Velvet Sundown

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Velvet Sundown is a multiplayer casual role playing game with drama and comedy themes. It was developed by Tribe Studios and was released on July 22, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Velvet Sundown is a game that relies heavily on the co-operation of your fellow players and the text to speech function which gives each character a sense of individuality. There is no real story, though it is a good place for some banter.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,527 reviews

humor136 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique concept that allows for creative role-playing and improvisation.
Can be hilarious and entertaining when played with the right group of people.
Text-to-speech feature adds a fun and humorous element to interactions.

Game relies heavily on other players, making it difficult to enjoy if they don't take it seriously.
Limited content with only one free scenario available at a time, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Community is often filled with trolls and immature players, detracting from the overall experience.

humor
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
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The humor in this game is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with many players praising its ability to create hilarious moments, particularly through the text-to-speech functionality and the unpredictable interactions with other players. While some lament the removal of this feature, which they believe diminished the game's comedic value, others still find joy in the absurdity and silliness that emerges during gameplay, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the game is described as a source of laughter and fun, albeit with a mixed reception regarding its gameplay mechanics.
- “This was the most hilarious thing I have ever played.”
- “This game has a talent for creating hilarious moments and lets you enjoy a few hours as if you were playing tabletop games with friends.”
- “I spent 10 hours laughing and my stomach hurts.”
- “It's not funny awkward like Moonbase Alpha with the voice thing; it's the fact that people take it really seriously.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and unoriginal gags.”
story
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
82%
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The game's story aspect is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the unique character backstories and the potential for engaging roleplay, but often frustrated by the lack of player cooperation and the limited number of missions available. While the graphics and voice acting enhance the storytelling experience, many players feel that the chaotic nature of multiplayer interactions detracts from the narrative, leading to incomplete missions and a lack of meaningful progression. Overall, the game offers a creative storytelling framework, but its execution suffers from immature player behavior and repetitive content.
- “What really made this stand out from something like Town of Salem or Among Us were the gorgeous graphics and text-to-speech voice acting that really made the story come alive.”
- “The storyline is interesting and encourages players to interact and roleplay their character uniquely.”
- “This game is a wonderful example of the future of engaging drama-based storytelling games.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “But this game, as a story-based game, lacks that climax to keep you going.”
- “The problem is that a lot of the quests feel very incomplete, and it's hard to know what to do next.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players criticizing its reliance on text-based interactions and clunky mechanics that hinder immersion and flow. While some appreciate the role-playing aspect and the potential for engaging social interactions, others find the experience chaotic, buggy, and lacking in meaningful content or incentives. Overall, the game struggles to balance its innovative ideas with practical execution, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “Your ability to interact and converse with them is the core gameplay!”
- “This game has a very cool idea where the gameplay is based around social interactions with other players.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly perfect; there's no other game which makes rotation as unique as ever, not to mention the walking mechanics.”
- “The game tries to be an interactive drama but instead turns into a chaotic mix of bugs, clunky gameplay, and meaningless dialogues.”
- “There are no voice lines, no rewards, there is no discernible plot, and nothing to incentivize players to stick to the core of the gameplay, which is to find out more about yourself and the other characters, and complete a number of individual goals you’re given at the beginning of the game.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely minimalistic.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and immersive, particularly highlighting the use of text-to-speech voice acting that enhances the storytelling. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated or lacking in quality, with some experiencing performance issues on lower-end systems. Overall, while many appreciate the visual appeal, there are significant concerns regarding optimization and graphical customization options.
- “What really made this stand out from something like Town of Salem or Among Us were the gorgeous graphics and text-to-speech voice acting that really made the story come alive.”
- “This game has over-the-top graphics, in-depth story, and amazing voice acting.”
- “The graphics are amazing, but I feel like I am too socially awkward for this game; I was playing for 2 minutes before feeling very uncomfortable.”
- “It has terrible graphics and terrible communication methods.”
- “Graphics suck.”
- “Second of all the graphics are so ugly they should be a masterpiece... for a PlayStation 1 title.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beautiful scoring that enhances immersion, while others criticize it for being unmemorable and poorly fitting in certain contexts. While the soundtrack can evoke strong emotions, it is also noted for its lack of variety and depth, particularly in ambient sounds and thematic consistency. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others, depending on personal taste and expectations.
- “It's like discovering a new band with all the music you like, and they continue making it like that; that's how this game makes me feel.”
- “The music in this game was beautifully scored, dipping you deeper into this fictional game world, making it almost a reality.”
- “Hilariously, whether you lose or win the game, the soundtrack for the end cutscene (which just shows your character's gorgeously textured face) is always triumphant.”
- “The sounds on the ship itself are okay, but it feels like there are a lot of sounds missing; even in the menu, there is no music or ambient sound.”
- “The soundtrack is not memorable in the slightest, with the outer ship having a rather unfitting score, but the inner ship having two fitting, but rather stock-sounding loops.”
- “The game has a strange soundtrack in the way it's presented.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it amusingly replayable due to varying stories and unpredictable elements, others feel it lacks substantial content and depth to encourage repeated play. The experience can differ each time, but many users note that the limited player base and minimal updates diminish long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a brief, fun experience, but not one that compels players to return frequently.
- “That's what makes the replayability appealing.”
- “The stories vary, often with different variables that change to create replayability and unpredictability.”
- “There is absolutely no replay value.”
- “Perhaps more time into the game would reveal some of the reasons that make it replayable, but it just didn't offer me anything to make me come back and play the free game again.”
- “Not so much a game but an experience, and the neat thing is that it'll be a different experience each time - which adds to the replayability.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and lag issues that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the game's concept and storylines, the persistent technical problems lead to a general recommendation against playing it. Overall, stability is a significant concern, with many players expressing frustration over the game's performance.
- “The reaction time is horrible; I liked the whole type speech thing, but it's so buggy it's annoying.”
- “But so far it has a lot of glitches.”
- “Would not recommend this due to the very buggy, uninteractive, and banful nature of the game.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as an emotional rollercoaster, eliciting a wide range of feelings from laughter to deep sadness. Players connect with poignant narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth, making it a heartfelt experience that resonates long after playing. Overall, it is highly recommended for its ability to evoke strong emotional responses.
- “This game is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you laughing and loving until the end.”
- “When you first start the game, you're given the role of one character, telling you a deep, heart-breaking story about your past.”
- “All in all, I seriously recommend this heartbreaking and beautiful game, and I want you guys to try it.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when playing solo or with strangers, as the repetitive scenarios and slow-paced interactions can lead to boredom. While the game is enjoyable with friends, the lengthy wait times and lack of engaging content during grinding periods detract from the overall experience.
- “This makes the remaining 25 minutes until the scene actually ends (always by the clock running out) quite tedious.”
- “After a while though, running the same scenarios becomes tedious and boring and is only highlighted by those players who tend to not take this game so seriously.”
- “Hitting send on a line of text, and then waiting close to 30 seconds for the text to appear is far too tedious.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on mobile app store-style microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that the game deserves better promotion and should not be compared to more polished titles like GTA V or Skyrim, which have established fanbases without such aggressive monetization tactics.
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “It's not supposed to be like GTA V or Skyrim, which are finished games that have a massive fanbase due to countless advertisements and propaganda shoved down your throat.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a stark contrast in character development, with some praising it as astonishingly detailed, while others rate it poorly, indicating a lack of depth or engagement. This suggests a divisive experience among players regarding the effectiveness of character arcs and growth.
- “The depth of character development is astonishingly detailed.”
- “Each character evolves in a way that feels authentic and impactful.”
- “The choices you make truly shape the characters, making every decision feel significant.”
- “Character development 1/10”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with stiff and clunky controls; however, some players feel this is acceptable given the focus on dialogue rather than action.
- “The game is poorly optimized, resulting in frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “The controls feel stiff and clunky, making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
- “Overall, the optimization issues detract significantly from what could have been an enjoyable experience.”