Seven - Deadly Revelation
- February 21, 2019
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"Seven - Deadly Revelation" is a free interactive horror thriller adventure game where players' decisions determine the story's outcome. As a detective, solve puzzles, hack, and uncover the truth behind a stranger's chilling prophecy, leading to a suspenseful and unforgettable psycho thriller experience. This game serves as the beginning of the Seven interactive text thriller genre, setting the stage for "Seven: Endgame."
Reviews
- Engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
- Unique concept with interactive elements like phone calls.
- No forced payments; players can progress by watching ads.
- Mini-games are often too difficult and repetitive, leading to frustration.
- Game can become tedious with excessive text and slow pacing.
- Technical issues such as freezing and crashing, especially on later days.
- story808 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as interesting and engaging, with a compelling plot that includes elements of mystery and suspense. However, many players express frustration with the frequent interruptions caused by mini-games, particularly the hacking puzzles, which detract from the narrative experience and slow down progression. While some appreciate the interactive choices that influence the story, others feel that these choices are limited and do not significantly impact the overall outcome.
“It's a great storyline where your choices do somewhat reflect the ending.”
“Brilliant storyline, diverse set of characters and the twists!”
“The story is compelling, the characters seem real and the best part about this game was the immersive experience that it gives you.”
“Unfortunately, I spend more time solving the same silly Tetris-like puzzles than actually following the story.”
“The story itself was absolute nonsense and drags out a huge amount after the ending actually happens.”
“The mini-games required to advance the story ruined the whole experience for me!”
- monetization178 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads required to progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment indicates that the ads can be intrusive and detract from the gameplay experience, often making it feel like a grind. A significant number of users suggest that the game would benefit from a more balanced approach, potentially offering a paid version without ads or reducing the frequency of ad interruptions.
“No ads or spams!”
“Doesn't railroad you into microtransactions right away, so there's that.”
“Thrilling game and it is possible to play it without in-app purchases.”
“The ads during the mini games absolutely make the game unplayable.”
“To beat this game you either have to spend money or watch hours of ads.”
“You basically have to watch ads to actually do anything in the game which is not interesting enough to be worth it.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the interactive story and unique mechanics, while others find it repetitive and bogged down by tedious mini-games and hacking challenges. Many reviews highlight the engaging narrative but criticize the lack of meaningful choices and the frustrating nature of certain gameplay elements, such as luck-based puzzles and crashes. Overall, while there are moments of fun and creativity, the gameplay often feels slow and unbalanced, detracting from the overall experience.
“Good gameplay and rather addictive.”
“So far amazing gameplay and gripping story!”
“Fun and interesting gameplay along with a compelling story and a system of choose your own adventure aesthetics early on this game is great.”
“Boring gameplay, luck-based puzzles which take so long to complete. The twist is pretty average, so if you're slugging through the story waiting to see if the game gets better, it doesn't.”
“Very annoying gameplay with stupid arcade-like mini-games.”
“Completely boring; the hacks are not explained at all, there is no real gameplay, I lost interest and uninstalled the game.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and realism, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many users highlight the impressive visual design that complements the storyline, making it engaging and immersive. While some mention that mini-games could be improved, the strong graphical presentation remains a standout feature that captivates players.
“The graphics are designed really well and follow the storyline perfectly.”
“Awesome game and really good graphics and really scary.”
“Great graphics, feels so realistic.”
“Game is ok but have played a similar game before; this just has better graphics but is exactly the same otherwise.”
“The mini games are a bit rubbish, but the graphics do actually make up for it.”
“Would like more graphics between texts.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the frequent mini-games and puzzles that often feel long-winded and frustrating. Many reviewers express frustration with the reliance on ads and in-game purchases to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some appreciate the concept and storyline, the grinding elements ultimately lead to a decline in player engagement.
“It's not a bad game at all, but you get to a point where you find yourself doing the puzzles nearly after every conversation, which can be tedious.”
“The game is so long and tedious; the dialogue is stilted, and the hacking games sometimes don't give you enough turns to finish without watching ads.”
“I really wanted to like this, but the mini game didn't fit at all and got so tedious that it sucked all enjoyment out of the main game, to the point where I wasn't having fun.”
- stability19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. While the storyline is praised, the technical issues, particularly during mini-games and ad interactions, significantly detract from the overall experience, leading some players to consider uninstalling the game to avoid further problems.
“Runs great for a phone game.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
“Fun, engaging story absolutely ruined by a buggy-as-hell block mini game.”
“I was enjoying it until out of nowhere it glitched and set me back two days in the game.”
“It's a broken, buggy mess at its worst; it's an RNG nightmare at its best.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of creepy and relatable, with players finding amusement in glitches and unexpected scenarios, such as relationship statuses resetting. Many users appreciate the comedic writing and mini-games, while some express that the humor keeps them engaged, despite occasional moments of frustration. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with its narrative, making it an enjoyable experience for many players.
“This game has a great mix of creepy, funny, and relatable.”
“I am absolutely hooked on this game, so much that my partner started to think I was messaging real people, accused me of cheating on her with Leo... I couldn't explain to her for laughing so hard 🤣😂😆😀😅”
“Very good and funny game.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being engaging, spooky, and immersive, with well-developed characters that enhance the experience. However, some players express frustration over monetization tactics that disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the atmospheric elements. Overall, the game successfully creates a creepy and unnerving ambiance that resonates well with players.
“Very atmospheric, very spooky, very engaging!”
“Characters are well developed and the atmosphere of the game feels just like reality.”
“Really fun game so far, good story and creepy atmosphere.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's music integration, noting that it often interferes with their ability to play their own music or videos, leading to lag and interruptions. Many wish for a more immersive experience without the background music, suggesting that the ability to control audio settings would enhance their engagement with the game.
“I can't stand the fact that I can play music or videos over the game.”
“Love these games! I just wish we, the players, could ask the questions for generated answers. I don't need the background music, just the message alert sounds. Then we could feel more in the moment as if it was real. Just a thought.”
“It's okay, but when I turned on my music, it kept turning it off.”
“I can't stand the fact that I can't play music or videos over the game.”
“I love these games, but I wish we, the players, could ask questions for generated answers. I don't need the background music, just the message alert sounds. Then we could feel more in the moment as if it was real. Just a thought...”
“It's okay, but when I turned on my music, it kept turning off.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game effectively engages players on an emotional level, providing a realistic experience that evokes strong feelings, though some users found the story to be boring, detracting from the overall emotional impact.
“I love how realistic the game is, and it actually gets you involved on an emotional level!”
“It was an emotional rollercoaster.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character development in the 'hack' game, noting it as both challenging and enjoyable, with a well-thought-out design that enhances the overall experience.
“The character development seems to be very intricately thought out.”
“The 'hack' game is challenging and fun, and I'm enjoying the character development 😊”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with some users feeling it does not offer enough incentive to play through multiple times.
“I'm not going to be able to give this the full 5 stars, because the one thing the game lacks is any replay value.”