Selenon Rising
- April 29, 2016
- Fastermind Games
- 2h median play time
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.
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Reviews
- The game features an interesting and unique setting with a detailed backstory and lore that enhances the experience.
- Characters are engaging and well-developed, making it easy for players to invest in their stories.
- The investigation mechanics are challenging and fun, reminiscent of popular titles like Ace Attorney and Danganronpa.
- The writing is incoherent and directionless, making it difficult to become invested in the story.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as cursor lag and text not fitting properly in dialogue boxes.
- Players feel limited in their choices, with forced paths and abrupt endings that detract from the overall experience.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story of Selenon Rising has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its erratic shifts in genre, while others express strong investment in the character Violet and the intriguing world-building. Many users appreciate the potential of the narrative, noting the presence of compelling characters and mysteries that keep them engaged, despite the episodic format requiring additional purchases to continue the story. Overall, while the initial execution may be flawed, there is optimism for future developments in the plot.
“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.”
“Visual novels have to grip me from the very beginning in order to get me invested in the story, and Selenon Rising is packed full of interesting characters, mysteries to solve, and investigation sequences that kept me playing from start to finish.”
“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.”
“Visual novels have to grip me from the very beginning in order to get me invested in the story, and Selenon Rising fails to do that.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interrogation mechanics reminiscent of Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, focusing on determining truthfulness through evidence presentation. While some find the interview challenges engaging and logical, others feel it lacks the entertainment value of its inspirations. Overall, players can expect around two hours of gameplay in the first episode.
“The interview mechanic was challenging and fun: the 'correct' solution was not always obvious, but always made sense in hindsight.”
“For episode 1, you can expect a solid 2 hours of gameplay.”
“The interrogation mechanics are cribbed from Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, but not as entertaining as either.”
“The gameplay is similar to Ace Attorney, where you have to determine whether the person is telling the truth by presenting the evidence.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the lovely movie/comic book-style artwork and decent backgrounds, while others felt that non-character artwork appeared underdeveloped. Overall, the art style and concept were appreciated, though there were notable inconsistencies in quality.
“The art style was good, backgrounds were decent, and the background music was really nice.”
“Lovely movie/comic book-style artwork.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively complementing the sci-fi theme and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that it aligns well with the action, contributing positively to the game's concept and artwork.
“I like the atmosphere because the music fits perfectly for the sci-fi theme.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its fitting sci-fi music, which enhances the overall experience and effectively complements the action in the game.
“I like the atmosphere because the music fits perfectly with the sci-fi theme.”
“The music is atmospheric and follows the action well.”
