Selenon Rising

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Selenon Rising is a single player action game. It was developed by Fastermind Games and was released on April 29, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

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 alignment choices that can affect the story.
The interrogation mechanics are challenging and fun, reminiscent of popular titles like Ace Attorney and Danganronpa.

The writing is often incoherent and directionless, making it difficult to become invested in the story or characters.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as cursor lag and awkward transitions, which detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of meaningful choices, leading to frustration over the inability to influence the narrative or character relationships.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
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The story of Selenon Rising has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its erratic shifts in genre—from crime procedural to spy drama—while others express strong investment in the character Violet and the potential of the narrative. Many users appreciate the rich backstory and lore, finding the world intriguing and eagerly anticipating the continuation in future episodes. Overall, while some find the story lacking, others are hopeful for its development and depth.
- “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.”
- “Will not replay episode 1 but am waiting for the release of episode 2 as I look forward to the continuation of the story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with users praising the art style and background music while noting that non-character artwork appears underdeveloped. Overall, the concept and some artwork are appreciated, but there is a consensus that improvements are needed in certain visual elements.
- “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.”
- “Art style lacks depth and creativity.”
- “All artwork that isn't character portraits seems underdeveloped.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay features interrogation mechanics reminiscent of Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, though it lacks the entertainment value of those titles. Players engage in challenging interviews where determining truthfulness and presenting contradictory evidence adds depth, with solutions often becoming clear only in hindsight. Overall, it offers a mix of intrigue and difficulty, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “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 a certain proof that contradicts their argument.”
- “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.”
- “Interrogation mechanics cribbed from Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, but not as entertaining as either.”
- “The gameplay feels derivative, lacking the engaging elements that made Ace Attorney and Danganronpa enjoyable.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”