The Superlatives: Aetherfall

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 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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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story9 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story with well-developed characters and excellent writing, making it immersive and exciting.
  • There are numerous choices and branching storylines that enhance replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and character interactions.
  • The combination of superheroes, steampunk, and sci-fi elements creates a unique and engaging experience that resonates with fans of those genres.
  • The romance options are limited and often feel repetitive, lacking depth and variety in their interactions.
  • Some players found the pacing rushed and felt that certain plot elements were not fully realized, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
  • There are occasional glitches and gameplay mechanics that can be confusing or frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story29 mentions

    The story of "Aetherfall" is praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and immersive Victorian superhero setting, offering a complete narrative experience with satisfying endings. While the writing is generally strong, some reviewers noted a desire for deeper character backstories and more thorough interactions to enhance the overall depth. The game successfully integrates romance options into the storyline, making them feel like integral parts of the world, and features multiple branching paths that encourage replayability.

    • “The story is great, the characters are interesting and well-developed, the writing is excellent, the pace is fantastic, it's immersive, and exciting.”
    • “The tone of the story instantly takes you on a fantastic superhero adventure through Victorian London.”
    • “The plot is interesting and compelling, and succeeds in delivering a good story.”
    • “There's a few bits of story elements that don't really see fruition in the storyline, but overall it's still solid writing with satisfying epilogues at the end.”
    • “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 development4 mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging story and lore that enhance character depth, others find the development to be slow and lacking in substance. Overall, it appeals to those who prioritize narrative but may disappoint those seeking more dynamic character growth.

    • “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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has mixed feedback regarding replayability, with some users noting it has almost zero replay value, while others find it offers fairly good replay potential.

    • “Fairly good replay value.”
    • “It is an okay game, but has almost zero replayability.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay features intriguing mechanics that feel underutilized, suggesting they were designed for a larger game. However, the stat-building system is criticized for being overly complicated and forgiving, with unclear purposes for many stats and infrequent opportunities for improvement.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are intriguing and offer a unique experience, though they feel like they were designed for a much larger game.”
    • “The stat-building aspect of the gameplay is both complex and forgiving, with many stats that aren't immediately clear in their purpose, making improvement opportunities feel rare 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.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions during gameplay.”
    • “The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming challenges that feel unfair.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as subtle, interspersed among the elements of murder, mystery, and action, providing a lighthearted contrast to the more intense themes.

    • “There's murder, mystery, action, a couple of shots of humor, and even a dash of romance.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    While some users express a desire for enhanced graphics and presentation elements, the provided screenshots effectively convey the game's visual style, leaving little room for disappointment. Overall, the graphics meet expectations but may not exceed them for those seeking a more polished aesthetic.

    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland character models.”
    • “The visual effects are underwhelming and do not match the game's ambitious setting.”
  • music1 mentions

    Users express a desire for enhanced music elements to improve the overall presentation of the game, indicating that while the current music is acceptable, additional musical features could elevate the experience.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
    • “The variety of musical styles in the game adds depth and keeps each level feeling fresh and exciting.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional investment in both the characters and the plot, highlighting the game's ability to engage them on a deeper level.

    • “I felt emotionally invested in the characters and the plot.”
    • “The game made me experience a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak.”
    • “The storytelling was so powerful that it left a lasting impact on my feelings.”
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