
Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A prequel to malViolence.
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WOW. I think this is one of the most interestingly directed visual novels I've played in a while. And I mean directed. A lot of this felt so cinematic, the characters will move quite a lot more than one would expect from a dynamic VN, and it really adds a lot to how the story gets delivered. The way you navigate the story as well reminds me a lot of Heaven Will Be Mine, where we see Deidre's personality at different levels of formality through her texts, her actual work, her interviews with Pavel, and her diary. The way that you're given a choice of what order you experience these in is also really interesting, and makes the game flow very well, making the player feel less like you're just there to read, and really puts you in Diedre's head. There are some incredible shots in the CGs, the voice work is magnificent, everything comes together in such a lovely, heart destroying way. I owe Cautionne a few shopping trips. I hope the developers are incredibly proud of this game, because it didn't feel like a single second was wasted.
i'm in love with this game series and its characters. incredibly well done, especially for a game created for a gamejam. i enjoyed every minute of it and was actually upset it was already over once i finished it. the story is so well structured. you can feel deidre go through different stages of grief over the consequences of her own research. the game has original ways of presenting information to the player that showcases different assets of her thinking, and it's scary how realistic it is that an organization that once had good intentions can slowly grow corrupt. the 'evil' is within a system that can't be defeated so easily. and knowing what happens after (malViolence)... wah. you either die a villain or live long enough to also become a villain. i had a hunch that the lil guy on the front image could be young cautionne and it only took that scene where he grins at deidre for me to practically have it confirmed. also the grape sticker origin story made me clutch my heart so much. i can tell these games have so much passion behind them. i really can't wait for interViolence and hopefully learn more about Cautionne!
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Игра protoViolence - Definitive Edition — это настоящий подарок для ценителей динамичных шутеров с элементами рогалика. С первых минут она захватывает своим драйвовым геймплеем, где каждая секунда на счету. Постоянное движение, стремительные схватки с полчищами врагов и необходимость быстро принимать решения — вот что делает игровой процесс таким увлекательным. Визуальный стиль игры — это отдельная тема. Мрачная, но стильная киберпанк-эстетика с неоновыми огнями и футуристическими пейзажами создает неповторимую атмосферу. А саундтрек, полный электронных ритмов, идеально дополняет происходящее на экране, подстегивая адреналин. Система прокачки и разнообразие оружия позволяют создать уникальный билд под свой стиль игры, а каждый забег ощущается по-новому благодаря процедурной генерации уровней. Ощущение постоянного прогресса и жажда новых открытий заставляют возвращаться в protoViolence снова и снова. Это игра, которая не дает заскучать и бросает вызов вашим рефлексам и тактическому мышлению.
protoViolence — Definitive Edition — динамичный экшен с упором на жестокие, но стильные схватки: игрок прорывается сквозь толпы врагов, комбинируя оружие и особые приёмы, чтобы раскрыть мрачную историю в мире, где насилие стало языком выживания. Плюсы: зрелищная боевая система — быстрые комбо, эффектные добивания и отзывчивое управление создают насыщенный, драйвовый темп, который держит в напряжении; улучшенный контент в Definitive Edition — добавлены новые уровни, враги и режимы, а доработки баланса делают прохождение более сбалансированным по сравнению с оригиналом. Минусы: высокая сложность без гибкой настройки — игра не предлагает простых уровней сложности, из‑за чего новичкам может быть слишком тяжело; минималистичный сюжет — история подаётся намёками и визуальными образами, и тем, кто ждёт развёрнутого повествования, этого будет недостаточно. Итог: брутальный, энергичный экшен для любителей интенсивных боёв и стильной жестокости — Definitive Edition заметно расширяет оригинал, но подойдёт только тем, кто готов к серьёзным испытаниям и не ждёт глубокого нарратива.
I have played MalViolance on Itch and this is how i discovered the game. I deeply fell in love with Cautionne and when i found out this game had a prequel i just HAD to get to it. So i made the decision to play it last night and i have to say.. It's been a really long while since i was faced with a game that had such an emotional impact on me. In a lot of scenes i could relate to Pavel, which made it even harder not to love him, (Not that i tried-) but in a lot of times i found myself in Destranges position. Being utterly speechless by what i had to see. It made me think. Angie didn't sit right with me from the start. There was something about the way she spoke that was off to me. Usually i am the type of guy that doesn't really feel anything if it comes to games, so when i DO feel something it proves to me that the game is written fantastically! Another aspect that had me smiling was the fantastic animations and art. I am an artist myself and i am a ABSOLUTE sucker for a good art style and character designs. (I designed and drew the character on my pfp.) Designing characters and making wonderful stories is my absolute favorite thing to do, so i would like to say that i know how to appreciate it. I loved every bit of this game and can't wait for there to be more. Thank you so much for reading this! Have a wonderful day and please stay safe!
This game goes way more in depth with the story than it did in the first game. MY HEART HURTS I LOVE IT Everything is so well done the character portraits, the cgs, the music. Such a good kinetic novel that really gets you in the feels. I highly recommend!
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10/10 would cry over my son all over again
10/10 I love emotional storytelling and making me truly care for the characters
its rlly good ;-;
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