The Singularity Wish
- May 29, 2018
- A Memory of Eternity LLC
Get on Steam"The Singularity Wish" is a narrative-driven RPG where you play as Maxis Summers, a researcher working on a secret AI project. With hundreds of lines of dialogue and five possible endings, your choices determine the outcome in this personal story about the technological singularity. Gameplay lasts approximately 1-2 hours.
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Reviews
- The game features a self-contained story that avoids infodumps and boring prologues, making it accessible for new players.
- Strong writing and good characterization contribute to an enjoyable narrative experience.
- The game offers multiple endings and variations, encouraging replayability despite some choices having limited impact.
- The graphics and overall presentation resemble a generic RPG Maker game, which may detract from the experience.
- Choices in the game have minimal impact on the overall story, with most variations only affecting the final scene.
- There are numerous grammar mistakes throughout the game, which can be distracting and undermine the quality of the writing.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as self-contained and enjoyable, featuring a trippy narrative that is both lovingly crafted and touching. While some players found the story's direction and pacing, particularly a sudden exposition dump at the end, less compelling, many still appreciated the overall experience, especially given its low price point. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy short, story-driven games.
“A small, lovingly crafted game with a trippy storyline.”
“Really touching story; I got this game on sale for $1, but it's worth $2 as well, I think.”
“It has a really wonderful story, and the music is great too.”
“Just an uneven story flow and sudden exposition dump at the end.”
“While I am not a big fan of the direction the story went, I still liked the game.”
“If you don't count on actually affecting the outcome, it's worth the hour of interacting story at the current price.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with some minor typos adding an unintended comedic touch that players find amusing and easy to overlook.
“There are a few typos here and there (like saying 'dank and cold' where it should say 'dark and cold'), but it's all easily overlooked, and at times even funny.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that keep you entertained.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a deeply touching story that resonates with players, making it feel valuable even at a low price point.
“Really touching story; I got this game on sale for $1, but it's worth $2 as well, I think.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing its wonderful story and enhancing the overall experience.
“It has a really wonderful story and the music is great too.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them stock-looking and unimpressive, while others appreciated the character art. Overall, the visuals may not stand out, but they complement the strong writing and enjoyable gameplay.
“I'm not too impressed with the stock-looking graphics, or the chiptune tracks, but I think the character art and strong writing make this a pretty enjoyable quickie.”
