Serum: Sci-Fi Text Adventure 2.0.8.5

Reviews

4 ★, on 2018-12-30
A fast-paced, well written adventure with many options, "Serum" is slightly burdened with a convoluted back story that leaves the player doing catch up through most of the first run-through. Luckily, there is plenty of replayability, and the details of the storyline become more familiar each time you play. Recommended.

4 ★, on 2018-12-26
I was somewhat impressed with the narrative. The story was pretty descriptive literally, as well as fairly immersive in the mindset of the player character. There were various endings, some rewarding, while others bleak to say the least. This variation on future dystopia was a refreshing change from the often tedious tapestries of other tales. The tone of writing and attention to detail were satisfying, and I especially enjoyed the AC/IB interactions. 46/47 endings found.

4 ★, on 2019-11-11
Only run through once. The 'choices' are complex, yet, (strangely,) there were parts of the story following a 'choice' - specifically 2 different episodes and reasons for "piloting the Frame," that were repeated verbatim. It was frustrating as it made me disconnect from the story! Perhaps future plays will have me add a star, but I have feeling that the kind of precise repetition that irritated me, will be a continuing problem?

2 ★, on 2019-10-12
Well-written, so in that respect it's far better than most interactive text novels. However, it appears that this is a fairly linear plot. The majority of choices lead to very unsatisfying endings. My main grope is that once you're down a path, based on a choice that's about as random as turn left or right, you're dead. Just read another review from a player who has reached far more outcomes than I have, and has yet to achieve a positive outcome.

5 ★, on 2019-02-03
Finally got around to writing a review. I first played this about seven months ago while on holiday, thoroughly enjoyed it. Bought both Atrocity and Atavism a month or so later, and was utterly enthralled. This has since become one of my favourite Science-Fiction settings, and I am very much looking forward to the next novel, and whatever follows. Excellent work, such an inventive and creative setting, and very compelling characters too. Keep up the good work.

5 ★, on 2019-07-13
Thank you for the entertaining writing. This really is choose-your-own-adventure. Not like all those other games where the decisions you make cost you a few points but the story remains the same. Not a single advertisement, what more could one want in a free game?