Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life
- March 24, 2021
- Sigyaad Team
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamTwilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a first-person exploration game set in a futuristic, neon-lit city. You play as a resident of the titular town, balancing daily tasks with uncovering the city's secrets and mysteries. With a focus on narrative and player choice, the game allows you to shape your character's story through your actions and interactions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The story, while short, is engaging and filled with humor, providing a unique take on the cyberpunk genre.
- Characters are interesting and relatable, with a narrative that explores themes of loneliness and connection.
- The game is extremely short, often feeling like a prologue rather than a complete story, leaving many plot points unresolved.
- Some humor, particularly sexual jokes, may not resonate with all players and can feel out of place.
- The linear nature of the visual novel limits player choices, making it feel more like a demo than a fully fleshed-out experience.
- story132 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day in Life" follows Ikuro, a young man navigating a bleak existence in a cyberpunk city, ultimately revealing themes of friendship and self-discovery. While many players found the narrative engaging and humorous, they criticized its brevity and abrupt ending, feeling it served more as a prologue than a complete story. Despite its intriguing premise and appealing aesthetics, the lack of resolution and character depth left some players wanting more, with calls for a sequel to fully explore the narrative's potential.
“The story is about Ikuro realizing that he isn't that lonely, that he does have friends and people who care around him.”
“Despite hating exposition, this story hooked me from the start; I was intrigued by the characters and setting and willingly wanted to know more.”
“I ended up doing a heel-turn on this game and now would highly recommend the story for all its richness and elegant conciseness.”
“The game took me around 45 minutes to complete, and I was surprised to see the credits roll, as the plot had just started to develop.”
“Fantastic visual and audio presentation and even an interesting concept and light world building, but the story somehow spends an hour or so going absolutely nowhere and not saying or doing much of anything.”
“It held no discernible thematic meaning upon reflection and a variety of plot points, loose ends, and possibility spaces were left entirely unresolved.”
- music54 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and atmospheric fit, often drawing comparisons to the soundtrack of "va-11 hall-a." Many players found the original score enjoyable and immersive, enhancing their overall experience, although some noted that it occasionally missed the mark in matching the game's context. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with several players expressing a desire to purchase the OST.
“The music and art are amazing: a very respectful inspiration of VA-11 Hall-A.”
“The OST matches the atmosphere wonderfully and ropes you in even more; I can see why the OST is available for purchase.”
“The characters are very interesting and the cyberpunk vibe is simply amazing, not to mention the soundtrack that is so good.”
“I just wish that the creator chose to market his music via Bandcamp instead of writing a poor story.”
“I did really like the story, art style, and music, but it ended just as it began.”
“Like I said, Twilight Town is inspired by VA-11 Hall-A and it has similar music to what Garoad made for Valhalla.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the art style, character design, and immersive backgrounds, particularly noting the appealing pixel-art aesthetic. The visuals, combined with a strong original soundtrack, contribute to an engaging atmosphere, although some players feel that the overall experience is undermined by a lackluster story and a short playtime. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight, leaving players eager for a potential sequel that builds on this artistic foundation.
“I really enjoyed the art style and the backgrounds, as well as the original soundtrack.”
“The writing, graphics, and music are just great.”
“The whole game is made in pixel-art style and it looks awesome.”
- humor22 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a mix of dark and light-hearted elements, often featuring sexual jokes and absurd dialogue reminiscent of titles like "Monster Prom." While many players find the humor funny and engaging, some feel that the reliance on sexual themes may not appeal to everyone, and there is a desire for more variety in future updates. Overall, it offers a short, comedic experience that is best suited for an adult audience.
“The game has a light-hearted tone most of the time, and part of it is because it often puts humor into the dialogues and interactions between characters.”
“The story was really interesting, and I got caught off-guard by a lot of the dialogue (definitely for adults) since it wasn't what I was expecting, but in a good way; it was pretty funny at times.”
“I like the kind of humor it has, but I don't think everyone will. It's somewhat comparable to the kind of humor you find in a game like Monster Prom; it's silly, ridiculous, and also sexual, which might not land with some people.”
“The humor in the game falls flat, relying heavily on unfunny sexual jokes that detract from the overall experience.”
“There's a lack of creativity in the humor, with most jokes feeling recycled and uninspired.”
“The comedic elements feel forced and often miss the mark, leaving players more confused than amused.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive blend of beautiful art and an exquisite original soundtrack (OST), which effectively captures the gritty essence of cyberpunk life. Players feel drawn into this unique environment, with many noting that the OST enhances their overall experience, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“The OST matches the atmosphere wonderfully and ropes you in even more; I can see why the OST is available for purchase.”
“I think it's hard to understate the kind of atmosphere that is created with both the beautiful art and exquisite OST, giving a view into the gritty reality of a cyberpunk life that isn't normally touched upon.”
“Relaxing OSTs that blend in well with the atmosphere.”
“Relaxing OSTs that blend well with the atmosphere.”
- character development8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is positively noted for its appealing designs and distinct personalities, particularly among female characters who possess intriguing backstories. While the soundtrack and graphics enhance the experience, some reviewers feel that the depth of character development could be further explored as the story progresses.
“The character designs and the story so far are interesting, so I still recommend it, especially if they keep making more.”
“The character design is good enough; they have their own personality, and the girls seem to have intriguing backstories.”
“Character designs, backgrounds, and the soundtrack are worth mentioning and are really good, and the soundtrack reminds me of the music of another good cyberpunk visual novel.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay lasts approximately 30 minutes, equating to about 10 minutes of playtime for every dollar spent, leading many players to feel that the experience does not provide good value for money.
“The game offers about 30 minutes of gameplay, which is 10 minutes for every dollar I paid for this game, and I don't think it's worth it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with stability, particularly highlighting buggy mouse movements that detract from the overall experience.
“The mouse movements are incredibly buggy.”
“The mouse movements are incredibly buggy.”
“The mouse movements are incredibly buggy.”
