Was It Worth It?

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Was It Worth It? is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Just Sauce Studio and was released on June 23, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Was It Worth It?" is a narrative-driven game that explores the consequences of our choices. As the player, you'll face moral dilemmas and experience the impact of your decisions on the game's world. With multiple endings, the game encourages replayability to discover different outcomes and reflect on the value of our actions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a variety of endings and choices that encourage exploration and self-reflection, making it engaging and thought-provoking.
The voice acting is well done, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
The art direction and music are appealing, creating a pleasant atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

The platforming sections can be frustrating and difficult, leading to a repetitive experience for some players.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Certain mechanics, like the question sections, can feel tedious and grindy, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling and intricate storyline that engages players through meaningful choices and well-voiced characters, enhancing the narrative experience. As a story-driven walking simulator, it invites exploration of deeper themes and secrets, reminiscent of titles like "The Stanley Parable," while also incorporating elements of meta humor. Players appreciate the unique storytelling approach, although some character appearances are contingent on earlier decisions, adding to the replayability and depth of the narrative.
- “The storyline is very interesting, the voices for the different characters feel real, and the choices that your character has to make do indeed matter.”
- “An interesting walking simulator that plays out like a personality test to determine the ending, but has a deeper story to uncover underneath along with secrets to explore.”
- “Oh ok, so this one came out of left field with the intricate story!”
- “Voice acting adds to the story, but some characters in the end game won't appear based on your choices.”
- “While the test of courage was basically a psychological horror game with a nice supernatural ambiance and premise, this one is more story-driven narrative walking simulator, in the style of 'The Stanley Parable'.”
- “I say optional because after failing a handful of times, the player will be given an option to give up and skip forward to continue the story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasantness and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with various themes that complement the different caverns and areas explored. Players appreciate how the soundtrack sets the tone and contributes to the overall beauty of the game, making the experience enjoyable despite some repetitive gameplay elements. Additionally, the voice acting is also well-received, adding to the immersive quality of the music.
- “In each cavern, I loved the various themes and changes in music.”
- “The music was pleasant and easy on the ears, and I am a fan of the voice acting as well.”
- “Music and scenery were just beautiful throughout the whole game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when pursuing all 11 endings, as it often requires repetitive actions and answering questions multiple times. However, some mechanics allow for skipping parts of the grind, which can alleviate the monotony for those who prefer to avoid it. Overall, while the grind can be boring, it is sometimes deemed necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- “For players going for all the different endings, grinding these out is the most boring part of the game.”
- “I liked having the 11 different endings, though repeatedly answering the questions for endings that required them was tedious.”
- “Though I'll admit to grinding at least a couple of sections out because I was afraid giving up wouldn't net me the same ending as succeeding.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its meta approach, appealing to fans of story-driven walking simulators. Players can expect diverse endings that blend philosophical themes with comedic elements, enhancing the overall experience as they navigate choices throughout the game.
- “To fans of story-driven walking simulators with meta humor.”
- “The endings are diverse and often philosophical and/or funny.”
- “A funny game where you walk around and make choices.”
gameplay
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The gameplay offers approximately two hours of content, featuring mechanics that allow players to skip repetitive sections if desired. Players assume the role of a character named 105, navigating a post-apocalyptic environment with distinct gameplay elements that differentiate it from similar titles.
- “There is roughly 2 hours of content, and there are mechanics in place to allow you to skip the tedious parts if you don't feel like doing a whole loop again.”
- “There is roughly 2 hours of content, and there are some mechanics in place to allow you to skip the tedious parts if you don't feel like doing a whole loop again.”
- “The main difference being that you are not called Stanley (obviously), but 105, and you are inhabiting a mechanical body in a post-apocalyptic environment.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their quality, with users noting that they are visually appealing and free of bugs.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
- “The game's art style is unique and beautifully executed.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, highlighting its ability to engage them multiple times.
- “I love how this game offers so much replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, keeping me engaged for hours.”