Who Is Mike

About

You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being "fake". He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real? With over nine different possibilities, you can either end up as the tragic hero, …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 333 reviews

story66 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings that keep players guessing.
High-quality art and atmospheric music enhance the overall experience.
Short playtime makes it a perfect option for those looking for a quick yet enjoyable visual novel.

The game can feel repetitive due to limited choices that often boil down to telling the truth or lying.
Some endings are contradictory and can leave players confused about the overall narrative.
Lack of a clear flowchart or guide for tracking endings can make it frustrating to achieve all outcomes.

story
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally praised for its intriguing premise and engaging plot, with many players appreciating the multiple endings that enhance replayability. However, some reviews note that the narrative can be confusing or underdeveloped at times, leading to mixed feelings about its coherence and depth. Overall, it is considered a solid, short visual novel that effectively combines horror and mystery elements, making it a worthwhile experience, especially given its free availability.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed how the devs fleshed out an intriguing story, which kept my attention to the point where I didn't want to come off until I got all the endings.”
- “The story is well thought out and cohesive with no logic flaws.”
- “It's a wonderful little visual novel with a storyline that is intriguing.”
- “While the idea for this visual novel is interesting, the story itself feels like it's lacking.”
- “A pointless little time-waster, without any meaningful story or conclusion.”
- “Point is, it feels like plot holes were created to artificially create more endings without any real story being added.”
music
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, effectively setting the mood for both suspenseful and emotional moments. Reviewers highlight its eerie and immersive qualities, noting that it complements the visual style and narrative, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few users mentioned issues with volume levels, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature of the game.
- “The music is great and the length of the game is very fitting for the story it wants to tell.”
- “The music really set the mood for what happens and the multiple endings are surprising!”
- “The music was a bit too loud at some parts (no headphones gave my right ear a shock at 100% volume).”
- “This is put together in a nicely fashioned manner, and every aspect is well done: story, art, and music, the latter two which are hit-and-miss I've noticed with Steam's few free visual novel games so far.”
- “The music, as simple as it is, is pretty eerie, and really helps the atmosphere.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful and atmospheric art style that enhances the storytelling and emotional depth. While some players find the visuals engaging and well-executed, others criticize the artwork as uninteresting or cliché. Overall, the graphics are noted for their effectiveness in conveying the game's themes, with a unique style that sets it apart from typical visual novels.
- “The design of the game is excellent, with atmospheric music and great artwork.”
- “The art style and aesthetic do a great job of conveying the tension and confusion of the whole scenario, while the emotion of the characters and their reactions feel well-represented and believable.”
- “The artwork is absolutely beautiful and matches the grittiness of this tale.”
- “The art style wasn't top notch but the story was interesting enough to keep me engaged.”
- “Uninteresting characters, cliché dialogues, and lazy artwork make this 'game' a painfully boring experience.”
- “The mock-anime art style and expressions are laughable.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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19%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the excellent integration of music and visual design that enhances the overall experience. The atmospheric music is noted for its ability to create tension and emotional investment, while the artwork complements the game's themes effectively. However, some users feel that if the game aims for a creepy atmosphere, it may not fully succeed, though the overall ambiance remains engaging and immersive.
- “The design of the game is excellent, with atmospheric music and great artwork.”
- “Great music and atmosphere in a game that will keep you guessing through the multiple endings all the way to the credits!”
- “The music sets the atmosphere, the art is good.”
- “If it is meant to have a creepy atmosphere, it fails.”
- “While drowning in the story, accompanied by the most suited music that complements the atmosphere, you go through several choices.”
- “The music, as simple as it is, is pretty eerie, and really helps the atmosphere.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple mechanics system that allows for player agency through choice-making, though the impact of these choices on the story's outcome can be unclear and counter-intuitive. While the game offers a short experience of about 1 to 2 hours with multiple endings, some players feel that the mechanics could be improved for better clarity and significance. Despite these shortcomings, the smooth progression and engaging story compensate for the lack of achievements and depth in gameplay.
- “Despite how simple the game mechanics are, everything progresses smoothly without any issues. Although it's a bummer there aren't any achievements, the story is good enough to make up for it.”
- “Granted, it's approximately 1 to 2 hours of gameplay, but you'll be invested in those 2 hours.”
- “Fairly short with at least 1 hour of gameplay if you intend to get all 9 endings.”
- “Counter-intuitive choice-mechanic design; difficult to discern how the choices will affect the ending.”
- “However, the only real gameplay is player agency and making choices, and it's never clear what the results of choices are going to be.”
- “The gameplay is simple; throughout the game, you will have to make choices at certain points.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively balances humor with deeper emotional themes, featuring well-timed comedic moments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and character details that contribute to both funny and serious situations, showcasing a range of emotions from humor to drama and thriller elements.
- “The humor, the little details in the characters, it's great.”
- “The game is complex on an emotional scale, ranging from rather funny situations to some deep, sorrowful moments.”
- “It's deep, it makes you think, it knows exactly when and how to throw in humor.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional connection to the characters, often feeling deeply invested in their well-being and affected by the game's outcomes, including bad endings. The music enhances the emotional atmosphere, while the dialogue effectively develops character depth in a short time, balancing humor with poignant moments. Overall, the game successfully evokes a wide range of emotions, making it a memorable experience.
- “I want to get all the endings for the extra content, but I'm already emotionally attached to the characters in 30 minutes. Bad endings get to me sometimes, so it will have to wait for another day.”
- “The music was on point; it created such a creepy atmosphere, and I found myself getting emotionally invested in trying to promote the well-being of the main characters despite how short it was.”
- “The game is complex on an emotional scale, ranging from rather funny situations to some deep, sorrowful moments.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings and the impact of player choices on the storyline. Subtle hints in the dialogue guide players toward different outcomes, encouraging exploration of various paths and endings. Overall, the lack of a fixed imposter and the diversity of story changes enhance the incentive to replay.
- “Lots of replayability, and I like that the dialogue gives you pretty subtle hints about which courses of action will lead you to a good ending.”
- “The replay value of the game is really increased with the different endings.”
- “The story changes according to your choices, adding to the replayability.”
- “The endings are not all related, and there is not really any fixed imposter, which gives quite a bit of replayability to view the other endings.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Who is Mike" is praised for its strong character development and engaging dialogue, contributing to a compelling narrative with multiple endings. While some players find the gameplay a bit repetitive, the overall character design and plot enhance the experience.
- “Who is Mike is a fantastic visual novel with interestingly different endings. While some of them are hard to get, it still stands as a strong game with great character development and, although a bit repetitive, features good dialogue.”
- “It has an interesting plot, and the character design is good.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to be completely stable, with users noting that it is 100% bug-free.
- “100% bug-free product”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I haven't experienced any stability issues; everything works as intended.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or a second playthrough to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”