Supposedly Wonderful Future
- April 18, 2018
- KisekiDrillTeam
Get on Steam"Supposedly Wonderful Future" is a story-driven adventure game set in 2048, where humanity has achieved remarkable progress in technology and medicine. The protagonist, Michael, is a young man with a terminal illness, but an unexpected time traveler offers him a chance to be part of this advanced world. The game features point-and-click mechanics, RPG-like storytelling, and a visual novel atmosphere, with a dialogue system that allows players to explore details at their own pace.
Reviews
- The writing in Supposedly Wonderful Future is exceptional, offering deep philosophical themes and engaging storytelling that keeps players invested.
- The game effectively explores moral dilemmas and presents various perspectives on societal issues, making it thought-provoking and relevant.
- Despite its visual limitations, the game creates an immersive atmosphere with interesting scenarios and a compelling narrative that resonates long after playing.
- The game requires a significant amount of reading, which may deter players who prefer more interactive gameplay or shorter narratives.
- Some players found the pacing slow, with lengthy dialogues that can feel drawn out, making it challenging to stay engaged at times.
- The choices made in the game often lack meaningful impact, leading to a sense that player decisions do not significantly alter the outcome.
- story17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a future where humans have achieved medical immortality, inviting players to engage in philosophical and thought-provoking narratives through time travel and experiments. While it features minimal gameplay, the rich storytelling, filled with pop culture references and dark sci-fi elements, captivates players and encourages deep reflection on contemporary issues. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who appreciate immersive, text-based storytelling in games.
“I played the game through to the end in one sitting because I was drawn into the story and anxious to find out what would happen next.”
“It has a fantastic story that makes you think and is a good example of what the genre can produce.”
“This is a great story game in all the right ways, with elements of being dark, sci-fi, and philosophical.”
“It's very philosophical, and since I don't want to spoil anything, I'll just say - this is not a game; it has no gameplay aside from the first mission.”
“The basic story is that you are given the chance to time travel to the future to take part in five experiments, upon the completion of which you can choose to stay there or go back to your time.”
“Supposedly wonderful future packs a heck of a punch story-wise.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on visual novel elements, involving conversation choices and light point-and-click mechanics, but is criticized for its slow pacing and excessive obstacles that can detract from the narrative flow. While some players appreciate the philosophical depth, others feel it lacks traditional gameplay elements beyond the initial mission.
“Supposedly wonderful future's gameplay is almost entirely expressed as a visual novel.”
“It's very philosophical and since I don't want to spoil anything, I'll just say - this is not a game, it has no gameplay aside from the first mission.”
“The gameplay felt slow at times, where I thought there were too many hoops to jump through before getting through the plot, but I think the ending really ties it up together.”
“The gameplay is part what you would expect of a visual novel in picking conversation choices to advance the story, but there are some light point-and-click elements as well.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered unremarkable, yet they surpass the typical quality found in most visual novels, effectively serving their purpose without being particularly impressive.
“The graphics may not be groundbreaking, but as a visual novel, they surpass most in terms of graphical fidelity.”
“The visuals are not particularly impressive, but they effectively serve their purpose.”
“The graphics are not going to wow anyone, but then again this is really a visual novel, and when looked at that way, it is above most visual novels for graphical fidelity.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, providing a satisfactory backdrop without being particularly memorable or bothersome. While some users appreciate the art and overall quality, the soundtrack does not stand out as a highlight.
“Good art and great music.”
“The soundtrack was decent; it wasn't wowing, but it also wasn't annoying.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its exceptional writing, which compensates for the less visually appealing future setting, creating engaging scenarios that immerse players in the experience.
“While the supposedly wonderful future isn't much of a looker, it more than makes up for it with its stellar writing and the atmosphere and scenarios it creates.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game as being highly emotional, indicating that it effectively evokes strong feelings and resonates deeply with players.
“It's very emotional.”
“The game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after you finish.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for being clever and eliciting genuine laughter at various moments.
“In fact, it was clever and quite funny at times.”
