TripSync
- November 30, 2021
- Cyphen Productions
You're given a computer capable of simulating thousands of unique dialog driven interactions between different NPC's on miniature tabletop world. The characters within these worlds are thrown into an environment of the users choice and given different identities which affects the narrative of the story. Simply connect a uniquely themed game cartridge to the computers input slot and click play to b…
Reviews
- The game has a really interesting concept that allows players to interact with AI-powered NPCs, leading to some fun and absurd conversations.
- It's free to play with a basic version, and some players found it enjoyable for short sessions, appreciating the potential for future development.
- The interactive main hub and the ability to influence conversations with the NPCs add a unique twist to the experience.
- The game suffers from long loading times and technical issues, including problems with controller compatibility and movement mechanics that can cause discomfort.
- Graphics and art assets are very basic, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
- The AI often devolves into repetitive dialog loops, making conversations feel shallow and lacking depth, which can lead to frustration.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the story aspect to be disjointed and scatterbrained, suggesting that while the potential for an interactive story generator exists, the current execution lacks coherence. There is hope that future improvements could enhance the experience and justify its value.
“If they keep working on this and make it into some kind of cool interactive story generator, then it might be worth the money.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as very simple and lacking in detail, with minimal settings available for customization. Users express disappointment in the overall visual quality and audio options, noting that the graphical fidelity setting is unclear in its effects.
“The graphics are very simple.”
“There are virtually no settings at all besides graphical fidelity, which you have no idea what it actually changes. This should be fine-tuned down the road, so it's not a big deal.”
“The lack of graphical options is disappointing.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model that requires a one-time in-app purchase of $3 for unlimited play and full access.
“Has an in-app purchase of $3 for unlimited play.”
“If you want unlimited, full access, then you will need to pay $3 USD with an in-app purchase.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users acknowledge the challenges of game development but express that even minor improvements in gameplay can significantly enhance the overall experience. They emphasize the importance of refining gameplay elements, suggesting that small changes can lead to a more impactful game.
“I know it's not easy; I am a developer myself, but I believe it will make a significant difference even if the gameplay itself doesn't change much.”
“I know it's not easy; I am a developer myself, but I believe it will make so much more of a difference even if the gameplay itself doesn't change much.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users noting that it is not impressive and contributes to an overall lackluster experience.