Who Is Mike

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Who Is Mike is a single player casual role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Fervent and was released on September 29, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 339 reviews

story67 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Intriguing and unique premise involving identity and doppelgängers with multiple endings that encourage exploration and replayability.
Excellent atmospheric music and sound design that effectively heightens suspense and mood in the visual novel.
High-quality writing and well-developed character dynamics that engage players despite the short length of the game.

The game is relatively short, and some players feel the story lacks depth and leaves many questions unanswered.
Choices in the game can be vague or counter-intuitive, making it difficult to predict consequences without trial and error or a guide.
Certain plot details and endings have inconsistencies or contradictions that can confuse players and reduce narrative coherence.

story
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"Who is Mike" offers a short yet engaging horror mystery visual novel experience with a unique and intriguing story that encourages players to explore multiple endings for a fuller understanding. While some find the narrative occasionally confusing or lacking depth, many praise its originality, tension, and effective atmosphere enhanced by sound and music. Though brief, the story is well-crafted and compelling enough to leave a lasting impression, especially considering the game is free.
- “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 till I got all the endings.”
- “While the game itself is short, what is presented speaks volumes of careful story crafting.”
- “The story is well thought out and cohesive with no logic flaws.”
- “There could be a lot more context and backstory.”
- “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
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric, eerie, and mood-enhancing qualities that perfectly complement the story and visuals. It effectively builds tension and immersion, adding depth to the horror and mystery elements throughout the experience. While generally considered excellent, a few minor critiques mention volume levels or simplicity, but overall the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly enriches the game.
- “The music is great and the length of the game is very fitting for the story it wants to tell.”
- “The music was on point; it created such a creepy atmosphere and I found myself emotionally invested in promoting the wellbeing of the main characters despite its short length.”
- “Each ending kept me guessing, while the incredibly composed music added impeccable timing and thrill to the story.”
- “Music was okay.”
- “Audio: the usual type of soundtrack, 6/10”
- “Music was a bit too loud at some parts (no headphones gave my right ear a shock at 100% volume).”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed but generally positive feedback, praised for their distinctive and atmospheric art style that effectively conveys tension and emotion. While some users find the artwork simple or unpolished, many appreciate the detailed sprites, smooth scene transitions, and the realistic, non-typical visual novel aesthetic. Overall, the visuals enhance immersion and complement the story well.
- “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 to this tale.”
- “The design of the game is excellent, with atmospheric music and great artwork.”
- “Uninteresting characters, cliché dialogues, and lazy artwork make this game a painfully boring experience.”
- “The mock-anime art style and expressions are laughable.”
- “The art style wasn't top notch but the story was interesting enough to keep me engaged.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with consistently noted excellent and fitting music that enhances tension and emotional engagement. Coupled with strong visual design and artwork, the atmosphere effectively supports the suspenseful and intriguing narrative, making the experience immersive despite the game's short length. Some users highlight the creator's unique style, although a few feel the intended creepiness is not fully achieved.
- “The design of the game is excellent, with atmospheric music and great artwork.”
- “The music was on point, it created such a creepy atmosphere and I did find myself getting emotionally invested in trying to promote the wellbeing of the main characters despite how short it was.”
- “Great music and atmosphere in a game that will keep you guessing through the multiple endings all the way to the credits!”
- “If it is meant to have a creepy atmosphere, it fails.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple and choice-driven, focusing primarily on player decisions that impact the story's multiple endings. However, the choice mechanics can feel counter-intuitive and unclear, making it difficult to predict consequences. Despite these flaws, the smooth progression and variety of endings provide an engaging experience.
- “Despite the simple game mechanics, everything progresses smoothly without any issues. Although there are no achievements, the story is engaging enough to compensate.”
- “For a very short gameplay experience, the game offers quite a lot of endings, adding replay value.”
- “The gameplay is simple and centers around making choices at certain points.”
- “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 have to make choices at certain points.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is well-balanced and thoughtfully integrated, offering a mix of funny moments alongside deep and emotional storytelling. It effectively uses witty dialogue and character details to enhance the experience without undermining serious or threatening tones.
- “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
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The game evokes strong emotional connections quickly, balancing humor with deep, sorrowful moments. Players feel invested in the characters' wellbeing, enhanced by immersive dialogue and atmospheric music. Overall, it delivers a complex and authentic emotional experience within a short playtime.
- “I want to get all the endings for the extra content, but I'm already emotionally attached to the characters in 30 minutes, and 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 wellbeing 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 high replayability through multiple distinct endings and story changes based on player choices, encouraged by subtle dialogue hints guiding different outcomes. This variety allows players to explore various paths and endings, enhancing the overall replay value.
- “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 endings are not all related and (idk whether this is a spoiler or not) there is not really any fixed imposter, which gives quite a bit of replayability to view the other endings.”
- “The endings are not all related and (not sure if this is a spoiler) [spoiler] there is not really any fixed imposter [/spoiler], which gives quite a bit of replayability to view the other endings.”
- “- Story changes according to your choices, adding to the replayability.”
- “The replay value of the game is really increased with the different endings.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features strong character development supported by engaging dialogue and well-designed characters, enhancing its overall narrative depth. Despite some repetitiveness, the varied endings contribute to an interesting and rewarding experience.
- “Who is Mike is a fantastic visual novel with interestingly different endings and, while some of them are hard to get, it still stands as a strong game with great character development and good dialogue.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional stability, being completely free of bugs and technical issues. Users report a smooth, uninterrupted experience throughout.
- “100% bug free product”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that grinding in the game requires a significant time investment, often necessitating additional resources or lives to progress effectively.