The Final Prize is Soup
- August 27, 2024
- 4noki
Get on SteamAfter a disastrous break up, Qian Hailu wakes up to find that she's dead. Luckily (or unluckily), she's been given a chance to turn back the clock and avert her death—as long as she can pass three rounds in the game of life.Story You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. Three worlds, three rounds. Win all three and you may avert your fated death. …
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and yuri elements, providing an engaging and cute story that keeps players interested.
- It's free and provides several hours of gameplay with multiple endings, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels.
- The character designs and art style are appealing, with some animations that enhance the overall presentation.
- The horror elements often feel diluted and inconsistent, leading to a lack of genuine tension and immersion.
- Some players found the choices to be obvious, resulting in a lack of challenge and making the multiple endings feel more like a chore.
- The pacing of the story can be uneven, with some moments dragging on and the humor undermining the stakes of the narrative.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story features a blend of supernatural themes and romantic elements, with a side-story included that adds charm. While some players found the narrative intriguing enough to maintain interest, others noted issues with pacing and a lack of emotional depth, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction for those seeking a more gripping horror or profound romance experience. Overall, the story is considered adequate but not particularly memorable.
“The story (at least for my first playthrough and the route I liked more) was intriguing enough to keep me around to the conclusion (which you can reach in under 2 hours).”
“I also appreciate including the script of the side story that didn't make it in.”
“The death game mostly focuses on the supernatural or ideas about the afterlife; the plot mostly focuses on the romantic elements.”
“One thing about the story is that the pacing could be improved.”
“The soundtrack, too, is serviceable but forgettable, failing to elevate the tension or emotional beats of the story.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a mix of scary and wholesome moments, with a setup that hints at emotional depth and potential romance amidst horror. However, the soundtrack does not enhance the emotional experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction for those seeking a gripping horror narrative or a profound yuri romance.
“It was scary at times, and wholesome at others.”
“The setup promises tension and emotional depth, especially with the potential rekindling of romance amidst the horror.”
“If you’re looking for a gripping horror story or a deeply emotional yuri romance, this game will likely leave you feeling unsatisfied.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered serviceable but often repetitive and forgettable, lacking the ability to enhance the emotional impact or tension of the narrative. While the character art and writing received praise, the soundtrack did not leave a lasting impression on players.
“Nice character art and animations, amazing writing, and a nice soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is serviceable but forgettable, failing to elevate the tension or emotional beats of the story.”
“The soundtrack was repetitive at times.”
“The soundtrack, too, is serviceable but forgettable, failing to elevate the tension or emotional beats of the story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style and finding it great, while others noted a disconnect between the sprite and CG art styles. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, but the inconsistency in art styles may be off-putting for some players.
“The graphics are great; I enjoyed the art style a lot.”
“The art is decent enough for me, though the different art style for sprites versus CGs threw me off a bit.”
“The art is decent enough for me, though the different art style for sprites compared to the CGs threw me off a bit.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers replayability through multiple bad endings and branching paths, encouraging players to pursue all achievements. However, some users feel that these elements can become more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.
“There are also multiple bad endings, ensuring replayability if you want to get all the achievements.”
“The game’s branching paths and multiple endings are meant to offer replayability, but they end up feeling more like a chore than a reward.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be inconsistent, with some striking character designs and CG art, but overall presentation lacks cohesion.
“While the character designs and some of the CG art are striking, the overall presentation feels inconsistent.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is criticized for undermining its own stakes, leading to a disappointing experience where comedic elements detract from the overall tension and seriousness of the narrative.
