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 acting and video production, making it one of the best FMV games in the genre.
- Engaging and lengthy gameplay with a mix of drama, comedy, and supernatural elements that keeps players entertained.
- Diverse character interactions and choices that add depth to the story, particularly with the main love interests.
- The ending feels rushed and lacks satisfying romance conclusions for each character, leaving the story feeling incomplete.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the Super Scout ability, can be confusing and the UI may be disjointed at times.
- Long cutscenes and videos may deter some players, as well as minor bugs and translation issues that affect the overall experience.
- 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 between characters and replayability due to branching paths. 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 characterized by a mix of heartfelt moments and humor, showcasing strong chemistry between characters. While the story may feel rushed and lacks a traditional "happily ever after," the depth of the characters and their interactions create a memorable experience that resonates with players. Overall, it balances fun and emotional engagement effectively.
“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 delivers a surprisingly strong dose of humor, featuring laugh-out-loud moments and clever fourth-wall breaks. The slapstick hand animations and a particularly amusing fortune-telling scene add to its comedic charm, while the emotional depth of certain moments showcases the actresses' strong performances.
“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 mini-games. 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
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % 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 girls, 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 is engaging and evolves throughout the chapters, introducing new mechanics that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
“Each chapter builds on the previous one, providing a seamless transition between different gameplay elements and character interactions.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed, especially with the sudden shift in mechanics from chapter 7 to chapter 8, which disrupts the flow of the game.”
“The introduction of new mechanics in chapter 7 is interesting, but the return to standard powers in chapter 8 feels like a missed opportunity for deeper gameplay.”
“The transition between chapters is jarring, making it hard to stay engaged with the gameplay as it constantly shifts focus.”
- 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, and for lengthy videos that may deter some players. Additionally, the uneven focus on characters, a convoluted plot, and incomplete character stats contribute to a sense of incompleteness and frustration among users.
“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.”
