命运游戏 Reviews

NOT bad at all. I love the story with has multiple ending.

[b]Name[/b]: [u] 命运游戏：逆时寻凶 / Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time[/u] [b]Genre[/b]: Dating Simulator / Detective / Interactive Drama [b]Approx. Playtime[/b]: 3–6 hours per playthrough; over many endings to explore [b]Rank[/b]: A- [b]Mode[/b]: Single-player, Offline-friendly (Internet required for China player or maybe some regions) [b]Pros[/b]: [list] [*] [i]Time-Bending Narrative[/i] – Players travel between 2019 and 2024 to solve mysterious cases, blending sci-fi with emotional storytelling. [*] [i]Mesh-Structured Choices[/i] – Features a web of branching paths and over 55 endings, offering high replayability and moral complexity. [*] [i]Live-Action Immersion[/i] – Uses full-motion video with real actors, enhancing realism and cinematic engagement. [*] [i]Emotional Depth[/i] – Explores themes like sacrifice, desire, and justice, with decisions that test human nature and empathy. [*] [i]Tarot Card Collection[/i] – Includes a collectible system with over 100 character cards that unlock hidden backstories and lore. [*] [i]Visual & Audio Polish[/i] – Strong production values, with immersive sound design and atmospheric cinematography. [/list] [b]Cons[/b]: [list] [*] [i]Limited Interactivity[/i] – Gameplay is mostly choice-based; players expecting puzzles or action may find it too passive. [*] [i]Repetitive Narratives & Limited Scene Access[/i] – Several story segments are repetitive, and some scenes can't be revisited directly. [*] [i]No Save Scumming Ease[/i] – Revisiting specific branches can be tedious due to limited checkpoint flexibility. [*] [i]Repetitive and Unskippable Elements[/i] – Several aspects repeat constantly and can’t be skipped, such as the sluggish date selection screen, object investigations in rooms, and identical scenes despite choosing different options. [/list] [b]So[/b]: [i]Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time[/i] is a bold FMV experience that blends time travel, moral dilemmas, and emotional storytelling. While it may not suit players seeking traditional gameplay, it’s a rewarding journey for fans of interactive. With its layered narrative and cinematic ambition, it invites players to reflect on the cost of truth, love, and fate.

Most, if not all, of these FMV games rely on the player to replay the game to unlock all heroine's endings/secrets. But what most of these FMV games do not have is a good and interesting main plot which will want players to replay the game to unlock everything. Fortunately, Game of Fate falls under the good category where the main plot is good enough. The girls are also interesting and attractive. My favourite was the cop girl. Now where this game lacks is the English translation. I don't know why these companies don't hire proper translators to translate these games. Loads of spelling mistakes, gramatical errors and what I assume is a "twist" for one of the girls was so hard to understand because the entire translation of that reveal was crap. If you're going to use AI to translate, atleast have a human proofread it.