The Superlatives: Aetherfall

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • character development
  • replayability
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In "The Superlatives: Aetherfall," lead a team of superpowered individuals to defend Victorian London against Martian warships, clockwork monsters, and nefarious inventors. After the Society headquarters is destroyed, initiate new recruits as the sole remaining member to investigate the abduction of your colleagues. Get to know your team, including Nimble, Wailer, Arturek, and Tua, and harness their unique abilities to save the day. This text-based interactive novel contains over 260,000 words and immerses you in a captivating 19th-century setting.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story18 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of superheroes, steampunk, and sci-fi elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
  • Characters are well-developed, and players can form meaningful relationships, with choices that feel impactful throughout the story.
  • The narrative is packed with action, suspense, and humor, providing a complete story with a satisfying ending, unlike many other games in the genre.
  • The romance options are limited and often feel repetitive, lacking depth and variety in their interactions.
  • Some players found the game to have low replayability due to predictable outcomes and a lack of significant changes in different playthroughs.
  • There are instances of glitches and unclear mechanics that can disrupt the gameplay experience, such as unintended character interactions and confusing stat-building choices.
  • story58 mentions

    The story of "The Superlatives: Aetherfall" is praised for its engaging superhero narrative set in a Victorian London, featuring a complete arc with satisfying endings. While the plot is compelling and offers numerous branching paths, some reviewers noted a desire for deeper character development and backstory to enhance immersion. Overall, the writing is solid, with a mix of action, suspense, and romance that keeps players invested in the characters and their choices.

    • “The story is great, the characters interesting and well developed, the writing excellent, the pace is fantastic, it's immersive, and exciting.”
    • “A story packed with action, suspense and drama, from beginning to end.”
    • “All in all, however, the game is good, with engaging characters, an interesting pulp-Victorian world, and a plot in which one at least feels one's choices matter.”
    • “There has been one character that I will try to interact more with in a subsequent read, but I have still not seen much character building and wonder if they even have much written into the story.”
    • “I think that the backstory and more thorough interactions during some time off from the main quest would have done wonders, transforming fairly interesting stereotypes into fully developed characters living in a big, breathing world.”
    • “The writing itself, in my opinion, could be improved, since the narrative sometimes feels rushed due to a lack of description or attempts to set the reader in the current scenario.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the engaging story and lore that enhance character depth, others criticize it as weak and slow-paced throughout the narrative. Overall, it appeals to those who prioritize story and character growth, but may disappoint those seeking more dynamic development.

    • “If you're looking for a good story and character development, this is for you.”
    • “I found the character development to be weak and slow throughout most of the novel.”
    • “Character development is usually my main point of interest in a story.”
    • “I am admittedly a sucker for lore and character development, and the hints of aspects of the lore entice me to this story.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability, with some users noting it has almost zero replay value, while others find it offers fairly good replay potential. Overall, the consensus suggests that replayability may be limited for many players.

    • “Fairly good replay value.”
    • “It is an okay game, but has almost zero replayability.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay features intriguing mechanics that feel underutilized, suggesting they were designed for a more expansive game. The stat-building system is criticized for being overly complicated and unclear, with many stats lacking immediate purpose and opportunities for improvement being infrequent and ambiguous.

    • “Gameplay-wise, the stat-building portion seemed both overly complicated and forgiving; complicated because there are a lot of them (and some are not instantly clear on their purpose) and the chances to improve certain ones are rare and ambiguous.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as subtle, with a few light-hearted moments interspersed among the themes of murder, mystery, and action, adding a touch of levity to the overall narrative.

    • “There's murder, mystery, action, a couple of shots of humor, and even a dash of romance.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    Reviews indicate a desire for enhanced graphics and presentation elements, though users acknowledge that the provided screenshots accurately represent the game's visual style. Overall, while there is room for improvement, expectations are managed by the visuals shown prior to gameplay.

    • “My personal preference would have been for more elements to enhance the presentation, such as graphics, music, and imagery. However, the screenshots show you what you're getting into, so I'm not complaining.”
  • music2 mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for more musical elements to enhance the overall presentation of the game, indicating that while the current music is acceptable, additional layers could improve the experience. However, they acknowledge that the game's visuals and music are adequately represented in the promotional materials.

  • emotional2 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional investment in both the characters and the plot, highlighting a deep connection that enhances their overall gaming experience.

    • “I felt emotionally invested in the characters and the plot.”
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