Still Joking
- May 16, 2024
- Purple Brick Games
Get on SteamStill Joking is: A mix of visual novel, interactive fiction, and adventure A world of reflections where everything is like on our side of the mirror but a little different A story about characters with complex and unique relationship scales A detective mystery where you know who but want to also know why We have: Multiple endings for main storylines and for each significant character 12…
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Reviews
- The narrative is immersive and emotionally engaging, with players expressing laughter and tears throughout the chapters.
- The art style is unique and beautifully complements the story, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game features distinct characters and an interesting world, with a choice-driven storyline that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- The game lacks voiceovers, which some players feel is essential for a visual novel experience.
- There are issues with dialogue coherence and context, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- Some players found the production quality lacking, comparing it unfavorably to user-made stories on other platforms.
- story22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its immersive narrative and beautiful art style, with many reviewers highlighting its pro-human themes and rich symbolism. While some find the exposition slow and the dialogue occasionally nonsensical, the overall storyline is engaging and emotionally impactful, making it worth the investment for those willing to delve deeper. The combination of music, art, and storytelling creates a compelling experience, despite minor flaws in dialogue clarity.
“The narrative is so immersive, and the art style complements the story beautifully.”
“Genuinely pro-human story with beautifully concise narration.”
“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)!”
“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.”
“With that, the story's very slow exposition is bothersome too, although I wouldn't have minded if the looks and sounds were more engaging.”
“Although on rare occasions the game treats you too childishly by explaining itself too explicitly, if you are willing to give a bit of yourself to the game, you will find numerous metaphors and symbols that reinforce the game's themes and deepen its story.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Still Joking" are highly praised for their impressive quality and artistic style, which effectively enhance the immersive narrative. Reviewers note that significant effort has been put into the visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience of the murder investigation storyline.
“The narrative is so immersive, and the art style complements the story beautifully.”
“So far, I'm quite impressed with not just the graphics but the storyline, too.”
“"Still Joking" has clearly put a lot of effort into its graphics, and it does take you on a murder investigation, so I decided to give it a go.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as "on fire" and engaging, others criticize the overall sound design for being minimal and lacking background music, leading to an annoying experience. Many users express hope that future updates will enhance the audio experience, alongside improvements in other areas of the game.
“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)!”
“Great story and art and music.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users noted occasional pacing issues and a lack of variety in certain gameplay elements, which could affect long-term enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for its lack of uniqueness and depth, with many users noting that the visuals feel empty and fail to create an engaging world.
“The visuals feel empty, lacking any sign of uniqueness in terms of worldbuilding and atmosphere.”
“The visuals feel empty, lacking any sign of uniqueness in terms of worldbuilding and atmosphere.”
