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.
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 engaging narrative experience.
- The game offers multiple endings, encouraging replayability and exploration of different choices.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel generic, resembling a typical RPG Maker game.
- Player choices have minimal impact on the story, with most variations only affecting the final scene.
- There are numerous grammar mistakes throughout the game, which detracts from the overall quality of the writing.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as self-contained and lovingly crafted, featuring a trippy narrative that flows well, though it culminates in a sudden exposition dump. While some players find it touching and worth the price, others wish for a more compelling plot and greater player impact on the outcome. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy short, story-driven experiences.
“It has a story to tell, and it tells it.”
“Really touching story; I got this game on sale for $1, but it's worth $2 as well, I think.”
“Just an uneven story flow and sudden exposition dump at the end.”
“If you don't count on actually affecting the outcome, it's worth the hour of interacting story at the current price.”
“A small, lovingly crafted game with a trippy storyline.”
- 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 doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
- 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 worth more than its 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 are complemented by strong writing, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
