Suicide Countdown: 7 Days

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Suicide Countdown: 7 Days is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 致意 and was released on February 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Suicide Countdown: 7 Days" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game. Players follow the story of a therapy patient who, after a failed suicide attempt, receives a mysterious letter counting down to their death in seven days. The game features challenging puzzles, exploration, and multiple endings based on player choices. It aims to tackle themes of mental health, despair, and hope.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story23 positive mentions

The game features beautiful art and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The storyline is intriguing with multiple endings that encourage replayability and exploration of different choices.
Despite some pacing issues, the game offers a unique and memorable experience that resonates with players.

The narrative can be confusing, with unclear decision impacts and pacing issues that leave players feeling lost.
The English translation is inconsistent, leading to moments of awkward phrasing and potential misunderstandings.
Some players feel that the story is rushed and lacks depth, making it difficult to fully connect with the characters.

story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its intriguing plot twists and multiple endings that enhance the overall experience. However, several players noted issues with pacing, execution, and clarity, often feeling that the narrative was fragmented or rushed, making it difficult to fully grasp the story without multiple playthroughs. Despite these criticisms, the game's unique themes and artistic presentation have garnered appreciation, particularly among visual novel enthusiasts.
- “The story has incredible potential – it's really good.”
- “The story was really interesting and original, and the plot was really good.”
- “Amazing slightly creepy but beautiful story, beautiful soundtrack which I find very important since it makes the game even better, interesting cute looking characters, easy good looking Steam achievements, finally available in English language, multiple endings that explain the story even better... just so good, I would highly recommend.”
- “The game suffers from the fact that the story is only told in bits and pieces... as is common with some visual novels, you have to play through the story several times to unlock new decisions that then continue the story.”
- “The game's pacing issues are bigger than the U.S. national debt, which makes it difficult to understand the plot and the message the game is trying to tell.”
- “The story came to me as rushed, and I didn't feel like I had enough time to connect with and befriend the characters.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and fitting compositions, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional impact of the experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of classical tracks and a memorable soundtrack that complements the game's eerie vibe and storytelling. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The plot is a clever mixture of philosophical and social commentaries, wherein the mundane clashes with the psychotic, accompanied by a memorable collection of classic music tracks.”
- “It has a very nicely done eerie vibe, and the music fits it well.”
- “Altho this game is really short and the price is definitely reasonable, it didn't fail to make me emotional at the end, mainly because of the great choice of including classical music, as it matched the vibe perfectly.”
- “Royalty-free music that's fine, and the only saving grace is the beautiful art (but even that is very inconsistent when it comes to character graphics).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and diverse art style, which complements the narrative effectively. Players appreciate the clean interface and the moody, dreamlike aesthetic that enhances the overall experience, despite some mixed feelings about the story itself. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere and character development.
- “The art style is beautiful and perfect for this type of story.”
- “This game has an amazing art style, music, and direction.”
- “Nice story with unexpected plot twists, moody art style, and some philosophical dialogue accompanied with a dreamlike classical background music.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and memorability, with users highlighting the stunning art and music that contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as instantly captivating and highly effective.
- “The art is beautiful, as well as the music and atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere is good, memorable.”
- “Atmosphere is instantly very good.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game’s significant replay value, indicating that it offers ample opportunities for repeated playthroughs.
- “It has a lot of replay value.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is enhanced by its imperfect English translation, which, despite some issues, adds to the overall enjoyment and playability, often eliciting laughter from players.
- “The new English translation is not perfect, but any issues I saw made me laugh, and the game is still fully playable and understandable.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the absurd situations and hilarious character interactions; the humor really adds to the overall experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through appealing character designs and backgrounds, though some users note that the limited number of character graphics may hinder deeper engagement with the characters. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated, the depth of character development may feel lacking due to the scarcity of visual representations.
- “I love the cute character designs.”
- “The character designs and backgrounds are nice, along with the CGs, but there are only a few of them.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not specifically address optimization in terms of performance or technical aspects; instead, they focus on the main character's vocal performance, which is noted as well-acted. This suggests that while the voice acting is appreciated, there may be a lack of commentary on the game's overall optimization.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful despite its short length, largely due to the effective use of classical music that enhances the overall atmosphere. The emotional weight of the narrative, particularly the consequences of player choices, resonates deeply, often leaving players teary-eyed by the conclusion.
- “Although this game is really short and the price is definitely reasonable, it didn't fail to make me emotional at the end, mainly because of the great choice of including classical music, which matched the vibe perfectly. Even though it was quite unique, my eyes were watery, especially as I faced the consequences of my actions while 'Lacrimosa' started playing.”