Superscout
- July 18, 2024
- Mountain&Sea Studio
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Superscout" is a single-player Role Playing game that offers an FMV interactive dating sim experience, taking approximately 10 hours to complete. As the protagonist, Shuai Ge, players will uncover secrets and explore romantic relationships in this live-action movie game. The demo is currently available for testing, and feedback is encouraged at [email protected].
Reviews
- High-quality production with excellent acting and video quality, making it one of the best Chinese FMV games.
- Engaging and lengthy gameplay with a mix of drama, comedy, and supernatural elements that keeps players entertained.
- Diverse character interactions and choices that allow for replayability, with standout characters like Ye Shu and Lin Jia being fan favorites.
- Some chapters, particularly chapter 7, are buggy and can feel disjointed, making it difficult to progress smoothly.
- The game lacks a satisfying conclusion for each romance arc, leaving players feeling that the story is incomplete.
- Extremely long cutscenes and videos may deter some players, as well as occasional confusion with the game's mechanics and UI.
- story29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and intriguing plot involving a deal with a god, while others criticize it for being disjointed and lacking focus on all characters. Many noted that the narrative feels incomplete, with some arcs ending similarly and a rushed conclusion, despite the engaging chemistry and interactions among the characters. Overall, while the game offers a unique blend of drama, comedy, and fantasy, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“And somewhere along the way, maybe your heart will be unlocked as you experience the moving, dramatic story.”
“The plot with the superscout ability is very intriguing and keeps you entertained throughout the game with nice twists and dialogues with the one who gave it to you (no spoilers).”
“The story veers between drama (helping a person maintain custody of their kid), melodrama (ah, are we destined forever to be apart), and comedy (razzing a childhood friend who doesn't know how to make noodles properly) fairly effectively.”
“This is where people drop off and say that it’s no longer about story, but about random events.”
“The story also feels a bit incomplete though.”
“I don't recommend this as the plot is too confusing; I lost interest halfway.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deeply resonant moments and strong character chemistry, offering a mix of heartfelt romance and humor. While the story may feel rushed at times, the emotional depth and engaging interactions between characters create a memorable experience that resonates with players.
“There are some deeply emotional moments as well, which isn’t a negative, but it’s something to be prepared for.”
“While not the best FMV in overall story, with an almost rushed ending and a crazy plot – the sheer volume of cut-scenes and amazing chemistry between the girls - they spar, play games, dance, seduce, etc. - and the emotional depth of the characters give this unique game a special place in my library.”
“Some scenes being very funny and some scenes being very emotional, each actress plays the part really well.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a surprisingly strong sense of humor, often breaking the fourth wall and delivering laugh-out-loud moments, particularly through slapstick first-person animations. A standout scene involves a serious fortune teller hilariously struggling to pour tea while maintaining her composure, showcasing the blend of humor and emotion that the well-acted characters bring to the experience.
“The game is actually surprisingly laugh-out-loud funny; it almost breaks the fourth wall a few times, which is great.”
“The first-person hand animations are hilarious sometimes in a slapstick kind of way.”
“One of my favorite unintentionally funny scenes was when a person is giving you a fortune telling and is very serious, but while giving the fortune telling, she is looking 100% at the protagonist while trying to pour herself a cup of tea.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its satisfying quality and complements the high production value of the cutscenes and gameplay. However, some users noted that the character voices are often too quiet, requiring a reduction in music volume to enhance dialogue clarity. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's immersive experience.
“What isn’t simple is the hours and hours of recorded cutscenes, game shows, memory moments, fantasies, and mini games with movie quality and a satisfying soundtrack.”
“The good: acting and cast, video quality, content, story, choices, soundtrack, extras, chemistry, cuteness.”
“The volumes are a bit low for the characters, so you will have to decrease the music volume to better hear the character voices properly.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a progression of mechanics, introducing new elements in chapter 7 that focus on interactions with key characters, before returning to familiar abilities in chapter 8 and culminating in a conclusion in chapter 9.
“Chapter 7 unveils a new mechanic and special interactions with each of the main characters, focusing particularly on four of them. In Chapter 8, you return to your normal star scout powers, leading into Chapter 9 to conclude the story.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed, especially with the abrupt shift in mechanics from chapter 7 to chapter 8, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The introduction of new mechanics in chapter 7 is interesting, but the return to standard gameplay in chapter 8 feels like a missed opportunity.”
“The transition between chapters disrupts the flow of the game, leaving players feeling confused about their abilities and objectives.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for bugs, particularly in chapter 7, which hampers completion. Additionally, players noted issues with long cutscenes, an uneven focus on characters, and a confusing plot, leading to a perception of incompleteness due to certain character stats not fully unlocking.
“Chapter 7 is incredibly buggy and hard to complete, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“The game features extremely long videos that can be a negative aspect for some players.”
“Certain character stats don't fully unlock, making the game feel incomplete and unstable.”
