She Sees Red

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 418 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"She Sees Red" is an interactive thriller game where you follow a detective's perspective to solve a multiple-homicide case at a nightclub. The game offers a gripping, mature narrative with multiple endings, and encourages players to make meaningful choices that affect the outcome of the story. With professional actors, editing, lighting, and sound design, this game provides an immersive experience with a Russian and dubbed English audio track.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 418 reviews
story120 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game features high production quality with impressive cinematography and good acting.
  • The story is engaging and offers multiple endings, encouraging replayability to uncover different outcomes.
  • Playing in the original Russian with English subtitles enhances the experience, making the characters feel more authentic.
  • The game is very short, with a single playthrough lasting around 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • The English dubbing is poorly executed, leading to a disconnect between the audio and the visuals.
  • Choices often feel inconsequential, with many decisions leading to similar outcomes, reducing the impact of player agency.
  • story348 mentions

    The story of "She Sees Red" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it intriguing yet frustrating due to its brevity and the necessity of multiple playthroughs to fully grasp the narrative. While some appreciate the interactive elements and plot twists, others criticize the predictability, lack of depth, and limited player agency, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, the game offers a compelling premise but suffers from execution issues that may leave players wanting more substantial storytelling and character development.

    • “The story is intriguing and well written.”
    • “The story unfolds differently based on your decisions and your decisions do have consequences.”
    • “I thoroughly enjoyed this game and the story was very good, it made me want to play through it multiple times to try to get all the scenes and achievements, definitely recommend playing this one!”
    • “Players often find that their decisions do not significantly alter the course of the story, leading to a sense of frustration and pointlessness in the interactive elements.”
    • “Predictable and shallow storyline: the plot of 'She Sees Red' has been noted for being predictable and lacking depth.”
    • “However, because the choices have limited impact, there is little incentive to experience the story multiple times.”
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality and how well it complements the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Several users expressed a desire for a soundtrack DLC, highlighting the music's impact on immersion and enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is described as excellent, enhancing the game's cinematic feel and contributing significantly to its production value.

    • “The story, acting, and soundtrack are all excellent.”
    • “The music is amazing and on-point.”
    • “Great music and filming technique, quite immersive game.”
    • “Weird music, slow pace, macabre, unnecessarily gory (or maybe necessary to wake the player up?), half-broken scene skip with a highly annoyingly hard to click confirmation, very short delay to pick a choice.”
    • “A better guess would be the Russian rap song that plays after one of the endings, which was totally worth the $2.39 I paid for the game.”
    • “The camara work, music and scenery is done okay though.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a choose-your-own-adventure format, allowing players to make binary choices that influence the story, but it lacks innovation and depth, often feeling more like an interactive movie than a traditional game. Many users noted the short gameplay length, typically around 1-2 hours, and expressed a desire for more impactful choices and improved mechanics. While the story and dubbing received praise, the overall experience is hindered by technical issues and a perceived lack of value for the price.

    • “The cyoa mechanics actually feel a little light on impact for the first half of the film, but if you complete multiple play-throughs, there are large, meaningful variations to the last quarter of the flick that are worth coming back to see.”
    • “If you like that kind of gameplay and a good Russian thriller, give it a try!”
    • “This isn't a game as much as an interactive movie, but I was riveted throughout so I don't mind that the gameplay is incidental.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, you are mostly watching and then making a straight two-way choice at certain points - it's not innovating in this genre at all in that respect; however, it's still one of the better games of this type.”
    • “I wanted to know more about the backstory and the characters but found the game mechanics to be annoying.”
    • “The only downside about the gameplay is the amount of time the game gives you to decide your choices is not enough at given situations.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their quality, particularly in the full-motion video (FMV) segments, which showcase stunning visuals and effective cinematography. While some players found the visuals acceptable, others criticized the overall experience as lacking depth due to limited interactivity and a short playtime. The graphic violence is noted as a significant aspect, appealing to those who can handle it, while the aesthetic elements draw comparisons to other narrative-driven titles.

    • “Great for a laid-back afternoon, and proposes a strange noir-styled crime/action romp that reminded me of the first hour of Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy) mixed in with maybe Still Life and some Watch Dogs aesthetics with the cap/hoodie.”
    • “The acting is on point, the cinematography is aesthetically pleasing and the fact that you can skip scenes you've already seen makes it so much more enjoyable to replay and unravel the whole story.”
    • “She Sees Red is a Russian FMV game with stunning visuals that I recommend you buy if you want a short FMV experience; the production quality really shines through in this game.”
    • “The visuals were ok, but ultimately 33 minutes for a playthrough and only three choices does not a game make.”
    • “What an absolutely horrible game, audio is off to the visuals, story is slow and boring, fight lasts for 2 minutes, boring as hell.”
    • “Some of the violence surprisingly graphic.”
  • replayability13 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the potential for multiple playthroughs to uncover different endings and story elements, many criticize its short runtime and limited choices, which significantly diminish the incentive to replay. With only a few endings and minimal variation in gameplay, it feels more like an introductory episode than a complete experience. However, features like a 'skip scene' function can enhance the replay experience for those seeking to unlock all achievements.

    • “Despite being a very short experience, replay value is enhanced by a ‘skip scene’ function, which makes the whole thing more comfortable.”
    • “There's lots of replayability since they don't give you all the puzzle pieces at once.”
    • “It's very short (~30 min for one playthrough) but has high replayability since you will need 4 playthroughs to see all endings and get the whole story.”
    • “Short runtime and lack of replay value: the interactive movie is quite short, which could be overlooked if the replay value was high.”
    • “This lack of replay value significantly diminishes the game's worth, especially for those looking for a deeper and more engaging interactive experience.”
    • “No bound to characters, uninteresting story, just very few choices - this game is just for people who like to unlock all achievements, but certainly the replay value that should actually keep you interested in doing so to find out more, or lead to different endings (just 4 endings, the rest are little scene variations), and being so super-short with less than 10 choices per run, makes it really uninteresting.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its suspenseful and eerie qualities, enhanced by a strong soundtrack and solid acting, particularly from the protagonist. However, some critiques highlight that clichéd dialogue and underdeveloped characters detract from the overall experience, while specific voice performances can feel out of place. Overall, the atmosphere effectively supports the narrative's tension, despite some inconsistencies.

    • “Nice soundtrack and atmosphere.”
    • “Story and atmosphere build-up is really good.”
    • “The sound quality and the atmosphere present a suspense and eerie feeling throughout, which is excellent for the game.”
    • “The narrative attempts to weave a mysterious and tense atmosphere but falls short due to clichéd dialogue and underdeveloped characters.”
    • “Unfortunately, the entire atmosphere is somewhat spoiled by the main Russian club owner talking in a super-American Max Payne-like voice-over; it just doesn't sit right.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The optimization of the game's performances is mixed, with some actors delivering convincing portrayals while others resort to exaggerated and forced acting that detracts from the overall experience. While the English dubbing is generally well-received, the script's flaws hinder the actors' ability to shine, resulting in a lack of cohesion between the performances and the plot. Overall, the quality of acting varies significantly, impacting the game's narrative immersion.

    • “The performance of all characters seems so professional, and the English dubbing is not bad too!”
    • “Good performance by all the actors.”
    • “The filming is modern and atmospheric; the actors' performances are alright.”
    • “However, if it weren't for a flawed script, the actors would give a more convincing performance.”
    • “Everything happens in one place; however, some hyperboles and exaggerations in the performances don’t benefit much either in the drama or in the understanding of the plot.”
    • “I’m not persuaded by the performances, nor by their pretended role of being detectives to commit their acts.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of [b]she sees red[/b] is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, as players struggle to connect with the characters and their motives. The focus on surprise undermines emotional investment, leading to a disjointed experience where players may find themselves disengaged and skipping scenes rather than feeling a genuine connection to the story. Overall, the game fails to resonate emotionally due to its weak narrative and character development.

    • “Who is this person I'm making decisions for? What are their motives? Although the game would be less surprising if we had these answers at the beginning, I wonder if I would've been more emotionally affected by the endings.”
    • “Without a compelling story or well-rounded characters, the film struggles to maintain engagement and fails to resonate emotionally with its audience.”
    • “You'll end up skipping the scenes and just wait for the part where you'd want to choose the other choice you didn't make on your previous playthrough, which kind of makes you not really invested in the game emotionally or psychologically.”
    • “Slightly boring storyline.”
    • “Vague and boring story/scenario.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by memorable and absurd sequences, such as a shootout reminiscent of a slow-motion tennis match, and a particularly funny scene involving guards that appeals to those with a taste for dark humor. Overall, the blend of action, thriller elements, and comedic moments reflects a Guy Ritchie-inspired style that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “The most memorable part for me was an absolutely hilarious shootout sequence that looks like a slow motion tennis match, just replace the tennis ball with bullets.”
    • “Guy Ritchie's style: action, thriller, humor, plot twist, atmospheric soundtrack.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly for completionists who must replay lengthy sections to explore different paths and endings. While the multiple choices are appreciated, the time investment required for grinding can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
    • “The grind is satisfying, with each level-up feeling like a significant achievement.”
    • “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels tedious and always offers something new to strive for.”
    • “Completionists should also know that it's very tedious to try out different paths.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This is actually a plus as there are multiple choices and endings, but if it's too long, it makes it tedious to have to go back and replay a long game all over again.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy for [i]she sees red[/i] relies heavily on player feedback and interactive elements, which some users view as a form of advertising that enhances the experience.

    • “The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
    • “It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player satisfaction, as the in-game purchases are essential to progress.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, film freezes, and errors that often require restarting the program. While it functions adequately when stable, the overall experience is marred by its inconsistency and need for significant improvements in stability.

    • “Not a bad attempt, but the operations are unstable. The film freezes and errors occur often, forcing the user to quit the program and restart it. If you're lucky, you can use the continue function to start where it left off. Stability needs to improve for it to function correctly. When it does work, it's fine, but it crashes more times than it is stable.”
    • “The game is plagued by constant crashes and freezes, making it nearly unplayable. I find myself restarting the program multiple times during a single session, which is incredibly frustrating.”
    • “While the gameplay has potential, the frequent stability issues ruin the experience. I often encounter errors that force me to restart, and the overall performance feels unreliable.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is viewed as mediocre, with some reviewers acknowledging the effort put into it, but ultimately finding it lacking in depth and engagement within the context of the overall storytelling.

    • “It's an admirable effort, despite the lackluster storytelling and mediocre character development.”
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4hMedian play time
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