Spare Parts: Episode 1
- December 16, 2020
- Sophie Rose
Get on Steam"Spare Parts: Episode 1" is a charming 3D platformer about two rogue robots, Marvin and Chip. They must navigate through various environments, solve puzzles, and battle enemies to find their way back to their spaceship. With vibrant graphics and witty dialogue, this game is a fun and engaging adventure that will appeal to players of all ages.
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Reviews
- The art style is cute and the character designs are expressive, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- The writing is heartfelt and humorous, effectively developing the characters and their relationships.
- The game offers a promising start to a story filled with emotional depth and intriguing mysteries, making players eager for future episodes.
- Some players feel that kinetic novels don't qualify as traditional games, which may affect their enjoyment.
- The character with green hair has been described as having a generic personality that feels out of place among the more genuine cast.
- The overarching mystery elements of the plot may not be as compelling as the slice-of-life aspects, leading to a potential imbalance in storytelling focus.
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story centers on Lucy's journey to find a job and build relationships with her attractive boss and coworkers, blending realistic and quirky elements. While the character interactions and slice-of-life aspects are praised for their charm and depth, some reviewers feel that the overarching mystery plot is less engaging. Overall, the narrative is considered a promising start, with hopes for continued character development in future episodes.
“Everything comes together to provide a very good start to what I'm sure will be a really great story.”
“I love the characters and all of their interaction with each other, the cute art style, and finally the story.”
“This is a story that I really felt seen by and I'm glad it's out here in the world.”
“Although the post-story radio sequence was slightly amusing, the toll it may take on the immersion of the player and the respect the story itself commands doesn't really feel worth it.”
“So if players do not like out-of-character immersion-breaking comedy mini-shows, they should avoid the radio sequence they unlock after completing the main story.”
“Hopefully the dramatic mysteries of the story will stay in the backseat for the forthcoming episodes and it will continue focusing on the more slice-of-life aspects that are generally much stronger.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by well-crafted writing that balances emotional depth with comedic elements, making the characters both funny and endearing. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue and the overall charm of the narrative, which is complemented by appealing visuals and a lively soundtrack. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable experience, particularly in its unique premise involving funny gay robots.
“The characters and writing are funny, endearing, and intriguing in all the right places.”
“The writing is really well done, hitting the emotional and funny notes out of the park.”
“The writing is so solid, hilarious, and heartfelt; it's just nice!”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fitting and enjoyable, complementing the appealing background and character art. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality, noting it enhances the overall experience of the well-written story.
“The backgrounds look great, the character art is very expressive, and the music is pretty good!”
“Several hours for several dollars is a pretty solid rate for such a well written story, especially with all the effort that went into the various backgrounds, music, and talksprites.”
“Really, there's so much to love: the background and sprite art are so appealing, the soundtrack is absolutely jammin', and the writing is so solid and hilarious and heartfelt!”
“The backgrounds and talk sprites are well drawn, but the music is only decently fitting.”
“Several hours for several dollars is a pretty solid rate for such a well-written story, especially with all the effort that went into the various backgrounds, music, and talk sprites.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised for its well-crafted writing that balances humor and heartfelt moments, resonating deeply with players. The appealing art and engaging soundtrack further enhance the overall emotional experience, making it a standout feature.
“The writing is really well done, hitting both the emotional and funny aspects out of the park.”
“There's so much to love: the background and sprite art are appealing, the soundtrack is absolutely jammin', and the writing is solid, hilarious, and heartfelt.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonates, making the experience unforgettable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming art style and well-designed characters, which enhance the interactions and overall storytelling experience.
“I love the characters and all of their interactions with each other, the cute art style, and finally the story.”
