Visitor

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Visitor is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Zhongce Games and was released on July 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Visitor is a full-motion video (FMV) detective suspense game. The game tells a story that on a winter night in 2017, a murder case happened in a residential building, a prostitute Shasha died in her own home. Players, playing the role of police, should make a painstaking investigation among a great number of testimonies and evidences, to restore each detail of the whole murder case step by step, s…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game features an entertaining story with a unique concept that appeals to FMV game enthusiasts.
The visuals and acting, particularly from the suspects, are well-received, adding to the overall experience.
The game offers a simple interface and allows players to engage with the narrative using only a mouse.

The translation is poor, leading to confusion and hindering the gameplay experience.
Some puzzles are overly convoluted and illogical, often requiring a guide to progress.
The characters, especially the detectives, can be annoying and detract from the game's atmosphere.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as entertaining yet convoluted, featuring a campy narrative with multiple endings based on player choices. While some players appreciate the twists and the killer's reveal, others find the writing amateurish and lacking depth, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the story remains the primary draw for players willing to engage with it.
- “The story is thoughtful.”
- “The story is okay, finding out who is the killer is well made, and there are multiple endings, which depend on the player, when you want to stop the investigation.”
- “Very amateur-ish, bad use of English all over the place, but the story is super awesome.”
- “The story is very convoluted.”
- “As I said, the story was okay and had some twists, but it didn't have soul; there was nothing more interesting while playing through, other than the story.”
- “I was only ever able to get it to accept one path to continuing the plot at any point.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around solving puzzles by combining contradictory witness statements and evidence, reminiscent of the game "Contradiction." Players appreciate the quality content offered at a low price, along with the charming traits of the characters, although some feel the mechanics themselves are simplistic. Overall, the challenge of unraveling the mystery is what enhances the experience.
- “The amount of quality content you get for a small price is outstanding. The actors have some lovable traits, and as far as connecting the dots is concerned, the main game mechanic is very similar to 'Contradiction' in that you combine witness statements that contradict each other or that contradict evidence.”
- “A few parts I would translate differently, but it doesn't affect gameplay whatsoever and is still acceptable.”
- “I know there is nothing to the mechanics, but the challenge of the puzzle or the mystery for these types of games is what makes these games great.”
- “The amount of quality content you get for a small price is outstanding, the actors have some lovable traits, and as far as connecting the dots is concerned, the main game mechanic is very similar to 'Contradiction' in that you combine witness statements that contradict each other or that contradict evidence.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users feeling it detracts from the overall experience, particularly for those outside the Chinese audience.
- “Maybe some of the Chinese audience liked it, but for me, it ruined the atmosphere entirely.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with strong performances from most actors, though Detective Ouyang's portrayal has been noted as somewhat lacking.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly effective, eliciting strong laughter that leaves players struggling to articulate their experiences afterward. This suggests that the comedic elements are both memorable and impactful.
- “When it was over, I had to explain to my husband what had happened, and I was laughing so hard I could hardly even finish.”