Reviews (28)
It was great at first, but then as I tried to play other paths (protector/...) I got bored very fast. I like that I can just fast mode with ads, and not necessarily buy it. But the options, even with a different path are the same, and you're just playing a game over and over. I wish that it was different.
This is onr of the best text based interactive games i have ever played. i love the real time factor. i love that its replayable. i love that i can learn history through a meaningful way while engaging in a steampunk sci-fi fantasy (im awful at history). The plot itself is engaging and the ending is a twist i was not expecting! i highly recommend this game.
the game itself is amazing! unfortunately the ads pop up so frequently that it really detracts from the game. I understand the need for ads, and I don't mind them as a rule, however these ads pop up randomly and spontaneously, instead of at pivotal moments where you don't mind pausing. there's also no set time between them, sometimes I'll get 3 ads back-to-back even. that being said, the game is so good I keep playing even though the ads are so incredibly obnoxious.
this game has a really great visual design that drivea what i feel like is a fantastic story. I played my first play through with ads and was only frustrated when they were run because I shut off my screen. I was intrigued enough to spend the $3 to remove the ads and play the epilogue because I knew I was going to play through again. I contacted support with a question and they responded promptly and were very friendly and understanding!
The game is intriguing and the graphics are stunning, but I can't connect my google account to it, doesn't matter how many times I try. Also, it always turn off the sound when I open the game, so I have to go to the settings before playing everytime. Still, I'm enjoying the story! Edit (again): It's working just fine now, thank you guys for fixing it. ♡
The story is okay, I love the idea but the writing is off sometimes. I like the 'real-time' feel, but the breaks are very inconsistent and often weird. Sometimes you return to two new sentences, sometimes you return to an half-an-hour wall of text. It was okay for the first run but during my second run I realized 9/10 times my choices don't matter. I can't really be bothered to find the other endings as it's too much of a hassle to go through it all again just for more clarity and achievements.
3 stars because I've only started. I find the inital hook interesting, but I'm a really slow reader, and things were blazing by me, even on normal mode. This would normally be fine, but it makes it confusing when special effects show up and I'm a screen behind. It looks like I was supposed to see some posts that get deleted, but I can't tell because it's just a bit too fast. Demoted to 2 stars & uninstalled. I don't want to explore Occult themes. Shame, I was actually thinking of buying. Sorry.
I know this is supposed to be the kind of game you play slowly, but each chunk should be satisfactory on its own. I find that some of those are too short and lack content and should really just be a part of bigger chunks. The puzzles are supposed to be tense, but the fact you can just wind back time two moves back kills that tension, you just know all mistakes are temporary. The game makes too much use of vibration and it's kinda annoying. The art is beautifully stunning, the gameplay is okay. Overall, not bad.
The game is fine, story seems good enough, but getting an ad everytime the protagonist does ANYTHING, and everytime you open/resume the app (literally, if you tab out and come back, you get a brand new ad) is pushing it way too far. Keeping the app installed for now, see if something changes in the next update, but until it does, I'm not opening it
This was a very enjoyable and unexpected game. The way the story played out and waiting for responses from Liz and everything worked quite well in regards to the plot and the flow of it. Looking forward to future installments in this series. One issue I did have was with pictures and items not loading on occasion, but overall a welldone app and story.
This game has potential but it focuses on the wrong story elements. It glosses over the interesting parts. The player is never told the basics of this world. The abrupt start is jarring. The lack of backstory gives the player no reason to care about any of the other characters and no sense of urgency. I kept waiting for the game to explain things but it never did.
Sometimes it forgets my audio settings. I really liked the story and the protagonist! I wish there was a log feature so I could reread the story I've played though since time loops remove all text from the screen :-( The art is amazing! And the splash screen & UI are such gorgeous colours! I found the epilogue kinda unclear in having to retry the time loop to find new options. I almost picked "restart the story" the 2ND time because I thought it might be the solution.
From what I've seen so far it's a great game/story app. The only had thing is the ads not loading properly when trying to refill the battery, perhaps you could add a feature so that the battery refills itself while you're away. Other than that I would definitely recommend it. Thanks Edit: Thanks for adding that feature, it is very appreciated! I will hopefully start the Tim Reapers soon, so will look forward to having it the story.
I rarely write reviews for anything, but I needed to make an exception for this game because it resonated with me profoundly... I am truly in love with it and I wish there was more of just... Everything. The story is exquisite and well-planned, the art is INCREDIBLE, the visual effects had me on the edge of my seat while playing and everything is just so beautiful and creative... Not to mention I fell completely in love with Elisabeth. When I have some money, I would love to purchase this because it's worth it, an incredible immersive experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed it, it's difficult to create such an immersive experience in an interactive story, but one can tell it's been crafted with love and attention. I've genuinely felt a human connection to the character at times, and the context and method of interaction is well thought out and made. A few flaws, nothing major, from a technical standpoint the ads would not load at times, limiting your "energy" refill, perfect nonetheless. I'm looking forward to the next projects of chroniric!
The game is inviting and enveloping. I've enjoyed playing through it and stopping at each of the break points in the story. It is well thought it and spaced just-right to allow for the absorption of the story, it's nuances, and it's stipulated facts. Though I have not yet done so, I intend to pay for the full upgrade. I recommend any and all of CHRONIRIC's titles with full confidence that you will enjoy these fabulous games!
Eh... It could be a good game but the breaks in story due to trying to create a sense of realism hurts it. It is hard to stay in the narrative if you have to stop every few seconds and wait 5 to 15 mins to continue. Sure paying for it or watching an ad fixes it kinda... But then the illusion of the real time situation is removed. I just feel that what you are trying to accomplish just isn't exciting or enjoyable to play. The real time effect hurts your game more than you think.
too many glitches Edit: The developers of this game were incredibly helpful and cared a lot to help solve the issues I experienced which are now solved. I love the story as well as the gameplay and choices you make. I highly recommend this game for anyone who is searching for a phenomenal game experience in which those who developed it put a lot of work and effort into. Its incredible
So far, I'm loving it. The UI and visual effects are solid and beyond what I'd expect from a text-driven game. The story is intriguing and the time breaks contribute to the immersion. Premium allows constant play for those with no patience, but if you have patience you don't even need to consider it before playing long enough to know if you want to support the devs. The cost is reasonable and one-time, so I'll probably end up buying premium because I'm enjoying it so much. :)
This game fits into the same genre as Lifeline. I love the mystery of the story and the historical fiction aspect. What makes me drop a 4-5 star app down to two is the battery mechanic. You have a battery that drains as the story progresses. In order to refill it, you can watch an ad to get 20% back. Alternatively you can pay $3.50 to upgrade to premium. Its a pretty steep price and barely I to the story I've had to watch 8 ads to keep going. Its really too bad because the story is intriguing.
Nice story and a non-intrusive use of ads as monetization. A very good implementation of an interactive story. Only reason not to give 5 stars is the lack of option to force time loops. Sometimes you just want to go back a few choices instead of replaying the entire game to see the alternative path. Maybe unlocked after the end of 1st playthrough along with the epilogue the option to go back (one or more) choices anytime at will? Or maybe 2nd, with Bis Repetita achievement. Also lacks cloudsave.
Like the idea and how the gameplay pasing is planned out. It subconsciously gives the player more intuitive to come back to the game from time to time. Doesn't cause information overload in one's mind so the game doesn't become bland quickly. The developer's response to the reviews here are also quite active! Keep up the good work and happy developing. P/S: I really liked the old icon of the game. I think it attracts the eyes of people more than the current one. ;P
I personally don't read alot, but this interaction with the story line is incredible. The music, so fitting and appropriate. Also testing your general knowledge or time given to go and research it. I keep going to fast mode just to see what happens next! Awesome stuff. Thanks
I really wish I could give this game 5 stars, but doesn't let me play offline. However, it seems to work fine when I boot it up online and disconnect from internet after. I can only conclude this is because an internet connection is required for ads. I paid to remove ads but still cannot play offline, thus I find this frustrating.
As another reviewer noted, the story jumps in so fast, it's jarring. It doesn't create any empathy for the characters due to the lack of back story; thus, it's hard to stay engaged. On the other hand, the game has so much potential, and you can tell there has been much time put into the gameplay and rest of the storyline. If this one thing were improved upon, I think this would be much more engaging and easier to care for the characters. Otherwise, I'll update to say the game is 9/10.
Just started, but really digging it so far! After 3 minutes of gameplay I paid the $3 for premium b/c just the mechanics & graphics alone are worth that. I trust this will have lots of replay value & I love that. A bit confusing @ 1st, but you get the hang of it quickly! Intriguing story plus Nikola Tesla & time travel sounds like a great game to me! ~Will update once I've played more of it!
Too much "down time" for no reason,like why it took almost an hour between comms to open a door, move to other room or other small stuff that could be done almost instantly? The graphics and animations are pretty but the waiting time is poorly implemented, it took way too long for the story to pique your interest to keep playing.
A great experience! Actually surprised that so many persons are having a bad experience with ads. Playing the game real-time doesn't require any ad. Moreover, you can use this time to search for information. I ended up playing the game several times to get as many endings as possible. I can't say that a lot of games are as interesting as this one. One thing missing in the story is separated endings where you end up in another place (another storyline) depending on your choices.