The Source
- January 23, 2024
- Octopuses
Get on Steam"The Source" is a sci-fi visual novel following heroes Joe and Eva on their journey to Source City, experiencing action, love, and tragedy as they visit alternate Earth's historical locations. The game offers 17 chapters of original story, full English voice acting, original character art, and a steam achievements. Despite its engaging storyline, it's important to note that there are no choices or minigames to make in this game. Original soundtrack included. 'You can play with no hands' as described by the game.
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Reviews
- Decent voice acting and interesting characters enhance the overall experience.
- The first half of the game features a great story that captivates players.
- Great value for money, especially considering the length and quality of the content.
- The second half of the game has a mediocre story and breaks the fourth wall too often.
- Some players found the philosophical themes to be too on the nose and unsatisfying.
- The game is more of a visual novel than a traditional game, which may not appeal to everyone.
- story24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with many praising the first half for its engaging narrative and interesting characters, complemented by decent voice acting. However, opinions diverge in the second half, which some reviewers found mediocre compared to the strong start. Overall, the experience is likened to a visual novel, where personal satisfaction with the story ultimately determines its value to the player.
“Very interesting characters and story so far!”
“Interesting story so far and great voice acting!”
“The first half of the game has a great story, in my opinion.”
“The second half has a mediocre story, in my opinion.”
“Considering this is the epitome of a visual novel (with voice acting) and not really a game since you're just watching a story unfold like in a movie or show, I wouldn't even call this a game.”
“I just didn't fully get the story I was expecting from the demo, but that's fine and on me.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with players describing the soundtrack as exceptional and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“From what I've played so far, the narrative is interesting and the soundtrack is a banger!”
