Session Seven

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Session Seven is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by SessionSevenGame and was released on March 1, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Session Seven is a free point & click adventure game in which you play as Ryan, an estranged father and husband who has just awoken, beaten, bruised, and alone in a locked cellar.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging and atmospheric story that keeps players guessing throughout the game.
Visually appealing pixel art and effective sound design that enhance the overall experience.
Free to play, making it accessible for fans of classic point-and-click adventure games.

Gameplay can be frustrating due to clunky controls and excessive pixel hunting.
Some puzzles lack clarity and may require external guides to solve, detracting from the immersion.
The portrayal of mental illness and autism has been criticized for being insensitive and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

story
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth, emotional engagement, and intriguing twists, while others found it lacking in coherence and character development. Many appreciated the classic point-and-click style and the free-to-play model, but noted that the narrative sometimes relied on disturbing themes and tropes. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point for some, while others felt it fell short of expectations, making it a polarizing aspect of the game.
- “The story is very deep and emotional - I'd love to play more of it!”
- “I was completely enthralled in the story, wanting to know more with every clue I found and constantly coming up with new theories in my head as I slowly discovered the truth.”
- “The story line was extremely engaging and I was kept on the edge of my seat until the very end.”
- “It's just so pretty, but I did not enjoy the story whatsoever.”
- “Overall, it's an okay point and click puzzle game that uses insensitive and damaging narrative tropes to tell its story.”
- “The game seemed far too short, and instead of unraveling the complex story, we're kind of left with an exposition dump towards the end as if not enough thought was put into the pacing.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some praising its thematic relevance and ability to create atmosphere, while others criticized its abrupt starts and stops, leading to moments of silence. Many players appreciated the haunting and beautiful soundtrack, noting it enhanced the overall experience, though a few encountered playback issues. Overall, while the music was generally well-received, there were calls for improvements in its consistency and transitions.
- “Good story, great soundtrack and it's free.”
- “On top of that the graphics look beautiful and the music is haunting.”
- “I fell in love with the music; beautiful, sad, simplistic - absolutely fitting.”
- “The music was janky, sounded skippy, and didn't contribute much to the game.”
- “If I had to mention one negative aspect, it's that the music is a little weird how it suddenly starts and equally abruptly ends, leaving only silence. Perhaps some form of light ambient music should have been placed as a transition.”
- “The only criticism I have is that the music just stops looping at some points, and that should be fixed.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it clunky and burdened by an overly complicated inventory system and excessive action options that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic point-and-click mechanics and the simplicity of the gameplay, others express frustration with certain puzzles and the need for repeated interactions to progress. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing improvement, particularly in streamlining mechanics and enhancing user experience.
- “The mechanics were great.”
- “I do love the old-style point and click mechanics and I thought the overall premise was interesting.”
- “Overall, an enjoyable, short game with simple gameplay and a softly sad aftertaste.”
- “Well, the gameplay was a tad clunky: you had to struggle with a convoluted inventory and these different actions ('pull', 'push', etc.), but most of it were red herrings.”
- “Overall, the story was just okay, but gameplay needs work.”
- “Only complaint about gameplay mechanics is that there are too many functions -- push, pull, give, and talk (unless using it to yell out the window) were not used and only hog up the screen, which is a disadvantage in a point-and-click adventure.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic retro pixel art style reminiscent of classic adventure games, which some players appreciate for its charm. However, the lack of options to adjust resolution or customize settings has drawn criticism, as the overall quality is perceived as low. Despite these limitations, many users find the visuals beautiful and well-complemented by haunting music, enhancing the overall experience.
- “On top of that, the graphics look beautiful and the music is haunting.”
- “Great game, good writing, nice graphics.”
- “It reminds me a lot of the style of old Broken Sword games, which I love; nice classic artwork and music.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mixed emotional impact, with some players feeling a lack of character depth that hinders emotional engagement, while others appreciate the game's ability to adapt dialogue based on the player's emotional state during therapy sessions. Overall, the narrative is described as deep and emotionally resonant, despite some common genre tropes that may detract from the experience.
- “I also love how the dialogue changes to account for your reactions and emotional state that comes up in the therapy sessions.”
- “Emotional story with painful reality mixed in with the usual aggravating tropes common in the genre.”
- “The story is very deep and emotional - I'd love to play more of it!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its strong writing and visually appealing design, complemented by an effective and creepy soundtrack that enhances the horror experience. Reviewers highlight it as a well-crafted atmospheric journey that is essential for players seeking an immersive experience.
- “The music does an excellent job of creating atmosphere.”
- “A well-written atmospheric experience that you shouldn't miss!”
- “Creepy music really sets the atmosphere.”
- “However, this works with the story and the overall horror atmosphere the game tries to cultivate.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring and tedious, suggesting it may detract from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “I found it a bit boring and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks variety.”
- “It takes too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple endings, enhancing its replayability despite being relatively short. Players are encouraged to revisit the game to explore different outcomes.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, making me want to play through it again.”
- “With its branching storylines and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “It was kind of short, but I've seen that there are multiple endings, which means it has replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported issues with optimization, particularly noting a bug that causes music playback to stutter, indicating potential performance problems in the game's audio management.
- “I had some kind of bug happening with the music playback where it sounded like it was stuttering.”