There were also damaging remarks about the voice-acting, such as ‘The voices are lifeless.’ There were a handful of vague comments which didn’t go into detail, like ‘It clearly needs more time’ and ‘I’m going to play the game but there’s a lot to criticise in the demo.’ Viewers had picked on various elements including the animation, which was apparently ‘poorly done and very rigid’.

That’s why most of the comments left on my recording of the demo after it was uploaded to YouTube surprised me. Regardless, I could appreciate the voice-acting and thought the music was lovely, and the visuals gave me a nostalgic 1990s-cartoon vibe. The rhythm-game sections also didn’t sit too well with my lack of coordination. I came away from the demo with the impression that the final release might be too focused on romantic relationships for my taste, and I missed the challenge of puzzles to keep me engrossed. Unfortunately, the storyline and gameplay just didn’t appeal to me. Will they reveal their feelings to their crush, resolve their dysfunctional family issues, write the best song ever, or try to accomplish it all before time runs out? In this cinematic narrative adventure by KO_OP, players shape protagonist Fang and their friends as they navigate their final year of school and the impending destruction of the world.

While many of the 16 demos I managed to play were too much like visual novels for me personally, I was impressed by the quality of visuals and voice-acting in the showcased projects. It encouraged me to broaden my gaming horizons and try some adventures that were slightly different from those I usually buy. The only minor disappointment for me was the limited number of point-and-clicks this time. This year’s LudoNarraCon line-up featured some interesting demos.Īround 40 titles were exhibited from Thursday, 04 to Sunday, with developers streaming gameplay, panel discussions and fireside chats throughout the event.

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