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.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The story, while short, is engaging and filled with humor, providing a unique take on a cyberpunk setting.
- 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 or demo rather than a complete story.
- Many plot points are left unresolved, leading to a sense of abruptness and dissatisfaction with the ending.
- The humor, particularly the sexual jokes, can be hit or miss, and may not resonate with all players.
- story66 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day in Life" follows Ikuro, a boy navigating a bleak existence in a cyberpunk city, and explores themes of loneliness and friendship with a humorous touch. While many players found the narrative engaging and the characters intriguing, there is a consensus that the story feels incomplete, ending abruptly just as it begins to develop, leaving numerous plot points unresolved. Overall, the game is praised for its artistic presentation and potential, but it is often described as more of a prologue than a fully realized story, with players eager for a sequel to continue the narrative.
“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.”
“Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day in Life offers a glimpse of a short story about Ikuro, who struggles daily with his addictions towards gambling while taking care of his personalized AI companion in a futuristic cyberpunk world and facing several issues around him.”
“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.”
“The story doesn't even begin when it abruptly ends.”
“It definitely ends way too early; it feels like the story just cuts off before it can get into the nitty-gritty.”
- music27 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 11 % 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 reviewers found the original soundtrack enjoyable and immersive, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms of the story. Overall, the music 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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the art style, character design, and immersive backgrounds. The pixel-art style is particularly highlighted as visually appealing, complementing the game's music and overall atmosphere. However, some players feel that while the visuals are strong, they do not fully compensate for the game's shortcomings in storytelling.
“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 a pixel-art style and it looks awesome.”
“The art style is what initially made me interested in this.”
“I did really like the story, art style, and music, but it ended as it just began.”
“The music, visuals, characters, and dialogue were all very immersive, and I truly felt invested in the world of Twilight Town.”
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mix of dark and light-hearted elements, featuring unexpected and often sexual dialogue that may appeal to some players while alienating others. Comparisons to games like "Monster Prom" highlight its silly and ridiculous nature, though some reviewers noted that the reliance on sexual jokes can feel repetitive. Overall, it offers a short, funny experience, but the humor may not resonate with everyone.
“It is pretty funny yet dark at the same time.”
“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, by the way) since it wasn't what I was expecting, but in a good way; it was pretty funny at times.”
“The humor in this game falls flat, relying heavily on unfunny sexual jokes that detract from the overall experience.”
“There's a lack of creativity in the humor; it feels like the same tired jokes recycled without any real punchlines.”
“The comedic elements are poorly executed, making it hard to find anything genuinely funny throughout the game.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive combination of beautiful art and an exquisite original soundtrack (OST), which effectively captures the gritty reality of cyberpunk life. Players find that the OST enhances the overall experience, creating a captivating environment that draws them in and complements the game's themes.
“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.”
“After that, I bought some instant noodles to feel the cyberpunk atmosphere better and started the game.”
“Relaxing OSTs that blend in well with the atmosphere.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the character designs and their distinct personalities, as well as intriguing backstories, particularly for the female characters. While the overall narrative is still unfolding, the combination of appealing visuals and engaging character backgrounds has led to a positive recommendation for the game.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay lasts approximately 30 minutes, equating to about 10 minutes of playtime for every dollar spent, leading some users to feel that it 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 it, and I don't think it's worth it.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, specifically citing buggy mouse movements that hinder gameplay experience.
“The game suffers from buggy mouse movements.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
