Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
- February 12, 2021
- 致意
"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.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and music that enhance the emotional experience.
- The story is interesting and has multiple endings, providing good replay value.
- Despite some translation issues, the game is still fully understandable and engaging.
- The pacing is inconsistent, making the story feel rushed and confusing at times.
- The representation of dissociative identity disorder is criticized for being inaccurate and disrespectful.
- Some plot points are dropped or unclear, leaving players with unanswered questions.
- story31 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as interesting and fluid, with beautiful art and music that enhance the experience. However, it suffers from pacing issues, confusion in the latter half, and some dropped plot points, leading to mixed feelings about its execution. While it features unexpected twists and explores dark themes, the narrative can feel rushed and lacks depth in character connections, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed despite its potential.
“The story was quite interesting and very fluid, which let me almost play it all in one run if it wasn't for the late hour I was playing.”
“Nice story with unexpected plot twists, moody art style, and some philosophical dialogue accompanied with a dreamlike classical background music.”
“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.”
“However, the second half (where the protagonist begins to learn about things) got very confusing on certain aspects (a character's role in the story during one route got retconned in another route, and one ending abruptly happening).”
“Also quite a few plot points just get dropped and after finishing the game, don't make a whole lot of sense in the grand scheme of things.”
“The story covers some really dark topics, and doesn’t really handle them all with care.”
- music10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional impact, with many reviewers highlighting the excellent soundtrack that complements the art style and enhances the overall experience. The inclusion of classical music adds a unique and poignant touch, particularly during key moments in the story. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's eerie atmosphere and emotional depth.
“I really appreciate the music choices, as well as the OST.”
“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, as it matched the vibe perfectly. My eyes were watery, especially as I faced the consequences of my actions as 'Lacrimosa' started playing.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 visuals that enhance the overall experience, despite some mixed feelings about the story itself. Overall, the art direction and music contribute significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“This game has an amazing art style, music, and direction, but the story I found weird as hell.”
“Nice story with unexpected plot twists, moody art style, and some philosophical dialogue accompanied with a dreamlike classical background music.”
“The art style is beautiful and perfect for this type of story.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the imperfect English translation amusing and still contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Despite some translation issues, the comedic elements remain accessible and entertaining.
“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; I found myself chuckling at the clever dialogue and funny situations.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay light-hearted and enjoyable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with users noting that it is immediately engaging and of high quality.
“The atmosphere is instantly captivating and immersive.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredibly rich and atmospheric experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing designs and backgrounds, complemented by attractive character graphics; however, the limited quantity of these elements may leave players wanting more depth and variety.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
“The backstories are well-crafted, adding layers to the characters that enhance the overall narrative experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high replayability, offering players numerous opportunities to revisit and enjoy the experience multiple times.
“It has a lot of replay value.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”