Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life

Объект:Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life Отчет№0009 Это я. Итак с чего бы начать, скажу честно я не рассчитывал, на какой-то там глубокий сюжет, и также у меня не было особых ожиданий на эту игру. По началу, мне даже хотелось написать положительный обзор, но к сожалению концовка игры, а точнее её отсутствие всё расставила на свои места. Сюжет: он развивается от лица молодого парня Икуро, который живёт в небольшой квартирке, увлекается азартными играми, а также настолько полюбил ИИ, что в итоге даже готов рисковать жизнью, чтобы найти для неё запчасти. Персонажи этой вн, в целом ничего, и какое-никакое удовольствие от чтения получаешь, есть интрига, есть остросюжетные моменты, есть приятная ретровэйв музыка, но всё рушит, отсутствие концовки, игра просто прерывается причём даже не на каком-нибудь кульминационном моменте, а просто ни с того ни сего идут титры. Отчёт окончен. Эль Псай Конгру!

政府による監視社会の中で平穏な人生を求めて暗い道を進み続けるイクロウ(主人公)の日常の数日間を切り取った、超短編というよりも物語の冒頭部分(プロローグ)だけといった感じの2Dドット絵が素晴らしい、選択肢無し・一本道の近未来サイバーパンクSF物語です。 面白かった！とても面白かったです！！ まさに「物語の冒頭部分だけ」という短い物語なのですが、登場人物の表情がよくわかるグラフィックも、所々に動きがあるドット絵の背景も、これこそがサイバーパンクSFの世界観だ！と言わんばかりの圧し掛かるような暗い雰囲気も、”ウッ”と止まらずスラスラと読める文章も、場面場面にピタリと合う聴き心地の良いBGMも、全てが違和感なく”一つの作品”として融合していてプレイしていて気持ちが良かったです。 *** 注意 *** この作品は、かなり直接的な下ネタ系の会話が頻繁に出てきます。 下ネタ系の会話が嫌いなお方は、このゲームをプレイしないことをお勧めします。 *** 注意 *** プレイ時間は２時間半程でした。 ただ私は文章を読む速度が遅く、聴き心地の良い音楽に耳を傾けながら、背景を隅から隅まで見ていたのでこのぐらい時間がかかってしまいましたが、恐らく普通にプレイした場合は４０分程でクリアできると思います。 多くの娯楽が禁止されている監視社会の中で、主人公のイクロウは自分の夢を実現させるために違法のAI開発をし続け、ついにお金がなくなり、一発逆転を狙ってギャンブルに手を出し、そして・・・という、どこから来るのか分からない不安と恐怖を抱えながら、何とか毎日をやり過ごしていく中での激動？の数日間を切り取ったサイバーパンクSF物語です。 「このゲームの良かった点」 ・タイトル画面の歌 タイトル画面で流れる歌が雰囲気が良くてとても良かったです。 ”♪つーきーがー、みーてーるー”、ゲームを起ち上げると毎回しばらく耳を澄ませて聴いてしまいます。素敵です。 ・表情が良くわかる立ち絵 主要人物達の立ち絵がスッキリしていて見やすく、表情が分かり易くてとても良かったです。 サイバーパンクSFの雰囲気にバッチリと合っていて物語に集中できました。 ・AIのSeiが可愛い 顔文字で会話するAIのSeiが可愛いです。最高です。 ・背景が凝っている 所々に動きがある2Dドット絵の背景はずっと頭に分厚い雲がかかったような暗さがあり雰囲気が最高でした。 ・サイバーパンクSFの世界観が見事 圧し掛り続ける暗さ・束縛される行動・常に見られているような閉塞感「これ！これこそがサイバーパンクSFの世界観だよ！どうよ！？」という作者さん達の声が聞こえてきそうな世界観が素晴らしく、プレイしていてとても楽しかったです。 「このゲームの悪かった点」 ・物語が途中で終わる これから物語が動き出す・・！ということろで物語が終わります。 まるで連載途中で打ち切られた漫画のように、少し強引に”まとめ”が入って物語が終了します。 全編通して文章は読みやすくBGM・背景・立ち絵の雰囲気はすごく良く、これからイクロウ達はどうなっていくのだろうと期待をしたところで突然”まとめ”が入り「 えっ！ちょっとまって、まさか」と思ったころでスタッフロールが流れ「あ～・・・」となり、少し、いや、かなり寂しくなりました。 作者さん！続きはいつ出ますでしょうか！？ イクロウとその仲間達？の、その後を描いた物語が是非！見たい(読みたい)です！ 作者さん！予定は！続きの予定はないでしょうか！？ ご検討をよろしくお願いします！ 近未来サイバーパンクSFの雰囲気が最高で、キャラクター達は皆、不安と窮屈、暗さを抱えていて、４０分程でクリアできる選択肢無し・一本道の2Dアドベンチャーゲームです。 物語を追うのが好きなお方や、超短編SF作品がお好きなお方にお勧めです。

[h1]Short Review[/h1] Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a short, charming visual novel that punches above its weight in character writing and pixel art, but leaves you wondering where the rest of the story went. The world and cast have genuine personality and intrigue, and the game is absolutely worth a couple of bucks for what it delivers. Just know going in that it is going to end right when things start feeling like they are building toward something bigger. [h1]Full Review[/h1] I will be honest, cyberpunk as an aesthetic has never really been my thing. I am not exactly the target demographic for grimy neon cities and corporate dystopia vibes or whatever. So when I picked up Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life, it was not the genre that drew me in, but rather, the pixel art. Once I started playing, what kept me going was the cast of characters surrounding our protagonist Ikuro, a gambling addict trying to scrape together enough cash to fix up his AI companion. It is a short ride, wrapping up in around two hours, but there is enough here to warrant a recommendation even with its notable shortcomings. [b]The story.[/b] This is where Twilight Town is both its most promising and most frustrating. The narrative sets up a world with clear depth and a tone that blends dark material with genuinely funny moments in ways I was not expecting at all. The dialogue caught me off guard repeatedly, and not in a bad way. You are dealing with shady figures, adult themes that the game does not shy away from, and a scenario that feels like it is threading together something with real stakes. And then it just... ends. The ending arrives abruptly, and while I can see an argument that it was designed as a cliffhanger to set up the sequel FPS, the transition from "things are getting interesting" to "the end xdd" happens so fast. There are plot threads and questions dangling in the air that never get addressed, and you are left with the nagging feeling that you only got to experience the opening chapter of what should have been a much longer story. [b]The characters.[/b] Fortunately, the cast mostly makes up for the narrative's abrupt exit. Pretty much everyone you encounter has a distinct personality and a reason to be memorable, which is an impressive feat for something this short. Ikuro himself works as a lead, and the various shady individuals he crosses paths with all have their own flavor. My main complaint is that a handful of them feel like they were set up to have far more going on beneath the surface, and those loose ends never get tied off before the story wraps. I wanted to know more, which I suppose is a compliment, but it also compounds the frustration of the game feeling unfinished. Still, the time I spent with this cast was time well spent. [b]The art.[/b] This is where Twilight Town genuinely shines without any asterisks attached. The pixel art is excellent. The character designs are distinct and appealing, the backgrounds are gorgeous, and there is enough vigor in the scenes to give everything a sense of life rather than feeling like static images. This was actually what drew me to the game in the first place, and it fully delivers on that front. If you are someone who appreciates strong pixel art direction, this game has it in abundance. [b]The music.[/b] The OST does its job well enough. It fits the mood the game is going for and serves as a solid backdrop throughout. That said, nothing in the soundtrack particularly lodged itself in my brain after the fact. It accompanied the experience competently without ever rising to the level of being something I would pull up on its own. Solid but unremarkable. Overall, Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a genuinely enjoyable short visual novel that is held back mostly by its own ambition. The world and characters hint at a larger, more developed story that simply does not exist within this package, and that gap between promise and delivery is hard to ignore. But what is here, the sharp character writing, the adult humor that actually lands, and the excellent pixel art direction, is worth your time and the very modest asking price. Go in knowing it is a brief experience with an abrupt ending, and you will likely have a good time. If you find yourself wanting more, there is a sequel FPS out there too, but I doubt that will touch on the themes that weren't elaborated upon in this game. [code]If you liked this review, then feel free to check out my [url=https://www.youtube.com/@VinroyIsViral]YouTube Channel[/url] for more reviews. I also have a curator group called [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43774503-The-Completionist-Crusaders/]"The Completionist Crusaders"[/url] that focuses more toward completionists. Thank you, and happy gaming![/code]

3/10 Сразу предупреждаю, что у меня немного бомбит от этой игры, поэтому спойлерами буду сыпать без тегов и стеснения. Жанр киберпанка уже давно обзавелся неким каноном - правилами, как вообще должно выглядеть повествование и какие темы должен затрагивать сюжет. А тут в названии предлагают один день как срез. Интересно? Интересно! Удивительное. Перво-наперво скажу, что описание игры не врет. Перед нами действительно один день. Точнее небольшой промежуток времени в киберпанковом мире. И суть этого уточнения в том, что в игре просто нет цельного сюжета. Ряд событий, частично важных для центрального повествования, частично безразличных. Есть, например, перестрелка с какой-то мафиозной группировкой, но герой в ней просто случайный свидетель, сюжет она двигает разве что косвенно. Есть случайная пьянка без последствий и развития. Есть проститутка, которая на самом деле не проститутка (избитый штамп, но что поделаешь). Есть разумный ИИ, ведущий себя, как избалованная школьница. Есть какие-то репликанты, о которых слышишь только в новостях. Есть куча текста про всякую похабщину, которую даже мне было неприятно читать. Я тут специально приведу предупреждение о контенте со страницы игры, целиком. This game contains strong languages, blood, violence, references to violence, gambling references, alcohol usage, prostitution and explicit written descriptions of sexual acts. А теперь барабанная дробь - игра проходится за час. То есть все перечисленные красные флаги нужно было по максимуму впихнуть в час игры, чтобы показать тот самый high tech/low life. Формально в описании игры все правда, по по факту у вас просто спринтерский забег по порокам общества будущего. Ради ничего. А еще эта игра - чертов ВН-приквел для шутера. Шутера, Карл! Герой-размазня теряет в новелле источник ресурсов и дохода и, видимо, вынужден со своей напарницей начать массово в кого-то стрелять, хотя ничто в их биографии не намекало на владение оружием. Такой вот отдельно стоящий синопсис, и это я выяснил только, когда полез разбираться, что это вообще было. Плюсы. - Графика вполне себе годная, а саундтрек так вообще отличный. В качестве автора музыки значится кстати сценарист. Лучше бы написали, что сценарий написан композитором. Минусы. - Автора сценария зовут Никита. В титрах еще ряд вполне русскоязычных товарищей, а также отдельно указан переводчик игры на английский. Русской локализации в игре НЕТ. Сценарий, видимо, писался на китайском. Ладно. В общем, авторы игры - мастера описаний, которые не врут. Вы получите все, что написано. Но, подобно обезьяньей лапе, ваши желания будут исполнены совсем не так, как вы хотели. И да, я специально перепроверил - я за эту игру даже деньги заплатил. Будь это бесплатная ВН от начинающего автора, я бы наверное поставил палец вверх.

[h1]元々は東方二次創作している個人インディーズ[url=https://sigyaad.wordpress.com/]Sigyaad Team[/url]が製作した、サイバーパンクな世界のビジュアルノベル[/h1] 違法改造したAIのメモリを増設する為の資金をギャンブルで稼ぐIkuroだったが、ついに資金の底が見え始めた。 悪友、商売相手、大家、そして新しく出会った娼婦見習いの少女とikuroとの関係を、古きよきPC98時代っぽいドット絵で表現されたサイバーパンクのビジュアルノベル。 プレイ時間は1時間前後、実績なし。 ADVっぽいUIだが、特に選択肢はなく、ただ読み進めるだけのビジュアルノベルで、そう考えると表現方法は違えど同価格帯のShan Gui (山桂)っぽい。（※画像リメイク版1が無料DLCで付属） https://store.steampowered.com/app/952420/Shan_Gui_II_Sweet_Osmanthus_II/ サイバーパンクものが好き、東方二次創作でSigyaad Teamに馴染みがあるならお勧め。

Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life, developed and published by Sigyaad Team, is a visually striking and emotionally charged visual novel set in a dystopian, cyberpunk world. Released in 2021, the game offers a compact yet immersive narrative experience, centering on themes of love, addiction, and human-robot relationships. Players take on the role of Ikuro, a gambling addict whose affection for his AI robot companion, Sei, drives the story. The game’s narrative unfolds as Ikuro attempts to obtain memory components for Sei, leading him into encounters with morally ambiguous characters and the shadowy corners of a futuristic city, painting a poignant picture of loneliness and desire in a technologically advanced society. The gameplay is deliberately minimalistic, focusing on reading and experiencing the story rather than engaging in complex mechanics. Players progress linearly, following Ikuro’s journey through dialogue and narrative text, with occasional choices that slightly influence interactions but do not alter the overall outcome. This design keeps the player’s attention squarely on the narrative, allowing the story to resonate without distraction. While some players might find the lack of branching paths or interactive elements limiting, it emphasizes the emotional weight of the protagonist’s struggles and the consequences of his actions. Visually, Twilight Town embraces a pixel art aesthetic that effectively evokes the neon-lit, gritty atmosphere of a cyberpunk city. The environments are carefully crafted, with details that suggest a lived-in, complex world despite the minimalist style. Character designs are expressive, communicating emotion through subtle animations and static portraits, which enhances the connection between the player and the story. Complementing the visuals is an ambient soundtrack that reinforces the game’s melancholic tone, using electronic and atmospheric music to immerse players in the city’s somber mood. The narrative itself is one of the game’s strongest elements. It explores Ikuro’s deep bond with Sei and the struggles that arise from his obsession and personal flaws. Themes of addiction, trust, and moral ambiguity permeate the story, making it a mature and thoughtful experience. The interactions with secondary characters, from shady dealers to other inhabitants of Twilight Town, provide context and depth, showcasing a city filled with both danger and fragile human connections. Despite the brevity of the experience—approximately 1.5 hours—the story leaves a lasting impression due to its emotional resonance and careful pacing. Players and critics have praised Twilight Town for its engaging storytelling and atmospheric presentation, reflected in its “Very Positive” rating on Steam. While its short length and limited interactivity may not satisfy those seeking complex gameplay, it succeeds as a focused, narrative-driven experience. The game’s ability to evoke empathy and curiosity through its story, visuals, and music demonstrates the potential of visual novels to create meaningful, compact experiences. In conclusion, Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a poignant and visually distinctive visual novel that excels in storytelling and atmosphere. Its minimalist gameplay serves to highlight the narrative, drawing players into Ikuro’s world of love, addiction, and moral complexity. Though brief and linear, the game offers a memorable journey through a cyberpunk city teeming with emotion and intrigue, making it a noteworthy and impactful entry for fans of story-driven games. Rating: 8/10

350円ではおすすめできない 正直、これは他のゲームの無料のデモ版くらいまでしかプレイできません。なので、３５０円といえどもこの内容量に値する金額かと言われれば微妙です。 セール価格で、なおかつスチームパンクな世界の雰囲気をさらりと味わいたい人は買うといいかも。 とはいえ、ストーリーは始まる前に終わったのでどう言うこともできないが、キャラクターと世界観はとてもいいので、もしこのゲームの続編がちゃんとしたビジュアルノベルで出たらVA-11-Hall-Aのような神ゲーになるのでは・・？という気もするのだが、なぜか今出てる続編はＦＰＳだし、日本語対応していないのでちゃんとしたストーリーの続きなのかもわからない（一般人のはずの主人公と名前すらまだ明らかになっていない売春婦の女の子が敵を銃で大量殺戮してるあたり、望み薄な気がする）ので、現時点では本当に雰囲気だけ味わいたい人向け。

ロシアっぽい管理社会ディストピアで、主人公が俺の嫁AIを作るために奮闘する短編。 オチは唐突だが、ヒロインは可愛くて面白く、周りの人も温かい。シナリオも良い話でとても良かった。 ドット絵のイラストは綺麗で、しかも動いていて目を惹かれる。音楽もとても良い。 伏線は全部放置されてしまってますけど、まあ、些細なことです。 サクっとできて、こだわりを感じる作品なので、やって損はないと思います。めちゃ安いし。 次回作はなぜかVNじゃなくてFPSゲーム。そっちは日本語非対応なので、かなしい(´;ω;｀)。

I don't write reviews very often, but after playing these games I felt like doing it because I wish they got some more attention. Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day in Life was originally developed by Nikita Kryukov, who you might know for his game Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a bag of Milk. This game has a different tone and was also edited by another developer, Sigyaad who bought the rights to the game and modified it. I don't know how the original game was like, but the changes seem to have been liked by most. Still, you might find some traces from Nikita in the game's writing and also in the soundtrack, which I liked a lot and holds the same vibe his other music does. This visual novel is a short one and can be played in between one and two hours. The story its about a boy named Ikuro who lives a somewhat depressing life in a cyberpunk city. He feels very lonely and ended up having an AI companion with whom he bonded named Sei. You can think of Sei as a Alexa of sorts, one which Ikuro has been upgrading illegally to be more human and keep him better company. The game has a light-hearted tone most of the time and part of it is because it often puts humor into the dialogues and interactions between characters. I like the kind of humor it has, but I don't think everyone will do, its somewhat comparable to the kind of humor you find in a game like monster Prom, its silly, ridiculous and also sexual, which might not land with some people. It should be said though, that the game itself doesn't have any erotic content, so the sexual comments and dialogue is just there to be funny. I've read several reviews complaining about the game's length, the story not starting off or it not being finished. I believe those opinions have missed the point of the story entirely and they're not issues the game has, I'll briefly state why but it's a spoiler so please don't read it if you haven't seen it yet and wanna realize what the story is about by yourself. [spoiler]The story of the visual novel is not about Ikuro having an unhealthy obsession with an AI, nor is it about improving Sei to the fullest, and neither is it about finding out who were the hooded men who shot Ikuro. The story is about Ikuro realizing that he isn't that lonely, that he does have friends and people who care around him. Many of them were always there, but Ikuro either didn't look at them the same way or didn't know them well enough to understand that he could rely on them. By the end of the game, Ikuro realizes that he has several people he can talk and hang around with, he can be open about himself with them and they're there to help him if he needs something. And so the game ends because the conclusion was reached.[/spoiler]. It's a short and funny story. I like its conclusion a lot too, especially because I believe that this story's message can be a nice chance for some people to sit down for a moment and realize that things may not be the way they feel. Life sometimes can be pretty stressful and sometimes that can make you less aware of what's around you. I wholeheartedly recommend this game if: - You're interested in the setting it presents - You're looking for a short and funny story that takes less than 2 hours - You like or don't mind sexual humor - You liked any of the posterior games of this saga like Twilight Town: A cyberpunk FPS or Twilight Manor

It had an interesting concept and story, the girl was really weird and...autistic, as she says, she's funny too. But good LOOOOORD it's too short!!! Recommended tho