The Final Prize is Soup

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In "The Final Prize is Soup," play as Qian Hailu, who must pass three rounds in the game of life to avert her death. With two heroines, multiple endings, and cinematographic storytelling, this horror death-game visual novel offers a thrilling 45k word main story, exclusive developer Q&A, and a 15k word bonus side story. Accessibility options, CG and music galleries, and dev notes are also included.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

emotional8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

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, ensuring good replayability.
The art style and character designs are appealing, with some animations that enhance the visual experience.

The horror elements often feel diluted and the pacing can be inconsistent, leading to moments that lack tension.
Some choices lead to abrupt and unsatisfying endings, making the decision-making feel more like a chore than a rewarding experience.
The soundtrack is repetitive and the humor can undermine the stakes of the story, detracting from the overall immersion.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story blends supernatural themes with romantic elements, offering an intriguing narrative that can be completed in under two hours. While some players appreciate the inclusion of a side-story script, the pacing is noted as a weakness, and the overall emotional impact may not satisfy those seeking a gripping horror or deeply emotional experience. The soundtrack is described as forgettable, failing to enhance the story's tension or emotional depth.
- “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).”
- “It's a cute little story.”
- “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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a mix of fear and warmth, with a setup that hints at emotional depth and potential romance amidst horror elements. However, the soundtrack does not enhance the emotional experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction for those seeking a compelling horror narrative or a profound yuri romance. Overall, while it has moments of emotional resonance, it may not fully satisfy players looking for a gripping experience.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is often described as repetitive and serviceable, lacking the ability to enhance the emotional impact or tension of the narrative. While some users appreciate the overall soundtrack, it is generally considered forgettable and not particularly memorable.
- “Nice character art and animations, amazing writing, and a nice soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is serviceable and complements the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack was repetitive at times.”
- “The soundtrack, too, is serviceable but forgettable, failing to elevate the tension or emotional beats of the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style while others found the inconsistency between the sprite and CG art styles somewhat jarring. Overall, the visuals are generally considered great, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.
- “The graphics are great; I enjoyed the art style a lot.”
- “The art is decent enough for me, though the different art styles for sprites and CGs threw me off a bit.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features multiple branching paths and endings, including several bad endings, which are designed to enhance replayability, particularly for achievement hunters. However, many players feel that the effort required to explore these options often feels more tedious than rewarding.
- “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.”
- “There are also multiple bad endings, ensuring replayability if you want to get all the achievements.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Character development is noted to be inconsistent, with some striking character designs and CG art, but overall presentation lacks cohesion. While the designs are generally acceptable, they do not fully enhance the character development experience.
- “While the character designs and some of the CG art are striking, the overall presentation feels inconsistent.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is criticized for undermining its narrative stakes, leading to a disappointing experience where comedic elements detract from the overall tension and seriousness of the story.