It starts off well but then becomes increasingly tedious and dull. That’s just my opinion, but from the end of Chapter 3 onwards, it gets so bizarre that it’s no longer fun to play—it just feels like a chore. Unfortunately, the demo doesn't show that. It’s a waste of money. A straightforward zombie apocalypse would have been great, especially given how the story begins, but the whole psychological nonsense makes it increasingly stupid. The same goes for the inability to make important decisions: you’re forced to keep characters alive—even if you don't want to—who later go on to kill other characters you actually care about. You’re forced into a relationship with someone you have no interest in, regardless of the psychological backstory. Then, characters' appearances change, making them uninteresting to me personally. You spend time searching for someone who was important in the early story, only to find out later that she’s actually dead (assuming this isn't just another psychological mind game). On the positive side, the graphics and animations are excellent. People who enjoy themes of psychological manipulation might love it, but I’m rather disappointed. I’m in Chapter 4 now and finding it a real struggle to follow the story, as I feel there’s no real incentive to keep playing. I don’t know what’s coming next, but I’m currently struggling with it and just needed to get these thoughts off my chest. To be fair, I’d personally give the game a 5 out of 10 so far. I’ll keep playing it, if only because I’ve already bought it. I might write another update once I’ve finished it to share my final verdict. I hope this helps some of you.
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Okay, I’ve finished it, and knowing there’s a sequel, I think the ending works well. There were a few things I hadn't expected and some parts that were really convoluted, but all in all, it’s a solid ending for a game with a sequel. That said, I still find it a bit too convoluted—though that’s just down to my personal preference. Ultimately, I’m giving the game an 8 out of 10 as an objective rating. Even if I don't understand why they had to change the appearance of some of the characters.
Yes, the idea is good, but I would make it a little smoother and less defensive:
This kind of comment is actually quite understandable: someone who buys the game mainly expecting to “survive a zombie apocalypse” may indeed be surprised when they realize that the zombies are ultimately just one part of something much more psychological.
With a story like this, even the smallest detail shown in the demo could completely spoil the very concept of the game and its storyline.
I also find it very interesting that you wrote your first comment before finishing Chapter 4, giving the game a 5/10, and then ultimately raised it to an excellent 8/10 after completing it. It probably shows that some things that initially seemed absurd or frustrating make more sense once you reach the end.
So in the end, I actually find your comment very interesting and quite positive.
If you ever play through the game again, I encourage you to make different choices. The different story branches are connected to one another, and to fully understand 100% of what is happening, it is better to experience several of them.
Thank you very much for your comment, and thank you for taking the time to play my game :)