Siren's Call: Escape Velocity - Prologue
- May 22, 2024
- ThePenSword
Get on SteamInspired by games like Persona 4, Higurashi, and Doki Doki Literature Club, Siren’s Call: Escape Velocity is a tropical cocktail of delicious summertime dread. As a story that begins at the end, all that's standing between you and adulthood are your old party members. Your best friends. After a summer of deadly fights with supernatural creatures known only as "Sirens," you and your …
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Reviews
- The art is beautiful and the story is well written, showcasing great intrigue and psychological horror elements.
- Easy achievements and a short playtime make it accessible for players looking for a quick experience.
- The characters are engaging, and the game shows a lot of promise for future installments.
- The background art style received criticism for being unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
- Dialogue requires excessive clicking, which can disrupt the flow of the story and make it feel tedious.
- The story is perceived as too linear, with choices leading to the same outcomes and lacking meaningful impact.
- story9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it too linear despite the presence of choices that ultimately lead to the same outcomes. However, many praise the writing, character development, and overall intrigue, highlighting the beautiful art and music that enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the story shows promise and creativity, it may lack the depth of branching paths that some players desire.
“The art is beautiful and the story is well written.”
“Characters are great and the story is even better.”
“Genuinely good story, combined with exceptional art and fantastic music.”
“But I feel like the story itself was too linear.”
“There's a bunch of choices; however, it seems they all lead to the same story path. I even did a first option-only speed run and got all achievements from it on an alternate account.”
“The first chapter of a story that shows a lot of promise for both new and returning players.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its exceptional quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the compelling story and impressive art. Reviewers highlight it as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
“Genuinely good story, combined with exceptional art and fantastic music.”
“Great art, great music, and a super clean UI.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received negative feedback, with users specifically criticizing the background art style as being poor.
“The background art style was terrible.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay effectively immerses players in psychological horror, with enhancements that deepen the experience within the first 1.5 hours.
“Even in the 1.5 hours of gameplay, you get a feel for the psychological horror elements, which have been enhanced in this edition.”
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the story and making every decision feel impactful.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, keeping me engaged and on my toes throughout the entire experience.”
