Vanity Fair: The Pursuit
- February 19, 2024
- MuYan Studio
Get on Steam"Game of Fame and Fortune," also known as "Vanity Fair: The Pursuit," is a real-life interactive narrative game that follows a fledgling young director's journey in the entertainment industry. Set between 2004 and 2024, players must navigate difficult "choices" and decide whether to prioritize their own success or help others. With a focus on life's "means" and "survival in the entertainment industry," players will be faced with moral dilemmas in this fictional world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fantastic and compelling narrative that effectively explores political and social tensions.
- High production value with great acting and a top-notch soundtrack that enhances the storytelling experience.
- Choices in the game matter significantly, leading to high stakes and various unexpected outcomes, making it engaging and replayable.
- Unlocking hidden or secret endings can be tedious and requires deductive thinking, which may frustrate some players.
- The game client has issues with launching successfully, often requiring reinstallation or file verification.
- Subtitles can be problematic, with some translations missing or too fast to read, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story80 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in "Vanity Fair: The Pursuit" is widely praised for its compelling narrative, rich character development, and numerous plot twists that keep players engaged. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to balance player choices with a well-structured storyline, resulting in a variety of endings and emotional depth. The immersive soundtrack and detailed storytelling further enhance the experience, making it a standout in the interactive storytelling genre.
“If you want an emotionally charged story that subverts your expectations and takes you on a ride, buy this game.”
“This game does a great job of balancing the story with choices, with certain options and scenes differing depending on your relationship with the characters.”
“A story that immerses you fully where your choices matter to such a big extent that I have not seen in any FMV to date.”
“Many other FMV games don't have much of a story, with most of the choices having the same outcome no matter what you pick.”
“Unlike most other interactive storytelling games where you can make your perfect story, the only perfect story you can create for this game is in the prologue only.”
“I got a little lost between all characters and storylines at times, but by the end I didn't care.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its top-notch quality, effectively complementing the themes and events of the story. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as immersive and evocative, enhancing the overall experience and emotional depth of the narrative.
“The soundtrack is top-notch and matches so well with the themes and events in the story.”
“The music is immersive, gorgeous actresses, well-told story.”
“Horoscope is like a spirit (music) in our mind; when we think, our thoughts are influenced by the spirit of the music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Vanity Fair" adheres closely to established FMV genre conventions, offering a familiar experience without significant innovation or surprises. While there are minor issues, they do not detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“If you're familiar with the FMV genre and the mechanics of 'Love is All Around', then 'Vanity Fair' doesn't do anything innovative or to subvert your expectations.”
“They have a few issues here and there, but nothing that will confuse you or take away from the gameplay experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development of the main character is consistently praised as being strong and satisfying, indicating a well-executed growth arc that resonates with players.
“The character development of the main character is quite good and satisfying.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while achieving 100% completion in each chapter is relatively quick compared to other FMV games, the process of unlocking hidden or secret endings can be tedious and time-consuming.
“Although 100% completion in each chapter is shorter compared to other FMVs, obtaining the hidden or secret endings can be tedious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotionally charged narrative that effectively subverts expectations, providing players with a compelling and immersive experience.
“If you want an emotionally charged story that subverts your expectations and takes you on a ride, buy this game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the male lead's varied reactions, which balance between being funny and cool, adding a dynamic and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“I love how the male lead reacts in different situations; it's a perfect mix of funny and cool.”
“The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
