Sorry, James
- November 10, 2017
- Konstructors
Get on Steam"Sorry, James" is a first-person puzzle game where players manipulate time to solve increasingly complex challenges. As the eponymous James, players experiment with time loops and construct unique solutions to progress through each level. With a focus on creativity and exploration, the game offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre.
Reviews
- Fun and simple puzzles with a good difficulty curve that keeps players engaged.
- Eerie and immersive atmosphere complemented by decent sound design.
- Unique storytelling approach that encourages players to piece together the narrative themselves.
- The story is vague and leaves many questions unanswered, leading to potential disappointment.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and some puzzles may lack originality.
- Poor translation and grammatical errors detract from the overall narrative experience.
- story136 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in this game is often described as vague, fragmented, and open to interpretation, leaving many players confused even after completing it. While some appreciate the unique storytelling method and find the narrative intriguing, others feel it lacks coherence and a satisfying conclusion, making the overall experience feel incomplete. The game is primarily focused on puzzles, with the story serving as a backdrop that may not engage all players.
“The story is quite interesting.”
“The gameplay is kind of a 'minesweeper' thing, you 'decrypt' files by solving puzzles and unlock non-linear texts that make up the story.”
“If you are the type of person who prefers storytelling over loads of action and mesmerizing graphics, then you'll also enjoy this game, because it has an interesting plot going on and the way of finding out about it is absolutely unique.”
“One of the game's biggest disappointments lies in its storytelling and narrative development.”
“While the premise hints at a captivating psychological horror experience, the execution of the plot feels convoluted and lacks clear direction.”
“The extremely fragmented and confusing story is even more confusing by the bad English grammar, which I initially thought was intended since it's chat messages we are reading in-game.”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a point-and-click puzzle experience that draws comparisons to classic games like Minesweeper and Sudoku, featuring simple mechanics that evolve in complexity. While some players appreciate the engaging puzzle-solving aspect and unique storytelling methods, many criticize the gameplay for becoming repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its potential, the game struggles with clunky mechanics and a narrative that fails to fully engage players, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a compelling gameplay experience.
“Fun and engaging puzzle mechanics that ramp up in difficulty at a pretty good pace.”
“However, the game mechanics are both original and intuitive, and you will enjoy wrecking your brain trying to get a perfect decryption for every file.”
“The puzzles are a lot of fun to solve with simple mechanics that build on themselves to become more layered and complex but never frustrating.”
“The lackluster gameplay mechanics, inconsistent visuals, and narrative shortcomings make it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the game's world.”
“Gameplay-wise, there isn't much here. At first, the puzzles seem interesting and fun, but after about the first five, they become boring, repetitive, and uninteresting.”
“What passes for gameplay here is some sort of dumbed down 'minesweeper for Windows 3.11' that gets stale five minutes in, and then goes on forever.”
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its haunting ambiance and relaxing qualities, while others find it inconsistent or grating. Many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, describing it as chill and immersive, with a nostalgic, old-school computer vibe. Overall, while the music is a highlight for some, it may not resonate with all players, leading to a varied reception.
“I love the game design, music, how everything goes on neatly.”
“The best part of this game is the soundtrack.”
“Visuals and audio simulate an old-school computer interface, soundtrack is chill relaxing music.”
“The soundtrack attempts to create a haunting ambiance but often fails to maintain consistency.”
“The music is grating, so much so I had to mute it.”
“It's an okay game, nothing special to be honest, except maybe for the 'music'... 2/5”
- graphics18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a retro aesthetic that some players find charming and immersive, complemented by a chill soundtrack. However, the overall graphical quality is inconsistent, which can detract from the experience. While the visuals evoke nostalgia and create an atmospheric setting, they may not appeal to those seeking high-end graphics.
“The game atmosphere, which is created by just a few simple features, is immersive and aesthetically pleasing.”
“Very nice visuals and interesting story.”
“The graphics and sound were solid, and had no technical issues of any kind with everything just working as expected.”
“While it does offer some atmospheric and well-designed environments, the overall graphical quality feels inconsistent.”
“The lackluster gameplay mechanics, inconsistent visuals, and narrative shortcomings make it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the game's world.”
“It's purely a retro aesthetic that isn't needed.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as eerie and noir, effectively creating suspense through immersive sound effects and a unique aesthetic reminiscent of old-fashioned hacking. While some environments are well-designed, inconsistencies in graphical quality detract from the overall immersion. Despite mixed opinions on its horror elements, many players appreciate the intriguing narrative and the atmospheric presentation that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
“The suspenseful atmosphere of the game is very well-created, and the immersive sound effects also make for a perfect experience of an old-fashioned hacker environment.”
“The story is really sucking me in and the atmosphere is incredible (even though it's just music and a computer screen...)”
“Certain areas lack detail and polish, detracting from the overall immersion and unsettling atmosphere the game tries to establish.”
“I do feel the atmosphere and expectation it sets with the trailer and overall design are much darker and 'horrorish' than the game merits.”
“The game atmosphere, which is created by just a few simple features, is immersive and aesthetically pleasing.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively repetitive and tedious, leading to a decline in overall engagement and immersion. Many reviewers express that the repetitive tasks quickly become monotonous, detracting from the enjoyment of the gameplay and story progression.
“Sorry, the game relies heavily on repetitive tasks that quickly become tedious, diminishing the overall engagement and immersion.”
“Anyway, on to the 'gameplay'—if you can call it that—it gets old and repetitive real soon and far too tedious even sooner.”
“Be prepared to jump through a lot of tedious hoops for your story segments.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply emotional and wholesome, highlighting its significant impact on their feelings and overall experience.
“This game really affected me emotionally.”
“Wholesome”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of spicy and sexual undertones, often evoking nostalgia for early internet culture, which can be both off-putting and amusing depending on the player's perspective. While some find the narrative confusing, others appreciate its quirky, retro charm reminiscent of old cyber chat logs.
“With a spicy, funny mood most of the time and some existential feelings in others, it really makes you get involved in the story.”
“I have no idea what's going on with the story; it's like reading old cyber sex chat logs from 1996. For some people, this might be a huge turnoff, but for those of us who spent time on AIM back in the day, it's absolutely hilarious.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for being underdeveloped, resulting in a lack of depth and emotional investment from players, as key story elements remain unresolved.
“The story beats and character development are not well fleshed out, leaving players with unanswered questions and a lack of investment in the outcome.”
“Character arcs feel rushed and underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in character development results in a predictable and unengaging narrative.”
