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The Sibling Experiment

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58%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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The Sibling Experiment is a single player simulation game with a anime theme. It was developed by Godline and was released on May 25, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An indie visual novel with family themes.

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features a curious concept centered around complex sibling relationships, creating an atmosphere of tension and mystery that keeps players engaged.
  • The graphics and sound design are of decent quality, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
  • As a free visual novel, it offers an interesting story with multiple endings, making it worth a try for fans of the genre.
  • The plot can feel stretched and overloaded with details that do not contribute to the main story, leading to a slower pace.
  • Character development is inconsistent, with some characters appearing flat and their actions lacking logic.
  • There are significant issues with broken achievements and technical bugs, which detract from the overall experience.

  • story

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around two characters who magically switch lives, leading to a romantic narrative that explores themes of family and love. While some players found the plot engaging and appreciated the different endings, others criticized it for lacking coherence, failing to effectively convey its moral, and presenting characters that behave inconsistently. Overall, the story received mixed reviews, with some enjoying its twists and emotional depth, while others pointed out significant flaws and disconnections in the narrative.

    • “In the game, the two characters basically switch lives magically with each other, so they live with the other girl's brother, and this opens a romantic story.”
    • “It's a pleasant and interesting story with a good twist ending that explains everything quite nicely.”
    • “I started playing this visual novel (VN) pretty skeptical, but I was pleasantly surprised by a wholesome story about family and love.”
    • “There's a vacuous, dross plot in this e-book about people switching into other people's bodies so they can try having different siblings.”
    • “The 'moral' of the visual novel isn't reflected in the story at all; there are numerous unrelated story issues, and I personally just didn't care for the setting at all.”
    • “They're then whisked away from this character for the majority of their remaining story...whisked away to the other protagonist's related character, who does not act the way they did before.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music features a mix of engaging hip-hop infused tracks that complement its unique concept, although some players find the overall style, including character dialogue and clothing choices, to be overly trendy or inappropriate.

    • “There are some music pieces that are really good throughout the game.”
    • “The music fits well and the concept is neat.”
    • “Most of the music has a hip-hop infused vibe, and the overall style is very unique.”
    • “Most of the music is some kind of hip-hop infused weirdness, and a lot of the dialogue is too cool for school. A character vlogs complaining about her brother, and I personally find the clothing of most female characters (especially the clothes of the parents) to be incredibly trashy.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and largely consists of clicking through poorly written dialogue, leading to questions about its quality and publication. Additionally, users have reported crashes during gameplay, further detracting from the experience.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which presents the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “Crashes during gameplay”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their appealing artwork and well-executed design, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully crafted environments that draw you in.”
    • “The art style is unique and visually captivating, making every scene a pleasure to explore.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where progress is slowed by the need to click through text rather than enjoying a seamless reading experience. Many feel that the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that it can feel like an unnecessary chore.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its occasional funny dialogue, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, especially considering that the game is free.

    • “All that aside, I have to respect the fact that this is free, and the dialogue can be funny at times.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have found the emotional aspect of the visual novel to be unexpectedly heartwarming, highlighting its themes of family and love that resonate deeply, often surpassing initial skepticism.

    • “I started playing this visual novel (VN) pretty skeptical, but I was pleasantly surprised by a wholesome story about family and love.”
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The Sibling Experiment is a simulation game with anime theme.

The Sibling Experiment is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Sibling Experiment was released on May 25, 2018.

The Sibling Experiment was developed by Godline.

The Sibling Experiment has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Sibling Experiment for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Sibling Experiment is a single player game.

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