SLG Remix
- June 1, 2016
- 1812 Productions (PC Port)
Get on SteamSLG Remix is an alternate kinetic version of the brand new 16-bit horror visual novel/adventure Mega Drive game Sacred Line Genesis. A surreal, twisted kinetic novel tribute to obscure visual novel / adventure games of 90s.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique art style that some players found appealing.
- It provides a brief escape from reality, allowing players to experience a moment of joy and hope.
- The ambient sounds and music were noted as pleasant, contributing to the overall atmosphere.
- The game lacks any meaningful gameplay, functioning more as a poorly written visual novel with no choices or interactivity.
- The writing is criticized for being subpar, with many reviewers comparing it to amateur fan fiction.
- Technical issues such as a fixed window size and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of depth, coherence, and character development, often described as erratic and poorly written, resembling a disjointed narrative with no meaningful choices or engagement. Reviewers note that the pacing is inconsistent, with abrupt transitions and a lack of thematic substance, making it feel more like a poorly executed visual novel than a compelling game. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leaving players feeling disconnected and underwhelmed.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This is not a game, it's a story accompanied by background images and sound, in which you click the screen to progress through.”
“The resulting product is a picture book that relies purely on its writing, worldbuilding, and storytelling.”
“It will take about 15-20 minutes to read the linear description of events happening depending on how fast of a reader you are, if you even care to read this pathetic excuse for a short story.”
“It's full of non sequitur plot threads and ends out of nowhere, leaving you wondering what just happened.”
“The other problem I have is the story itself: it is very erratic and doesn't make sense; it lacks characters, depth, meaning, or themes.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is severely lacking, as it primarily consists of poorly written dialogue with no player choice, effectively rendering it a "kinetic novel." Critics question the decision to strip away existing gameplay elements and release it on Steam, highlighting concerns over its originality and quality. Additionally, the game suffers from bugs, further detracting from the experience.
“The gameplay is not an 'adventure'; it's a 'kinetic novel', which means it removes player choice.”
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
“Removing what little gameplay a game has is not a feature.”
“There's a number of people in forums and reviews asking why this product was even released; why someone would strip previously-existing gameplay elements out, then put the end result up for sale on Steam.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, leaving players unable to improve their experience. While some appreciate the unique art style, many find it overshadowed by distracting elements and retro visuals that lack charm. Overall, the graphics contribute to a disjointed experience that fails to engage players effectively.
“It has a good art style, just not much of a game.”
“And the graphics are just... something.”
“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.”
“It's a picture book with really eerie music and visuals, and a pretty bad one at that.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as eerie and distracting, failing to enhance the overall experience and instead detracting from immersion. While it may provide a moment of relaxation, it is ultimately criticized for its lack of charm and coherence within the game's context.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It's a picture book with really eerie music and visuals, and a pretty bad one at that.”
“Music which serves only to distract rather than immerse; retro graphics with barely a modicum of charm; writing which is mostly passable but occasionally slides into the realms of pidgin English; a visually distracting 'bouncing ball' at the end of every sentence which seems to serve no purpose other than to set one's teeth on edge; one of the most abrupt climaxes in the history of storytelling; and the apparent inability to view the bugger in anything other than a tiny window.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where players must click to progress through text, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
“Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore. It's like reading a great novel, but instead of flipping pages, you have to click through each sentence one by one, which makes the experience tedious.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game. I find myself clicking endlessly just to progress, which takes away from the enjoyment.”
“Instead of immersing myself in the story, I feel stuck in a loop of grinding. It’s frustrating to have to click through every little detail instead of being able to enjoy the narrative flow.”
