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Still Joking

Still Joking had a lot of potential in its plot, but the 400,000 words did little to introduce us to it and bring it to life, settling instead for short, inorganic quips, rushed ideas, and clichés.
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68%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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Still Joking is a single player simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Purple Brick Games and was released on May 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Still Joking is a detective mystery blending visual novel and interactive fiction elements set in a mirrored world where reflections live lives parallel yet altered from their originals. You play as Iris, a reflection of a murdered actress, navigating complex relationships and solving why the crime happened. With over 1,000 choices and multiple endings, your decisions shape the story’s outcome.

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story19 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating and well-written story with a unique premise about reflections and identity.
  • The art style is visually stunning, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.
  • Players' choices significantly impact the narrative, leading to multiple endings and encouraging replayability.
  • The ending is perceived as unsatisfying and does not live up to the quality of the story, leaving players feeling disappointed.
  • There is a lack of voice acting, which detracts from the overall immersion and engagement with the characters.
  • Some dialogues can be overly long and convoluted, making it difficult to follow the plot at times.
  • story
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its depth, character development, and branching narratives that allow player choices to significantly impact the outcome. However, some players found the ending unsatisfactory and noted that certain plot elements felt underdeveloped or overly simplistic. Overall, the narrative combines themes of love, self-discovery, and mystery, set against a visually stunning backdrop, making it a compelling experience despite some pacing and dialogue issues.

    • “Very well-written characters and a great story.”
    • “Your choices do actually matter.. a lot.. and the story branches off based on even the seemingly insignificant ones you made.”
    • “Amazing and lengthy story of what happens to your reflection after your physical body dies.”
    • “But the ending completely smothered all experience from the story.”
    • “In addition, the story is basically toothless, evading all triggering story parts.”
    • “But the dialogues are nonsense at times (maybe the writer's native language is not English, but then, you need a co-writer or editor) and I had to scroll back a lot because I lost the context or the plot of the discussion between the characters.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous and immersive art style, reminiscent of French comics, which enhances the overall narrative experience. Reviewers highlight the exceptional artwork as a standout feature, noting that it complements the storyline beautifully and contributes to the game's appeal. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and well-executed, making a significant impact on the player's experience.

    • “The visuals are beautiful, not just for the key special moments but throughout.”
    • “While the game as a whole is really good, what sets it apart for me, even more than the story, is the exceptional artwork!”
    • “The narrative is so immersive, and the art style complements the story beautifully.”
    • “I do think that the artwork is pretty well done though.”
    • “No outright nudity or anything graphic but definitely hints of spice!”
    • “the visuals & audio”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it lacking or non-existent, others praise the soundtrack for its clever integration into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience. Notably, a specific song, "Cut Me Loose," is highlighted for its emotional impact during a key moment in the story. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersion, though some players hope for more variety and development in future updates.

    • “The music is on fire, the story is engaging, love the mystery, the main character isn't a wooden dummy (and it's only the beginning)!”
    • “The music plays a big part in this as well; it has been done cleverly.”
    • “You get so immersed in the story and the interactive elements that the soundtrack just blends into the experience.”
    • “The sound design is non-existent: barely any music, the background noise feels annoying after a while for some reason.”
    • “I may give it another chance later, when the game is fully finished, has some music, full proofreading, decent VFX, and more animation frames to support the dialogues with some additional context.”
    • “In some parts (where the music does play a role), like in a more tense or dramatic scene you notice it but it does not overshadow the story at any point.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features an engaging murder investigation mechanic that enhances the typical visual novel experience, offering 12-15 hours of playtime with multiple endings. While the interactive elements and narrative are well-crafted and enjoyable, some players note limitations in gameplay variety and pacing. Overall, it combines intriguing mechanics with a solid story, making it a worthwhile experience.

    • “I especially loved the murder mystery and the investigation mechanics.”
    • “Although the gameplay is more intriguing than in typical visual novels, the fundamentals remain the same.”
    • “The gameplay itself is absolutely fun!”
    • “Sure, gameplay is as limited.”
    • “Limited gameplay variety, sound design, some conversations feel too long.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its extensive branching choices and multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different paths and outcomes. With thousands of word choices, players can experience a unique narrative with each playthrough, providing significant value for their investment.

    • “A gigantic book with many different choices, which makes it highly replayable.”
    • “There's thousands of word choices and multiple endings for the main characters, giving lots of replay value for your buck.”
    • “Highly replayable.”
    • “There's a lack of meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “The game feels linear, and the limited variations in gameplay diminish its replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is criticized for its lack of uniqueness and depth, with visuals described as empty and uninspired, resulting in a weak sense of worldbuilding.

    • “The visuals feel empty, lacking any sign of uniqueness in terms of worldbuilding and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is dull and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “There is a distinct lack of ambiance, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its original story, witty and psychologically nuanced dialogues, and a sarcastic heroine, creating a blend of emotional and comedic moments that enhance the overall experience.

    • “You definitely should play it for its original story, funny yet kind of psychological dialogues, and sarcastic heroine.”
    • “In the end, for me, it's still a jokingly exciting visual novel with emotional, but also funny moments.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its ability to blend emotional depth with humor, creating a compelling experience that resonates with players.

    • “In the end, for me, Still Joking is an exciting visual novel with emotional, yet also funny moments.”
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Still Joking is a simulation game with mystery theme.

Still Joking is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Still Joking.

Still Joking was released on May 16, 2024.

Still Joking was developed by Purple Brick Games.

Still Joking has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Still Joking is a single player game.

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