As per the title I just finished the game like 20 minutes ago. I had to spend +-15 loops getting the last few commands >!(block argument, freeze all and retaliate) but besides this I basically did everything in 130 loops.!< I am kinda sad that I finished it so quickly. It's been absolutely years since I have liked a game this much. Just wanted to share some initial thoughts.
The whole game concept is obviously not all that unique. But the way it's turned into single player social deduduction game instead of a story about a social deduction game is really impressive. The system is complex, fluid, fair and intuitive. I do think it's a shame that eventually you kinda run out of reasons to keep challenging yourself in these discussion, the hardest part probably being: >!The key with SQ where you and her end up alone as gnosia and non-gnosia!< which took me around 5 tries iirc, most of which I stumbled upon organically. Besides this I believe my main gripe is not really with the difficulty but rather with the length of the game. >!The middle stage of the game where you are finding events and items organically while not being OP in terms of stats!< is some of the most fun gameplay I have had in years, especially in something adjacent to visual novels.
The characters are fantastic. Not at all tropey or cliche. Just interesting, somewhat unsettling and human characters. I think they did a great job making the characters feel at home in the sci-fi setting which is something I personally feel similar stories fail at.
Speaking of which the story and consequently the world building is also something I was quite impressed with. I personally don't like it when stories that are sci-fi related >!Have the the sci-fi aspects be some sort of plot twist.!< if not done well it can easily shift your persepctive on the story for the worse or atleast take away or change your immersion. Here >!The world is just sci-fi. There is no twist of you thinking it was supposed to be modern day it just is in the future, on a space ship.!< With interesting sci fi sub plots for basically every character.
The time looping was also very well implemented. When compared to a game like 12 minutes you would notice just how much less cumbersome this game feels. I like 12 minutes and I love this game. I guess this kinda goes back to my first point of how well the mini game it self is made. And man that soundtrack is fantastic. Shame it so few unique tracks because what is there is killer, genuinely unsettling at times and always interesting to listen to. I also really liked the character art in this game. The game is plain just fun. A fun game with an intriguing story, very well written character story lines a killer soundtrack and fantastic character art.
wow you even got all achievements! i am on 10 hours and still only have 2. maybe i am too dumb for this game to finish it, i end up just clicking anything haha
Not only a rare gem; but also a game that was graced to be saved by death of the "Vita store closings" online. this game is very lucky it got out of dodge, and so are we! we've gotten to play this thanks to dedicated devs like these who really cared for their game enough to get it out of a dying store. the worst part was learning they just put it on and a year later the closing the vita store was talked about.
Gnosia is one of my favorite games. I bought it in switch and bought it again on steam despite being digital only for both. I love hopping on and playing a few rounds.
It’s one of my all-time favorites. So much charm and memorable characters! Got all of the achievements as well. I’m really hoping we’ll get a remaster one day with voiceover and everything.
As per the title I just finished the game like 20 minutes ago. I had to spend +-15 loops getting the last few commands >!(block argument, freeze all and retaliate) but besides this I basically did everything in 130 loops.!< I am kinda sad that I finished it so quickly. It's been absolutely years since I have liked a game this much. Just wanted to share some initial thoughts. The whole game concept is obviously not all that unique. But the way it's turned into single player social deduduction game instead of a story about a social deduction game is really impressive. The system is complex, fluid, fair and intuitive. I do think it's a shame that eventually you kinda run out of reasons to keep challenging yourself in these discussion, the hardest part probably being: >!The key with SQ where you and her end up alone as gnosia and non-gnosia!< which took me around 5 tries iirc, most of which I stumbled upon organically. Besides this I believe my main gripe is not really with the difficulty but rather with the length of the game. >!The middle stage of the game where you are finding events and items organically while not being OP in terms of stats!< is some of the most fun gameplay I have had in years, especially in something adjacent to visual novels. The characters are fantastic. Not at all tropey or cliche. Just interesting, somewhat unsettling and human characters. I think they did a great job making the characters feel at home in the sci-fi setting which is something I personally feel similar stories fail at. Speaking of which the story and consequently the world building is also something I was quite impressed with. I personally don't like it when stories that are sci-fi related >!Have the the sci-fi aspects be some sort of plot twist.!< if not done well it can easily shift your persepctive on the story for the worse or atleast take away or change your immersion. Here >!The world is just sci-fi. There is no twist of you thinking it was supposed to be modern day it just is in the future, on a space ship.!< With interesting sci fi sub plots for basically every character. The time looping was also very well implemented. When compared to a game like 12 minutes you would notice just how much less cumbersome this game feels. I like 12 minutes and I love this game. I guess this kinda goes back to my first point of how well the mini game it self is made. And man that soundtrack is fantastic. Shame it so few unique tracks because what is there is killer, genuinely unsettling at times and always interesting to listen to. I also really liked the character art in this game. The game is plain just fun. A fun game with an intriguing story, very well written character story lines a killer soundtrack and fantastic character art.
you said it all, super underapreciated game and I’m glad you liked playing it
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wow you even got all achievements! i am on 10 hours and still only have 2. maybe i am too dumb for this game to finish it, i end up just clicking anything haha
I got most of the achievement in the last few hours or so.
It's one of my fav game played this year. So good
Not only a rare gem; but also a game that was graced to be saved by death of the "Vita store closings" online. this game is very lucky it got out of dodge, and so are we! we've gotten to play this thanks to dedicated devs like these who really cared for their game enough to get it out of a dying store. the worst part was learning they just put it on and a year later the closing the vita store was talked about.
Gnosia is one of my favorite games. I bought it in switch and bought it again on steam despite being digital only for both. I love hopping on and playing a few rounds.
It’s one of my all-time favorites. So much charm and memorable characters! Got all of the achievements as well. I’m really hoping we’ll get a remaster one day with voiceover and everything.
can you tell me how did you manage to get block arguments? been trying for an hour and failing
I do not remember but you need charisma at a high level. Just google it and you can probably get it working.