Supposedly Wonderful Future

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The writing is exceptional, offering deep philosophical insights and engaging storytelling that keeps players invested.
The game effectively explores moral dilemmas and societal issues, prompting players to think critically about the future and the human condition.
It's a unique visual novel experience with a compelling narrative that resonates long after playing, making it a memorable journey.

The game requires a significant amount of reading, which may deter players who prefer more interactive gameplay.
Some players found the pacing slow, with certain conversations feeling drawn out and predictable.
The graphics and overall presentation are not visually impressive, which may disappoint those expecting a more polished visual experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around time travel to a future where humans have achieved medical immortality, exploring deep philosophical themes and engaging scenarios that challenge players' perceptions. While it features minimal gameplay, the narrative is compelling enough to keep players invested, with a mix of dark, sci-fi elements and pop culture references. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who appreciate thought-provoking storytelling in a text-based format.
- “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.”
- “I thought I was relatively experienced in sci-fi storylines, but I've never seen anything like some of the situations you play through in this game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
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The gameplay is primarily structured as a visual novel, focusing on conversation choices and light point-and-click elements, with minimal traditional gameplay mechanics beyond the initial mission. While some players found the pacing slow and felt there were excessive obstacles before reaching the plot's conclusion, others appreciated the philosophical depth and found the ending satisfying. Overall, the experience leans heavily on narrative rather than conventional gameplay.
- “Supposedly Wonderful Future's gameplay is almost entirely expressed as a visual novel.”
- “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 all together.”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the visual novel are generally considered unremarkable, yet they surpass the typical standards of the genre in terms of fidelity. While they may not impress, they effectively serve their purpose within the context of the game.
- “The graphics are not going to wow anyone, but when viewed as a visual novel, they are above most visual novels in terms of graphical fidelity.”
- “The visuals are nothing impressive, but they get the job done.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as decent; while it may not be particularly impressive or memorable, it is also not bothersome, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Good art and great music”
- “The soundtrack was decent, not wowing but not annoying either.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its exceptional writing, which compensates for its 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently highlight the game as being highly emotional, indicating a strong impact on their feelings and engagement with the narrative.
- “It's very emotional.”
- “It's very emotional.”
- “It's very emotional.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for being clever and consistently funny, providing enjoyable moments throughout the experience.
- “In fact, it was clever and quite funny at times.”