy story-driven simulation games.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,500 reviews

story295 positive mentions

monetization118 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of stories, including many LGBTQ+ options, which is a significant plus for representation.
Players can easily earn diamonds through various activities, such as watching ads and completing daily tasks.
The graphics and character designs are appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

Many choices in the game require a significant amount of diamonds, making it difficult for players to enjoy the full experience without spending money.
The game often suffers from glitches and bugs, such as freezing or crashing, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some stories are poorly written with grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall quality of the narratives.

story
596 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
48%
3%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the engaging plots and diverse character options, particularly for LGBTQ+ narratives. However, several users express frustration over the reliance on in-game purchases for meaningful choices, as well as issues with bugs, inconsistencies, and the pacing of story updates. Overall, while the storytelling is often described as captivating, the monetization model and technical problems detract from the experience for some players.
- “This game is amazing and it makes me feel like I'm really in the story, so I will give this game five stars!”
- “The story in this game is so interesting and I did not encounter any problems.”
- “The story and the cliffhangers really draw you in.”
- “The only thing I would say is that the option you choose in a story doesn't have much of an impact.”
- “Spelling mistakes and story inconsistencies based on previous choices; I didn't even bother finishing one story.”
- “The story is not interesting at all with the choices you're forced to make if you don't want to spend money.”
monetization
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
2%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, allowing players to earn diamonds by watching them, but many users find the frequency and length of ads excessive and disruptive to gameplay. While some appreciate the opportunity to earn diamonds through ads, they express frustration over the low rewards and technical issues that prevent them from receiving diamonds after watching. Overall, the balance between ad-based rewards and in-app purchases is a common point of contention, with many players wishing for more generous diamond rewards or alternative earning methods.
- “It's an amazing game; no ads unless you choose to have an ad, and it's so fun! I really love it, and I bet you will too.”
- “I like this app; it does have in-app purchases, but it gives you more than enough chances to collect diamonds without paying!”
- “This game is nice, and there are no ads. I love this app.”
- “The game is great, but every choice in chapters requires diamonds, and it's not easy to get them because you need to watch ads to earn just one diamond. That's why it's only 3 stars.”
- “You have to watch a lot of ads to get enough gems for special routes, which is normal for these types of games, but it admittedly gets annoying.”
- “I used to love this app, but now I don't because it won't give me the diamonds that I actually watched ads for, and it's really slow.”
graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
19%
7%
Overall, the graphics in the game are frequently praised for their quality and artistic style, with many users describing them as "amazing" and "great." However, some players have reported issues with graphics not loading properly or being inconsistent across different stories. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are mixed opinions regarding their execution and the need for improvements in certain areas.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Amazing graphics and good story.....”
- “I love the graphics of the game, wish I had more diamonds though.”
- “Ok, I've been having issues with the graphics in certain stories where the main character won't load and is completely blank. I have rebooted my iPad, which is brand new, deleted the app altogether, and re-downloaded it, but the issue is still the same.”
- “The graphics are lacking, the dialogue is spotty, and the stories have strange choices in each scene.”
- “The graphics are awful; they suck!!!!!”
stability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players have experienced problems such as disappearing in-game currency, incorrect character appearances, and crashes during loading screens, particularly after recent updates. While some users still enjoy the game, the overwhelming feedback highlights a pressing need for improvements in stability and bug fixes.
- “So far, it's not buggy.”
- “It's fun that there are no glitches, and getting diamonds is quite easy.”
- “All I can say is that it is a good game with no glitches or bugs.”
- “Still very buggy, eats your keys and diamonds before you get to use them or even after each chapter.”
- “I love this game, but lately the game glitches and it's so annoying.”
- “So far majority of the story is interesting but definitely one star so disappointed the last review was correct full of glitches... Wayne suddenly turns into his mum Tracey. I took screenshots and the story froze, waited overnight still frozen, had to restart the entire story and so mad because that took away all my gems I had purchased over 60 and had to buy more keys... what a waste of money.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the app is described as deeply engaging and heartfelt, with many users finding it both sad and touching, often evoking strong feelings such as sadness and warmth. While some appreciate the romantic and relatable characters, there are calls for more diverse emotional narratives that focus less on sexual content and more on genuine emotional connections. Overall, the app successfully resonates with players on an emotional level, making it a memorable experience.
- “Fun, sexy, heartfelt, and well thought out.”
- “It's so cute it almost made me cry a bit!!”
- “Characters, dialogues and context are very relatable and emotionally engaging.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying quirky character names like "random pizza guy" and finding the writing amusingly bad. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter, making it a fun and entertaining experience overall. The humor contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere, enhancing the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Let me call my character 'random pizza guy', made me laugh every time someone referred to my character.”
- “The story writing is kinda bad but in a funny way.”
- “Fun game has some good stories to read and has some humor in them as well.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising the beautiful soundtrack and enjoyable background audio. However, some users express a desire for more variety in the music and the option to turn it off. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
- “Very good background music and audio.”
- “The soundtrack is beautiful, too!”
- “I love this game; the music is also great and you can get videos to get more choices.”
- “Just wish I could turn the music off.”
- “I would say I love the game a lot if there were no ads and it would be offline... and with more different music.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users appreciating the interesting mechanics and graphics. However, some players suggest improvements, such as a diamond retrieval system upon resetting chapters and enhanced daily login rewards. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable but could benefit from additional features.
- “The stories are good, and the animations are great; I love the gameplay and the graphics.”
- “Good gameplay; really interesting.”
- “But the reason why I gave this a 3-star rating is because of the gameplay.”
- “But here's an idea for a future update: a diamond retrieval mechanic where, when a book chapter or the entire book has been reset, the diamonds used are returned to the player.”
- “Also, the daily login award should have a mechanic where the longer you leave it, the more diamonds you get.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is praised for its engaging designs and plot, but there are criticisms regarding inconsistency, particularly with character appearances that disrupt immersion, as seen in the abrupt change of a main character's design mid-narrative.
- “I love the character designs and plot.”
- “Fun to play and pretty character designs.”
- “I was reading 'Sex 101' and was at chapter 13, but I can't continue reading it because out of nowhere they change the character design of Jason, who's the love interest. We had a cute Jason with blond hair, and now we have a brown-haired Jason who's ugly, especially since the first chapter begins with the main character describing his love interest (Jason) as blond.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly when it comes to gem farming, but they advise potential players to be prepared for this repetitive task.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding to be a major chore, taking away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of time required for grinding is overwhelming and detracts from the fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for users.
- “Good app, runs smoothly and is very fun.”