Rating games using the Judge categories just for fun.
Gameplay
I think this game wanted to focus more on the story and world than in the gameplay, which is not a bad thing, but the gameplay sections felt really slow and repetitive. Not much else to say since the game is mostly about the plot
[5/20]
Presentation
I liked the graphical style inside the virtual world, but the real world fell dull in comparison, and not just because of the black and white aesthetic. The mapping was not as good and the tasks and cutscenes felt really slow and dragged out
I understand the point of switching perspectives, but it was rather confusing since you were apparently creating the high level player character but the main character seems to be Riley, and it is easy to get lost in who are you supposed to be at certain points of the game
The story is actually intriguing and I certainly was interested in seeing it through the end, but I had to stop due to already being an hour in and not wanting to do anything more with the gameplay segments
[12/20] -> Doubled to 24
Engagement
Both gameplay and story pacing hurt this category. They need polish so the player can get to the good parts quicker and more satisfactorily
[10/20]
Potential
The premise is super interesting, but I feel it needs a better core gameplay mechanic that better utilizes the game world. Before that is found, I think the true potential of this game cannot be realized
[8/20]
Total: 47/100 (3 Stars)