Selenon Rising
- April 29, 2016
- Fastermind Games
Get on Steam"Selenon Rising" is a sci-fi noir episodic mystery adventure game and visual novel, where players investigate a murder as Violet, a new SPECTRA agent with the rare ability to discern emotions. The Selenon, beings from the Moon, rule over Earth and have halted all technological progress, with SPECTRA agents being the only ones allowed to wield their psychic powers. The base game includes access to Episode 1, with further episodes available as DLC.
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and unique setting with a detailed backstory and lore that enhances the experience.
- Characters are engaging and likable, with potential for character development and choices that can affect the story.
- The investigation mechanics are challenging and fun, reminiscent of popular titles like Ace Attorney and Danganronpa.
- The writing is poorly executed, leading to a directionless and incoherent story that fails to engage players.
- Art style and backgrounds are underdeveloped and do not match the narrative, detracting from the overall experience.
- Players feel limited in their choices, with forced paths and abrupt endings that leave them unsatisfied.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of Selenon Rising has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing its erratic shifts in genre, while others express strong investment in the character Violet and the potential of the narrative. Many appreciate the rich backstory and lore that enhance the world-building, creating anticipation for future episodes despite some reservations about the initial plot execution. Overall, the story is seen as intriguing, with a blend of graphic novel and interactive elements that keeps players engaged.
“I can't wait to see where this goes, because I'm invested in Violet's story.”
“There is so much backstory and lore that really makes the world come to life, and only a bit of it has been seen yet.”
“The setting and story are both very intriguing.”
“Selenon Rising's story is just bad.”
“The plot changes gears from a crime procedural to a spy drama to some kind of shonen thing without warning.”
“Selenon Rising appears to be a cross between a graphic novel and a 'choose your own adventure' story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the art style and background music, while others felt that the artwork, particularly outside of character portraits, appeared underdeveloped. Overall, the concept and certain artistic elements were appreciated, but there is room for improvement in the visual presentation.
“The art style was good, backgrounds were decent, and the background music was really nice.”
“The concept, artwork, and some of the music are quite good.”
“All artwork that isn't character portraits seems underdeveloped.”
“The art style lacks depth and creativity.”
“The graphics feel outdated and fail to impress.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interrogation mechanics reminiscent of Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, though it lacks the same level of entertainment. Players engage in challenging interviews where determining the truth can be difficult, but solutions are logical upon reflection, blending elements of truth verification and evidence presentation.
“The interview mechanic was challenging and fun: the 'correct' solution was not always obvious, but always made sense in hindsight.”
“The gameplay of this game is like a mixture between Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, where you need to check if people are telling the truth or lying, and even present them with certain proof that contradicts their argument.”
“The interrogation mechanics are cribbed from Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, but not as entertaining as either.”
“The gameplay of this game is a mixture of Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, where you need to check if people are telling the truth or lying, and present certain proof that contradicts their arguments.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The background music is praised for its atmospheric quality and its ability to complement the action effectively, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the game's concept and artwork.
“The music is atmospheric and follows the action well.”
“The concept, artwork, and some of the music are quite good.”
“The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's tone and feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its immersive music, which effectively complements the action and contributes to the overall experience.
“The music is atmospheric and follows the action well.”
