High confidence · Latest 100 of 161 total reviews analyzed · Based on 161 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate deeply emotional narrative and character development keep players invested in the story progression and high-fidelity graphics and animations provide a console-like experience on mobile hardware, but report ui scaling issues prevent players from exiting menus and journals on various screen sizes and aggressive monetization of subsequent episodes creates friction for players wanting to continue.

Rating: 3.3

Reviews: 161

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
3.4/ 5
(123.2K)
Current version
4.0/ 5
+0.6 vs overall
(9.4K)
Main signal post-update: deeply emotional narrative and character development keep players invested in the story progression.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Deeply emotional narrative and character development keep players invested in the story progression
    • Users frequently describe the story as heart-touching and life-changing
    • Players highlight the emotional impact of the character relationships and dialogue
  • High-fidelity graphics and animations provide a console-like experience on mobile hardware
    • Players praise the realistic visual quality and smooth animations
    • Users compare the mobile experience favorably to console versions
Complaint

Common complaints

  • UI scaling issues prevent players from exiting menus and journals on various screen sizes
    • Users report being unable to close the journal or phone interface due to screen zoom
    • Players are forced to restart the application to bypass stuck menu screens
  • Aggressive monetization of subsequent episodes creates friction for players wanting to continue
    • Users express disappointment that only the first episode is free to play
    • Players feel the cost of additional episodes is a barrier to completing the story
Request

Most requested

  • Localized language support for Arabic speakers to improve accessibility for the regional community
    • Multiple requests for the inclusion of Arabic subtitles and interface text

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